The combination of in-house capabilities normally found only in national development firms together with a focus specifically on Greater Boston properties provides the company with a competitive edge in acquisitions. The company's entrepreneurial and full-service organization enables it to react quickly, create value, and achieve higher economic returns. Emphasizing its strict design standards with every project, Combined Properties selects architects and engineers who produce superior work environments. Emphasis is placed on aesthetics and operating functionality. Combined Properties directs its architects to make imaginative use of the natural attributes of a particular property while at the same time formulating unusual design concepts.
Significant attention is placed on the choice of building materials and landscape design.
The company's in-house development and construction division integrates expert estimating, value engineering, tenant improvement, contracting and construction management services. The development division works closely with communities to solve site, planning and zoning problems.