Construction Design & Engineering

Ask the Electrician: How do I set up EV charging stations for my commercial property?

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are booming, and offering charging stations at your commercial property is a great way to attract customers, employees, and tenants. EV chargers can be installed anywhere there is access to electricity, however, there are several important factors to consider before installation.

Learn Your Trade. Build Your Future:
Griffin Electric hosts 2024 apprentice competition

Holliston, MA The importance of apprenticeship cannot be understated, and it will continue to have a profound impact on the future of the construction industry. A leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for more than 45 years, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), recognizes the significant hand that apprenticeship

Suffolk hires Gasparini and Mills as executive vice presidents

Boston, MA Suffolk, one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, has added two industry veterans to its national executive leadership team. Peter Gasparini joins Suffolk as executive vice president, national operations, and Chris Mills as executive vice president, business development.

Klopfer Martin Design Group promotes Ng, Komarow and Petschke to director

Boston, MA Klopfer Martin Design Group (KMDG) has promoted three individuals to director-level roles. This new approach to how the firm is structuring its management team is in response to the growth KMDG has enjoyed since its founding.

ABC Chairman’s Message: New training center will enhance Gould Construction Institute programs

All of us know that the biggest asset any contractor can have is a high-quality, well-trained workforce. To make that a reality for more ABC Massachusetts members, the Gould Construction Institute (GCI) has broken ground on a new bricks and mortar facility that will enhance its curriculum with hands-on learning.

OLSON LEWIS + Architects and PIDC Construction complete renovation of Aspen Aerogels’ 28,000 s/f laboratory space

Northborough, MA Aspen Aerogels, Inc. hired OLSON LEWIS + Architects and PIDC Construction to renovate its 28,000 s/f laboratory space into a new Aspen Aerogels Technology Center. The renovation of the 28,000 s/f laboratory space into the Aspen Aerogels Technology Center

Callahan Construction Managers receives LEED Gold Certification at 300 Third Ave.

Waltham, MA According to Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), the 300 Third Ave. project has been awarded LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Callahan provided construction management services at this four-story, 139,000 s/f class A facility

Maugel DeStefano and A.R. Building begin work on 42-unit community

Meriden, CT According to Maugel DeStefano Architects, construction is underway at an energy-efficient, 42-unit multifamily community located at 105 Pomeroy Ave. The project, led by A.R. Building Company, employs a thoughtful approach to scale and massing

Project of the Month: Groom Construction celebrates completion of
$14 million Coolidge Corner Theatre expansion

Brookline, MA Groom Construction, Co., Inc., a premiere general contracting firm, completed the construction of Coolidge Corner Theatre, a historic and beloved movie theater. The $14 million expansion was unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 26th, with its doors officially opening to the public on March 27th.

Colantonio completes 57,000 s/f DeCristofaro Learning
Center - design by Wessling Architects

Quincy, MA Construction manager Colantonio Inc. has completed the Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center. The 57,000 s/f building, which serves special needs children throughout the South Shore, was designed by Wessling Architects. PCA360 served as the owner’s project manager.