Joined by members of the construction team, Walsh discussed ways in which team members have prioritized safety while on site. Throughout the pandemic, Shawmut has deployed enhanced safety protocols to mitigate the risk of infectious disease spread across all job sites — rolling out new procedures, jobsite innovations, and an exhaustive COVID-19 risk assessment and response plan nationwide. These protocols are implemented at the Boston City Hall Plaza site and include Shawmut Vitals — a custom-built technology platform that allows team members to self-certify daily health screenings by scanning a job-specific QR code and completing a survey.
Brophy discussed some of the major improvements that will transform this civic space. Some highlights of this project include a 12,000-square-foot playscape for children and families, flexible and accommodating event space, increased permeable surfaces that will soak up stormwater, and an enhanced tree canopy.
Boston City Hall Plaza represents the latest in a series of projects for Shawmut throughout the New England region, including projects at Cambridge Crossing, Boynton Yards, Harvard University, Brown University, and Aloft Hotel Providence.
