A Commercial Design-Build Firm Built for High-Value Projects

Avatar Construction is a Boston-based commercial design-build firm with more than 25 years of experience delivering complex projects across Massachusetts and New England. We are not a generalist contractor competing on every project type. We focus on three sectors where our integrated delivery model creates the most measurable value: multifamily residential development, mixed-use commercial construction, and healthcare facility design-build.

Every project Avatar takes on is backed by a Guaranteed Maximum Price and managed by senior leadership from the first pre-construction conversation to the day keys are handed over. That is not a marketing claim. It is the structure of every engagement we take on, and it is why developers and operators in Greater Boston and Southern NH come back to Avatar project after project.

How Avatar Delivers

Guaranteed Maximum Price

Your project cost ceiling is locked before construction begins, built on real subcontractor pricing and a constructability-reviewed design. Not an estimate. Not a bid with contingency language that erodes through change orders. A firm commitment from day one.

Senior Management on Every Project

Avatar’s principals are directly involved from pre-construction through completion on every engagement. The people who set your project plan are the people managing your build. You will not be handed to a junior project manager after contract signing.

Primary Design-Build Accountability

Avatar holds one contract covering design coordination, pre-construction planning, and construction delivery. One accountable party for the full scope. No gap between design and construction. No finger-pointing when problems need to be resolved.

What We Build

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Multi-Family Residential

Ground-up apartment buildings, urban infill multi-unit developments, and new construction residential communities across Greater Boston and Southern NH. Avatar manages multifamily projects from site feasibility and entitlement through construction completion, with GMP contracting from day one.

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Mixed-Use Commercial

Retail-residential and commercial-residential developments across Greater Boston and Southern NH. Avatar’s integrated design-build process manages the dual occupancy design requirements, commercial tenant specifications, and entitlement complexity that define mixed-use projects in this market.

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Healthcare Facilities

Community health centers, behavioral health facilities, dayhab programs, urgent care centers, and medical office buildings. Healthcare construction requires regulatory, clinical, and licensing expertise that most commercial contractors do not have. Avatar has worked with healthcare facilities and laboratories across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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Commercial Design-Build

Avatar’s design-build model integrates architecture, engineering, and construction under one contract. Design decisions are made with a builder in the room, budget targets are checked against real pricing throughout design development, and the GMP is built on a constructability-reviewed set of drawings rather than on estimates.

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General Contracting

For owners and developers with completed design, Avatar provides full-service commercial general contracting under a GMP structure, with the same senior management involvement and pre-construction rigor that defines our design-build engagements.

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Pre-Construction Services

The decisions that determine whether a project stays on budget are made before construction starts. Avatar’s pre-construction process covers site feasibility, full budget development using real subcontractor pricing, value engineering, regulatory strategy, and schedule development. It is where the GMP is built and where project risk is eliminated before it becomes expensive.

Why Commercial Developers and Operators Choose Avatar

One Firm, Full Accountability

As a primary design-builder, Avatar holds the contract for both design and construction. There is no split between an architect and a GC with conflicting incentives. One team, one contract, one outcome.

GMP On Every Project

Cost certainty is not a premium tier at Avatar. It is the standard contract structure. Your maximum is locked before construction begins and it holds.

Senior Leadership That Stays Involved

Avatar’s principals are not business development professionals who disappear after the contract is signed. They are experienced construction professionals who are active on your project throughout delivery. In the $5M to $50M project range, that access matters.

Over 25 Years Navigating Greater Boston

The subcontractor relationships, the permitting knowledge, and the sector-specific experience Avatar has built since 1999 are embedded in every pre-construction estimate, every design review, and every site meeting.

What Sets Us Apart?

Avatar Construction does not compete on pricing alone. We compete on value, and there is a meaningful difference. Our proven design-build process is built around quality, efficiency, and disciplined attention to detail at every stage of a project. By engaging with your organization early in the pre-construction phase, we create the clarity and alignment needed to keep your project on budget, on schedule, and free of the costly surprises that derail complex healthcare and institutional builds.

Serving Greater Boston and Southern NH

Avatar builds commercial projects across Massachusetts and New Hampshire:

Greater Boston and MetroWest MA: Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, Quincy, Waltham, Watertown, Medford, Everett, Malden, Lynn, Framingham, Natick, Shrewsbury, and surrounding communities.

Southern New Hampshire: Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Derry, Bedford, Londonderry, Salem, and the Merrimack Valley corridor.

Recent Projects

Avatar’s portfolio spans multifamily residential communities, mixed-use developments, healthcare facilities, hospitality projects, and commercial renovations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

What Our Clients Say...

