Construction Design & Engineering

Engineering heritage: NeighborWorks Housing and VHB transform the Lincoln School into senior housing

Brockton, MA The Lincoln School recently celebrated a significant milestone with its grand reopening as “The Lincoln,” an affordable senior housing property. Spearheaded by NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, this project transformed an 1890s-era school that educated generations of Brocktonians into 37 apartment homes for seniors

Delphi Construction breaks ground on Cloverleaf affordable housing development

Truro, MA Delphi Construction has officially broken ground on the Cloverleaf development, a new affordable housing project. The project is being developed by The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB), one of the nation’s leading nonprofit housing organizations, and will bring 43 much-needed housing units to the Outer Cape.

Kripper Studio engaged by Boston University on three design projects

Boston, MA Kripper Studio has been engaged by Boston University on three design improvement projects across different departments on the Charles River Campus location. The projects range from converting the use of spaces to upgrading technology to re-configuring interiors and include offices,

Kaplan Construction completes work Peabody Family Health Center

Peabody, MA Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across Greater Boston, announced today the completion of renovations and expansion work at the Peabody Family Health Center. The project was led by North Shore Community Health, Inc. (NSCHI),

Plumbers and contractors rallied on Beacon Hill to advocate for water conservation and safety, jobs and responsible gas transition planning

Boston, MA Plumbers, contractors and industry leaders met with governor Maura Healey and top lawmakers to support policies to improve water conservation and safety and protect good-paying jobs in the trades at the annual Plumbing Industry Day.

Gilbane Building Co. celebrates Salem State groundbreaking

Salem, MA Gilbane Building Company, a national industry leader in the construction of education facilities, celebrated the much-anticipated Salem State University’s SSU BOLD groundbreaking, a campus unification and modernization project first announced in 2019.

ABC Chairman’s message: Apprenticeship - a model that works

Given the time and resources all our ABC member companies devote to workforce development, I didn’t want to let National Apprenticeship Day on April 30 pass without noting the work of ABC MA in support of our collective efforts.

Gilbane Building Co. hires Wessels as senior project executive

Boston, MA Gilbane Building Company has hired Marna Wessels as senior project executive in the firm’s local office. This hire underscores Gilbane’s commitment to effectively managing and building exceptional projects within its growing portfolio across Massachusetts and Northern New England. In her new role, Wessels will lead and manage complex projects within Gilbane’s regional life science, healthcare, and commercial portfolio.

Acella Construction completes preschool building at South Shore YMCA Science Center

Norwell, MA Acella Construction Corp., a leader in construction management throughout greater Boston, has completed construction of a new four-classroom preschool for the South Shore YMCA Science Center, which is now open.

BOND Building Construction celebrates topping off of Mass. Maritime Academy STEM Building

Buzzards Bay, MA BOND Building Construction celebrated the “topping off” of a new Science, Technology, and Engineering (STEM) building for Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA). A traditional ceremony representing the placement of a construction project’s final beam,