Project Details:
Location: Chelmsford, MA
Project Value: $23.6 Million
General Contractor: NRP Contractors, LLC.
Chelmsford – Mill 3 Apartments
Overview:
Project Overview
This project involved the construction of a luxury residential community known as Mill 3 Apartments in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The development included three three-story apartment buildings, two of which featured direct-access garage parking for residents. Additionally, the site included a full-service clubhouse with modern amenities. Features included a state-of-the-art fitness center, package concierge system, and an outdoor swimming pool. The development prioritized both resident comfort and on-time delivery.
Services Provided
Our firm delivered CPM scheduling services from preconstruction through project completion. We established a detailed baseline schedule reflecting phased construction, utility coordination, and amenity buildouts. We collaborated with the general contractor and subcontractors to refine durations, sequencing, and crew flow. This ensured alignment between schedule logic and real-world execution. We updated schedules monthly to reflect actual progress, change orders, and weather impacts. Each update included a critical path analysis and near-term lookahead reports. We also led coordination meetings focused on high-risk milestones and trade stacking. These sessions helped resolve timing conflicts before they reached the field.
Strategy and Execution
To manage site constraints, we sequenced building foundations and framing to minimize trade overlap and material congestion. This strategy improved overall efficiency and reduced delays. Our team monitored key areas such as garage structural work, clubhouse finishes, and MEP integration. These were tracked closely due to their impact on occupancy readiness. When supply chain issues arose, we performed impact analyses and offered resequencing solutions to maintain the project timeline. These adjustments helped the team absorb delays without sacrificing quality. We also implemented recovery strategies during winter months, when weather disruptions affected exterior work. Heat sequencing and temporary enclosures helped maintain productivity.
Results and Value
The project reached substantial completion on time and within budget. Our proactive scheduling efforts enabled smooth coordination between trades and predictable milestone achievement. Thanks to clear reporting and regular updates, the client maintained full visibility and control throughout construction. Final turnover proceeded seamlessly, with all major amenities delivered as planned.
Conclusion
Our work on Chelmsford – Mill 3 Apartments showcases our ability to support complex, amenity-rich residential developments under strict deadlines. Through collaborative scheduling and real-time controls, we delivered consistency, clarity, and confidence from start to finish.