Category: Owners Developers & Managers

Skanska receives $24m contract for MBTA Red Line improvements

Skanska receives $24m contract for MBTA Red Line improvements

June 7, 2024
Boston, MA Skanska, a global construction and development firm, has been awarded a $24 million contract by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to provide supplemental track improvements to the MBTA Red Line during six 24/7 track outages scheduled in 2024. 
Nixon Peabody adds real estate team  focused on land use, permitting, and zoning

Nixon Peabody adds real estate team focused on land use, permitting, and zoning

June 7, 2024
Boston, MA Nixon Peabody LLP  has added a team of real estate attorneys focused on land use, permitting, and zoning — partner Jennifer Schultz, senior counsel Adam Weisenberg, and counsel Jordan Smith. 
Content of Peabody Properties achieves Certified Professional of Occupancy designation

Content of Peabody Properties achieves Certified Professional of Occupancy designation

June 7, 2024
Braintree, MA According to Peabody Properties, an affiliate of The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, Ashley Content has received Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation through the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).
Urban Land Institute of Boston/New England’s Mobility Oriented Development Initiative receives award

Urban Land Institute of Boston/New England’s Mobility Oriented Development Initiative receives awa...

June 7, 2024
Boston, MA According to the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Boston/New England, its Mobility Oriented Development (MOD) Initiative has been honored with a ULI District Council 2024 Showcase of Excellence Award in the category of “Best Program for Increasing Housing Attainability.
Using GIS as a tool to site new electric vehicle charging stations - by Shinnick and Hall

Using GIS as a tool to site new electric vehicle charging stations - by Shinnick and Hall

June 7, 2024
Weston & Sampson is in the process of executing an important project for the city of Boston to help guide curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging station installations within the city and help meet their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions target.
The value of comfort: The workplace will never be as convenient as home, but it can be as comfortable - by Steve Hibbard

The value of comfort: The workplace will never be as convenient as home, but it can be as comfortabl...

June 7, 2024
In real estate construction and development, there are numerous balances struck between comfort and affordability. We all want the class A office space with artisanal trimmed offices, brilliant lighting, silent air systems, and the hilltop belvedere view from the executive suite. Everyone wants that coveted corner office.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions celebrates new 150,000 s/f manufacturing facility in Devens

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions celebrates new 150,000 s/f manufacturing facility in Devens...

June 7, 2024
Devens, MA Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, a leader in fluid management solutions, showcased its new manufacturing facility by hosting an event where industry leaders explored valuable market insights and strategies. The award-winning 150,000 s/f facility is Watson-Marlow’s first manufacturing location in the United States
McDonald of John M. Corcoran & Company to be installed as ARM at IREM Boston event

McDonald of John M. Corcoran & Company to be installed as ARM at IREM Boston event

June 7, 2024
Boston, MA Megan McDonald of John M. Corcoran & Company, will be installed as an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) during the IREM Boston Industry Partners Appreciation Night and Networking Event at Nines at Granite Links in Quincy
WS Development and Sublime Systems celebrate first commercial application of Sublime Cement at One Boston Wharf

WS Development and Sublime Systems celebrate first commercial application of Sublime Cement at One B...

June 7, 2024
Boston, MA WS Development and Sublime Systems have completed the first-ever commercial application of low-carbon Sublime Cement, manufactured by Sublime Systems, which spun out of MIT in 2020. The concrete placement is located in the indoor public space of WS Development’s One Boston Wharf
Breakthrough Properties signs three biotech companies to One Canal

Breakthrough Properties signs three biotech companies to One Canal

June 7, 2024
East Cambridge, MA Breakthrough Properties, a leading global developer, owner, and operator of life sciences real estate, has secured agreements with several mission-driven biotech companies to occupy One Canal by Breakthrough, its recently-redeveloped four-story lab and office building.
Connected Communities Foundation names Popeo to lead fundraising and philanthropy - promotes five to leadership positions

Connected Communities Foundation names Popeo to lead fundraising and philanthropy - promotes five to...

June 7, 2024
Boston, MA The Connected Communities Foundation (CCF), a local non-profit dedicated to advancing community-based programs for affordable housing residents, has completed a series of leadership appointments, including an experienced executive to lead the foundation’s fundraising and philanthropic efforts.
B’nai B’rith uses $22 million tax-exempt bond from MassDevelopment & Eastern Bank to build mixed-use building for seniors

B’nai B’rith uses $22 million tax-exempt bond from MassDevelopment & Eastern Bank to build mixed...

June 7, 2024
Boston, MA MassDevelopment has issued a $22 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of CCC River LLC, an affiliate of B’nai B’rith Housing of New England, Inc., which will use proceeds to build a mixed-use building in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood that will feature 63 units of affordable senior rental housing