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Chatham, MA – Rivermoor Energy and Weston & Sampson, in partnership with Eversource and the Town of Chatham, announces the completion of the first fully publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) combined fast charging plus conventional charging station project in Chatham, at the Eldredge Public Parking Lot on 365 Main Street.
Located on the historic Eldredge Garage site, the new EV charging station fully opened for charging on March 25. The state-of-the-art, public access facility includes eight new EV chargers provided by FLO – four Level 3 DC fast chargers and four Level 2 chargers – for 30-minute to multi-hour charging for local community members, Main Street business owners, employees, and visitors.
“The activation of EV charging stations at the Eldredge Garage Visitor Center is a significant step forward in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Jill Goldsmith, town manager, Chatham. “By making it easier for everyone to own and operate EVs, we can help to reduce the number of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles on our roads, which will result in cleaner air and a healthier environment for all of us. I would like to thank all our partners who have helped make this project a reality.”
“The development of new charging
stations at the Eldredge Garage site and across Massachusetts is pivotal to increasing EV adoption,” said John H. Tourtelotte, founder and managing director of Rivermoor Energy. “With the redevelopment of this local landmark, the Town of Chatham is building on its rich history, transforming a classic American auto service station and advancing it into an era of electrified transportation, innovation, and environmental stewardship. We’re building critical infrastructure for EV drivers who are enjoying Chatham’s natural resources and supporting its local businesses.”
Johanna D. Hall, CEM, senior team leader at Weston & Sampson, said, “Transportation accounts for the largest portion of total greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts, 38% of the Commonwealth’s total, but by increasing access to crucial and scarce public EV fast charging and conventional charging, we are breaking down barriers to entry for electric drivers and encouraging new customers to park, charge, and explore Chatham’s wonderful Main Street by foot. This will reduce air pollution and vehicle congestion and increase revenue for local businesses and restaurants. It’s a win-win for the environment and local small businesses.”
“Our expansion into Chatham is part of FLO’s ongoing commitment to building a comprehensive, reliable charging network that supports sustainable transportation across the region,” said Thomas Koetje, territory sales director at FLO. “Through our collaboration with Rivermoor Energy, Weston & Sampson, and the Town of Chatham, we’re ensuring Cape Cod has a robust, easy-to-use EV charging network to meet growing demand.”
“Eversource is proud to support the Town of Chatham in creating an example of access to clean transportation for other communities, on Cape Cod and across the Commonwealth, to follow,” said Tilak Subrahmanian, vice president of energy efficiency and electric mobility, Eversource. “Through close collaboration with our industry partners and local stakeholders, Eversource has helped bring this groundbreaking project to life,
providing critical infrastructure through our Make Ready program to accelerate EV adoption for Chatham residents and visitors that supports their commitment to sustainable energy.”
“Transportation accounts for the largest portion of total greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts, 38% of the Commonwealth’s total, but by increasing access to crucial and scarce public EV fast charging and conventional charging, we are breaking down barriers to entry for electric drivers and encouraging new customers to park, charge, and explore Chatham’s wonderful Main Street by foot.”
– Johanna D. Hall, CEM, senior team leader at Weston & Sampson
High-Profile’s Anastasia Barnes recently caught up with Jeff Camuso, president of Charles D. Sheehy, Inc. (CDS), a supplier of pipe, valves, fittings and mechanical equipment serving the mechanical contracting industry of New England.
Anastasia Barnes: Charles D. Sheehy has been in business for over 70 years. What do you believe has been the key to the company’s longevity and continued success?
Jeff Camuso: Charles D. Sheehy consistently works in concert with our clients and strives to help make their processes more efficient. We always want to be a silent, efficient partner to the top MEP contractors, never a competitor. Those of us who are fortunate to be part of this company are simply stewards for a legacy that started in 1951 by my greatgrandfather and grandfather. If an action can challenge our mission, or threaten our customers, we don’t do it.
“We don’t want to be everything to everybody, nor can we be. We always try to operate as an extension of our clients. We want our actions, and in this case, our branding to more closely assimilate to theirs.” – Jeff Camuso
AB: Your company recently underwent a rebranding initiative. What inspired this transformation, and how does it reflect the future direction of CDS?
