Can Construction Start in the Winter? What Commercial Owners in New England Should Know
Winter does not have to mean a pause. In New England, interior renovations and tenant fit-outs keep moving all season, as long as the project is planned for the cold. Here is what changes, what to ask your contractor, and why a winter start can mean a finished space by spring.
The Broker’s Guide to Finding the Right Commercial Construction Partner
What commercial real estate brokers actually need from a construction partner goes beyond communication. Walker breaks down the things that protect your reputation and your client.
The Details Nobody Names Are the Ones Everybody Notices
Finish quality in commercial construction is invisible when done right and impossible to miss when it isn't. Here's how Walker Development holds the line on every project.
Commercial Fire Restoration in New England: What Property Owners and Institutions Need to Know
Walker Development recently completed a 50,000 SF commercial fire restoration for Oakley Country Club in under one year. Here is what the process actually looks like.
What It Really Takes to Deliver DCAMM Construction Projects in Massachusetts
Most ownership groups know they need a DCAMM-ready contractor. Far fewer understand what that actually requires, and the gap between those two things is where projects stall and opportunities are missed. Here's what it really takes to deliver DCAMM construction projects in Massachusetts and why the right partner makes all the difference.
The Value of Familiarity in Commercial Projects
The first project establishes the foundation. Teams learn how each other communicate, how decisions get made, and what success looks like for that client. By the second or third project, that groundwork is already in place. The conversations are faster, the planning is sharper, and the outcomes reflect it.
Walker Development Named a 2026 Best Place to Work by the Boston Business Journal
Walker Development & Construction Management has been named to the Boston Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work list for the second year in a row.
The Walker Well-Being 90-Day Challenge: Investing in Our People
The Walker Well-Being Challenge was created with a simple but intentional goal: to invest in our people in a meaningful way. Our teams give a lot both professionally and personally and we wanted to create space for employees to focus on their own well-being while feeling genuinely supported by Walker.
Walker Development Wins RE&FA Collaborating Partner of the Year | Greater Boston Commercial Real Estate
Walker Development & Construction Management wins the RE&FA Collaborating Partner of the Year Award at the Boston Commercial Brokerage Achievement Awards.
Where Experience Matters Most: The Middle of a Project
When it comes to commercial construction management in Massachusetts, experience in the middle of a project is what keeps your timeline and budget intact. Walker Development brings proactive coordination, clear communication, and proven expertise to every phase, so nothing falls through the cracks when it matters most.
A Full Remodel for A Highly Regarded Dermatology and Cosmetic Center
With a strict timeline, Walker Development & Construction Management worked closely with its partner to deliver a top-notch medical experience for South Coast Dermatology’s staff, patients, and guests.
Walker Development & Construction Management Named #7 Top Commercial Contractor in Worcester Business Journal 2024 Book of Lists.
Walker Development & Construction Management recently named #7 Commercial Contractor in the 2024 WBJ Book of Lists.
WD Went Fishing!
Another successful Walker Development & Construction Management Fishing Trip is in the books. We truly enjoy our experiences together as a team at work and off-hours!
Welcoming Students to a Vibrant New Health and Well-Being Space
The newly renovated health and well-being space at Bentley University includes health offices, an activities lounge, and a spacious well-being lounge. The Walker team had the refreshed space operational before the start of the spring semester.
Revitalizing a beloved veterinary center to become a more innovative business, strengthening bonds within the community.
A beloved veterinary center, serving the community since 2001, embarked on a transformative journey. With 3,500 square feet in a new building awaiting renewal, the owners spearheaded a design-build project to modernize the existing space. Despite a remarkably tight timeline, Walker Development rose to the challenge, working tirelessly to achieve the client's fixed grand opening date.
Walker Development & Construction Management Expands its Business Development Department with Integral New Hire
Walker Development & Construction Management, Inc. has hired Timothy O’Brien as a Vice President of Business Development. Tim brings 15 years of commercial real estate experience that will be instrumental in helping Walker Development to continue to expand its client base. The development and construction management firm serves clients in a range of commercial construction sectors, including corporate office, retail, life science and technology, medical office, industrial, academic, multi-family, government, hospitality, and wellness.
WD WINTER FUN 2024
As we step into Spring, we would like to share with you some WD Winter Fun Moments 2024! (A lot of basketball, a bit of dancing and some kickball too)- Cotting School, Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest, Corey C. Griffin Foundation and Snowflake Festival Charity Kickball Tournament.
Walker Development & Construction Management Announces Expansion of its Self-Performance Team
Walker Development & Construction Management Announces Expansion of its Self-Performance Team. D9 Construction Services offers a cost-effective way to address small projects including maintenance and repair, painting, drywall, ceiling, selective demolition, and community living refurbishment.