Tag: building
ICYMI: AGC MA’s Building Excellence Series with Lee Michael Kennedy
Boston – The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) hosted an installment of its Building Excellence Series on Dec. 6, featuring Lee Michael Kennedy, president and CEO of Lee Kennedy, Co. The event included breakfast and networking followed by a short presentation of Lee Kennedy, Co.’s services and current projects. It also featured a […]
Ground Broken at Maples Crossing
Amesbury, MA – Callahan Construction Managers has broken ground at Maples Crossing in Amesbury. Global Property Development Corporation is developing a future lifestyle and entertainment campus, with Andrus Architecture serving as the architect. Maples Crossing will have a variety of entertainment, health and wellness, and business and sport facilities across 70+ acres. The development will […]
The Give and Take of Open Floorplans
by Kathryn Mease Open workspaces are a major topic of debate. The ‘pro’ column lists the merits of eliminating the hierarchy of offices, improved collaboration, and the financial benefit of reducing the number of square feet per person. Nay-sayers cite higher stress levels from distractions and noise, a significant increase in interruptions leading to reduced […]
MP Leads PTC Award Team
Boston – Margulies Perruzzi (MP) announced that the project team for PTC’s new global headquarters has been recognized as a gold-level winner of the Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Magazine 2019 Building Team Awards. The project team, led by Margulies Perruzzi; the Boston office of Cresa, project manager for the project; and Gilbane Building Company completed […]
SMPS CT Presents the ‘Win More Work’ Summit
In alignment with its mission to advocate for, educate and connect leaders in the building industry, SMPS Connecticut presents Win More Work: a one-day summit on Oct. 2, featuring A/E/C thought leaders delivering critical content to position your firm to #winmorework. Polish your presentation skills, promote the seller-doer culture, master RFQ/RFP response preparation, and engage […]
GRLA Completes School Project
Webster, MA – Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects (GRLA) recently completed a new school gymnasium and parish center at St. Joseph School in Webster. Established in 1892, the elementary school is operating within a parish campus adjacent to St. Joseph Basilica and the parish rectory. The new gymnasium, full-service commercial kitchen, and parish center provide the […]
Abbot Completes One of Its Largest Restoration and Repair Projects in Its 80+ Year History
Submitted by Abbot Building Restoration Boston – Abbot recently completed a multi-phase restoration and repair project involving two high-rise connected commercial ornamental historic buildings located at 10 Milk Street and 294 Washington Street in downtown Boston. Collaborating with the engineering firm CBI Consulting, Inc. of Boston, the design/build team was able to conduct all of […]
Finegold Appoints Three
Boston – Finegold Alexander Architects recently announced the appointments of Claire Colburn, AIA, LEED AP BD+C to senior associate; Lara Pfadt, AIA, LEED AP BD+C to associate; and Ozge Diler-Himes, AIA, to design manager. Colburn joined Finegold in 2016 as a project manager. She has extensive experience in civic, academic, and institutional projects, both new construction, […]
Medical Office Building Underway
PROCON Designer and CM Portsmouth, NH – On July 17, The Kane Company was joined by business partners, team members, and local supporters as they raised the beam on a 65,000sf, Class A medical office building. PROCON owner Mark Stebbins and Jim Loft, co-president, turned out for the milestone occasion. The Kane Company teamed up […]
Creating a Living Building with Jessica Schultz and Sam Batchelor
by Emily Langner In episode #11 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomed Sam Batchelor, partner at designLABArchitects, and Jessica Schultz, LFA, communications and living building coordinator of the Hitchcock Center for the Environment, to talk about the new Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification, a rigorous performance standard for buildings, and the Hitchcock Center’s recent […]
