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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: August 19, 2016
Aldon Electic nears completion of 218,877 s/f Hub 25 Residences
Hub 25 Residences - 25 Morrissey Blvd. - Dorchester, MADorchester, MA Aldon Electric, Inc. has reached substantial completion of the electrical construction of the new 218,877 s/f Hub 25 Residences project located at 25 Morrissey Blvd. The project entailed Aldon’s installation of primary and emergency power, fire alarm, lighting and lighting control systems for 278 apartments in two five-story buildings. The transit-oriented residential project is nestled on a 2.35 acre site adjacent to the JFK Redline Station with bus, train, and commuter rail services. Amenities include a fitness center and club room with theater.
Aldon Electric supervised a field crew of 22 IBEW Local 103 electricians in the aggressive 13-month project, which will be completed in August. Hub 25 Residences are available for leasing beginning in September.
The NECA Boston contractor served on a project team with general contractor Dimeo Construction. Hub 25 Residences is designed by ICON Architects, electrical engineered by R.W. Sullivan Engineering, and constructed to LEED certifiable standards. The owner is Qianlong Criterion Ventures.
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