Construction Design & Engineering

A comprehensive workplace strategy can increase employee engagement and attract staff back to the workplace - by Miika Ebbrell

As organizations respond to rapidly evolving workplace expectations – whether remote, hybrid, or fully in-person – determining the right amount and type of office space is critical. A data-driven workplace strategy approach can lead to right-sizing solutions that go beyond

Acentech launches The Lab at Acentech

Cambridge, MA Acentech has launched its new innovation portal, The Lab at Acentech. Innovation is in Acentech’s DNA, stretching back to their earliest origins at Bolt Beranek and Newman (BBN), where the corporate culture functioned similarly to a university

Spectrum Integrated Technologies completes security renovation and modernization project at International Place

Boston, MA Spectrum Integrated Technologies (Spectrum IT), the low-voltage technology division of J&M Brown Company, has reached substantial completion of the multifaceted security renovation and modernization project at International Place.

Sean and Steve McDonald named president and CEO at Erland Construction

Burlington, MA Erland Construction has made a leadership transition as Sean McDonald steps into the role of president, with Steve McDonald advancing to chief executive officer. This transition represents a new chapter for the employee-owned construction management firm,

Shawmut Design and Construction attends ribbon cutting at 808 Windsor - part of Boynton Yards

Somerville, MA Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ceremonial ribbon cutting for 808 Windsor St., marking the completion of the second purpose-built class A lab building as part of the Boynton Yards mixed-use life sciences and innovation community.

Dacon wins ABC Excellence in Construction Award for 111 Speen St.

Natick, MA Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) conferred on Dacon the Excellence in Construction Award for 111 Speen St. This facility is a five-story office building designed by Postmodernist Robert A.M. Stern in 1985. The Merit Award category is for work standing above

Babbidge Construction Company welcomes Sarro as the new director of estimating

New Haven, CT Babbidge Construction Company (Babbidge) has welcomed Michael Sarro as their new director of estimating. In this key role, Sarro will lead the development and management of a high-performance estimating department.

A year of progress in the workforce development battle - by Joe Camilo

The first time I served as ABC MA chair, things started fast and only seemed to accelerate from there. Before I knew it, the year was coming to an end. “Not this time,” I said to myself when I came back for a second time. But here I am again, amazed that the year is coming to an

The very best in merit shop construction honored at ABC’s 32nd Annual Excellence in Construction Awards dinner

Norwood, MA Over 300 people turned out to honor their fellow members at the 32nd Annual Excellence in Construction Awards dinner, held on November 7 at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel. The awards recognize overall excellence in project execution, craftsmanship, safety

Reflect on this past year and all the events and programs ASM provide - by James Welch

As 2024 winds down, it is a great time to reflect on this past year and all the great events and programs ASM was able to provide for our members. We had another great year providing our member companies with important programming, such as our Safety Roundtable