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Wessling Architects to provide design for Coddington School renovation

The design for the renovations of the Coddington School, 26-44 Coddington St., is underway. Wessling Architects owas selected to provide historic preservation, building envelope restoration and interior design for this turn of the century historic building. The Coddington School, a former Quincy College property constructed in 1908, was designed by Charles Brigham. Brigham is known for designing the Christian Science Church and Boston Museum of Fine Arts, in Copley Sq. The Coddington School is individually listed in the State National Registers of historic places. The work includes; masonry restoration, a new slate roof and copper detailing, new energy efficient windows and doors, new interior finishes and complete new MEP & FP systems throughout the building. The newly renovated 40,000 s/f will feature city school department administrative offices, city school Information Technology (IT) and city printing department. In addition, the renovated building will include a new meeting space for the public.
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Project of the Month: Acella Construction completes South Coastal Animal Health veterinary facility in Rockland, Mass.

Rockland, MA Acella Construction Corp., a leader in construction management throughout greater Boston, is proud to announce the completion of South Coastal Animal Health’s newest veterinary facility at 400 Hingham St. As a newly valued Acella tenant and long-time client, this project marks the third successful collaboration between the two organizations
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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.
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.
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.
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