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Connecticut Building Congress Project Team Awards Call for Entries
Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Building Congress is looking for outstanding building projects that exemplify project team excellence and represent the best practices in teamwork by project owners, architects, engineers, constructors, tradespeople, suppliers and service providers. Each year, CBC recognizes projects whose team members have met or surpassed goals and achieved higher project quality through […]
CT Engineering Firm Promotes Jagaczewski
Old Saybrook, CT – Amy Jagaczewski, P.E., of GNCB Consulting Engineers, P.C. (GNCB) has been named principal in the firm. Jagaczewski joined GNCB in 2012 and specializes in the investigation, analysis, and rehabilitation of historic structures. She is an active member of the Association for Preservation Technology International. Her work includes academic, religious, cultural, institutional, […]
Demers Joins NH Lighting Company
Manchester, NH – Matthew Demers has been named northern New England sales representative for Kalwall Corporation. Demers will be responsible for sales and client relationships in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and parts of Massachusetts. Demers, who has shown the ability to exceed expectations in diverse sales environments, was most recently in marketing and sales for Spectrum […]
Property Management Firm Celebrates 15 Years
Quincy, MA – Bay State Property Management, a Quincy-based firm which offers comprehensive property management in both the residential and commercial space, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since its launch, the firm has expanded its offerings to include financial services and accounting, brokerage, development and building maintenance. Kevin Trainor, the firm’s founder, has a strong background in […]
Boston’s Revolution Hotel Completes Renovation
Boston – Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm, announced it has completed renovations for the Revolution Hotel, converting a former hostel into an urban boutique hotel located at 40 Berkeley St. in Boston. Designed by Prellwitz Chilinski Associates, Inc. of Cambridge, the hotel was built within the existing walls of one […]
Design and Innovation Center Launched in R.I.
Providence, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo recently joined Infosys to launch the company’s new Design and Innovation Center in Providence. The governor and Infosys also announced a new partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) to create the Digital Economy Aspirations Lab (DEAL) to develop educational programming that helps prepare students for […]
Status Acknowledges Vanderweil Engineers’ Role as High-Quality LEED Project Administrator
by Alana Spencer Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) has designated Vanderweil Engineers a LEED® Proven Provider™ for the Building Design and Construction (BD+C) rating system family. This designation was developed to streamline the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects. “Quality is at the core of […]
Torone Appointed Chair of CT ABC Board
Glastonbury, CT – S/L/A/M Construction Services (SLAM CS) announced that Eugene “Gene” Torone, DBIA, has recently been appointed chair of Connecticut Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Board of Directors. He will serve a one-year term. He has been a member of the Connecticut Chapter since 2012 and has previously served as vice chair of the board. […]
Aiming for Net Zero in Public Buildings: Eight Principles
by Jeffrey J. Garriga Buildings account for as much as 40% of all energy consumed in the United States. To make the country more energy efficient, government programs increasingly promote net zero energy usage in public buildings. Here are eight guiding principles for the project design phases that will assist in producing buildings that […]
LaFreniere Named to Lahey Council
Burlington, MA – Electrical Supply Center (ESC) announced the appointment of CEO Larry LaFreniere to the President’s Council, a newly established board of Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. The President’s Council brings together community members, professionals, and business leaders to serve as ambassadors for Lahey both in the community and within its professional networks. Members will assist in […]
