Efficient.
Sustainable.
American-Made.

Name: The Greater Good Design Build, LLC
Address: 20 Market St. #7024, Lowell, MA, 01852, US
Telephone: (978)690-1322

We are a general contractor committed to building ADU's & transforming existing buildings into quality housing through socially and environmentally responsible construction.

Our Team

Our leadership and advisory board combine more than 140 years experience in business management and field operations, including hands-on experience successfully completing multiple multi-million dollar commercial construction projects. This deep, practical knowledge allows us to deliver safer, more consistent construction projects that positively benefit the environment and the communities we serve.

187+

Tons of material diverted from landfill to-date

80%

Improved quality & safety

20-50%

Faster project completion rates

80%

Improved cost predictability

30-60%

Less site disruption

Founder, Lead Project Manager

Tiffaney Ross

Tiffaney is a licensed construction supervisor, class B commercial vehicle operator, and 2B licensed hoisting engineer with a background in Social & Human Services and commercial carpentry. She has studied sustainable building design with organizations such as: The USGBC, Earthship Biotecture, The ARCSA, Greywater Alliance, and The Living Future Institute. Her experience and dedication to social & environmental responsibility drive our operations and values.

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Superintendent

Laurie Cahalane - Petchar, M.S., B.A.

Laurie is a journey-level commercial carpenter with over a decade of experience in the field. Her strong background in communications, combined with a Master's in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology drives our company culture of safety, collaboration, and efficiency.

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Senior Structural Engineer

Helen Watts, P.E.

With over 30 years of extensive experience in industrial, bridge, commercial, marine, and residential engineering, Helen brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. She is certified by the NCEES and SECB. As a proud member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers, Helen is dedicated to advancing the engineering profession.

Chief Financial Officer

May Choy, M.B.A., M.S.F., B.S.

May is a Senior Accounting professional who has successfully led teams in managerial, controller, and director roles. Holding both an MS and MBA in Finance from Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business, as well as a BS in Accounting, May keeps us organized, on schedule, and on budget.

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist

M.Cristina Fernández, M.S., M.A., B.A.

Cristina has empowered and supported thousands of individuals of all abilities in overcoming barriers to employment by providing expert skill development and career guidance. Her unwavering commitment to fostering inclusion and growth helps us recruit and retain a diverse, talented, and thriving workforce that accurately includes and reflects our communities.