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2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Carlee Schettino, Galaxy Development, LLC
June 28, 2024
How do you balance your rising career with your personal life? I find balance by optimizing my time outside of work. With a keen sense of prioritization, I organize my tasks efficiently throughout the week. As the weekend approaches, I eagerly anticipate tending to my porch garden under the warm sun, delving into exciting projects for the yard, and arranging time to spend with friends & family.
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Gregory Chakmakas, Sheehan Phinney
June 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? As legal counsel to affordable housing developers, the past 12 months have presented many unique challenges. I am very proud of our affordable housing group’s ability to meet these challenges head on with creative and efficient solutions to meet our clients needs.
ASM aims to provide members with relevant and timely programming
June 21, 2024
ASM has had a busy spring with in-person and virtual events for our members. We aim to provide our members with relevant and timely programming to help them navigate the construction industry and maximize their business efforts.
ABC Chairman’s Message: New Gould facility to be ready for fall semester
June 21, 2024
The groundbreaking for the first-ever bricks and mortar facility for the Gould Construction Institute (GCI) was held on May 2, at the building in Billerica. GCI has entered into a long-term lease on the approximately 6,300 s/f space at 9 Executive Park Dr. that is owned by long-time ABC MA member Medford Wellington Service Company, Inc.
21 M/W/VBE trade partners complete “Build With Us @ Suffolk”
June 21, 2024
Boston, MA Suffolk, one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, held a graduation ceremony at its headquarters for 21 firms that completed its “Build With Us @ Suffolk” program, a four-week business accelerator for trade partners and subcontractors that equips minority-, women- and veteran-owned business enterprises (M/W/VBE)
The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder
June 21, 2024
When it comes to corporate interior spaces for both commercial and industrial projects, partnering with a design-build firm with in-house interior design services can offer clients many benefits. Unlike traditional delivery methods where interior designers operate independently from the design and construction teams, often creating a longer project timeline as cost negotiations and revisions ensue
Commerce Department to bring more women to construction industry
June 21, 2024
Boston, MA The U.S. Department of Commerce presented the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge to bring more women into the construction workforce – as well as several leading construction companies that have signed on to the pledge. These companies are Baker Construction, Gilbane Building Company, McKissack & McKissack, Mortenson, Power Design, Shawmut Design and Construction, and Suffolk.
Wright-Ryan honors Barto with Tom Frederick Golden Hammer Award
June 21, 2024
Portland, ME Wright-Ryan, one of the largest and most respected employee-owned construction firms in northern New England, has named Nick Barto, project manager, commercial project management, the “Tom Frederick Golden Hammer Award” winner during the company’s 2024 annual meeting. In addition, the company recognized longstanding team members
NEI General Contracting promotes Calder and Bellows to project executive
June 21, 2024
Boston, MA NEI General Contracting has promoted Ken Calder to project executive in its Boston-area office and James Bellows to project executive in its Winter Garden, FL office. Calder served NEI as a senior superintendent for many years before transitioning to the company’s project management team, while Bellows has been with NEI since 2020
Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción breaks
ground on $33m La CASA
June 21, 2024
Boston, MA Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA), held a groundbreaking ceremony commemorating the start of construction on La CASA: The Center for Arts, Self-determination, and Activism on West Newton St. in the South End. IBA is a national model of community development
Riley-Marini promoted to project manager at DJSA
June 21, 2024
Raynham, MA DJSA Architecture PC, a full-service architectural firm specializing in commercial and corporate design, has promoted Deven Riley-Marini to project manager within the firm.
Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. promotes
Construction Safety Week
June 21, 2024
Holliston, MA Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) is proud to have promote Construction Safety Week, an annual initiative that aims to refocus and re-energize efforts to eliminate incidents on jobsites with the goal of building a safer, stronger industry.
Jewett hires Grillo as VP of finance and LeBlanc as marketing director
June 21, 2024
Fremont, NH Jewett Construction has appointed Diane Grillo as vice president of finance. With over 20 years of extensive experience in corporate, public, and construction finance, Diane brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.
Dacon Corp. completes InvaGen Pharmaceuticals’ manufacturing facility
June 21, 2024
Fall River, MA Dacon Corp. has completed an expansion to InvaGen Pharmaceuticals’ manufacturing facility. InvaGen is a subsidiary of Cipla (Chemical Industrial Pharmaceutical Laboratories), a global firm founded in 1935 by Dr. K.A. Hamied, who was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi to make India self-sufficient in healthcare. Most notably,
Margulies Perruzzi completes work for Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
June 21, 2024
Burlington, MA Margulies Perruzzi (MP) has completed three projects for Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC). Since 2018, MP has designed over 10 projects for LHMC. The most recent projects include a modular Electrophysiology (EP) lab, a Neurointerventional Radiology (NIR) room, and an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) clinic.
Finegold Alexander Architects receives two 2024 Preservation Massachusetts Paul & Niki Tsongas Award...
June 21, 2024
Boston, MA According to Finegold Alexander Architects, the Lower Basin Barracks and The First Church of Christ, Scientist projects have received 2024 Preservation Massachusetts Paul & Niki Tsongas Awards. The annual awards program honors projects that display the highest level of commitment to historic preservation in the state.
DiPrete Engineering continues work on 130-unit Slade Farm
June 21, 2024
Somerset, MA Construction has begun on Slade Farm, a new 130-unit multifamily project located within Fairfield Commons. Fairfield Commons is a multifaceted development designed to cater to both residents and visitors. The project includes a 110-room hotel, which is already operational, and a 6,000 s/f retail building, also built and open,
Bowdoin promotes Sheahan and Leclerc to senior project manager
June 21, 2024
Needham, MA Bowdoin Construction has promoted Luisa Sheahan and Andrew Leclerc to the role of senior project manager. Sheahan has been with Bowdoin since 2022, and Leclerc since 2023. Both have demonstrated leadership qualities, attention to detail, and the problem-solving aptitude to be efficient and effective project managers.
The Procopio Companies hits construction
milestone on The Beck
June 21, 2024
Haverhill, MA The Procopio Companies (Procopio), a vertically integrated real estate development firm, has hit a major construction milestone for The Beck. The 290-unit, mixed-use project is now weather-tight. The five-story, transit-oriented development, situated adjacent to the Bradford MBTA
Studio G Architects selected as architect for the Shaker Lane Elementary School project
June 21, 2024
Littleton, MA Studio G Architects, has been selected as the architect for the Shaker Lane Elementary School project in partnership with Littleton Public Schools (LPS). Following a rigorous evaluation process conducted by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), Studio G Architects emerged as the ideal candidate to lead this transformative project.