Reed Road Demolition Project
About
In Fall 2023, National Development acquired the 150-acre property located at 75 Reed Road in Hudson, Massachusetts, from Intel Corporation. Historically, the site served as a major regional hub for Intel, supporting both research and semiconductor fabrication operations.
Originally developed in the late 1970s by Digital Equipment Corporation, the property was transformed from a former apple orchard into a state-of-the-art technology campus. Intel further expanded the campus to over 1.3MM SF at its peak operation with over 3,000 employees reporting to the property daily.
Over the past decade, Intel gradually phased out its operations at the site, culminating in the demolition of its semiconductor fabrication facility in 2018. As part of the 2023 sale agreement, Intel entered into an 18-month leaseback with National Development and fully vacated the premises by May 1, 2025.
Following Intel’s departure, National Development elected to proceed with the full demolition of the two remaining buildings on site due to their age and deteriorating condition. Cranshaw Construction has been selected as the General Contractor to lead the demolition effort. Together, the two structures total approximately 800,000 square feet.
Updates
The demolition project is expected to take approximately eight months, beginning with mobilization in May 2025 and concluding by Q1 of 2026.
The first phase of the project will be dedicated to preparing the building for bulk demolition. National Development and all associated contractors will adhere strictly to all applicable regulations set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to ensure the safe removal and proper disposal of all materials on site. In addition, an Industrial Hygienist will oversee and document the safe handling of any remaining hazardous materials.
State and local authorities will ultimately provide permits to Cranshaw Construction, the general contractor, prior to the structural removal of the buildings.
Upcoming Activities Include:
July 17 - 31 2025: Pre-Demolition Phase
On-going site clearing immediately adjacent to the buildings including the removal of plant material including trees and shrubs and stockpiling of topsoil.
On-going removal and disposal of all building furnishings and equipment left by Intel Corporation.
On-going regulated removal and disposal of asbestos containing building materials to prepare for upcoming bulk demolition of building.
