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Exterior Designs and Metro Walls install Stealth panels on Holiday Inn roof: part of exterior renovation; used to conceal roof mounted cell-towers

Holiday Inn recently renovated their entire building to bring it up to current Holiday Inn requirements. Exterior Designs, Inc. (EDI) and Metro Walls, Inc. completed the exterior wall improvements including raising parapet walls and adding detailed (EIFS) cornice work around almost all perimeter walls on the building. The new look is an exceptional improvement to the overall exterior appearance. One area that became an obstacle during construction was the roof area that held several cell towers. The original plan was to raise the parapet walls and add new cornice as the rest of the building. Unfortunately, due to the type of material used in the wall construction for this type of project, it was certain to cause cell phone interference. After searching for an appropriate solution to this problem it was decided that Stealth panels would be utilized to complete the design. Stealth panels are completely constructed with fiberglass components which do not interfere with cell phone reception and can be molded to create the same look. EDI performed the panel installation. A crane was needed to hoist the panels in place during construction. EDI also did the cultured stone and STO's Lotusan coating over the existing walls.
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Maugel DeStefano Architects designs restoration of White Cliffs Mansion

Northborough, MA According to Maugel DeStefano Architects, design is underway for the restoration of the historic White Cliffs Mansion. Developed by Brookfield, CT-based Elegant Banquets, the mansion was originally constructed in 1886 as the summer estate of industrialist Daniel B. Wesson.
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Navigating tariffs and material  uncertainty in today’s construction market - by Karl Ginand and Tiffany Gallo

Navigating tariffs and material uncertainty in today’s construction market - by Karl Ginand and Tiffany Gallo

As headlines around tariffs seem to dominate the news daily, many considering construction projects have anticipated major cost escalations and widespread supply issues. While tariffs haven’t driven pricing spikes to the extent once feared, the lasting impact has been a new layer of uncertainty, affecting more than just budgets.
Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

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After several years of planning, construction, and anticipation, the community is eagerly awaiting the opening of the Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza and outdoor skating rink later this month.
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ABC-Mass. chairman’s message:  Rent control isn’t the answer to our housing crisis - by Luiza Mills

ABC-Mass. chairman’s message: Rent control isn’t the answer to our housing crisis - by Luiza Mills

As you may know, Massachusetts voters will be weighing in on a number of ballot initiatives in November. Among them is a proposal to impose the nation’s strictest statewide rent control policy. I’d like to tell you why the ABC MA Board