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J.M. Electrical Co. and J.C. Cannistraro team up on Lovejoy Wharf project

In a unique project collaboration, J.M. Electrical Company, Inc., and J.C. Cannistraro LLC have teamed up to handle construction and installation of intelligent, state of the art building control systems for Boston's Lovejoy Wharf development on North Washington St., adjacent to the TD Garden. This 237,000 s/f, LEED Silver complex is the future home of Converse as well as luxury residential, office and retail space, and is expected to be completed in 2015. J.M. Electrical technicians will be responsible for installing automated heating and cooling control systems, utilizing Gwynn Systems' American Automatrix System, throughout ten floors of the mixed-use development. Cannistraro is delivering all plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems for the project including all roof and storm drainage, core bathrooms and plumbing at each level, vent stacks, as well as basement and below-slab pumps for control of water infiltration. The collaboration is expected to save money and energy and result in superior standard of living for occupants.
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Timberline Construction Corp. completes renovations for Neurology and Infusion Center of New England

Foxborough, MA Timberline Construction Corp. (Timberline) has completed a 20,000 s/f healthcare construction project for the Neurology and Infusion Center of New England at 18 Washington St. The full interior renovation transforms an existing two-story medical office building into a purpose-built outpatient care environment that doubles the center’s clinical footprint, expands services and positions the growing practice for its next chapter.
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It’s time to lead: Confronting mental health in construction - by David Watts

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.
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
Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

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

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.