BURLINGTON, MA Erland Construction announces that Joel McCarthy has been named Hospitality Manager and will lead client service and development efforts in this market. Also, Erland announces that Dan Cobb has been named Advanced Technology/Life Sciences Manager and will lead client service and development efforts in these markets.

In naming a dedicated manager, Erland is focusing on hospitality as a growth market within the Residential Group, headed by Jeff Ellowitz.

A graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology, Joel McCarthy has close to 20 years of focused experience in building upscale hospitality projects throughout the United States. McCarthy demonstrated his leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of the market as he spearheaded several large projects for Erland's Residential Group, including a boutique hotel slated to finish later this year.

Erland Names Dan Cobb Advanced Technology/Life Sciences Manager

In naming a dedicated manager, Erland is building on its successful history in these markets and recognizing their increasing importance to the company's future growth.

A graduate of Fitchburg University and a resident of Worcester, Cobb has more than 10 years of experience in the construction industry. His career has focused on building and renovating a broad array of cleanroom facilities and specialized lab environments as well as installing tools and other sensitive equipment in occupied production suites. His complete understanding of the challenges of building for clients with technologically sophisticated needs in controlled environments makes him the natural choice to direct Erland's work in Advanced Technology/Life Sciences.