Construction Design & Engineering

Ask the electrician: Arc flash - What it is, why it happens and how to prevent it - by Brian Leborgne

You have probably seen warning labels about arc flashes on electrical equipment, but do you know what an arc flash actually is? An arc flash is when electric current leaves its intended path rather than flowing along the intended conductive path.

Bowdoin Construction finalizes expansion of Boston Analytical lab/office

Salem, NH Bowdoin Construction teamed with Ci Design to provide design-build services for Boston Analytical’s laboratory and office expansion. Construction was completed in two phases,

Redgate, Optimum Asset Management and AEW
deliver core and shell of Bedford Labs

Bedford, MA Redgate, and Optimum Asset Management (Optimum) in partnership with AEW, has delivered the core and shell of Bedford Labs, a lab and research building located at 100 Crosby Dr.

CUBE 3 celebrates their 20th anniversary this year

Boston, MA This year, CUBE 3 celebrates their 20th anniversary as a firm. What started out as a bright idea between co-founders Nik Middleton and Brian O’Connor has resulted in 20 years of award-winning work, loyal clients, and a seasoned and talented team

Design-build firm Feinmann, Inc. now 100% employee owned

Boston, MA Feinmann, Inc., a design-build company, has created an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The transition to employee ownership by the 36-year-old company reflects its confidence in the team and assures long-term stability.

Jewett Construction Co. transforms Route 44 Hyundai in Raynham, MA

Raynham, MA Jewett Construction, a leading design-build construction firm in Fremont, NH, has completed the Route 44 Hyundai renovation project. This remarkable project has breathed new life into the dealership,

Cruz Companies unveils new corporate branding and a new headquarters

Boston, MA One of the country’s oldest and largest Black-owned construction and real estate development and management enterprises, Cruz Companies has unveiled new corporate branding and a new headquarters building as it earns awards and new project wins.

Skanska concludes renovations at Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA Skanska has completed renovations at Boston College which included a $1.5 million renovation of the 1,100 s/f Higgins Hall auditorium. The project, referred to as a “summer slammer,” concentrates on upgrading educational facilities during the summer months

Sasaki hires Nandi as associate principal architect

Boston, MA Rishi Nandi, AIA, LEED AP, is joining Sasaki as an associate principal in architecture to lead the firm’s science and technology practice. A licensed architect, Nandi brings over 20 years of experience conducting research space planning for academic institutions

ABC Chairman’s Message: Careers in construction month - addressing construction’s labor shortage

October is Careers in Construction Month, and this year’s theme is “Building Construction Career Dreams.” At a time when ABC estimates that 546,000 additional people will be needed to meet national construction demand, the issue has never been more important.