Construction Design & Engineering

Acella Construction Corp. breaks ground on new 1,800 s/f activity center at North River Church

Pembroke, MA Acella Construction Corporation, a leader in construction management throughout greater Boston, celebrated the groundbreaking of North River Church’s new activity center, at 334 Old Oak St.

Gould joins Bowdoin Construction as project manager

Needham, MA According to Bowdoin Construction, David Gould has joined the firm as project manager. Gould is a seasoned construction project manager with an engineering background.

Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps.

Mansfield named president and CEO at CambridgeSeven

Cambridge, MA According to CambridgeSeven, Timothy Mansfield, AIA, NCARB, has been named president and CEO. Mansfield, who has practiced with the firm for 31 years, is an architect recognized nationally for his bold design aesthetic and leadership in the profession. With a focus on higher education institutions, aquariums, and sports heritage museums, Mansfield

DeStefano & Associates, Inc. continues work on multiple projects

Gardiner, ME DeStefano & Associates, Inc. (DAI) has continued work on multiple projects including: DAI has started construction for a new 4,000 s/f United Rentals maintenance facility in Gardiner.

PCA designed South Standard at Washington Village now complete

South Boston, MA Rising from an underutilized industrial site and abutting a residential neighborhood, the 214-unit residence, South Standard and its adjacent outdoor public space The Green, opened as the cornerstone piece of the five-acre Washington Village mixed-use development in the Andrew Sq. neighborhood.

Sanborn Head promotes five leaders

“We congratulate these leaders for their many contributions to our firm,” said Barret Cole, president and CEO. “They have demonstrated exceptional client service, dedication, leadership, and mentorship as they engage and inspire others within our firm.”

Johnson named president and CEO of Nitsch Engineering

Boston, MA According to Nitsch Engineering, effective January 1, 2025, Jennifer Johnson, PE, CFM, LEED AP has been named president and CEO of the company. As she moves up from her prior role as executive vice president, Johnson will build upon the strategic leadership and long-term vision she has consistently shown as a member of Nitsch’s executive team to position the company for the future.

Chairman’s message: New GCI facility advances ABC MA’s mission

As we enter 2025, we will still face challenges ahead in our world, but I believe our chapter is stronger and continues to be equipped to help members and their teams grow and prosper now more than ever with forward-looking initiatives and advancements. For starters, we have GCI’s new training facility in Billerica. This facility is just the beginning and continues to embody the commitment for training and safety to our members, our industry and future generations to come.

Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción hosts beam raising at $33 million La CASA

Boston, MA Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) marked a historic milestone with the beam signing and raising for La CASA: The Center for Arts, Self-determination and Activism. Accompanying the ceremony was the announcement of a $1 million matching gift from Barbara and Amos Hostetter.