Work is underway on Barnstable County’s Superior Courthouse, with Homer Contracting starting early phases that include selective window demolition, hazardous material abatement, masonry mock-ups, roofing, and interior work. The county says the site does not yet look like a full construction zone, but significant activity is happening inside the building.
Construction fencing, scaffolding, and full site mobilization are expected in late August.
At the same time, the job is moving through the submittal process. Gale Associates, the county’s historic architectural consultant, is reviewing proposed materials and procedures to confirm they meet quality standards and the courthouse’s historic preservation requirements. For mason contractors, that review stage and the masonry mock-up stage set the tone for the full restoration, since approvals on appearance and workmanship standards get locked in early.
On occupied historic projects like this, crews keep momentum by treating mock-ups like a real production test. That includes clear documentation of existing conditions, tight coordination around access and protection, and a plan that ties demolition and abatement sequencing to the masonry scope so follow-on work stays on track.
During construction, all Superior Court operations are being conducted from the First District Courthouse, and Superior Court jurors should report to the Harborview Conference Room. County Administration, Finance, and Human Resources continue to operate from the courthouse while construction activities allow, and public-facing offices are set to relocate to the Registry of Deeds in August 2026. The county asks the public to contact departments before visiting, since staff locations can change as construction progresses.
Read the full, original article from Barnstable County (.gov) here.