JC: Being founded in 1951, there is an inherent importance to making any type of change to our identity, and we take that responsibility serious. It was determined that it was a good time to streamline our branding and nomenclature to resemble who we are in 2025: a strong, laser-focused independent firm. We don’t want to be everything to everybody, nor can we be. We always try to operate as an extension of our clients. We want our actions, and in this case, our branding to more closely assimilate to theirs.
AB: Technology and e-commerce are reshaping many industries, including distribution. How is CDS leveraging digital tools to stay ahead in a competitive market?
JC: Similar to how we choose which products to go to market with, we needed to be mindful about how we entered the e-comm space. Our site and interface needed to appeal not to homeowners and designers as many of our competitors’ do, but to MEP coordinators, designers, and estimators. Additionally, we are investing in artificial and ambient intelligence and tech that we think will help our clients plan and schedule product releases. There has been a growing disconnect between project genesis/coordination and actual on-site installation. We as distributors haven’t done enough to close that loop. That is a priority for us now.
AB: The “Sheehy Standards” play a big role in your company culture. Can you share how these principles shape your team’s approach to business and customer relationships?
JC: We tried to identify some of the great
lessons and tenets we have learned from those who came before us and shaped this firm, and package them into weekly themes. We ended up with 35 principles that influence our decision-making and shape our philosophies. You can find our weekly features standard at standard.cdsi.com and on the wall of my office. Each Monday, a member of our leadership team pushes out a company-wide communication giving their perspective on that week’s Sheehy Standard and how we can best exemplify it.
AB: Looking ahead, what are your biggest priorities and goals for Charles D. Sheehy, Inc. in the next five and 10 years?
JC: Consolidation and M&A activity has changed what a good distribution partner
looks like, but it really shouldn’t. We are here to serve our clients and help them be profitable. We’ll continue to grow our product portfolio to include solutions that compliment what we already do and offer service that help the contractor. It remains so important to embrace our independence and I feel that we are better positioned to grow with our partners than many others due to that independence. Since 2017, we have had success growing into the plumbing space thanks to our partnership with some great manufacturer and contractor partners. We look forward to continued growth in that area. Additionally, we have had some recent gains in the traditional heating, cooling, and process pipe space.
Wilton, CT – Altieri announced it has moved the firm’s headquarters office to Wilton.
Since 1959, Altieri’s purpose has been to support its clients by engineering creative solutions that make their bold architectural visions work. The move to Wilton will provide more space to accommodate growth within the firm and will allow the entire office to work together on one floor for the first time. The office has an open plan with significantly more collaboration space designed to better support Altieri’s inclusive work culture.
“With the firm recently celebrating its 65th anniversary, the move to the new space signifies a new chapter in our evolution,” said Philip Steiner, PE, managing director. “We are excited that the office in Wilton will allow us to provide our industry-leading services with greater efficiency, enabling us to build upon our highly collaborative approach to supporting our clients’ intentions.”
Nashua, NH – DECCO, Inc. announced that apprentices Dan Wilson and Jon Farr each earned silver medals in their respective categories – pipefitting and GTAW (TIG) pipe welding – at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Craft Championships, held recently in Las Vegas. Apprentice Owen Kepple also competed in the SMAW (stick) pipe welding category, though he did not place in the competition. Kepple won the bronze medal in the TIG welding category at last year’s competition.
“We are proud of our apprentices and the exceptional way they represented DECCO, our instructors, and our training programs. To tackle some of the
construction industry’s most challenging projects, we focus on cultivating top-tier talent. Having three of our apprentices compete against the best of the best on a national level, and win medals, is a proud achievement for our company,” said Kyle Reagan, CEO of DECCO. “These three individuals exemplify DECCO’s Merit Shop Philosophy where we encourage advancement through lifelong training while rewarding strong work ethic and exceptional work. DECCO is proud to be home to one of America’s most recognized apprenticeship programs, and we celebrate the careers in construction we provide for the best in the business.”
The National Craft Championships
is an annual competition that invites hundreds of apprentices from across the country to compete in 16 different skill competitions across 12 different trades. The competition emphasizes safety, realworld working conditions, and teamwork, while allowing competitors to showcase the craft skills they’ve honed throughout their apprenticeships.
