Chairman’s message: Optimism amid stressful times - by Vera Vadeboncoeur

It’s an honor to serve as chairperson of ABC Massachusetts for 2023, and to be the first woman to chair our chapter. It’s a particular honor to do so when five of the commonwealth’s six constitutional offices are held by women.

SGA, Lendlease, and Ivanhoé Cambridge break ground on 350,000 s/f - FORUM

Allston, MA SGA broke ground on one of the city’s first purpose-built life sciences developments. Representatives from co-developers Lendlease and Ivanhoé Cambridge joined elected officials and project partners at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the development, which will deliver in 2024.

ARCO National Const. partners with Calare Props. on 219,000 s/f ind’l. facility at 900 Bedford St.

Bridgewater, MA ARCO National Construction is partnering with developer Calare Properties to bring a new 219,000 s/f Class-A industrial facility to 900 Bedford St.

Acella Construction completes Healy Sports Complex at AWHS

BRAINTREE, MA, Acella Construction Corp., has completed the Edward “Ted” Healy Sports Complex at Archbishop Williams High School (AWHS) at 80 Independence Ave., which was dedicated earlier this fall.

Dellbrook|JKS breaks ground on new Cape Cod 5 Banking Center location

Plymouth, MA Dellbrook|JKS broke ground alongside The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank (Cape Cod 5) on its new flagship location. The Cape Cod 5 Banking Center, designed by Smook Architecture & Urban Design, Inc.

DJSA Architecture hires Olson as architectural designer

Raynham, MA DJSA Architecture PC has hired Devin Olson as an architectural designer. In this role, Olson is involved in all phases of the firm’s projects from schematic design through construction administration.

Skanska, D.W. White and state officials celebrate phase 1 completion for MBTA South Coast Rail Corridor project

Freetown, MA On December 8^th, Skanska USA Civil Northeast and joint venture partner D.W. White celebrated the completion and delivery of phase 1 of the MBTA’s South Coast Rail Corridor project.

TAT, Beacon and Dimeo complete 51,000 s/f Passive House building

Chelsea, MA, The Architectural Team (TAT), an award-winning architecture and master planning firm, and Beacon Communities LLC, a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages multi-family housing, have completed a new affordable housing building for seniors.

DiBiase Homes honored with four PRISM Awards - DiBiase Bilodeau recognized

Boston, MA DiBiase Homes was honored with four PRISM Awards for achievement in building and design from the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB).

Suffolk Tech.’s “Boost” accelerator program hosts Demo Day event Hosts Demo Day For Startups

Roxbury, MA Amid labor shortages, materials cost escalation, economic uncertainty and increased sustainability requirements, now is a critical moment for the construction industry to adopt and implement cutting-edge technology.