About Us
South Coast Improvement Company (SCIC) is a rapidly scaling national general contractor—and a recognized category leader in occupied renovations and complex construction. Founded in 1998 by Tom Quinlan, SCIC has built its business by doing what most contractors avoid: delivering technically demanding, multi-phase projects inside fully operational environments where safety, precision, and communication are non-negotiable.
Operating nationwide from offices in Massachusetts (headquartered in Marion) and Florida (Palm City), SCIC executes projects across the country with the ability to mobilize teams wherever clients need them.
Our work spans senior living, healthcare, and hospitality, along with education and commercial sectors—environments where construction directly impacts people, operations, and experience.
At the core of our offering is a simple but powerful approach: Build. Refresh. Consult.
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We Build complex, high-quality construction projects in active environments
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We Refresh existing spaces through phased renovations and upgrades
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We Consult with clients to plan, sequence, and execute work with minimal disruption
We are a licensed general contractor in multiple states, enabling us to deliver projects seamlessly across jurisdictions.
What differentiates SCIC is not just what we build, but how we build it. We specialize in complex renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and phased construction in active facilities—projects that require detailed planning, risk mitigation, and constant coordination. This capability has fueled consistent growth and positioned SCIC as the partner of choice for organizations that cannot afford disruption.
We don’t compete on being the biggest—we win by being the most reliable in the most challenging conditions.
Tom Quinlan
Founder
Where We Operate
Our Core Values
Our values are not aspirational—they are operational. They define how we perform under pressure and why clients trust us in high-stakes, complex environments:
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Communicate – We over-communicate, eliminate surprises, and keep all stakeholders aligned.
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Do What is Right – We make decisions based on long-term outcomes, not short-term convenience.
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Tell the Truth – We address issues early and directly—because transparency prevents escalation.
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Team Accountability – Every team member owns the outcome. No gaps, no excuses.
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Respect All – We operate with professionalism and awareness in environments where people live and work.
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Our Approach
SCIC’s approach is built for one thing: delivering predictable results in complex, occupied environments.
Build. Refresh. Consult.
Our model is designed to support clients at every stage—from early planning through execution and beyond. Whether delivering new construction, revitalizing existing assets, or advising on strategy and phasing, we bring clarity and control to complex projects.
Complex Construction, Seamlessly Delivered
We specialize in technically demanding projects that combine logistical complexity with operational constraints—multi-phase renovations, system upgrades, and large-scale repositioning efforts executed without disrupting ongoing operations.
Built for Occupied Environments
Occupied renovation isn’t a niche for us—it’s our core competency. Our teams are trained to work safely and efficiently in environments where residents, patients, staff, and guests are always present.
The SCIC Matrix of Success
We measure performance relentlessly across five non-negotiable drivers:
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Safety – Zero compromise. Every project, every day.
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Client Satisfaction – We build relationships that drive repeat business (91% of our work is repeat clients).
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Margin – Strong financial execution ensures stability and long-term value.
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Schedule – We hit deadlines because our clients’ operations depend on it.
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Subcontractor Performance – We demand excellence from every partner on every project.
At SCIC, success isn’t just about completing complex construction—it’s about executing that complexity inside live environments without disruption. That’s why our clients trust us with their most challenging projects—and continue to come back.
Leadership
Henry Quinlan
President
Grant LaLiberte
Director of Estimating
Sarah Murphy
Director of Safety
Ethan Sherman
Director or Field Operations
Jenn Martin
Director of Finance
Gareth O'Neill
Senior Vice President of Business Development
Maureen Quinlan
Director of Development
Alex Browne
Senior Vice President of Preconstruction
