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Meet the BSA Members - Carole Wedge

Carole Wedge, FAIA LEED AP, is president of Shepley Bulfinch, a national architecture and planning practice in Boston. Wedge brings her expertise in education planning and programming to a wide range of academic clients, working with them to explore and exploit the convergence of learning, teaching and research. Wedge has spoken and written widely. She serves on the board of the Design Futures Council and is active in Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL); Educause; the BSA's Women in Design program; and the Society of College and University Planning (SCUP); and the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Community Committee and Large Firm Roundtable. She chaired the Boston Society of Architects' (BSA) host committee for the 2008 AIA national convention. She received her Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado and her Bachelor in Architecture from the Boston Architectural Center. She holds an honorary Master of Architecture degree from the Boston Architectural College and an honorary Doctorate of Engineering Technology from the Wentworth Institute of Technology, and serves on the Wentworth Institute's Board of Trustees. She was elevated to the College of Fellows of the AIA in 2008.
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Timberline Construction Corp. completes renovation for Notre Dame Long Term Care facility

Worcester, MA Timberline Construction Corp. (Timberline) has completed an 18-month, 55,000 s/f renovation of the Notre Dame Long Term Care facility. The project transformed the nursing home into a modern, community-driven and patient-focused environment
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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.
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.
Insulation experts are the unsung heroes of our clean energy progress - by Jeffrey Saliba

Insulation experts are the unsung heroes of our clean energy progress - by Jeffrey Saliba

While not as well-known as Nobel-prize-winning economists, politicians, or international climate activists, your local union insulators are essential to reducing harmful carbon emissions across Massachusetts. We’re proud to advocate for cleaner energy in the halls of power, as well as do the skilled, physical work in schools, office buildings,
Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps.