"Scott Costa and Drew Tillett both understand the service level required by a customer such as Shaw's and have been able to pass that knowledge to their staff, from Project Manager to Superintendent, Carpenter and Laborer. Time and again, Bufftree has demonstrated that their commitment lends a level of service that few are actually able to provide."

John W. Rowell, Director of Engineering and Construction,
Shaw's Supermarkets

"Massachusetts regulations require the recycling of all construction debris in an environmentally safe process. Because of these new regulations, we recognized a need to expand our operations, and we chose the best to build it for us.

From Proposal to completion, Bufftree worked with us to meet our goals, not only from a finished product and quality standpoint, but also meeting budget and time constraints.

Their experience and knowledge of the industry, as well as with unique structures, allowed them to offer timely, well thought out solutions for the design challenges encountered. During construction, they kept the project on schedule, while maintaining excellent quality control. Long lead issues were anticipated and handled, avoiding potential delays."

Michael A. Camara, President
New Bedford Waste Services, LLC

"The project was under an extraordinarily difficult timeline having already sold the space to clients allowing less than six months from demolition to completion." Mark also said "Scott Costa was an exemplary professional always willing to do whatever was necessary directing his team in completing the deadline while preserving the quality and integrity of the project."

Wequasset Inn Chief Engineer Henry Taintor says the partnership with Bufftree Building Company has been highly successful. "We always turn to the Bufftree professionals because we know from experience that we will get a quality product on time and on budget."

Mark J. Novota, Managing Partner
Henry W. Taintor, Chief Engineer
Wequassett Inn Resort and Golf Club

I found their professionalism and expertise to be above what I have seen on numerous other projects that I have been responsible for at the College over nearly two decades. It would be a pleasure to work with the management of Bufftree on future projects.

Steve Kenyon, VP of Administration and Finance
Bristol Community College

"Bufftree made us feel involved and active in every step of the project. From start to finish the project was handled professionally and all aspects of construction were well executed. It was amazing to see this 5 story modern steel structure go up in 6 months time and I credit that with the team put together by Bufftree."

To help carry out his vision of beautifying downtown Fall River to lure other investors to the area, Mr. Cordeiro first turned to Bufftree Building Company for the construction of the bcpBank building. Mr. Cordeiro was so pleased with the partnership that Bufftree became his contractor of choice for his second project. He now calls Bufftree "our exclusive general contractor."

Anthony F. Cordeiro
ANTHONY & COMPANY, L.L.C.

"The Fall River project is a perfect example of a local company doing world-class construction work. The team was easy to work with, provided great insight for our photographers and were consummate professionals. We spoke with the safety personnel at Bufftree in a recent industry research project and were impressed with their knowledge and commitment to safety."

John Montigny, Vice President of Marketing
Bacou-Dalloz Americas

Dr. Crawford noted that they interviewed about 10 construction firms before selecting Bufftree. "We were impressed with their complete package," he said. "They offered design/build capabilities. Unlike other firms that bid for the project, Bufftree looked over the plans in detail and found areas where we could find savings with only slight modifications."

Dr. Kelly Crawford describes the upgraded facility as "absolutely spectacular. I’ve always had a dedicated staff and the consistently high-quality veterinary care they provide. Now, I have a great new building, too, that epitomizes our core value: ‘where your pet is part of the family.’"

Dr. Crawford says they couldn’t be happier with South-Coast based Bufftree Building Company as their contractor of choice. "We would use Bufftree again in a heartbeat," she adds.

Scott W. Crawford, D.V.M.
Kelly Crawford, D.V.M.
Plymouth Animal Hospital

"The facility that you designed and completed is a great addition, a fabulous space and an added attraction to the historic City of New Bedford."

Dr. Henry B. Wainer, President
Sid Wainer & Son

"….when the business moved into its new facility, everything was exactly the way we wanted it. During the entire construction process, we always had a seat at the table with all the key people from Bufftree who were involved in the project. We always felt that we had control as the construction of our new facility progressed." As his company continues to grow, he added, "Bufftree will be our builder of choice."

David A. Cabral, Director of New Business Development
Five Star Surgical, Inc.

This is to thank you for your outstanding performance renovating the vacant former Kinyon-Campbell School in New Bedford. Throughout, the Project Manager and the Site Super, were professional, attentive to detail and always cooperative. They were creative and always responsive to our needs. As a result, we have completed a project on time and on budget, which includes high quality finishes and systems.

