Construction Design & Engineering

ABC chairman’s message: As summer winds down, a busy fall ahead

Summers are short in New England. With this one beginning to wind down, ABC MA is offering some things that members can look forward to this Fall. One is our annual Excellence in Construction Awards (EICA) competition. The entry deadline is Tuesday, September 5th,

Groom Construction continues work
on First Baptist Church of Wakefield

Wakefield, MA Groom Construction, Co., Inc. has begun construction of the First Baptist Church of Wakefield and the project is moving forward on schedule. On the evening of October 23, 2018, the First Baptist Church was struck by lightning and quickly became a devastating seven-alarm fire that destroyed the historic 148-year-old building.

Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción launches capital campaign for The CASA - a $26 million project

Newton, MA Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) launched the public phase of its capital campaign for the Center for Arts, Self-determination, and Activism (The CASA) on June 6, during an event at Brae Burn Country Club. IBA will break ground in the fall for The CASA,

Brennan Consulting, Inc. accelerates in life science

Burlington, MA Brennan Consulting, Inc. added three new properties to their life science portfolio. The WBE consulting firm is providing state-of-the-art technology in preconstruction and construction survey services such as layout for piles, foundation, anchor bolts, steel framing and curtainwalls, as well as certified as-builts in medtech, pharma and the new fusion energy sector.

Erland Construction completes new three-story 90,000 s/f residence hall for St. Mark’s School

Southborough, MA Erland Construction, in collaboration with Goody Clancy and Design Technique, Inc., constructed a new 90,000 s/f, three-story residence hall for St. Mark’s School on their evolving campus. Appointed the Patterson-Sculley House

Elkus Manfredi Architects designs new office for AEW Capital Management

Boston, MA Leading real estate investment firm AEW Capital Management (AEW) asked Elkus Manfredi Architects to transform its 20-year-old headquarters in the city’s Seaport District. The re-invented two-level office features abundant daylight, views of Boston Harbor

Project of the Month: Maugel DeStefano Architects completes Advocates’ 14,000 s/f Community Behavioral Health Clinic

Framingham, MA Maugel DeStefano Architects, a New England-based architectural design firm celebrating 30 years of shaping exceptional environments for innovation and growth, has completed a 14,000 s/f behavioral health clinic for Advocates, located at 1094 Worcester Rd.

Shawmut Design and Construction completes
renovation of Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Boston, MA Shawmut Design and Construction has completed the public spaces renovation at the Four Seasons Hotel at 200 Boylston St. The transformation includes a new restaurant and signature amenities for guests.

Erland Construction promotes Combs to advanced tech/life sciences group manager

Burlington, MA Erland Construction has promoted Matt Combs to advanced technology/life sciences (AT/LS) group manager. Combs, who joined Erland in 2011, is a shareholder of Erland and has extensive experience in Greater Boston’s lab and life science industry.

The Procopio Companies closes on equity raise for 290-unit The Beck

Haverhill, MA The Procopio Companies (Procopio) completed the closing of their equity raise for The Beck, a mixed-use project. Boston Andes Capital, LLC (BAC), a private equity real estate investment firm, helped the Procopio team accomplish the most recent milestone of closing their equity raise