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MassDevelopment Workspace Program Receives $2M in Funding
The Baker-Polito Administration and MassDevelopment announced $2,165,000 in funding for the fourth round of Collaborative Workspace Program grants, a MassDevelopment program that accelerates business formation, job creation, and entrepreneurial activity in communities by supporting infrastructure that fuels locally based innovation. Eligible organizations may apply for either seed grants to plan and study the feasibility of new […]
BPDA Board Approves Projects
Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board of Directors approved development projects in June that will create an additional 324 residential units, including 39 income-restricted units, and 717 trade jobs, 572 direct jobs and 382 indirect and induced jobs. The Dock Square Garage project will add 200 residential units, including 27 income-restricted, […]
PROCON Starts Hotel Construction
Watertown, MA – PROCON of Manchester N.H. began construction on Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton located at Arsenal Yards in the East End of Watertown, Mass. Boston-based real estate developer Boylston Properties selected PROCON to construct the hotel as part of a $400 million redevelopment of the old Arsenal Mall into the mixed-use neighborhood […]
SGH Gets ACEC/MA Award
Belmont, MA -The American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) has named Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) of Waltham as a silver award winner for its work on the Belmont Light Underground Transmission Line. The 2019 Awards were announced at the recent ACEC/MA Engineering Excellence and Awards Gala. Belmont Light needed to upgrade its aging […]
S&S Hosts Workplace Violence Seminar
Worcester, MA – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. (S&S) hosted an informative panel discussion on workplace violence awareness preparation to Worcester’s local business community on May 7 at the AC Hotel Marriott. The National Safety Council reported that in 2016, 17% of workplace deaths were the result of violence. According to the Occupational Safety […]
Kathleen Bartels Recognized
Pawtucket, RI – Kathleen A. Bartels, AIA, was recognized with an Achievement Honoree Award by the Providence Business News. She is a principal and co-owner of LLB Architects of Pawtucket (formerly Lerner Ladds Bartels). She is an active member of the local community, serving on several nonprofit boards, and was recently appointed to the Centreville […]
Dacon Breaks Ground on QB HQ
Taunton, MA – Quality Beverage and Dacon Corporation broke ground recently on a $1.8 million expansion to its Taunton headquarters. The event was led by Conrad Wetterau, Quality Beverage’s president and CEO. Also attending were Senator Marc Pacheco, State Representative Shaunna O’Connell, Mayor Tom Hoye, Dick Shaffer of Taunton Development, and employees from both organizations. […]
Callahan Holds Dedication Ceremony at Penniman Hill
Hingham, MA – Callahan Construction Managers celebrated the construction of The Residence at Penniman Hill, a new assisted living community in Hingham, with a dedication ceremony on June 13. The development is owned and operated by LCB Senior Living, LLC. The Architectural Team, Inc. (TAT) is serving as the architecture and interior design firm. The […]
Colantonio Project Receives Award
Holliston, MA – The Massachusetts Historical Commission recently honored the rehabilitation and restoration of the State House Senate Chamber with a 2019 Award at its annual ceremony. Colantonio was the general contractor for the project. Its team relied on the craftsmanship of many experts to perform the historic restoration work. Large-scale improvements were designed by […]
Sub-Consultants: Get the Recognition You Deserve
by Susan Shelby This blog is a repost from SMPS Boston’s website. Imagine this scenario: a principal of your firm sees an article or press release about a recently completed project, one which your firm served as a sub-consultant on the design and construction team. The news item credits only the architect and construction manager, […]