Anne Gelbspan, Senior Project Manager
Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development

The new specialty ovens were delayed at the factory in Oregon and then were damaged in transit," said Mr. Gaspar. "But Bufftree didn’t let these snags stand in their way. Everyone on the Bufftree team bent over backwards to get the job done on time."

Chuck Gaspar
Gaspar’s Sausage Company, Inc.

Bufftree Building Company was the builder of choice, says Mr. Rocha, because "their reputation for quality work preceded them. They had demonstrated their ability to take on projects of this magnitude and meet the measure of what we wanted." Westerly Associates has already begun thinking about "bigger and better things" and is looking forward to undertaking additional projects in the future.

Severiano Rocha, President
Westerly Associates, New Bedford, Massachusetts

"I am especially excited to host the first event in our new gymnasium and the first opportunity for the public to see our brand-new facility. We now have a state of the art sports center and we want to show it off."

Robert A. Mendes, Executive Director
Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Bedford, Inc.

"In addition to the lowest bid, Bufftree promised a delivery date considered to be impossible by many competitors. Bufftree worked well with the architect and MBL to maintain a streamlined process of approvals while managing an aggressive schedule ….and they finished on time!" "With this commitment to quality and a satisfied customer, I certainly expect Bufftree to be doing more work for the MBL in the future."

Richard D. Cutler, PE/CPE, Director of Facilities and Services
Marine Biological Laboratory

Mr. Nichols credited Bufftree Building Company with keeping things running smoothly from start to finish, saying, "I commend the construction team for their level of excellence and professionalism." At the Grand Opening ceremony, Mr. Nichols gave each team member a gift for "a job well done."

James C. Nichols
JC Penney, Store Manager, Dartmouth, Massachusetts

"Bufftree’s exceptional performance fulfilled our vision and our goals in the transformation of this building. The project was completed within our required timeframe. We now have a new and wonderful nurturing environment for our students."

Rosette Jacobson, Board of Trustees, Construction Liaison
The Bartlett School

"Not only was Bufftree the lowest bidder, their start and finish time was right on the money. All of the people involved in the project worked as professionals to make sure that we could respond to emergencies and also conduct our daily business with the public. Drew Tillett, Scott Costa and Gary Laboa sat down with us before they started to note our concerns and it worked great. When Phase 2 of our project goes out for bid, we hope Bufftree wins again.

Timothy P. Francis, Chief of Department
Town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts Fire Department

"Bufftree was one of five finalists for the job. The selection committee got ‘a good feeling’ of professionalism and capability from Bufftree President Andrew Tillett and cited the advantage of having the owner of the company involved on a daily basis to supervise the project." "As a community service provider, we consider several things when awarding a contract. While our first priority is to ensure a successful project, we prefer to hire locally. With Bufftree Building Company, we have accomplished both these goals."

Peter LeBrun, Administrator
Mariner Health, Inc.

Commenting on the smooth transition, CCVS business administrator Charles Henry said, "Bufftree Building Company is a finely tuned construction machine. ON time and ON budget." I would also like to extend to everyone at Bufftree Building Company "Thank you" for a job well done. We are pleased with the outcome of the project and the professionalism of everyone at Bufftree.

Charles D. Henry, Business Administrator
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Brother Ron Taylor of the La Salette Missionaries, chairperson of the Building Committee, says that Bufftree was referred to him by friends. "When I met with the Bufftree team, I could tell they would be able to stay within our budget and still deliver the quality product we wanted." He added, "Bufftree is great to work with."

Brother Ron Taylor, Chairperson of the Building Committee
National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette

School has been in session, therefore, scheduling of the renovations has required flexibility on the part of our contractor. I have found them very timely and courteous in their response to any issues and concerns that I have had over the duration of the project. Along the way, we have run into challenges that required re-prioritization of the project. I have found them very helpful in helping me resolve those challenges.

Warren E. Berube, EdD
Global Learning Charter Public School

It's a pleasure for me to recommend the services of Bufftree Builders of New Bedford. Our project involved the gut renovation of a recently purchased office building in the City of New Bedford. Bufftree's proposal was clear and concise and their preliminary discussions prior to construction regarding possible modifications and changes were thoughtful and welcomed. Change orders and their associated costs were discussed and agreed upon in advance and the Project Manager's communication throughout the work was efficient and thorough. The project came in on time and within budget. I would recommend their services to anyone looking for an organized, professional general contractor.

John A. Latawiec, President & CEO
LifeStream, Inc.

The facility in downtown New Bedford is expanding "ahead of schedule" and "moving along rapidly without patient interruption," says Dr. Stuart I. Forman, its president.

Dr. Stuart I. Forman, President
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center