Construction Design & Engineering

Schrader of Acella Construction Corp. appointed to Board of Trustees of the South Shore Economic Development Corp.

Weymouth, MA According to Acella Construction Corp., president Saul Schrader has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the South Shore Economic Development Corp. (SSEDC). With 26 years in the construction industry, Schrader brings expertise and regional insight to the SSEDC.

GenesisM breaks ground on 154,000 s/f biomanufacturing facility at 45 Crosby Dr., Bedford, MA

Bedford, MA GenesisM, a joint venture between Bain Capital Real Estate (Bain Capital) and Botanic Properties (Botanic), has officially has broken ground on its 154,000 s/f class A biomanufacturing facility at 45 Crosby Dr. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by members of the project team, town officials and representatives,

The Builder Coalition launches its 2025 Affordable Housing Developer Fellowship

Boston, MA On July 18th, The Builder Coalition (TBC) proudly launched its 2025 Affordable Housing Developer Fellowship with a day of connection, inspiration, and momentum for equitable development in Mass. The members-only event brought together state leaders, developers, alumni, and fellows for a kickoff lunch, fellowship celebration, and a guided bus tour of active affordable housing projects across Greater Boston.

Delphi Construction joins Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall for ribbon cutting of The Landry Center

Waltham, MA Delphi Construction joined with Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Atwood Classroom building, now named The Landry Center, named in honor of the Landry family. This event commemorates the completion of a significant project aimed at preserving the legacy of the school while meeting the needs of 21st-century learners.

Navigating tariffs and material uncertainty in today’s construction market - by Karl Ginand and Tiffany Gallo

As headlines around tariffs seem to dominate the news daily, many considering construction projects have anticipated major cost escalations and widespread supply issues. While tariffs haven’t driven pricing spikes to the extent once feared, the lasting impact has been a new layer of uncertainty, affecting more than just budgets.

Tecta New England promotes three

Billerica, MA Tecta New England has completed the following promotions: Jen Joudrey has been promoted to assistant controller for Tecta New England, WeatherGuard and Eagle Cornice.

Rathle joins CUBE 3 as director of design

North Andover, MA CUBE 3, a nationally recognized architecture, interior design, and planning firm, has hired Yves Pierre Rathle, NCARB, AIA...

Lincoln’s largest eco-conscious construction project takes shape

Lincoln, MA The 28-unit expansion at The Commons in Lincoln, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC), is beginning to transform the campus. The project, which also includes renovations to existing residential buildings and enhancements to the grounds, is the largest to take place in town since they adopted the Massachusetts Specialized Energy Code.

ABC Chairman’s Message: A new school year is nearly upon us

There is still time to enjoy the fleeting summer but before we know it, back to school will soon be upon us. The start of a new school year always brings excitement, new opportunities and continued realization that the construction industry offers competitive family-sustaining wages without the need for long-term debt that is so often associated with a college degree.

A history of the Associated Subcontractors of Mass.

In 1950, a small group of subcontractors was alarmed by efforts to weaken a state law calling for competitive bidding of sub-trade work. Determined to preserve the law and protect subcontractor rights, they formed the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM).