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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: October 15, 2009
Soden of the Green Roundtable presents LEED update at September chapter meeting
In NECA’s ongoing commitment to and leadership in sustainable design and construction, the September meeting of the Boston Chapter focused on the role of the electrical contractor on LEED projects. Colleen Ryan Soden, LEED AP, manager of technical assistance for the Green Roundtable, the Mass. affiliate of the US Green Building Council presented the program the program and approximately 50 Boston chapter firms were in attendance. The Green Roundtable provides training for LEED accreditation. Within the presentation, it was noted that costs of design and construction of a building that meets standards for a Platinum LEED rating, the highest level achievable by the U.S. Green Building Council, has an average of only 6.8% additional building cost than non-LEED buildings.
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Timberline Construction Corp. completes renovations for Neurology and Infusion Center of New England
Foxborough, MA Timberline Construction Corp. (Timberline) has completed a 20,000 s/f healthcare construction project for the Neurology and Infusion Center of New England at 18 Washington St. The full interior renovation transforms an existing two-story medical office building into a purpose-built outpatient care environment that doubles the center’s clinical footprint, expands services and positions the growing practice for its next chapter.
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Columns and Thought Leadership
ABC-Mass. chairman’s message: Rent control isn’t the answer to our housing crisis - by Luiza Mills
As you may know, Massachusetts voters will be weighing in on a number of ballot initiatives in November. Among them is a proposal to impose the nation’s strictest statewide rent control policy. I’d like to tell you why the ABC MA Board
It’s time to lead: Confronting mental health in construction - by David Watts
As we close Mental Health Awareness Month, we must be clear: May isn’t just about ribbons, hashtags, or lunchtime mindfulness apps. It’s about responsibility to confront hard truths that linger in silence, and to challenge ourselves, as leaders in our industry, to do more.
Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi
After several years of planning, construction, and anticipation, the community is eagerly awaiting the opening of the Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza and outdoor skating rink later this month.
Navigating tariffs and material uncertainty in today’s construction market - by Karl Ginand and Tiffany Gallo
As headlines around tariffs seem to dominate the news daily, many considering construction projects have anticipated major cost escalations and widespread supply issues. While tariffs haven’t driven pricing spikes to the extent once feared, the lasting impact has been a new layer of uncertainty, affecting more than just budgets.
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