DECCO’s federally registered Pipefitting Apprentice Program is designed to offer individuals the handson training and education essential for success in the field. DECCO has had over 200 employee-partners participate in its apprentice program over the past 15 years, achieving a 100% success rate in meeting
program requirements and earning trade licenses.
The DECCO team was sponsored this year by the ABC Massachusetts chapter and the Gould Construction Institute.
Exeter, NH – Fitzemeyer & Tocci (F&T) recently provided full mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering services for the renovation and expansion of Wakefield Thermal’s manufacturing and office facility in Exeter. The project encompassed a 68,000sf renovation and a 40,000sf addition, significantly enhancing the facility’s operational capabilities tailored for the aerospace and defense industry.
F&T worked alongside AHP Architects and Fulcrum Associates to deliver a cutting-edge facility tailored to support precision manufacturing and innovation. The space now features expanded production areas and upgraded office environments, designed to ensure optimal workflow and efficiency to meet the growing demands of Wakefield Thermal’s global clientele.
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Boston – On Jan. 16, the New England MSCA held its first board and membership meeting of 2025 at the Seaport Hotel.
President Rob Lyons presided over the board meeting. Approximately 45 representatives from MSCA firms and affiliates were in attendance.
Boston College football coach Bill O’Brien was the guest speaker. He spoke
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about his current position at Boston College and his players. He also spoke of his experiences as offensive coordinator for the Patriots, head coach of the Houston Texans, and head football coach at Penn State. O’Brien also reflected on being from Massachusetts and how that relates to coaching at Boston College.
function, some requiring very specific temperature and humidity requirements. Additional care was taken for process areas for safe and effective exhaust and ventilation systems. The administration and office areas were furnished with a new VRF HVAC system for increased efficiency. Future infrastructure was also considered, designed and installed for increased capacity capability if needed.
April 17
New England MCA Membership Meeting
Newton Marriott Hotel
September 8
Annual Golf Tournament
Blue Hill Country Club
October 29
Vendor Nigh
Newton Marriott Hotel
November 9-12
MSCA Annual Convention
Scottsdale, Ariz.
December 12
Annual Holiday Party Seaport Hotel
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By Vello Ehvert and Curt Williams
For hyperscale data center developers, the race is on: Scale faster, lower costs, and meet ambitious sustainability targets, all while navigating the inherent challenges of a slow and resource-intensive building process. But what if the rules of the game could be rewritten?
At Salas O’Brien, we’ve done just that. By merging our deep expertise in data centers, power generation, advanced manufacturing processes, and construction, we’ve redefined how hyperscale facilities are designed and delivered. The result? Achieving in 12 months what once took 24.
The key is to think differently. Rather than treating these facilities as static structures, we approach them as complex machines engineered for performance, precision, and speed. This shift in mindset isn’t just about breaking tradition; it’s about setting a new standard for speed to market while achieving quality and longterm operational excellence.
The Challenges Holding Hyperscale Development Back
Traditional workflows for these complex buildings often create a disconnect between design and implementation, leading to inefficiencies, rework, and delays. Misaligned handoffs between design teams, engineers, and contractors slow progress and leave little room for innovation or agility. Meanwhile, global supply chain disruptions have made sourcing critical materials increasingly unpredictable, further compounding project delays and adding unforeseen costs.
Labor shortages are another pressing issue; the demand for skilled workers in construction far exceeds supply. Without experienced crews, timelines elongate, and quality risks increase. At the same time, inefficiencies in traditional processes result in change orders that drive up budgets, leaving developers with difficult trade-offs between cost, speed, and quality.
Perhaps the most pressing challenge, however, is the urgent need for faster delivery. With skyrocketing demand for digital infrastructure, the conventional approach to building data centers simply can’t keep pace with the industry’s growth trajectory.
To stay competitive, hyperscale cloud companies, AI providers, and data center developers need solutions that bridge
the gaps between design and execution, simplify supply chain complexity, and reduce reliance on scarce resources.
What if a Data Center were Designed and Built like a Complex Machine rather than a Building?
For centuries, construction has relied on sequential processes. While digital tools have brought improvements, the fundamental approach to taking a building from design through construction hasn’t evolved much since the creation of the Colosseum.
But there are other possible delivery models for these complex facilities. Consider that complex machines are engineered as integrated systems; every component is optimized for efficiency, precision, and performance. The manufacturing process is modular, streamlined, and scalable.
