Ostrow Electric and IBEW Local 96 underway at Worcester Red Sox Polar Park

Worcester, MA On May 15, 2020, Worcester-based IBEW Local 96 signatory contractor, Ostrow Electric Company and its crew of Local 96 electricians started electrical construction work at Polar Park, the new home of the Worcester Red Sox, located in the city’s historic Canal District in Kelley Sq.

Connolly Brothers completes Great Marsh Brewing Co.

Essex, MA Connolly Brothers Inc. has completed a new two-story, 15,000 s/f building for the Great Marsh Brewing Company. The newest North Shore craft brewery features a brewhouse, taproom, restaurant, and beer garden. Selected as the design/build construction manager during the early stages of project conception,

Keeping workers safe during a heatwave during COVID - by Joesph Camilo

The way we in the construction industry think of “safety” has certainly expanded in recent months. It used to be that safety meant ensuring that all our employees made it home to their families every night

RESCOM Architectural and Advantage Trucking Group break ground on 35,000 s/f facility - RP Masiello is the general contractor

Raynham, MA RESCOM Architectural, Inc. provided complete architectural and design services to Advantage Trucking Group (ATG) for the construction of their new 35,000 s/f facility. The facility encompasses

Streetscapes: An opportunity for re-visioning our cities - by John Rufo and Gillan Wang

In the recent NY Times opinion piece about the benefits of banning individually owned cars in Manhattan, Farhad Manjoo touts the merits of wider sidewalks, more efficient public transit, healthier

McGrath joins G. Greene Construction as MEP coordinator

Allston, MA James McGrath has joined G. Greene Construction as a full-time MEP coordinator. With 35 years of industry experience, he brings an array of knowledge and expertise that assists

Visnick & Caulfield and STUDIOS design 750 s/f roof deck amenity

Boston, MA Visnick & Caulfield, in partnership with STUDIOS architecture, completed a roof deck amenity for a law firm at 222 Berkeley St. The roof deck’s location offers employees

Bodio of LAN-TEL honored with 2020 NECA Coggeshall Award

West Newton, MA  On June 29, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) said that Joseph Bodio, CEO and founder of LAN-TEL Communications, Inc.was selected as the honoree

Real-time communication during an emergency is critical - by Andy Shanahan

Since 2001, Mass Notification Systems (MNS) have become prevalent. Why? Building owners and risk managers understand the potential impact of non-fire related emergencies in their facilities. Real-time

Home and corporate office design post-pandemic - by Hilary Troia

Over the past several months, teleworking has altered the workspace landscape. The necessary shift, as a result of the novel coronavirus, has already prompted many businesses to encourage remote offices indefinitely and