The Smarter Choice for Renovations. Nationwide.
Years in Industry
Contracted Unit Renovations
Satisfied Returning Clients
TRUSTED BY 500+ COMPANIES
We specialize in high-quality renovation services for multifamily and commercial properties, including apartment communities, senior living communities, hospitality properties, retail spaces, office environments, and commercial properties across the USA.
Built on Two Decades of Craftsmanship and Accountability.
As a full-service general contractor, we manage projects from initial scope to final delivery, covering unit turnovers, capital improvement programs, kitchen and bathroom renovations, interior and exterior painting, flooring, roofing, common area upgrades, and full building rehabilitation.
Our Services
Multifamily. Hospitality. Senior Living. Commercial Renovations. One Trusted General Contractor!
Multifamily Renovation Contracting
Smart Build has established itself as one of the top trusted multifamily general contractors, working alongside nationally recognized property owners and operators across the country.
We bring over two decades of focused experience to every multifamily renovation project, with the systems, trade relationships, and on-site expertise to perform at scale while protecting your asset and resident experience. Smart Build delivers comprehensive renovation services under one roof.
Smart Build has developed a streamlined occupied rehab process designed to minimize disruption while helping property managers maintain operations and reduce downtime.
Commercial Renovation Contracting
From hotels and senior living communities to retail spaces, office environments, and building rehabilitations, we deliver commercial renovation services designed around one priority: ensuring your property keeps performing while the work gets done.
As experienced commercial renovation contractors, we understand that no two assets are the same. We tailor our approach around each property’s operational and financial goals.
As a trusted general contractor for commercial construction, Smart Build manages every trade and project phase under a single point of accountability, eliminating the need to coordinate multiple contractors.
Our turnkey approach means scope, scheduling, and budgets are established early and actively managed throughout the project to help keep work on schedule and operations running smoothly.
Why Choose SmartBuild?
Whatever the Project Demands, Smart Build Delivers!
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About Us
Trusted Multifamily & Commercial General Contractors
Smart Build is headquartered in Newton, MA with an operational presence across the USA.
Over nearly two decades, we have built a portfolio spanning nationally recognized property owners, real estate operators, and institutional asset managers. That experience has shaped how we approach every project — from pricing a scope to sequencing work inside occupied buildings.
What has always set Smart Build apart is the standard we hold ourselves to, regardless of project size or complexity. The same processes, oversight, and accountability we bring to large capital improvement programs are applied to every renovation we take on.
That consistency is what keeps clients coming back and continues to drive our growth.
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Clientele
Trusted Multifamily & Commercial General Contractors
Affiliations
NEAHMA
We are honored to be a member of the New England Affordable Housing Management Association. NEAHMA is devoted to assisting those who service the affordable housing industry. We are proud to service many of the firms that provide much-needed affordable housing throughout New England.
NAA
We are honored to be a member of the New England Affordable Housing Management Association. NEAHMA is devoted to assisting those who service the affordable housing industry. We are proud to service many of the firms that provide much-needed affordable housing throughout New England.
USGBC
We are a proud member of the United States Green Building Council. This organization is devoted to the promotion of green building standards and eco-friendly policies that are designed to reduce waste and minimize the impact that structures have on the surrounding environment.
LEAD SAFE
We are fully certified as a Lead-Safe Firm by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards. These certifications allow us to work safely on sites where lead is present. If your site is having issues with interior or exterior lead, we can help to determine a safe and effective course of action to ensure the well-being of everybody involved.
Building Success Stories, Building Trust.
Shervin R
Avalon Bay
“These guys were great. The quality of their work is always good, but what I appreciate most is the extra things they do. They were always looking out for guest safety, and we had progress meetings daily. Anything I needed, they made sure it happened ASAP. No calling up some office that is closed and leaving a message that doesn’t get returned until the next week. No matter what the project is, Smart Build always finds a way to come through for me. In fact, they did such great work, at least two of my partners have hired them based on the work they did for me.”
Louis V
Wingate Companies
“Not only happy with this company, but thrilled with their completed job. Their professionalism, quality and timeliness is unmatched in my experience. I will recommend “Smart Build” to anyone. Thank you for being there when I needed assistance!”
Manny R
Equity Residential
“Smart Build is our go-to vendor for rehab work and differed maintenance. They have completed over 300 units in multiple buildings in downtown Boston. Their work is quick and neat and in many cases our residents are surprised to hear we are doing upgrade work because they don’t realize it is even happening. This is a huge bonus for us to complete these large-scale projects without extra work from resident complaints or other headaches.”
Mark L.
Dolben Management
“The Smart Build crew did a great job on remodeling our offices. The quality of the work was excellent and the price was very reasonable.”
Scott R.
Pacific Urban Investors
“In the 6+ years that I’ve had the pleasure of working with you & SmartBuild, you have proved to be one of my most trusted and reliable contractors. Some of the qualities you exhibit are attention to detail, coordination, fair pricing and seeing a job through till it’s finished. I can always count on SmartBuild to provide top quality for anny project I award a job for.Â
I look forward to continuing our working relationship into the future and know it will be fruitful as past experience has shown.”
Meet the Force Behind Smart Build
Smart Build’s growth was organic, built entirely on the quality of the work and the relationships behind it.
Every project is led by a dedicated Project Manager and Coordinator who stay with the client from first consultation through delivery and beyond.
No handoffs. No communication gaps. No surprises. Just a consistent team that knows the project inside and out and treats every property with the same level of care and accountability, whether it is a single building or a multi-property portfolio.
Plan Your Next Renovation Program with SmartBuild
Partner with a trusted multifamily general contractor and commercial renovation contractor with the experience, systems, and accountability to deliver at scale.
Let’s Talk About Your Next Project.
Answers to Your Renovation Queries.
Looking for something specific? Schedule a call with us and one of our experts will get in touch.
How do you minimize disruption during occupied apartment renovations?
Smart Build plans and executes occupied renovations around the needs of residents and property operations. Our teams work to coordinate access, establish clear work schedules, protect surrounding surfaces and resident belongings, and maintain clean, secure work areas. We also communicate regularly with property management so concerns can be addressed promptly and residents know what to expect throughout the renovation.
Can one contractor manage all trades involved in an apartment renovation?
Yes. Smart Build can coordinate comprehensive renovation scopes that include painting, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, electrical work, appliance installation, and other interior improvements. Using one renovation partner helps simplify communication, scheduling, quality control, and project accountability.
How many apartment units can your teams renovate at one time?
The number of units that can be renovated simultaneously depends on the scope, property conditions, material availability, resident access, and project schedule. Smart Build develops a production plan for each project and can scale staffing and trade coverage to support both individual property renovations and larger multi-unit programs.
How do you maintain consistent quality across large-scale or multi-property renovation programs?
Smart Build uses standardized scopes of work, documented project requirements, designated project leadership, regular inspections, and formal quality-control procedures. Work is reviewed throughout the renovation process, not only at completion, helping us maintain consistent standards across units, properties, teams, and markets.
What contractors have completed large-scale renovations for major property operators?
Large national property operators typically work with renovation contractors that can manage multi-year, portfolio-wide programs across multiple properties rather than one-off projects. Smart Build has successfully completed thousands of residential unit renovations, along with common area and exterior improvement projects for large private and public REITs and institutional real estate owners across the United States.
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Multi-family & Commercial Property Improvements Since 2002
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