Category: Construction Design & Engineering

A.W. Perry completes renovations <BR> and repositioning of 40 Summer Street

A.W. Perry completes renovations
and repositioning of 40 Summer Street

June 23, 2023
Boston, MA A.W. Perry, a real estate investment and services firm with offices in Boston and Hingham, Mass., has begun renovation and repositioning of one of the city’s most iconic buildings – 40 Summer St., also known as The Summer Exchange Building.
Beverly Planning Board approves The <br>Procopio Companies’ multifamily project Amara

Beverly Planning Board approves The
Procopio Companies’ multifamily project Amara

June 23, 2023
Beverly, MA According to The Procopio Companies (Procopio), Amara, the firm’s mixed-use development planned for 26, 28, 28R Cabot St. and 4-6, 8 Rantoul St. is now underway, after receiving approval from the city planning board.
Pariseault Builders and n|e|m|d architects expanding <br> OSVS building in East Greenwich, RI

Pariseault Builders and n|e|m|d architects expanding
OSVS building in East Greenwich, RI

June 23, 2023
East Greenwich, RI An increase in pet ownership has been keeping Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) very busy. So much so that they have enlisted the team of Pariseault Builders and n|e|m|d architects to expand their veterinary hospital.
Skanska begins work on $311 million <br> project for Simmons University in Boston

Skanska begins work on $311 million
project for Simmons University in Boston

June 23, 2023
Boston, MA Skanska has signed a contract to build Simmons University’s new Living and Learning Center on their academic campus, located in the Longwood Medical area of the city. The contract is worth $311 million.
Yeatman and Grant named to leadership team at PROCON

Yeatman and Grant named to leadership team at PROCON

June 23, 2023
Hooksett, NH PROCON LLC has named Michael Yeatman and James Grant as new members of the company’s leadership team, joining managing directors John Stebbins and Jennifer Stebbins Thomas and co-presidents James Loft, AIA, and Lance Bennett and the rest of the corporate team.
Massachusetts Building Congress appoints Hopson as executive director

Massachusetts Building Congress appoints Hopson as executive director

June 23, 2023
Boston, MA The Massachusetts Business Congress (MBC), a professional association providing business and networking connections for members across the design, construction, and affiliated industries, has appointed Michelle Hopson as executive director.
Ban flame retardants that put us in danger - by Jeff Saliba

Ban flame retardants that put us in danger - by Jeff Saliba

June 23, 2023
As a skilled tradesman with decades of experience, I’m always thinking about the safety, comfort, and sustainability of buildings. That’s why I’ve grown increasingly concerned about the potential dangers of certain flame retardants. For our communities, the top priorities must be to protect the health and safety of our residents
Associated General Contractors of MA host annual membership meeting

Associated General Contractors of MA host annual membership meeting

June 23, 2023
Wellesley, MA Over 200 construction professionals and others in the local construction industry gathered at Boston College’s The Connors Center in Dover on May 18th for the Associated General Contractors
NeighborWorks celebrates ground breaking of 37-unit housing project

NeighborWorks celebrates ground breaking of 37-unit housing project

June 23, 2023
Brockton, MA NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, the leading housing service provider in southeastern Massachusetts, celebrated the ground-breaking of 37 units of affordable housing for seniors at the site of the former Lincoln School, 70 Highland St., on May 24th.
D.F. Pray General Contractors hires DiLeonardo as vice president of business development

D.F. Pray General Contractors hires DiLeonardo as vice president of business development

June 23, 2023
Seekonk, MA D.F. Pray has hired Dan DiLeonardo as vice president of business development. DiLeonardo retains more than 30 years of sales and business development experience in the AEC industry. His strengths and network of industry clients, peers and prospects will support implementation of business development
Construction workers and mental health: Green sticker system aids those in distress - by Bryan Northrop

Construction workers and mental health: Green sticker system aids those in distress - by Bryan North...

June 23, 2023
Over the course of the last two decades, we have made remarkable strides in recognizing, accepting, understanding, diagnosing, treating, and supporting the millions of Americans who suffer from various shades of mental health issues. The construction industry, however, is still lagging far behind.
Atlantic Restoration set to complete phase II  façade <br> restoration at The Landing at One Chestnut

Atlantic Restoration set to complete phase II façade
restoration at The Landing at One Chestn...

June 23, 2023
Nashua, NH In 2021 Manzo Freeman Development, owner of The Landing at One Chestnut, engaged Atlantic Restoration and Ganek Architects of Carlisle, Mass. to design and make extensive building envelope improvements of this historic building.