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I’ve partnered with Avatar Design and Construction for almost a decade on a range of commercial projects — multifamily housing, medical offices, daycare facilities, and warehouses. They excel in design-build delivery and consistently manage risk and cost through a well-run Guaranteed Maximum Price model. Throughout our relationship they’ve demonstrated outstanding project management, clear communication, and practical problem-solving on complex schedules and tight budgets. Their workmanship and attention to detail are top-notch, and I’ve watched the firm grow exponentially while maintaining high standards. If you need a trusted design-build partner who delivers on time and on budget, I strongly recommend Avatar Design and Construction
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After we had some plumbing issues occur just outside the 1 year warranty of our new construction home, Avatar helped us resolve the areas of concern. We were happy with the work completed and the assistance we received. The project manager we worked with, Liu, was very helpful, responsive, and pleasant to work with. We were very happy with Liu's communication and impressed with the seamlessness of the repair work completed.
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We purchased a home that had been built by Avatar Construction, and after discovering some issues post-purchase, we needed warranty work done. Liu was assigned as our project manager, and he was a pleasure to work with. Liu was consistently responsive, professional, and took pride in his work. He coordinated handymen who delivered high-quality repair finish work, and helped us coordinate with third parties. He made a point of personally showing up to supervise each job, which felt nice and reassuring. It's good to know Avatar Construction sent someone like Liu to make things right.
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Professional relationship with Avatar Construction! Lena and Nazar are a joy to work and partner with.
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design-build custom home firm really catered to our needs in terms of design, budget and construction. Their professionalism, honesty and delivering on a timely schedule made working with them a real pleasure. I would highly recommend them and would use them again on all my projects.
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Working with this design-build custom home firm has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Their integrated approach creates a seamless process where design vision, budgeting, and construction execution are aligned from day one. What truly sets them apart is their focus on delivering real value — not just in upfront cost control, but in long-term performance, quality craftsmanship, and thoughtful decision-making throughout the project. Every phase was handled with transparency, professionalism, and attention to detail. The 10-year warranty, backed by a bond policy, provides a level of security and confidence that is rare in residential construction. It reflects both the quality of their work and their commitment to standing behind it. If you are looking for a design-build firm that combines creativity, discipline, financial responsibility, and long-term accountability, this team delivers on all fronts, aseptically grigori
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I had a really solid experience with Avatar Construction and Nazar. You can tell right away he actually cares about the work and not just rushing through projects. He was straightforward, easy to communicate with, and took the time to explain things clearly instead of overcomplicating anything. What I liked most is how organized everything was from start to finish. Their design-build process made things way smoother than I expected, and it felt like there was always a plan instead of chaos like you sometimes get with contractors. The quality of work and attention to detail definitely show, and they don’t cut corners. Nazar is hands-on, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure the end result is done right. He listens, gives honest input, and follows through on what he says. That kind of reliability is hard to find. Overall, I’d definitely recommend Avatar Construction if you want a company that’s responsive, transparent, and delivers high-quality results without the usual headaches.
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We hired Avatar Design & Construction Inc for a large commercial and mix use project and were thoroughly impressed. Their design team delivered innovative, functional solutions that elevated the space while staying true to our brand, and their project management execution was flawless—clear timelines, proactive communication, and strong coordination of subcontractors. Most importantly, their Guaranteed Maximum Price commitment meant no surprise costs and gave us confidence they’d deliver on budget without cutting corners. High-quality workmanship, attentive client service, and on-time completion makes this team in my opinion a good and reliable choice for anyone seeking commercial design build services.
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Nazar and his team are exceptional! They leave no detail unattended to. I’ve worked with many companies in the past and can say, without a shadow of the doubt that Avatar is a Champion of Design and Construction from A to Z. I would confidently recommend them to anybody looking to Build or do a major renovation.
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We highly recommend Avatar Construction for a new custom design home built since they are the best builders in the Greater Boston area. Nazar, Kevin and Jim were very productive and professional. They put a lot of hard work and knowledge to build our 5 bedroom and 4 bathroom 5500 sf house in Arlington, MA. The property lot was very tricky and on the hill but Avatar managed it well. The finished the project on time. We are enjoying our dream home.
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I find Avatar Construction one of the best design built construction companies in New England. I had several two family houses built in different states but Avatar exceeded my expectations. The design looks fantastic. The team was patient with financing and harsh winter conditions during construction. All the phases went well. I’m hiring them for the next project.
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THANK YOU! Exceptional
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Exceptional company to work with! They were very professional, and honest. The quality of the products they used was outstanding.
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I had the pleasure of working with Nazar and his team at Avatar on a new community project, and I'm truly impressed. Having collaborated with various construction companies before, I can confidently say that Avatar stands out in terms of quality and attention to detail. Their workmanship and innovative designs are exceptional. Avatar is a professional company that delivers top-notch results.
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Nazar and his team are absolutely phenomenal. The communication and transparency they demonstrated was world class customer service. If you are looking to do business with top tier people who have outstanding values, connect with this company!
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I have recently finished a project with Avatar Construction where they have built and designed my medical facility. We wanted to thank Avatar Construction for the excellent work the team had done on my property. It has been such a positive experience to work with their team. The level of professionalism has given us a sense of confidence from the very beginning on a project that caused me great concern. They gave me an estimate of completion time at the start of our project, and met that time frame without my additional changes after. Maybe just as importantly for me, they showed empathy for our concerns and took the time to explain everything so that we were able to understand the what, why, and how of each step of this complicated installation. This job was a real worry for me at the beginning since they had to demo the old building with very difficult neighbors. However, when the lead supervisor came on site and began putting things together, my concerns fell away. Having seen the time and expertise he took at each stage, especially a new foundation and other core aspects and now-looking at the beautifully finished space, I can’t be happier. The town authorities were difficult and were delaying the construction and the ending of the project but Avatar handled it very well. Don't hesitate to contact them.
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My partner and I have purchased an old three family building in Brookline, MA in 2020. This property needed a full renovation and I wanted to keep the building for the mixed use purpose as well as keeping the living space. I came across Avatar Construction from a friend of mine who started to work as a doctor in one of the Urgent Cares they built. At first, I got a free consultation with Kevin followed by Nazar. They were very attentive to possible issues and prospective difficulties especially with structural, plumbing and electrical work. We have decided to move forward. They worked hard to get the permit with city officials. We had to fix the structure of the building where they offered the best architectural and engineering team. Also, I want to compliment the designers who made this building to stand out and look very modern. Phase one of the project went very smoothly. The second phase had ups and downs, but Jim did his best to accommodate my decisions on multiple parts of the interior work. I must admit, I had to delay the project for a month due to personal reasons. It took a bit longer than expected to complete this project since the city had to block part of the street where the building was located to fix the road and the curb. However, the majority of major aspects were done on time and overall the pricing was fair. I have leased the bottom floor of my property right away to have a new boutique salon to be opened shortly after the construction. I am planning on purchasing several pieces of land and Avatar Construction will definitely be the number one company for my future construction design and build.
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Avatar construction completed building and designing my new hair salon with fifteen chairs in Boston. Kevin was on point with the estimate and there were no cost overruns. Nazar and Jim approached my project with professionalism and enthusiasm where I was worrying at each step of the way. The permit took longer than I thought but they still brought the project to the end on time. They greatly assisted with financing and gave me the best construction education possible. Wowing my clients every time they come into my salon. I couldn’t be happier.
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My family have purchased an amazing land in a Greater Boston area and we were debating on what to do with it. We came across Avatar Construction and we felt very comfortable sharing our plans and expectations. This company suggested the greatest resolution and we went with their design and built and even financing options for our multi family unit building. Avatar team was very professional and patient with us. The building looks gorgeous and we rented it all out within one month after finishing. We couldn’t be more happy with results.

