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IREM President’s message: From empty offices to affordable housing
September 6, 2024
Combine an excess of vacant office buildings with the need for increased multi-family affordable housing and it seems obvious that repurposing existing workforce spaces could be the solution to addressing the respective surplus and shortage. But like all things that elicit a “eureka” moment, it comes down to the pros and cons.
BOMA Boston update – Back to school and back to BOMA!
September 6, 2024
The sold out BOMA Networking Nite was a great success on September 5th! Close to 200 BOMA members and industry guests came together at Newmark’s 53 State St. Thank you to Compass Facility Services and Newmark for hosting.
ADCO Realty engages Kripper Studio to design a new multi-unit development known as The Stearns Resid...
September 6, 2024
Brookline, MA ADCO Realty has engaged Kripper Studio to replace and renew, and design a new, multi-unit development with two separate buildings known as The Stearns Residences. This infill project respects the surrounding scale and aesthetic of the neighborhood and provides four separate residences
5 best practices for improving safety culture in your workplace - by Dylan Amore
September 6, 2024
I have been the safety supervisor at Ipswich Bay Glass since 2017 and am responsible for all safety-related policies, procedures and equipment at the company. Over the years, I created and fine-tuned the company’s comprehensive safety program, developed hundreds of job specific plans
Reveler Development reveals newest development in Maine - The Eddy
September 6, 2024
Biddeford, ME Reveler Development, a leading Maine-based real estate investment, development, and management company, has revealed the identity of its upcoming multifamily community – The Eddy. The Eddy will be located at 8 Eddy Ave. (formerly 60 Barra Rd.) and will feature 250 residential
IREM gives out $10,000 in scholarships to 10 women
September 6, 2024
Boston, MA Thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Boston Metro. Chapter No. 4, ten women are in receipt of Women in Leadership scholarships from the national IREM Foundation. The Women in Leadership scholarships were established in honor of IREM’s 90th anniversary,
John M. Corcoran & Co. begins leasing at 330-unit DUO in Chelsea
September 6, 2024
Chelsea, MA Leasing is now underway at DUO, the city’s newest rental apartment community, located at 180 Central Ave. John M. Corcoran & Company’s (JMC) property management team is leading the effort at the site of the former Innes apartments.
Crystal Window & Door releases new window wall system, W50i – new system now being specified and i...
September 6, 2024
Boston, MA National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems has expanded its architectural fenestration product line with the introduction of a new window wall system. The Crystal W50i is a feature- and option-rich window wall system
Peabody Property's Dorchester House undergoing electrification project
September 6, 2024
Dorchester, MA Thanks to $1.7 million in funding from ABCD Action Energy Services and the Mass LEAN Multifamily Program, Dorchester House – under management by Peabody Properties, Inc. – is set to soon complete an electrification project that will
Holbrook landowners challenge a change in proposed Overlay District
September 6, 2024
Holbrook, MA Several local business owners and landowners are questioning a change in the town’s proposed Overlay District, in particular noting the inclusion of an industrial park on Mear Rd. immediately adjacent to a Superfund site
BOND Brothers appoints Mead as vice president of technology
September 6, 2024
Boston, MA BOND Brothers, Inc., has appointed Matthew Mead as vice president of technology, a critical executive position at the construction management and civil & utility general contracting firm.
Wall Street Recap Associates and Norwalk Redevelopment Agency close on financing for Wall Street Pla...
September 6, 2024
Norwalk, CT The local community has moved one step closer to seeing the Wall Street Place redevelopment project become a reality. Wall Street Recap Associates, LLC, and the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, project developers of this mixed-use housing and retail development effort located downtown at Wall St. and Isaacs St.
Helping owners and developers adapt to climate change
September 6, 2024
Climate change has resulted in significant weather impacts, including extreme precipitation, inland flooding, heat waves, more frequent drought, sea-level rise, and storm surges. Adapting to this changing climate will require significant effort and investment. Understanding the impacts of climate change
Leasing begins at Franklin at Hancock Village - developed by Chestnut Hill Realty
September 6, 2024
Brookline, MA More than an answer to widespread housing scarcity throughout Greater Boston, the brand-new apartment homes at the Franklin at Hancock Village not only offer condo-quality luxury living, but also provide residences that are designed to complement a range of lifestyles
Lupoli Companies signs HIPER Global to 72,500 s/f
at King Street Crossing development
September 6, 2024
Littleton, MA Lupoli Companies has completed one of the largest commercial lease deals in the region at their 550 King St. mixed-use redevelopment project. HIPER Global, a world-class computer hardware manufacturer, designs and delivers tailored solutions for leading tech and defense companies
Callahan Construction Managers and Velney Construction form strategic partnership
August 30, 2024
Bridgewater, MA Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a full-service construction management company, has formed a strategic alliance with Velney Construction, a 100% veteran, service-disabled veteran- and minority-owned company located in Somerville, Mass.
Kay Properties & Investments unveil 1031 DST Digest magazine
September 6, 2024
Boston, MA Kay Properties & Investments, a national leader in Delaware Statutory Trust equity placements and 1031 exchange investor education, has published its exclusive 1031 DST Digest magazine. This specialized publication is crafted to offer in-depth education on 1031 Exchange and DST investment strategies, addressing current investment themes and answering some of the most asked questions from investors.
Active Surfaces leases 4,800 s/f at Cummings Properties 34 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA
September 6, 2024
Woburn, MA Climate tech pioneer Active Surfaces has expanded from Somerville to Cummings Properties’ innovation cluster. The solar technology startup moved from Greentown Labs’ cleantech incubator to a 4,800 s/f facility at 34 Commerce Way.
Senie of EAC Properties/KW Commercial arranges 10,333 s/f lease to Fort Miller Group Inc.
September 6, 2024
Waterbury, CT EAC Properties managing partner and KW Commercial managing director Andreas Senie, exclusively representing Fort Miller Group Inc., the tenant, and Ed Godin of Godin Property Brokers LLC, representing The Hurley Group, the owner of 45 Commons Court, leased 10,333 s/f to be used by Fort Miller Group Inc.
Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc. hosts annual Back-To-School Backpack Drive
September 6, 2024
Holliston, MA Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc. (Griffin Electric), a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast, held its annual Back-To-School Backpack Drive. Griffin Electric partnered with the Holliston Pantry Shelf and Medway House Family Shelter