News:
Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: August 18, 2017
Healey joins Gaston Electrical
Gaston Electrical Co.
Norwood, MA Stephen Healey has joined Gaston Electrical Co., Inc. (Gaston), as senior estimator. This senior-level addition is part of an ongoing strategic plan to expand overall capabilities in support of growing fields team and project workflow.
“We are excited to have someone of Steve’s experience and knowledge joining our team,” said Walter Volpe, chief estimator at Gaston Electrical. “He is a highly-skilled estimator who is very familiar with the scale and complexity of the projects we are undertaking. Steve will add valuable depth to our department to meet the demanding construction and development pace of an active New England market.”
In his new role, Healey will work with existing and new customers on pre-construction tasks in pursuit of large-scale electrical contracts. He will also guide other team members to deliver detailed budgets and continuously improve the company’s estimating efficiency and accuracy. Steve brings over 35 years of professional experience in the electrical industry and has worked on projects ranging in value up to $20,000,000 during his career.
“It’s a busy time for construction in the Boston area, and Gaston Electrical is playing an active role in this period of record development,” said Healey. “I’m excited be a part of Gaston’s forward-thinking company culture that embraces the latest technology and software, while also being committed to having best team in place for unmatched client service. I look forward to working with the entire Gaston team, and to winning challenging new projects.”
Healey is a licensed Massachusetts Master Electrician.
MORE FROM Construction Design & Engineering
University of New Hampshire hosts beam-signing ceremony with Gilbane Building and Stantec
Durham, NH The University of New Hampshire marked a construction milestone of the new Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping with a traditional beam-signing ceremony on July 13. Funded in large part through federal awards from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Institute for Standards and Technology totaling over $25 million
Quick Hits
Columns and Thought Leadership
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
Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi
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.
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.
It’s time to lead: Confronting mental health in construction - by David Watts
As we close Mental Health Awareness Month, we must be clear: May isn’t just about ribbons, hashtags, or lunchtime mindfulness apps. It’s about responsibility to confront hard truths that linger in silence, and to challenge ourselves, as leaders in our industry, to do more.