Salas O’Brien has applied these same principles to hyperscale data centers, introducing industrialized processes, modular construction, and systemlevel integration. The results speak for themselves: faster timelines, reduced complexity, and high-quality facilities that deliver the precision of a finely tuned machine.
The foundation of Salas O’Brien’s accelerated approach lies in rethinking every stage of the data center lifecycle: design, fabrication, and construction. Here’s how we make it happen:
• Integrated design and delivery teams. With architects, engineers, and construction experts collaborating from
the start, we eliminate silos and deliver seamless coordination. This allows for real-time problem-solving, compresses design timelines, and mitigates risks, protecting clients from costly gaps between design and implementation.
• Advanced building information modeling (BIM) for speed and precision. We leverage BIM as more than just a design tool – it’s the backbone of our manufacturing-inspired approach. By creating highly detailed, dynamic models that integrate every system and component into a digital twin, we can streamline coordination, predict construction timelines with precision, and resolve potential clashes before they happen. This process accelerates delivery and minimizes delays.
• Integrated power and water solutions. Hyperscale data centers require massive energy capacity and cooling infrastructure, often in regions with strained utilities or limited resources.
At Salas O’Brien, power generation plants and waste water recycling plants are designed as core components of the facility rather than add-ons. This integrated approach ensures efficient, scalable, and sustainable power and water solutions, enabling faster implementation and long-term operational resilience.
• Modular construction and prefabrication. A modular approach allows for parallel construction processes, addressing labor shortages and supply chain challenges. Mechanical skids, electrical systems, and structural modules are prefabricated
off-site to exacting standards. These components arrive ready for rapid assembly, significantly reducing onsite construction time and risks.
• End-to-end project oversight. From supply chain management to onsite commissioning, our holistic approach ensures every element of the project aligns with the client’s goals for speed, sustainability, and cost control. This approach creates exponential efficiency, helping hyperscale data centers achieve speed to market while maintaining quality and performance.
How Salas O’Brien can help Data Centers Achieve Speed to Market
As a leader in this sector, Salas O’Brien is redefining what’s possible for hyperscale data centers by delivering facilities more quickly and with greater precision and sustainability. Our team’s expertise in engineering, advanced manufacturing processes, and construction ensures that your data center not only comes online sooner but also exceeds expectations for performance and reliability.
From day one, we work as an integrated partner, identifying risks, solving challenges, and leveraging the latest tools and methods to accelerate every phase of a project. Whether it’s through modular construction, advanced BIM techniques, or seamlessly integrated power and cooling solutions, our approach is designed to meet the demands of today’s hyperscale developers.
Vello Ehvert is managing principal, and Curt Williams is principal at Salas O’Brien.
Boston – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Greater Boston celebrated the first graduating class of the Clean Energy Pre-Apprentice Program (CEPAP), designed to prepare young adults (ages 18-24) for careers in the state’s clean energy industry. The program was funded through a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Apprentice Standards.
The 10-week, tuition-free program introduces participants to the union electrical industry with a focus on electric vehicle charging stations, battery storage, solar power, and wind power. This program is part of a statewide effort to engage a younger, more diverse workforce and connect them to family-sustaining careers.
The 10-week, tuition-free program introduces participants to the union electrical industry with a focus on electric vehicle charging stations, battery storage, solar power, and wind power. This program is part of a statewide effort to engage a younger, more diverse workforce and connect them to familysustaining careers.
“As the Healey-Driscoll Administration works towards achieving its climate goals and growing clean energy jobs for Massachusetts, we value partnerships like with IBEW and NECA to prepare our future workforce and upskill our existing workers,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones. “Thanks to the collaboration with IBEW Local 103 and NECA, we are delivering the state’s first pre-apprenticeship program for clean energy electricians and expanding access and opportunity for a diverse talent pool of workers to pursue meaningful careers in this industry right here in Massachusetts.”
The Greater Boston Joint Apprentice Training Center (JATC) spearheaded the program, preparing participants for entry into the IBEW 103 apprenticeship
program. The program’s participants receive hands-on training in EV charging, solar, wind, and other renewable energy fields at JATC’s facility in Dorchester.
