News: Construction Design & Engineering

JM Coull receives two ENR awards for E Ink Innovation Center

JM Coull recently earned two awards from Engineering News-Record for its E Ink Innovation Center project: the 2014 New England Regional Best Project Award of Merit (renovation/restoration category) and the Best Safety Project. The firm also received an Excellence in Construction Eagle Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors for the project in late 2014. JMC renovated and consolidated two existing buildings into one 140,000 s/f facility comprising 70,000 s/f of labs, cleanrooms, and MEP support space, as well as 70,000 s/f of office and administrative space. The facility, located in Billerica, is the U.S. headquarters for E Ink Corp. a leader in electronic display technology.
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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
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.
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.