Spotlights

As a construction manager, it is important to help clients reduce energy-related costs and increase energy-efficiency

There is no question the next decade will be a defining era for the A/E/C industry. Or, should I say, a redefining era. The methods in which...

How to maximize your architectural photography budget in the new economy

The state of the economy has dramatically altered how we all do business. How can you maximize your photography budget? Consider the followi...

Why hire an architect for your roof repair or replacement project?

Some real estate and property management firms hire contractors directly to perform medium and large-scale commercial roofing and building e...

3M Window Films products have become more than a conservation conversation

I recently met with a local architect who has incorporated a variety of our window film products in his new construction and renovation proj...

Abbot Building Restoration completes restoration of Harbor Health Services' front and courtyard facade

Abbot Building Restoration Company, Inc. completed a major restoration of the front and courtyard façades at the current home of Harbor Hea...

Preparing for a rebound: How architectural firms can make the most of today's economy

After experiencing one of its most difficult years ever, the Boston area's architectural industry appears to have bottomed out and is showin...

Vector mapping pinpoints roof leaks, ends guesswork for contractors searching for cause

Time was when water seeping through the ceiling was the beginning of a protracted battle to find the cause. You'd start by calling your roof...

Elevator business has its ups and downs: Congress declares October as National Elevator Safety Month

Quick. What's the safest mode of transportation? The answer is elevators. Accidents are almost nonexistent. Recently, however, Congress dec...

Pro Con Inc building new 3,600 s/f clubhouse and 1,200 s/f outdoor pool for Rosemont Sq. residential community

Pro Con Inc is building a new clubhouse and outdoor pool at Rosemont Sq., 99 Chestnut West. The residential community, which is owned by Che...

Shannon president of Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association

William Shannon, co-founder and president of Shannon Corp., an architectural products consulting and representative firm, has been named pre...