“This program is aimed at addressing the demand for clean energy solutions and the skilled workforce needed to install, maintain, and upgrade clean energy systems well into the future,” said Lou Antonellis, business manager/financial secretary with IBEW Local 103. “No one else trains apprentices as Local 103 IBEW does — no one has a $10 million annual training budget, three full-time administrators, 13 full-time teachers, 25 part-time teachers, and trains apprentices on the job for over 10,000 hours while providing 6000 electricians with annual licensing updates.”
“It’s critical that we provide tomorrow’s workers with skills training needed to
meet the evolving demands facing the state and in our local communities,” said Chris Sherlock, training director, JATC of Greater Boston.
“Collaboration with local, state, and federal partners has been critical in
supporting our expanding clean energy workforce,” said Kristen Gowin, executive manager, NECA Greater Boston. “With this pre-apprenticeship, we are developing the talent needed to drive the clean energy transition in Massachusetts.”
“ Collaboration with local, state, and federal partners has been critical in supporting our expanding clean energy workforce,” said Kristen Gowin, executive manager, NECA Greater Boston. “With this pre-apprenticeship, we are developing the talent needed to drive the clean energy transition in Massachusetts.”
– Kristen Gowin, executive manager, NECA Greater Boston
By Matthew Hudson
What is Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI)?
TEDI refers to the total amount of thermal energy a building requires for space heating, expressed on a per-unit-area basis (typically in kBtu/ft2/yr or kWh/m2/yr). It reflects the amount of energy output from all heating systems in the building that are used to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.
The primary factors that affect TEDI are building design and massing, envelope assembly performance (including thermal bridging effects), ventilation, energy recovery, internal loads, and local climate. It should be noted that cooling demand can also be used to define an alternate TEDI metric to evaluate space cooling performance of the building.
The lower the TEDI, the less energy is needed to heat the building – signaling better performance. By focusing on TEDI, design teams can look to optimize passive solutions such as envelope performance, mitigating thermal bridging, improving air tightness, and optimizing ventilation systems.
The Role of TEDI in Building Energy Codes
TEDI has recently become an important metric in building energy codes due to its focus on improving the thermal performance of buildings. Local building energy codes around the world are beginning to require project teams to meet specific TEDI thresholds for new construction or major renovations.
In these codes, TEDI is often integrated as a part of a whole-building energy performance approach in combination with other metrics such as energy use intensity (EUI) and carbon emission reduction (greenhouse gas intensity, GHGI). By incorporating TEDI, building codes aim to ensure that buildings are designed to use as little energy as possible for heating purposes, contributing to broader goals of energy conservation and climate change mitigation.
Some notable examples of building codes that incorporate TEDI include:
• Massachusetts Building Code, Stretch Energy Code (USA): Implemented in 2023 in more than 85% of all municipalities in the state, the Stretch Code includes a pathway to compliance that requires meeting a heating TEDI and cooling TEDI threshold.
• Toronto Green Standard (TGS) (Canada): In development since 2010
and currently in its fourth version, TGS includes mandatory TEDI, EUI, and GHGI thresholds for new private and city-owned developments over 4 stories in the city of Toronto.
• British Columbia’s (BC) Step Code (Canada): This code came into effect in stages starting in 2017, with different steps representing progressively higher levels of energy efficiency and TEDI thresholds. It became mandatory for new buildings in most regions of BC starting in 2022, with further tightening of energy requirements expected in the following years.
• The Passivhaus Standard (International): Although not an energy code, this voluntary building standard has gained traction worldwide. It mandates a maximum TEDI of 15 kWh/m²/yr, promoting the concept of buildings that require minimal space heating.
When implementing TEDI as a metric within building energy codes, there are several critical factors that need to be considered to ensure it serves as an effective tool for improving energy performance.
All of the factors below affect how TEDI thresholds are developed and determined by municipalities, government organizations, and other authorities having jurisdiction. Specific and detailed energy modeling guidelines that are tailored to modeling for TEDI threshold compliance are critical to ensure consistent results across all energy modeling, allowing for a fair comparison between building performance and design.
For example, the development of the TEDI thresholds for the Toronto Green Standard and Massachusetts Stretch Code was undoubtedly different and therefore resulted in different energy modeling guidance for each code. Knowing this,
and the variation in climate between Toronto and Massachusetts, we see the following variation in TEDI thresholds for each energy code:
1. Climate and Location
The thermal energy demand of a building is highly dependent on the climate in which it is located. Buildings in colder climates will naturally have higher thermal energy demands than those in warmer regions. Therefore, TEDI thresholds may vary depending on location, with energy codes often adjusting the target values based on local climate conditions.
