Harnessing Innovation: Woburn’s Thriving Clean Technology Sector

Harnessing Innovation: Woburn’s Thriving Clean Technology Sector

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Just north of Boston and Cambridge, Woburn is a fast-growing innovation hub for the clean technology sector. Many early-stage and established companies tackling some of the world’s toughest challenges choose Woburn because of its strategic location, skilled workforce, and supportive ecosystem. Cummings Properties is a popular destination for emerging technology companies to launch and grow. For many enterprises, particularly those emerging out of the incubator environment, Cummings offers cost-efficient office, lab, R&D, and manufacturing facilities. The Woburn Clean Tech Ecosystem Includes These & Other Cutting-Edge Companies: Alsym: Focused on solutions for the transition to clean energy, Alsym is developing next-generation non-flammable rechargeable batteries for stationary storage, marine, and mobility applications. The company recently raised $78 million in Series C funding enabling it to grow its team and expand manufacturing capability. Boston…
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What are you working on?

What are you working on?

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Jen Davidson, RA - Design Manager At Cummings Properties, there is always a lot going on behind the scenes. This week, Jen Davidson, a Cummings design manager and a registered architect, is working on elevation drawings for Cummings’ latest new development, a proposed five-story, 53-unit condominium building for adults 55+. It is planned as the second residential building on the Cummings Center campus in Beverly. What do you love about your job? According to Jen, ‘Can I get back to you later?’ is not part of our vocabulary.  “My colleagues step up without hesitation and tackle challenges by sharing incredible institutional knowledge as well as fresh ideas.  Our unique specialized in-house team combined with our open-door policy makes our projects and this company a collaborative success.”  About Jen Jen joined…
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The Role of Technology in Office Spaces

The Role of Technology in Office Spaces

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Over the past few years, technology integration within office spaces has evolved significantly. From a trend to a need, technology has become an integral part of various corporate office designs worldwide. As it becomes increasingly more transformative in the way offices function and the way individuals work, technology is reshaping the everyday office design. To help you learn more about the critical aspects of integrating digital technology tools into commercial office designs and how they can contribute to a dynamic and productive work environment, the industry experts at Cummings Properties are pleased to share the information below. A Guide To Technology In Commercial Office Spaces Increased Digital Collaboration With the increase of technology in office spaces comes the increased use of digital collaboration spaces. These digital collaboration office designs include…
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2024 Office Design Trends

2024 Office Design Trends

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Office design over the years has evolved. Many companies are ditching the cubicle farms, harsh lighting, and lack of team space and instead are beginning to take note of their workplace design. Corporate America is now looking at what their employees want and how they can achieve satisfaction. We expect 2024 workplace trends to emphasize elevating employee well-being, productivity, and collaboration. To help you achieve your office goals, Cummings Properties has formulated our list of 2024 office design trends. What We Expect Offices To Look Like In 2024: Adaptive Layouts In 2024, we expect to see more flexible and versatile office structures. This includes creating areas that can be used for any work-related activity and meeting while fostering collaboration and teamwork among all office members regardless of where they are…
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Do I Need An Office Space For My Business?

Do I Need An Office Space For My Business?

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Leasing a commercial office space offers you and your business an incredible opportunity to accommodate your employees, products, services, and customers while offering great flexibility. However, deciding whether or not your business needs this space can take time and effort, especially if you are new to the commercial real estate market. This difficulty is why the team of commercial real estate professionals at Cummings Properties has come up with our top tips to help you determine if you need an office space for your business. Top 3 Reasons To Lease A Commercial Office Space You're Experiencing Rapid Employee Growth Are you noticing a significant uptick in your hiring efforts? If so, it could be a perfect time for you to lease a commercial office space. Having a dedicated office space…
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What Office Rental Size Is Right For You

What Office Rental Size Is Right For You

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When searching for an office space, the first and most essential task is determining the amount of space your company needs. During this process, you may ask yourself, how do I know what that number is? This then brings about questions such as: How much square footage will we need as a team to be comfortable? How much office space per person? How many meeting rooms should we have? What does our growth projection look like? At Cummings Properties, our team of professionals has had the pleasure of helping thousands of clients and companies estimate their office space needs and wants. Throughout this process, we have learned how to assess companies' spatial needs properly, while also taking into account their desires, which now allows us to help you determine what…
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The Shoebert Saga, as Seen Through the Eyes of Joyce Cummings

The Shoebert Saga, as Seen Through the Eyes of Joyce Cummings

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Wildlife authorities said from the beginning that “Shoebert” would be best off if he were quickly returned to a herd of seals (parvi) outside the harbor. Many people have said they hope Shoebert makes another stop in Beverly next year, too. Beverly’s new short-term citizen was a 235-pound male seal that somehow found his way into the two-level pond at Cummings Center, Beverly. It was not stuck, but it seemed determined to stay there even after having a floodgate lowered during high tide. Shoebert was named after the United Shoe Machinery Co., commonly once known as The Shoe. That building and others are now 2 million-square-foot Cummings Center medical, office, and research campus. Anyway, he left when the gate was lowered, swam around for a few minutes, turned around, and…
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Why medical practices choose Cummings Properties

Why medical practices choose Cummings Properties

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Learn how leasing medical office space with Cummings can help you and the healthcare professionals at your wellness practice expand your patient base and scale up your operation. Thriving medical clusters Take advantage of the cross-pollination opportunities that come from locating your medical practice in an established healthcare community. With assorted health and wellness professionals just steps away, and local hospitals within minutes, the convenience factor for patient referrals and staff is unmatched at Cummings campuses across the MetroNorth region. Our most prominent medical communities can be found at Cummings office parks in Woburn, Stoneham, and Beverly, MA, where Cummings Center alone is home to more than 120 physicians, surgeons, and dentists, plus dozens of physical therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare practitioners. Customized medical office space From concierge physicians’ offices…
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