North Chelmsford, MA Acella Construction Corp. has completed the Geico Insurance field office at 23 Drum Hill Rd. The project, which was completed within an eight-week schedule, required demolition and renovation of a former D’Angelo’s restaurant. The new 2,317 s/f Geico
Cambridge, MA Abbot Building Restoration is nearing completion of a masonry repair and waterproofing project involving 14 interconnected four-story occupied office buildings located at 25 First St. in the Kendall Sq. section of the city. The buildings consist of solid, multi-wythe brick exterior walls with precast and granite windowsills and steel lintels.
Burlington, MA Surus Development & Construction, LLC has broken ground on a new 120,000 s/f self-storage facility for affiliated company, Jumbo Capital Management, LLC. The project, financed by Cambridge Savings Bank, represents the fifth such facility developed by Jumbo and the first with ground-up construction managed by Surus.
Plymouth, MA Barkan Management Company has secured management contracts for two communities in southeastern New England. Starting November 1
st, Barkan will provide financial services for Louisquisett Country Club condominium association, a 409-unit community in North Providence, R.I. They will also provide the full spectrum of management services to Boatwright’s Loop District landowner’s association, an 82-unit townhome and single home community within The Pinehills, in Plymouth.
Everett, MA The 127 technical and maintenance workers at Encore Boston Harbor have voted to become members of IBEW Local 103. Some of the job titles at the casino that participated in the vote include slot machine technicians, A/V technicians, electricians and fire control center dispatchers. The vote was 95% yes in favor of forming the union.
Weymouth, MA Leasing is now underway at the new Mio apartments, with occupancy on the first units was slated for mid-October. The transit-oriented property is located at 39 Trotter Rd., near the Commuter Rail and with access to Rte. 18. A joint project of Marcus Partners and John M. Corcoran and Company, the new apartments feature best-in-class amenities, contemporary design and ample outdoor space.
Quincy, MA Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan) continues construction at The Abby. The project aims to rejuvenate the city by redeveloping a bus depot and parking lot into a multi property complex featuring luxury apartments, retail space, and a new parking garage. The project is designed by ICON Architecture and is owned and developed by Bozzuto.
Boston, MA Wollaston Development has come up with a new concept for school design in the age of COVID-19 and beyond. The open-air classroom design model allows schools to take advantage of their campuses by converting existing unused space into outdoor classrooms. This affordable conversion provides schools with a safer option for holding in-person learning as we attempt to adjust to the “new normal” of educating during an ongoing pandemic.
We are all adjusting to our “new normal” amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. For many employees and businesses, that means working from home or on adjusted schedules instead of working in an office. And for building owners and facility managers, it means lower occupancy rates, reduced cleaning/maintenance staff, and shifted timelines for upgrades or regular maintenance. In fact, right now, Interstate is performing many planned equipment changes, upgrades, or additions for our clients since there is less disruption to tenants in the building.
Boston, MA WS Development joined Fenway Sports Group Real Estate (FSGRE) and ’47 Brand, to form a partnership to redevelop multiple sites in the Fenway neighborhood currently owned by FSGRE, a subsidiary of Fenway Sports Group, and the D’Angelo family, owners of the Red Sox Team Store on Jersey St. and ’47 Brand.