Avatar Construction offers a wide range of commercial design/build services for clients in the Boston area and across New England. As a leading Boston General Contractor, we know how to get the job right. We also offer construction consulting, construction project management, pre-construction services, commercial remodeling and award winning historical restorations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Avatar focuses on three primary sectors: multifamily residential construction, mixed-use retail-residential development, and healthcare facility design-build including community health centers, behavioral health facilities, and dayhab programs. We also serve commercial office, institutional, warehouse, and industrial clients across Greater Boston and Southern NH. Our target project scale is $5 million to $50 million and above.

A GMP is a firm cost ceiling established before construction begins, built on a pre-construction budget developed from real subcontractor pricing and a constructability-reviewed design. Once set, your maximum cost is locked in. For developers and operators managing construction financing, capital budgets, or equity partnerships with hard limits, the GMP converts a contractor’s estimate into a contractual commitment.

Both, depending on the project stage and client need. Avatar operates primarily as a design-builder, managing design coordination and construction under a single contract. For clients who have completed design and need a general contractor to deliver the build, Avatar provides full-service general contracting under the same GMP structure and senior management model. Avatar does not operate as a subcontractor.

Three things distinguish Avatar from most commercial contractors in this market. First, GMP contracting is the standard on every project, not an option. Second, senior management is directly involved throughout every engagement, not just at the beginning and end. Third, Avatar operates as a primary design-builder with full accountability for design and construction under one contract. The combination of those three things is not common at Avatar’s project scale in the Greater Boston market.

Avatar focuses on commercial projects at the $5 million level and above, with most engagements running between $5 million and $50 million. Larger and smaller projects are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

As early as possible. The decisions that have the most impact on project cost and schedule are made before construction starts. Avatar can provide site feasibility analysis, preliminary budget modeling, and entitlement strategy before you commit to a development program. Clients who engage Avatar at the site evaluation stage consistently see better outcomes on budget, schedule, and regulatory approval.

Ready to Start Your Project Conversation?

Whether you are evaluating a site for a multifamily development, planning a community health center expansion, or looking for a design-build partner for a mixed-use project in Greater Boston or Southern NH, the earlier we are engaged the better the outcome.

Call 617-714-5773 or schedule a project evaluation below.