Engineering Firm Expands Worcester Footprint, Grows Workforce

TEC, Inc. moves to new office space in Mercantile Center to accommodate team growth.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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TEC, Inc., an engineering and construction management firm, has relocated its Worcester office to a new space at Mercantile Center. The move will allow the company to grow its local team to 40 employees, up from an unspecified prior headcount. The new 10th floor office features amenities like meeting spaces, a parking garage, and dining options.

Why it matters

The relocation and expansion of TEC's Worcester presence reflects the continued growth of the engineering and construction industry in the region. As businesses and infrastructure projects increase, firms like TEC are expanding to meet the demand for their specialized services.

The details

TEC previously occupied an office at 311 Main St. in Worcester, which it moved into in 2019. The new Mercantile Center location on the 10th floor of 100 Front St. will provide the company with more space to accommodate its growing Worcester-based team. TEC offers a range of engineering and construction management services, including traffic, highway, drainage, structural, and project oversight.

  • TEC moved into its previous Worcester office at 311 Main St. in 2019.
  • The relocation to the new Mercantile Center office took effect at the beginning of February 2026.

The players

TEC, Inc.

An engineering and construction management firm with offices across New England.

Rick Friberg, PE

TEC's President & CEO.

Jared Duval

TEC's Worcester Regional Director, who will continue in that role.

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What they’re saying

“Our Worcester presence continues to grow, and this new office gives us the space and amenities to support our team and the important work we do for our clients. We're excited to be in the heart of the City, with easy access to transit, restaurants, and key downtown destinations.”

— Rick Friberg, PE, President & CEO, TEC, Inc. (patch.com)

The takeaway

TEC's expansion in Worcester reflects the continued growth of the engineering and construction industry in the region, as businesses and infrastructure projects increase the demand for specialized services. The relocation to a larger, amenity-rich office space will allow TEC to grow its local workforce and better serve its clients in central Massachusetts.