Category: Construction Design & Engineering

Workforce development still top of mind for subcontractors - by Michael McDonagh

Workforce development still top of mind for subcontractors - by Michael McDonagh

May 21, 2021
In a recent survey, members of the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM) sited workforce development as one of the most significant barriers to economic growth and post-pandemic recovery for the construction industry. Responses included phrases such as “filling open positions” and
Abbot Building Restoration completes comprehensive masonry repair project at 75 Kneeland St. in downtown Boston

Abbot Building Restoration completes comprehensive masonry repair project at 75 Kneeland St. in down...

April 16, 2021
Boston, MA Abbot Building Restoration has completed a comprehensive façade repair project on a high-rise commercial building located at 75 Kneeland St. in downtown.  Abbot was awarded the contract
Shawmut breaks ground on historic Boston City Hall Plaza renovation

Shawmut breaks ground on historic Boston City Hall Plaza renovation

April 16, 2021
Boston, MA The city of Boston and Shawmut Design and Construction broke ground on a transformational renovation to Boston City Hall Plaza. Beginning with phase one, the project will deliver updated civic spaces and programming capabilities
Ferrante named CEO of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts

Ferrante named CEO of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts

April 16, 2021
Boston, MA The board of directors of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) have named John Ferrante as the chief executive officer.
Haynes Group construct a 5,600 s/f outdoor biergarten for Mighty Squirrel in Waltham, MA

Haynes Group construct a 5,600 s/f outdoor biergarten for Mighty Squirrel in Waltham, MA

April 16, 2021
Waltham, MA Mighty Squirrel and Haynes Group have reunited to construct an outdoor biergarten at 411 Waverley Oaks Rd. and it is scheduled to open soon. The original biergarten was closed and disassembled for the winter, but with spring ushering in warmer temperatures, Mighty Squirrel was able to re-open their popular outdoor space.
Timberline hires Davis as preconstruction director

Timberline hires Davis as preconstruction director

April 16, 2021
Canton, MA Timberline Construction Corp. has hired Jim Davis, LEED AP as director of preconstruction services. In his new role Davis will focus on providing an exceptional level of service for their clients early in their process of evaluating options
Project of the Month: Acella Construction completes work on new Cohen Center for Fitness and Recreation at Riverview School

Project of the Month: Acella Construction completes work on new Cohen Center for Fitness and Recreat...

April 16, 2021
East Sandwich, MA Acella Construction Corp., a leader in construction management throughout greater Boston, has completed work on Riverview School’s new Cohen Center for Fitness and Recreation.
Callahan Construction Managers hold safety stand-down March 16

Callahan Construction Managers hold safety stand-down March 16

April 16, 2021
Bridgewater, MA Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan) hosted a mandatory company-wide safety stand-down on Tuesday, March 16th. During the stand-downs, teams at each Callahan jobsite reviewed hazards associated with the type of work they do
BOND Building hosts topping off of new Weymouth Middle School

BOND Building hosts topping off of new Weymouth Middle School

April 16, 2021
Weymouth, MA BOND Building Construction, Inc. has completed the structural steel work on the new Maria Weston Chapman Middle School. BOND Building celebrated this milestone alongside members of the school, elected officials, and community members at a topping off ceremony
Featured Healthcare Project: R E Dinneen Architects & Planners and BW Kennedy create a new home for Dicerna at 75 Hayden Ave.

Featured Healthcare Project: R E Dinneen Architects & Planners and BW Kennedy create a new home for ...

April 16, 2021
Lexington, MA Boston-based architects R E Dinneen Architects & Planners, Inc. (REDAP) and construction managers BW Kennedy & Co. (BW Kennedy) have created a new home for Dicerna Pharmaceuticals at 75 Hayden Ave.
School is back in session: Commonwealth infrastructure revamp from Laureen Poulakis

School is back in session: Commonwealth infrastructure revamp from Laureen Poulakis

April 16, 2021
Massachusetts public education projects tend to come in waves and Brennan Consulting, Inc. is riding the current tide on severalelementary, middle and high school projects throughout the Commonwealth.  “Our team creates value and brings commitment, innovation and state-of-the-art technology to complex projects.  It’s the foundation of our practice” said Laureen Poulakis, president of Brennan Consulting, Inc. Brennan is providing preconstruction survey services,
CambridgeSeven celebrates the topping off of The Foundry project

CambridgeSeven celebrates the topping off of The Foundry project

April 16, 2021
Cambridge, MA Architecture and design firm CambridgeSeven, along with contractor W.T. Rich, celebrated placement of the final steel beam on The Foundry, slated to open in 2022. Located at the intersection of the East Cambridge neighborhood