Acella Construction president Dirubbo receives Twenty-First Century Leadership Award from Mayflower Council, Boy Scouts of America

Pembroke, MA According to Acella Construction Corp., company president David Dirubbo has been named this year’s Twenty-First Century Leadership Award recipient from the Mayflower Council, Boy Scouts of America. The awards dinner, held at Lombardo’s in Randolph, recognized Dirubbo and Acella for representing the ideas of the Scout Oath and Law and for good corporate citizenship and philanthropic support to the community.

National Development hires Briggs and Rollins as senior vice presidents

Newton, MA According to National Development, the firm has hired two new senior vice presidents, Don Briggs and Charlie Rollins, to its development group. Briggs comes to National Development from Eastern Real Estate where he was managing director – real estate.

Torrington Properties tenant association finalizes five-year affordable contract with landlord

Boston, MA The sale of buildings too commonly triggers an endless torrent of rent increases and housing instability, significantly now as we recover from the pandemic.

The Procopio Companies wins four PRISM Awards for projects and team

Boston, MA The Procopio Companies (Procopio) has won four awards at the annual Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB) PRISM Awards Gala. Individual members of the Procopio team and one of their recently developed projects both received honors at the event, held on October 20^th. Mosaic, Procopio’s recently sold multifamily project in Lynn, MA, won for Best Use of Smart Home Technology.

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC begins work on 85 Boston St. development known as The Maxwell

Everett, MA Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of rental housing and commercial properties, has broken ground on the second phase of the 85 Boston St. development, unveiling its moniker as The Maxwell.

ButterflyMX finds package deliveries in Boston more than doubled - causing security issues

Boston, MA ButterflyMX, a leading provider of smartphone-based access control technology for multifamily, commercial, student housing, and gated properties, released data showing the growth of package deliveries to Boston residents at multifamily properties.

EDI completes Pan Athletic Center for Phillips Academy

Andover, MA Electrical Dynamics Inc (EDI) completed the Pan Athletic/Natatorium Center for Phillips Academy. The construction manager was Stamar, Inc. design and construction, athletic facility specialists. The project architect was Dimella Shaffer and the MEP/FP engineer was Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering.

IBEW Local 103 and NECA Boston form partnership with New England Patriots

Boston, MA Since its opening in 2002, union electricians and technicians from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 and contractors of the Greater Boston Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA Greater Boston Contractors) have helped light Gillette Stadium by providing comprehensive electrical services to the home of the six-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots.

Fortis Property Group welcomes residents at 168-unit The Parker - a new condominium development overlooking Boston Common

Boston, MA According to national real estate developer Fortis Property Group, they have officially commenced closings at The Parker, a new condominium development overlooking Boston Common. The Parker creates a first-of-its-kind attainable yet luxe living experience at the convergence of the city’s Back Bay, Beacon Hill and Theater District neighborhoods. With move-ins now underway, The Parker offers the unique opportunity to own a fully furnished turnkey home in the city.

Existing Conditions presents new challenge

Boston, MA Existing Conditions has presented its first “Innovation Challenge” offering over $5,000 in prizes, including internships and/or externships, cash stipends, and a real-world site visit to a high-profile site as Existing Conditions performs a 3D laser scan and existing conditions survey.