Construction Design & Engineering

ABC chairman’s message: Working for free and open competition

Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts has enjoyed a good relationship with governor Maura Healey. So we were taken aback last month when, at the Massachusetts Building Trades Convention, the governor announced an executive order calling on state agencies to conduct an analysis “to determine whether using a PLA (project labor agreement) is in the best interest of the Commonwealth or agency” for all projects valued at $35 million and above.

Message from ASM CEO - A very busy start to the spring season for ASM

It has been a very busy start to the spring season for ASM, with many great educational and networking events over the past few months. This past week, we held a joint event with our friends from AGC at the new Puttshack in Natick.

DECCO, Inc. apprentices win silver medals at ABC National Craft Championships

Nashua, NH DECCO, Inc. has shared the results of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Craft Championships, which were held in Las Vegas. DECCO’s apprentices Dan Wilson and Jon Farr each earned silver medals in their respective categories: pipefitting and GTAW (TIG) pipe welding.

DeStefano & Associates, Inc. works on multiple projects in ME & NH

Portsmouth, NH DeStefano & Associates, Inc. (DAI) has been working on multiple projects, including the following: DAI has been awarded two more Aroma Joe’s in Maine –Sabattus Rd. in Sabattus and 1 Bridges Dr. in Scarborough. Both are ground up construction. The architect on the project is TK Architects.

NEI General Contracting forms partnership with Worcester Technical High School to promote on-the-job training

Worcester, MA NEI General Contracting has established a partnership with Worcester Technical High School (WTHS) to provide students with real-world training in the construction industry. Since January 2024, NEI has collaborated closely with WTHS faculty and students, creating hands-on learning opportunities that help develop the next generation of construction professionals.

North Branch Construction welcomes new safety director

>Concord, NH North Branch Construction has appointed Zach Reed, CSP, CHST, as the company’s new safety director. Reed is a Board of Certified Safety Profession (BCSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) safety professional with experience in occupational

Suffolk promotes Lucey to general manager of Northeast

Boston, MA Suffolk, one of the most innovative builders in the country and one of largest contractors in the Northeast, has promoted Patrick Lucey as its new general manager of the Northeast region. Lucey will be responsible for overseeing the national company’s largest operation, employee base and project portfolio. 

J. Calnan & Associates finishes phase 1 of the ADA Forsyth Institute’s 70,000 s/f facility

Somerville, MA J. Calnan & Associates (JC&A), a leader in providing preconstruction and construction management services in the Northeast, has completed phase1 of the ADA Forsyth Institute’s (AFI) new, research and clinic facility at 100 Chestnut St. This milestone marks a significant step

ARCO National Construction finalizes
warehouse project for Vestcom

Norton, MA ARCO National Construction’s New England division has completed a warehouse tenant improvement project for Vestcom, an Avery Dennison Company and leading provider of technology-driven media solutions. The newly enhanced 100,000 s/f facility was upgraded

Charles Construction finishes
Kimley-Horn’s new headquarters

Waltham, MA Charles Construction Company Inc., has completed the new 10,000 s/f headquarters for Kimley-Horn. Delivered ahead of schedule on an accelerated 12-week timeline, the project showcases high-quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design, supporting Kimley-Horn’s