A transformational approach to
development + construction

“RISE is one of our most generous business partners. They are committed to creating pathways to construction & development careers for our youth. Thank you to the RISE team members for giving back to our Dorchester community. I am looking forward to the future of this partnership”

Jill LaMonica, Executive Director, Leahy Holloran Community Center

“The relationships Jim Grossmann fosters truly sets him apart. His leadership, his intimate knowledge of construction, and his ability to bring all parties together to coalesce around a highly strategic approach resulted in our project not only being delivered ahead of schedule but nearly dollar for dollar at the original GMP. That attention and care to the relationships he develops make him one of the greatest problem solvers in the business delivering tangible results on all fronts.”

Matt Edlen, Director of Acquisitions & Development, Gerding Edlen

“RISE has become a trusted partner to New Boston Ventures on the development of multiple residential projects in Boston. From initial pricing exercises to executing in the field, RISE has performed at a high level and exceeded our expectations. They operate in a transparent manner and always act with our best interest in mind. New Boston Ventures looks forward to our continued relationship on future projects with RISE and would happily recommend them to other clients across the city.  

- Tim McGovern, New Boston Ventures

“We hired RISE to manage the renovation of an urban warehouse in Boston, it was a complex project from a permitting & building perspective. The team worked closely with C3 Boston, a commercial code and building consultant, to prepare the reports required by ISD. This added effort allowed us to get the building permits and project completed, resulting in new COs and revenue-generating tenancies for our project.”  

- Marco Bitran, Partner, Origin Property Group

“Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our projects. Having him lend his insight is invaluable in terms of helping us shape the design. Whether it’s around constructability or navigating through the various agencies, utility companies and other parties involved, his input helps really push our project along. In this economy where everyone is so busy and in demand, having someone like Jim who provides the time needed for a successful job is wonderfully refreshing.”

- Dartagnan Brown, Founder & CEO, Embarc

"Herby Duverné is an outstanding Boston businessman and citizen committed to providing value to the Boston business community. With RISE Together he has filled the gap between commercial development and the significant opportunities that exist in the Boston neighborhoods. There’s a lot of untapped potential that is just waiting to be unlocked. Herby is the guy to do it."

Colette Phillips Communications

"Herby is totally committed to Boston and its respective communities. He is a known leader in the industry for sourcing and providing exemplary job opportunities with a genuine passion for the recruitment of qualified Boston residents, and specifically from communities of color. The RISE team is on the ball and I’m proud to be a partner with them in this cause. Their ability to work alongside us as partners in the design and constructability of projects has proven to be an invaluable asset—both for us and the communities we serve."

- Jonathan Garland, President and Founder, J. Garland Enterprises

"Another great project working with Herby! We could not be happier with him and his team on our large commercial development in Boston’s Seaport – and I look forward to working with them on many more projects down the road. They have been instrumental to the project’s success, and I know we can always depend on them to handle their part. If you’re looking for a great partner, RISE Together is the answer."

- John Hynes, Project Executive, Boston Global Investors