2024 Project of the Year Silver Winner: Vivo Architecture and BW Kennedy & Company collaborate to deliver Electric Hydrogen’s new gigafactory

The NEREJ reached out to the Electric Hydrogen team as the runner up for the 2024 Project of the Year! Below is a Q&A with Adam Dufault of BW Kennedy and Matthew O’Brien of Vivo Architects:

Now is the time to be part of the NEREJ 2024 Year in Review!

It’s that time of year when NEREJ will recap cover stories from 2024 and invite our valued clients, editorial contributors and industry leaders to share their notable accomplishments, projects and transactions from 2024 along with key insights on emerging trends that will impact the CRE industry in 2025.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders:
John Ciluzzi, Premier Commercial

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?  The sale of The Provincetown Inn located at the tip of Cape Cod for $24 million. Our firm was retained in the late summer of 24’ and we closed the deal within five months.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders:
Randy Kaston, Ligris + Associates PC

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Three core skills I use every day are being practical in my work, accessible to colleagues and clients, and being approachable and down to earth.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders:
Chris Mellen, CPM, The Simon Companies

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Motivate, lead, develop. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: Transformational Leadership by Chris Lee.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders:
John Pentore, Horvath & Tremblay

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Determination, empathy, and integrity. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jeffrey LeBeau, Jr., P.E., Hancock Associates

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Prompt communication (in-person, phone or email), AutoCAD drafting & design, and cost estimating. 

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Edward Dolan, PE, Bala Consulting Engineers

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Communication – Clear and concise communication and expectation setting with clients, partners and employees, especially when addressing complex systems and situations.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Kyle Choleva, Phase Zero Design

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Creative thinking, problem solving, and delegating. 

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Christopher Ladd, AIA, NCARB, Ci Design, Inc.

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I am proud of how Ci Design has rapidly grown while maintaining our core values and commitment to innovative design and stellar service. Not only have we expanded dramatically in recent years,