Construction Design & Engineering

Ask the electrician: How can I help prevent a fire in my commercial building? - by John Henry and Robert Shea

As commercial electrical contractors, we understand the importance of fire safety in commercial buildings. A fire can have devastating consequences, both financially and emotionally. That’s why it’s crucial to implement proactive measures to prevent fires and minimize

Boston Society for Architecture names Tavares as new executive director

Boston, MA The Boston Society for Architecture (BSA), a non-profit membership organization of over 4,500 architects, firms and allied members, has named Danyson Tavares, associate AIA and NOMA as the Boston Society for Architecture’s next executive director, effective as of November

Skanska Integrated Solutions completes construction of $223 million Josiah Quincy Upper School project

Boston, MA Skanska Integrated Solutions (SIS) has completed construction of the Josiah Quincy Upper School located in the city’s Chinatown district. The $223 million project was funded in partnership with the city of Boston and the Massachusetts School Building Authority

Tighe & Bond opens new office in South Harwich

South Harwich, MA Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, and environmental consulting, has relocated its Orleans location to South Harwich. This location will continue to allow the firm to serve its growing client base on Cape Cod, the islands, and coastal Mass.

Chairman’s message: New training facility means more opportunity - by Joe Camilo

This month, ABC MA and the Gould Construction Institute get to celebrate the fruits of years of hard work, when we hold the ribbon-cutting for the new GCI training facility in Billerica. The event was combined with our annual Craft Championships apprentice competition

Sullivan and Building Mass Careers honored as “Apprenticeship Ambassadors” at the White House

Washington, DC Steve Sullivan and Building Mass Careers were included in the latest cohort of “Apprenticeship Ambassadors” and honored at a White House ceremony. Apprenticeship Ambassadors are helping to modernize registered apprenticeships

PROCON secures 3rd place in 2024 Best Companies to Work For list

Hooksett, NH PROCON, a single-source architecture, engineering, and construction management firm, has placed 3rd in the 2024 Best Companies to Work For in NH list by Business NH Magazine. This marks the sixth time PROCON has been honored with this distinction, and the third time the company has achieved the coveted 3rd place ranking.

Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. completes work on new Doherty Memorial High School

Worcester, MA The new Doherty Memorial High School opened its doors to students, with Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) installing all electrical and telecommunications work on-site. This new, four-building school spans 425,000 s/f and replaces the former school, which was built in 1966 and was becoming outdated, overcrowded,

Abbot Building Restoration Company, Inc. completes masonry repair project at the Riverside Theatre

Hyde Park, MA Abbot Building Restoration Company, Inc. has completed a comprehensive masonry repair project at the historic Riverside Theatre located in the Cleary/Logan Sq. area. The three-story brick building was originally constructed in 1897, sustained a fire 15 months later

CambridgeSeven breaks ground on Roux Institute at Northeastern University’s Portland, ME campus

Portland, ME CambridgeSeven celebrated the start of construction for the Roux Institute at Northeastern University’s new permanent campus, following a groundbreaking ceremony on September 13. As the lead architect for the campus, located on the former B&M Baked Beans factory site, the design team has worked in close partnership