Dacon completes Vedanta Biosciences’ facility designed by DiMella Shaffer

Cambridge, MA Dacon Corp. has completed construction on Vedanta Biosciences’ new facility designed by DiMella Shaffer. A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral therapies based on defined bacterial consortia, Vedanta’s drug candidates

E4H partner Arbuckle recognized with NCARB President’s Medal for Distinguished Service

Boston, MA E4H Environments for Health Architecture partner Jennifer Arbuckle, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP has been awarded National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) highest honor, the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.

DECCO, Inc. serves as process piping contractor for CRISPR Therapeutics award-winning facility

Framingham, MA The International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) has named CRISPR Therapeutics’ new manufacturing facility as a Facility of the Year Award (FOYA) for Innovation based on the innovative design of the facility

Margulies Perruzzi names Julian director of science strategy

Boston, MA Margulies Perruzzi (MP) has named Kerrie Julian, RA, LEED AP, CDT as the new director of science strategy. Reporting to Dan Perruzzi, AIA, LEED AP, principal and senior partner, Julian will be responsible

Finegold Alexander Arch. names Lane shareholder

Boston, MA According to Finegold Alexander Architects, Christopher Lane, AIA, MCCPO, has been named a shareholder in the firm. Lane, who was promoted to principal in 2021,

ABC Chairman’s Message: Gould launches daytime electrical pilot

It’s sometimes hard to keep up with the pace of change in the construction industry, but we have no choice if we are to continue to succeed. The changes aren’t just about technology; to successfully confront ongoing labor shortages, we must change the way we train.

Massachusetts Appeals Court upholds Prompt Pay Act

Last month, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the Superior Court decision in the case of Tocci Building Corporation vs. IRIV Partners, LLC., upholding the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act. 

Northeast U.S. warehouse construction: Insulated metal panels vs. tilt-up concrete - by Jay Connolly

One of the earliest questions that owners, architects, and builders must address when considering a large industrial warehouse construction project in the Northeast U.S. is the building’s envelope. Should your warehouse depend on insulated metal panels (IMPs) or tilt-up concrete? Each project is unique, and answering this question requires a holistic view of all factors at play, including the building’s size, budget, purpose, design, location, and your organization’s specific needs.

Shawmut Design and Construction celebrates 13th Annual Safety Week

Boston, MA Shawmut Design and Construction hosted its 13^th annual Safety Week, focusing on physical and mental health, safety, and well-being. The week consisted of 602 events and training sessions held across 112 locations

Company Profile: Corporate milestones Q & A with Andrew Matses, president at M.C. Andrews Co., Inc.

What thoughts or emotions come to mind when you think about this milestone?
During the last 25 years, and my prior experience since my youth as the son of a long time general contracting family, I have waded through some very challenging times, as well as some very lucrative times.