Construction Design & Engineering

Dellbrook|JKS and 2Life Communities break ground on J.J. Carroll redevelopment

Brighton, MA Dellbrook|JKS, 2Life Communities, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Mass Design Group, and officials along with mayor Michelle Wu, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new John J. Carroll Apartments.

NEI General Contracting completes construction on Mary D. Stone Apts.

Auburn, MA NEI General Contracting has completed the Mary D. Stone Apartments, a mixed-income community with 55 units for seniors 62 and older located at 10 Church St. for Pennrose. A grand opening ceremony was held on May 5th.

DPS Group and TRIA congratulate CRISPR Therapeutics on ISPE Facility of the Year Award

Framingham, MA DPS Group, a privately-owned, global engineering, procurement, construction management and validation (EPCMV) firm, and design affiliate TRIA, a partner-led architecture firm, congratulate CRISPR Therapeutics for being selected as the 2022 Facility of the Year Awards

BOND Building receives Project Achievement Award for Brockton Department of Unemployment Assistance Building

Brockton, MA BOND Building Construction, Inc. was named the recipient of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) New England Chapter Project Achievement Award for their construction of the new Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) building.

Talacko retires from Hancock Associates

Danvers, MA According to Hancock Associates, Vaclav (Vasek) Talacko, PE has retired from the firm. Talacko had been with Hancock for nearly 40 years.

Don’t miss the mark: Mechanical insulation is critical in value engineering - by Jim Lister

When value engineering a new project, we consider many factors. However, some contractors underestimate the importance of proper mechanical insulation in optimizing an investment. In short-sighted (so-called) “value engineering,” some may instead cut down on critical insulation

Erland Construction returns to Cotting School for 33,600 s/f renovation

Lexington, MA After completing the Campus Center addition project, Cotting School has invited both Erland and ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge back to campus to renovate 33,600 s/f of space within their existing academic building.

Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on Clark University’s Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design

Worcester, MA Shawmut Design and Construction broke ground on Clark University’s Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design. The building, which will be a hub for interdisciplinary learning, research, creativity, and innovation

SLAM, O&G, Torrington Public Schools, and city leaders unveil first look at new middle school and high school

Torrington, CT SLAM (The S/L/A/M Collaborative), architect, working in partnership with Torrington Public Schools (TPS), the city of Torrington, owner representative Construction Solutions Group (CSG) of East Hartford, and construction manager O&G Industries (O&G),

Commercial uPVC vinyl windows and doors: Energy efficiency, strength, and beauty - by Steve Chen

Building owners and developers of new and existing properties across the country are eager to achieve greater energy efficiency to meet advanced building energy codes, keep operating costs at the lowest possible levels, reduce carbon footprints, and optimize occupant comfort.