Suicide prevention is an important construction safety issue

Safety is always a top concern in our industry, but it isn’t just limited to job site accidents.  September is suicide prevention month and sadly, construction has the highest number of suicides of any occupational group. 

National nonresidential construction spending expanded 0.1% in July - by Dan Gearin

National nonresidential construction spending expanded 0.1% in July, according to a recent ABC analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $786.7 billion for the month.

Moving forward with ASM fall meetings, seminars, and events - by Michael McDonagh

Like many organizations did in 2020 and early 2021, ASM pivoted to virtual events for our member programming. However, we are now getting back to in-person member events this fall with COVID-19 precautions in place.

Acella Construction Corp. names Brooks as controller/director of human services

Pembroke, MA According to Acella Construction Corp., a leader in construction management throughout greater Boston, Darla Brooks has been named as controller/director of human services.

Commodore Builders and Walsh Brothers, Inc. selected to oversee planning for the new Holyoke Soldiers’ Home

Holyoke, MA Commodore Builders and Walsh Brothers, Inc. are honored to announce the Commodore Walsh Holyoke joint venture has been selected to oversee planning for the new Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. The project is intended to replace the current Holyoke Soldiers’ Home

Margulies Perruzzi assists Lahey Hospital & Medical Center with new 3,100 s/f COVID-19 testing lab

Burlington, MA Margulies Perruzzi (MP), one of New England’s most innovative architectural and interior design firms, has taken an active role working with health care clients to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic and recently worked with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Phase Zero Design and Haynes Group break ground on new Break Rock brewery - third brewery that the design/build team has collaborated on

Quincy, MA It is almost time to check ‘craft brewery’ off as a reason for visiting Marina Bay. The city has long been one built by and for the diverse, hardworking communities that call it home. Break Rock Brewing plans to take that theme

Lee Kennedy completes Phase I of renovations at Harvard’s Adam House - work will soon begin on phase two of the project at Randolph House

Cambridge, MA Lee Kennedy Company completed the full restoration and renovation of the historic Harvard student residence, Claverly Hall, concluding the first phase of the three-phase Adams House Renewal project. Lee Kennedy is also putting the final touches on Apthorp House

Liporto named LeftField’s director of corporate interiors

Boston, MA LeftField, an owner’s project management firm, has named Linda Liporto as director of corporate interiors. In this role, Liporto is responsible for leading a team of project managers while helping grow the firm’s presence

Buck joins Bowdoin Construction as an assistant project manager

Needham Heights, MA According to Bowdoin Construction, Jason Buck has joined the firm as an assistant project manager. Buck is a Wentworth Institute of Technology graduate with a degree in Construction Management.