BEVERLY, MA — Connolly Brothers Inc., a construction management firm serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients, has completed a 20,000-square-foot design-build renovation for Boston Onnuri Church in Billerica, Massachusetts.
The project transformed the church’s former first-floor office and light manufacturing space into a modern assembly facility, including three sanctuaries, gathering and fellowship areas, a serving kitchen, and a new accessible rear entrance ramp and deck. The renovation also involved the addition of two new side entrances and a compliant accessible rear entrance, ensuring the building meets current occupancy, life safety, and accessibility codes.
The Connolly team collaborated closely with the church’s building committee to expedite long-lead items and streamline project delivery. Boston Onnuri Church praised the partnership:
“Throughout this journey, Connolly has not only acted as our contractor but has walked with us as a genuine partner. Your steady support, responsiveness, and care at every step have meant more to our congregation than we can express.”
“This project required a significant change in building use from office/light manufacturing to assembly space,” said Jay Connolly, President and CEO of Connolly Brothers. “From planning to completion, our team leveraged their skills to deliver this project successfully. We are honored to have played a role in such an important project and know it will serve the church’s mission for years to come.”
Connolly Brothers served as both Architect of Record and Construction Manager, coordinating a team of specialty contractors, including D&D Electrical Contractors, DJ Plumbing and Heating, East Coast Fireproofing, Hiller Fire Protection, Medford Wellington Service, Northern Dynamics, and Superior Contracting Services.
The project highlights Connolly Brothers’ expertise in design-build solutions for complex institutional renovations, emphasizing collaboration, code compliance, and functional transformation of existing structures.
