About

Our Philosophy & Approach

“We’re fully committed to delivering the highest quality construction practices, utilizing innovative technologies, and providing outstanding customer service throughout the entire process.”

Benchmark builds and renovates homes in the greater Boston area. We go to work excited and passionate about our projects. Matt Harkins founded the company in 2003 and has consistently demonstrated his ability to deliver projects loaded with craftsmanship and cutting-edge construction best practices. We maintain can/do positive attitudes, answer our phones, and make the home building & renovation process enjoyable and rewarding for our clients and project partners.

Benchmark demands perfection throughout each phase of construction. Our network of exceptional and carefully vetted subcontractors and vendors share our passion for the craft. It’s a pleasure working with a talented group of people who really care about their work, and are constantly striving to enhance the performance of our homes and services.

Customers are the most important part of our business, and we appreciate them and look out for their best interests each day. We go the extra distance to ensure that our clients are happy and thrilled with our work. We’re really proud of our new homes and construction projects, and the long-term relationships we form with our clients.

Benchmark’s clients receive a superior construction project delivered on time and on budget. We’re fully committed to delivering the highest quality construction practices, utilizing innovative technologies, and providing outstanding customer service.

Benchmark’s staff of project managers, site supervisors, and finish carpenters have extensive knowledge and experience, averaging over 20 years of construction work history. Our fundamental understanding of the construction process enables us to properly schedule and sequence construction to optimize speed, achieve efficiencies, and ensure craftsmanship. Our project managers & site supervisors stay personally involved in each and every phase of construction to ensure that Benchmark’s projects are built with the highest levels of quality and craftsmanship.

Our projects start with a carefully prepared schedule and financial plan. Each line item of construction is itemized and accounted for. Our office staff utilize proven financial systems to transparently account for our client’s funds, prepare detailed invoices, and keep project information organized and moving smoothly. We treat our fiscal responsibility to our customers with great respect and responsibility, and we’re committed to on-time, on-budget execution.

Long after a project is complete, and the standard warranty period is over, Benchmark Builders remains on call 24/7 to help our customers with maintenance, questions, special projects, and emergencies.

Ask about Benchmark’s Home Services Division. We offer comprehensive maintenance services to our existing customers and to the general public.

The Executive Team

“Customers are the most important part of our business, and we appreciate
them and look out for their best interests each day.”

Matt HarkinsFounder & President

Matt has been working in residential home construction for 27 years. Throughout high school and college, Matt grew through the ranks of a property management and maintenance business which was responsible for a portfolio of real estate investment properties in the greater Boston area. Starting as a laborer the summer before his first year of high school, Matt has worked in almost every phase of home construction and renovation ….
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Susan PassusDirector Benchmark Home Services

Susan joined Benchmark Builders, Inc. in 2007. She has worn many hats at Benchmark, and currently manages Benchmark’s Home Services Division. She is our customer point person and liaison and works with Benchmark’s staff and vendors to coordinate maintenance, home care, and special projects. Susan’s responsibilities at Benchmark also include project management, and marketing/advertising …
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James HarkinsDirector of Financial Operations

In 2003 Jim brought his financial and managerial expertise to Benchmark Builders. Stressing the importance of strong financial discipline and project management, Jim has built a comprehensive set of financial systems geared toward maximizing the financial assets of both the company and our customers. Jim received his BBA, specializing in Finance in 1991 and later received his MBA in 2003 from Babson College graduating Magna Cum Laude …
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Bill AndrewsVice President

Bill Andrews joined Benchmark in 2019. Bill is responsible for business development, project management and launching the company’s newly formed division, Benchmark Home Services. Bill brings over 25 years of experience in business development and real estate. Previously, Bill was the founder of Andrews & Company LLC, a home management and estate care company based in Weston. Bill has a B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University; and is a licensed MA real estate salesperson….
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A Sample of Our Work

Our fundamental understanding of the building process enables us to properly schedule and sequence construction to optimize speed, achieve efficiencies, and ensure the craftsmanship of your new home or renovation project. Explore some examples of our work and see for yourself.