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Wayne Griffin Electric completes Chatham police station and town hall annex

Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. has completed the electrical installation work at the new Chatham police station and town hall annex. These new, 2-story buildings, one 18,000 s/f and one 20,000 s/f, are the solution to previously outdated and overcrowded facilities. The updated town hall annex accommodates the community development, health and environment, coastal resources, conservation and planning departments for the town. The Griffin Electric team was responsible for exterior site work, including, primary, secondary and low tension duct banks, in addition to manhole and handhole work. Other electrical installations included a raceway system, secondary distribution equipment and seismic restraints. Additionally, the team installed systems for fire notification and prevention, uninterruptable and emergency power, and lightning protection, as well as, the interior and exterior lighting and automated lighting controls. Consigli Construction Co., Inc. served as the project's construction manager, while Jacunski Hume Architects, LLC was the architect, and Garcia, Galuska & DeSousa Consulting Engineers, Inc. was the electrical engineer. "Working with an organized construction team creates ease in completing a project," said Wayne Griffin, president of Griffin Electric. "With the construction manager, architect and electrical engineer on-task, our contributions to any project progress smoothly."
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Timberline Construction Corp. completes renovations for Neurology and Infusion Center of New England

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Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

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

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.
It’s time to lead: Confronting mental health in construction - by David Watts

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.
ABC-Mass. chairman’s message:  Rent control isn’t the answer to our housing crisis - by Luiza Mills

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