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Proficient Builders to convert 28,000 s/f in Westborough

Hughes Entertainment, Inc. contracted Proficient Builders to convert a 28,000 s/f retail space into the company's 3rd LaserCraze location in Massachusetts (N. Andover, Woburn). The project included a 9,400 s/f Laser Tag Arena (4,000 s/f of which is a new mezzanine) for laser tag which is a fast-paced high-tech game that combines the games of hide and seek, tag and capture the flag, incorporating interactive computer and laser technology. There is an 3,800 s/f Adrenaline Zone, which is filled with the most enormous inflatable play structures ever created. A 3,800 s/f Arcade/Game Zone has video, sport and win-ticket-for-prizes games. The center also included a café area; lounge area and vesting/briefing rooms, all new mechanical, new roof top units; plumbing (all new bathrooms); new front entrance, service/kitchen area, offices and sales area. "It was a pleasure to work with Jim Taylor and his team on our third LaserCraze location...it's a great thing to have total trust and confidence in your general contractor when undertaking this kind of project," said Greg Hughes, president of Hughes Entertainment, Inc.
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Wyzer Biosciences to relocate to 5,800 s/f space at Cummings Properties’ Boston Ave. innovation campus

Medford, MA Wyzer Biosciences will relocate next month from 85 Bolton St. in Cambridge to Cummings Properties’ Boston Ave. innovation campus. The firm’s new headquarters encompasses 5,800 s/f of administrative and laboratory space. Founded in Cambridge in 2011, Wyzer provides customized, end-to-end DNA sequencing and preparation services for the biopharma, biotech, and academic research sectors.
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The rise of AI in CRE - And what it means for every skilled profession - A broker & appraiser weighs in - by Bryan Plourde

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