Recognized as a leader in the Western Mass general construction industry for 122 years, DAS has and continues to set a high standard of excellence. We can offer a level of personal attention at demanding or even large-scale projects that few firms can match. 

At every stage of your project, one of the principals of DAS will be directly involved. This degree of participation and steadfast commitment to a client has always been a defining characteristic of DAS.

DAS will partner with our clients to develop workable, cost effective design solutions. Our wide-ranging experience in construction management coupled with an extensive understanding of the local commercial market offers the best value in terms of performance, quality, and pricing. 

We will also work closely with the design professionals - providing a collaborative approach while managing the overall process to maintain the schedule, the budget, and the quality of documents required to ensure a successful project.

As an advocate for the Owner, DAS represents a partner with real-world experience in the planning, construction and management of municipal facilities. We take a proactive, hands-on approach designed to ensure success, and will always be looking ahead, forecasting goals, anticipating problems and presenting solutions.

All of our Clerks are also Superintendents, with years of experience in constructing and managing projects. This is a critical and unique detail that separates DAS from other OPM's. Because our Superintendents know the process, they know how to track a project's schedule, how to recognize potential issues, and how to maintain working relationships in the field. Combined with DAS’ 122 years of experience, it’s a powerful combination that ensures respect and trust throughout the project.

In my 30+ years at CBA, and leading back to our firm’s founding in 1955, we have worked with DAS in numerous capacities for construction projects, including DAS taking the role of General Contractors (private projects and MGL ch149); CM at Risk (MGL ch149a); as well as DAS acting as Owners Project Managers (OPM).  We have found them to be fair & honorable in every situation.

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Construction is an inherently complex process, especially in the public sector.  DAS’s understanding of the technical aspects of construction, and the need for all parties to work together to make construction projects successful, is further strengthened by their personal attention and collaborative attitudes.

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No “smoke & mirrors” or “salesmen” who you’ll never see again with this firm. They are real people and we look forward to working with DAS at every opportunity.

Caolo & Bieniek Associates

The Arts Trust is a volunteer, non-profit organization, and while we have knowledgeable folks on our board, none of us had any experience with a project of this scale. DAS was outstanding in leading us through this early phase of the project, and continues to be so as we continue the renovations... None of us can imagine having gotten as far as we have without their counsel, work and steady hand.

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I really can't say enough good things about DAS -- members of the Arts Trust relied heavily on DAS during this contract and continue to do so as we build out more of Hawley Street. I am sure we are not an easy outfit to work with, but DAS has proven flexible, supportive, and patient throughout. 

Northampton Community Arts Trust