Our Approach.

In addition to facilitating our in-house safety program, Erland is a proud member of the AGC MA CARE Construction Safety Program, a transformative initiative established in 2022 to create a universal safety culture across all jobsites. With contributions from industry leaders, the program provides a comprehensive framework, including orientation materials, a worker database, and a focus on both physical safety and mental fitness. By promoting collaboration between general contractors, trade partners, and unions, the CARE Program fosters a safer, more inclusive, and resilient work environment, positively impacting the health and well-being of all workers.

Since the early 1980s, Erland has successfully completed hundreds Design/Build projects, serving as the single source of responsibility for both design and construction. A Design/Build effort may encompass an entire structure or just specific elements such as mechanical or electrical systems. As the project team leader on a Design/Build project, Erland manages the work of the architect/engineer, providing maximum control over costs and timing through an early commitment to a fully scoped design, regardless of contract type – guaranteed maximum price, cost plus, or fixed fee. Design/Build lends itself to projects that require a fast-track schedule. Constructability/feasibility is assessed as each decision is made; items can be ordered, and construction started, well before documents are 100% complete.

A strong coordination process limits addenda and changes and ensures maximum building component cost and schedule efficiencies. At Erland, our goal is to create a stress-free project experience where an owner can rely on us to minimize design and construction conflicts and maintain the budget and schedule. We use BIM as our primary coordination tool. Our coordinators have the technical and leadership skills to take charge of collaborating all layers of the BIM model – integrating 3-D representations from the architect and each of the subcontractors into a single digital model. This model can be viewed in various cross sections to assist in developing construction logistics and sequencing plans and can head off potential problems, such as not leaving enough clearance to access a piece of installed equipment for future maintenance.

Erland utilizes various software and tools to support the needs of a project. From cloud-based platforms to mobile workstations, we’ve capitalized on advances in technology to ensure our clients are always informed.

LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. Established in 2000 by the USGBC, it has become the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Erland was one of the first construction management firms to adopt the framework for creating these highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. Since then, we’ve completed dozens of LEED-certified projects. The WELL Building Standard is the leading tool for advancing health and wellness in buildings globally through seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind. It draws upon industry best practices and proven strategies to improve the impact a physical environment can have on a human. Our team members are equipped to assist you with this process and optimize your building to advance the health and well-being of its end-users. 

Erland employs a full-time MEP Systems Director that ensures all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations adhere to our quality control program. This individual also assists with facilitating Owner start-up, operation, and maintenance training for these systems.