Tag: October’19
Publisher’s Message: October 2019
Fall is officially here. The air is crisper. The days are shorter, and I’m reminded of how much I love this season. After all, this is my first autumn back in New England. Hand-picked apples, cider donuts and pumpkin spiced-lattes are only around for a short time. What will keep me going after that? Change. […]
SITES: Developing Sustainable Landscapes and Investing in the Greater Good
by Emily Langner Established almost two decades ago, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has become a well-known green building system, providing “a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings.” More recently, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has added another program for evaluating and achieving sustainable design, the Sustainable Sites […]
ICYMI: PWC CT: Issues and Impacts – Southern New England Higher Education
Hartford, CT – Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter (PWC CT) kicked off its 2019-2020 programming with Issues and Impacts – Southern New England Higher Education, a panel featuring New England’s most prominent university planners, facility managers, and architectural/construction professionals. HP’s publisher, Anastasia Barnes, attended the event, which took place on Sept. 24. The panel focused […]
Dimeo Celebrates Groundbreaking
Submitted by Dimeo Construction Company Providence, RI – Dimeo Construction Company celebrated a project milestone at the groundbreaking for the Hasbro Children’s Hospital, a 78,500sf, $35 million renovation project designed by EYP Architecture and Engineering. The scope of work throughout the building includes new lighting, wayfinding, new finish upgrades, new stairwells, bathroom renovations, and reconfiguration […]
ICYMI: MBC’s Fall Opener
Boston – The Massachusetts Building Congress (MBC) hosted its Fall Opener event at the Allsteel office showroom, located at 200 State St., on Sept. 25. Anastasia Barnes and Sara Mannes of High-Profile attended the event alongside many of the A/E/C industry’s top leaders. The event allowed attendees to begin the autumn season with relaxed […]
Akamai HQ Nears Completion
Boston – The new Sasaki-designed global headquarters of Akamai Technologies, located at 145 Broadway in Kendall Square, is nearing completion with a ribbon-cutting planned for November. The 480,000sf project consolidates six current Akamai locations into one 19-story tower that seamlessly and thoughtfully connects all of the company’s departments and groups, linked by a continuous mile-long […]
Boston Preserves the City’s Rich History
by Matt Guarracino Boston’s architecture is a robust blend of old and new styles, from the majestic symmetry of South Station to the crystalline exterior of Millennium Tower. As part of the city’s development resurgence, more companies are establishing a corporate presence in neighborhoods like the Seaport District, remaking the regional skyline. At the same […]
Designing for the Cannabis Industry with Brian Anderson
In episode 15 of the Build Better podcast, HP’s publisher, Anastasia Barnes, welcomed Brian Anderson, founding partner of Anderson Porter Design, to talk about designing and building for the cannabis industry and what he and other professionals across the nation are doing to set guidelines for responsible cultivation and manufacturing of cannabis products. Anderson has over 25 […]
SFNE Awards $3,000 in Scholarships
Plainville, MA – The Steel Fabricators of New England (SFNE) announced that three $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to students who will use the funds to further their education in the trades. The scholarships were awarded to Andrew Sidewater from New Britain, Conn.; Megan Pelissier from Jaffrey, N.H.; and Gordon Murray from South Portland, Maine. […]
Salem Condo Complex Breaks Ground
Salem, MA – The joint venture of Urban Spaces and Diamond Sinacori held a groundbreaking ceremony recently for BRIX, a 61-unit, mixed-use condominium development in the heart of downtown Salem. Salem’s first concierge building, it will provide downtown Salem with sophisticated urban residences and 3,000sf of retail/restaurant space. Located at 65 Washington St., BRIX is […]
