In 2022, CAI federal advocates worked with members of Congress to introduce two important bills to help condominium homeowners and associations fund building repairs, led a multi-industry push against burdensome condominium and housing cooperative mortgage rules issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and continued advocating for fairness in disaster recovery resources for association homeowners.
As I embark on this last month of my tenure as IREM Boston Chapter President, it’s hard to believe all we’ve been through together – individually, as an industry, and as an organization – over the last two years.
Boston, MA The Annual BOMA TOBY & Industry Awards were held on Thursday, November 17th at the Omni Seaport Hotel. 600 members and guests gathered at the Omni Hotel in the Seaport to celebrate 20 individuals and buildings recognized for industry excellence.
It’s hard to believe we are already in the midst of the holiday season. Especially during this time of year, I invite you all to look for those new opportunities to connect and feel gratitude. We’ve accomplished a significant amount in the past few months and we deserve to celebrate.
Marshfield, MA Connolly Brothers, Inc. has broken ground on a new South Shore location for New England Academy (NEA), a private, special education school devoted to providing students in grades 6 through 12 with the academic challenge and clinical support they need to succeed in school.
Plymouth, MA Fred Paris, solar energy pioneer and a respected industry expert, is getting ready for an explosion of commercial solar energy projects. Paris’s company, Plymouth Solar Energy, expanded their commercial solar team to include structural engineering.
Charlestown, MA Suffolk was selected by Home Base to renovate and expand its headquarters facility, which provides support and clinical services to United States military veterans and their families. Home Base currently occupies 26,000 s/f of the building’s first and second floors and has chosen to partner with Suffolk to manage the interior fit-out on the building’s third floor.
Boston, MA NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS), one of the leading housing service providers in southern Massachusetts, has formed a strong partnership with NEI General Contracting for the past few years. In 2022 the partnership continued with the groundbreaking of a 72-unit development in Holbrook for seniors.
Braintree, MA According to The Schochet Cos., Peter Lewis, executive vice president of property management, has been appointed as chair-elect of the board for National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).
As we near the end of 2022, many companies are taking advantage of the substantial government rebates that are becoming more and more available for HVAC equipment upgrades that come with increased efficiency. But does the cost of replacement outweigh the price of repairing an older system? It depends, but in general the answer is no.
Boston, MA Existing Conditions has presented its first “Innovation Challenge” offering over $5,000 in prizes, including internships and/or externships, cash stipends, and a real-world site visit to a high-profile site as Existing Conditions performs a 3D laser scan and existing conditions survey.
Boston, MA According to national real estate developer Fortis Property Group, they have officially commenced closings at The Parker, a new condominium development overlooking Boston Common. The Parker creates a first-of-its-kind attainable yet luxe living experience at the convergence of the city’s Back Bay, Beacon Hill and Theater District neighborhoods. With move-ins now underway, The Parker offers the unique opportunity to own a fully furnished turnkey home in the city.
Boston, MA Since its opening in 2002, union electricians and technicians from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 and contractors of the Greater Boston Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA Greater Boston Contractors) have helped light Gillette Stadium by providing comprehensive electrical services to the home of the six-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots.
Andover, MA Electrical Dynamics Inc (EDI) completed the Pan Athletic/Natatorium Center for Phillips Academy. The construction manager was Stamar, Inc. design and construction, athletic facility specialists. The project architect was Dimella Shaffer and the MEP/FP engineer was Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering.
Burlington, MA The 260,000 s/f life science facility at 25 Blue Sky Dr. has reached an exciting construction milestone. A collaboration between Nordblom Company and design-build construction management firm, The Richmond Group, the three-story building was “topped off, when the last beam was placed atop the structure.
Boston, MA ButterflyMX, a leading provider of smartphone-based access control technology for multifamily, commercial, student housing, and gated properties, released data showing the growth of package deliveries to Boston residents at multifamily properties.
Everett, MA Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of rental housing and commercial properties, has broken ground on the second phase of the 85 Boston St. development, unveiling its moniker as The Maxwell.
Boston, MA The Procopio Companies (Procopio) has won four awards at the annual Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) PRISM Awards Gala. Individual members of the Procopio team and one of their recently developed projects both received honors at the event, held on October 20th. Mosaic, Procopio’s recently sold multifamily project in Lynn, MA, won for Best Use of Smart Home Technology.