Named the 2026 Construction Firm of the Year, the Boston-based construction management firm is expanding its relationship-driven approach into Portland as it builds its presence across New England.
BOSTON–For David M. Corderman, Jr., construction has always been about more than putting up walls, managing schedules and delivering buildings. It is about relationships — with clients, architects, trade partners and the communities where projects take shape.
That philosophy has been at the heart of Corderman & Company since Corderman founded the Boston-based construction management firm in 2002. More than two decades later, the company has grown into one of New England’s respected construction management firms, with a portfolio spanning corporate, life sciences, hospitality, cultural, institutional and other complex commercial environments.
In an exclusive Face-to-Face interview with Boston Real Estate Times, Corderman talks about his growth formula and organic expansion. To watch the full interview, please click here, or on the image below.
Now, the company is entering a new chapter.
Corderman & Company is expanding into Portland, Maine, extending its reach beyond Greater Boston and into a market that Corderman sees as having its own distinctive character, history and opportunities.
In a video interview, Corderman, Founder and Principal of Corderman & Company, talks about the company’s growth, its niche in the construction industry, the values that have guided its success and why Portland is the right next step for the firm.
A Different Approach to Construction
The construction industry is often defined by deadlines, budgets and complex logistics. For Corderman & Company, however, the experience of getting a project from concept to completion is equally important.
The firm has built its reputation around a relationship-driven approach grounded in loyalty, integrity, transparency and accountability. The goal is not simply to complete a project, but to become a trusted partner throughout the process.
That philosophy has helped the company develop long-standing relationships with clients, architects and trade partners throughout Greater Boston and New England.
Corderman & Company combines hands-on project management with skilled craftsmanship and innovative problem-solving. Its capabilities include in-house carpentry, trucking and labor divisions, allowing the firm to maintain greater control over critical aspects of project delivery.
The company also has experience delivering projects certified under LEED and WELL standards, positioning it to work with organizations pursuing sustainability and wellness-focused environments.
From Boston to Maine
Over the past two decades, Corderman & Company has built millions of square feet across a wide range of markets.
Its work includes highly detailed environments where execution, coordination and attention to detail are critical.
Among its recent projects is the new health and wellness center at South Station Tower, a luxury amenity space designed to enhance the tenant experience at one of Boston’s most significant mixed-use developments.
The firm also completed a comprehensive renovation of the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, preserving the character of the iconic cultural venue while enhancing the experience for both performers and audiences.
Another recent project is the new McCarter & English Boston office at One International Place, a sophisticated workplace buildout designed around the evolving needs of a leading law firm.
Together, projects such as these illustrate the range of environments in which Corderman & Company operates — and the level of coordination required to deliver them successfully.
Recognized as Construction Firm of the Year
That work has earned the company industry recognition.
Corderman & Company has been named the 2026 Construction Firm of the Year by Boston Real Estate Times, an honor recognizing the firm’s commitment to client service, craftsmanship and collaborative project delivery.
The company has also been recognized as an Engineering News-Record Regional Top Contractor and a Boston Business Journal Top General Contractor in Massachusetts.
For a company whose growth has been largely relationship-driven, those recognitions provide another measure of how far Corderman & Company has come since its founding.
Portland: The Next Chapter
The decision to expand into Portland is part of Corderman & Company’s organic growth strategy.
Rather than simply entering a new market, the company says it wants to establish a lasting presence in the city and become part of Portland’s commercial construction community.
Corderman sees something distinctive in the Maine market — a city with a vibrant history of urban development and a strong appreciation for its trade partners and the people behind its projects.
“Corderman & Company’s expansion into the Portland market is an exciting new beginning for the organization,” Corderman said. “The Corderman team recognizes Portland’s vibrant history of urban development and its unique celebration of the City’s trade partners, and we are dedicated to honoring the City’s commitment to the fundamental principles of respect, kindness, and an unrelenting professionalism.”
The expansion also gives the firm an opportunity to bring its experience in complex commercial construction, including its work in sustainability-focused environments, to a city with an evolving development landscape.
Growth Without Losing the Culture
For many construction companies, growth can bring the challenge of maintaining the culture that helped create the business in the first place.
For Corderman, that culture remains central.
The company’s values — trust, communication, loyalty, transparency and professionalism — are not simply statements on a wall. They form the foundation of how the firm approaches projects and relationships.
That may be particularly important as Corderman & Company expands. Entering Portland gives the company a chance to grow while applying the same relationship-first philosophy that has guided its work in Boston for more than 20 years.
The result is a company that has grown in size and reach without losing sight of what David Corderman believes matters most: how you work with people.
From complex commercial projects in Boston to a new presence in Portland, the next chapter for Corderman & Company is about expanding its footprint while staying grounded in the principles that built the company in the first place.
And for Corderman, that means continuing to build — not just buildings, but trust, partnerships and long-term relationships.
