Construction Design & Engineering

Design/build: Those who react favorably to these times will be more successful than those who don't

On February 16, 1979, I went to work for a small suburban industrial brokerage firm located at 53 State St. in Boston. I worked on straight ...

Fontaine Brothers, Inc. www.fontainebrothers.com

Fontaine Bros., Inc. is a privately held construction company based in Springfield, Mass. Founded in 1933 by Eudore Fontaine and his brother...

J&J Contractors, Inc. www.jjcontractor.com

J&J Contractors, Inc. is a certified engineering and general contracting firm based in historic downtown Lowell, Mass. J&J enjoys a solid re...

Ground source heating and cooling is a cost-effective source of energy management for buildings

There is a growing awareness of the problems associated with greenhouse gases generated by the burning of fossil fuels. And, a growing aware...

Sealing the envelope: Integrity of building envelope key to success on historic renovations and additions

At the Milton Public Library, in Milton, Mass., G & R Construction of Quincy recently replaced two multiple-level structures that tied into ...

Exterior building washing adds curb appeal and protects your investment

For the professional property owner or manager, upkeep of a building's exterior envelope is a matter of key importance. A property's curb ap...

Walsh Bros. breaks ground on $48m Salem State residence hall

Patricia Meservey, Ph.D., president of Salem State College (SSC), alongside state legislators, collegiate partners, supporters, community me...

Architectural photography is a collaborative process between the photographer and your vision

Architectural design is accomplished after careful planning and thoughtful discussion have produced a space which works not only on paper bu...

Skanska USA Bldg. cuts ribbon for $29m Nantucket Memorial Airport

The Nantucket Memorial Airport has re-opened their terminal, after a 20-month, $29 million renovation and expansion project. The Nantucket M...

RF Walsh celebrates completion of 50,000 s/f at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Project management firm RF Walsh was responsible for the planning, approvals, design and master budget for the recently opened William F. Co...