To provide consistency when evaluating TEDI, energy modeling guidelines typically provide weather files to use in energy modeling based on the location of the project.
The building’s envelope – the walls, roof, floors, windows, and doors – plays a significant role in determining its thermal demand. A well-insulated building with thermal bridge mitigation, high-performance windows, and airtight construction will generally have a lower TEDI compared to a building with a poorperforming envelope.
As such, TEDI-based energy codes can drive the adoption of advanced insulation materials, better window technology, thermal bridging mitigation products and solutions, and more airtight construction practices.
3. Ventilation System Control and Energy Recovery
The amount of outdoor air delivered to a building and the manner in which it is delivered has a significant impact on TEDI. The presence and effectiveness of heat recovery ventilation (HRV) or energy recovery ventilation (ERV) will affect how hard the rest of the building’s heating systems have to work in order to
maintain comfortable indoor conditions. Optimized control of ventilation systems, including delivery based on demand or occupancy (demandcontrolled ventilation, DVC) and supply air temperature setpoint control, will also impact TEDI.
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Thermal energy demand is also influenced by internal heat gains and their operating schedules, such as those from appliances, lighting, and occupants. Buildings that contain a large amount of equipment, are heavily used, or have a high density of people will have lower space heating needs than buildings that are sparsely occupied and have low internal heat gains.
Properly accounting for internal gains in the TEDI calculation is essential for achieving accurate assessments of a building’s energy demand. To provide consistency and avoid project teams utilizing high internal gains to drive TEDI down, energy modeling guidelines typically prescribe values to use for internal gains as well as operating schedules to use in energy models.
Larger buildings or those with complex designs may present challenges when optimizing TEDI. However, advancements in building modeling and simulation tools allow architects and engineers to design for low TEDI even in larger or more intricate buildings.
The layout, geometry, and orientation of a building, as well as how it is divided into spaces (e.g., open plan vs. compartmentalized), will all influence its thermal demand. In general, as exterior envelope area (normalized by floor area; this is called the “form factor”) increases, so does TEDI.
Matthew Hudson is senior energy engineer at Steve Winter Associates.
Pawtucket, RI – Arden Building Companies announced strategic leadership appointments for three of its subsidiaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Paul Carter has been elevated to the position of president at Earthwise Energy Technologies in Rumford, R.I. In his new role, Carter will concentrate on broadening the firm’s market presence and client portfolio in building automation controls across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He will lead a growing team of professionals, foster innovation, and enhance the firm’s engineering capabilities, providing a comprehensive range of sustainable and efficient services.
Carter is a 21-year veteran of the company. He began his career as a licensed HVAC service technician with Arden Engineering Constructors and later gained expertise in NEBB-certified balancing and building automation controls. Carter transitioned to Earthwise Energy Technologies when it joined the Arden Building Companies family, and he was named general manager in 2017.
“Paul has long been an important member of our team, and his combined technical and managerial skills have made him a highly effective steward of the Earthwise brand,” said Robert M. Bolton, CEO of Arden Building Companies. “His work ethic and business acumen
have earned him respect as an executive leader in the local marketplace and he is well positioned to continue Earthwise’s growing market presence throughout the state.”
Joe Gehret has joined the Corporate Mechanical of New England team in Woburn, Mass. as vice president of construction and service operations. Gehret brings his experience and relationships with local vendors, partners, and clients to his role. He will be strategically focused on enhancing current client relationships and expanding Corporate Mechanical’s footprint of mechanical HVAC and plumbing work in the commercial, healthcare, education, public, and life science core markets
throughout Greater Boston. Gehret will also leverage key experience to expand the firm’s service and maintenance division.
“We are delighted to have Joe join our team,” said Paul Battaglia, president of Corporate Mechanical of New England. “His extensive experience will be instrumental in establishing partnerships and driving our regional growth. Joe is a natural leader who exemplifies our core values and commitment to excellence, and I look forward to seeing his achievements.”
Tom Berube has joined the MJ Daly team in Waterbury, Conn. as construction operations manager. In this role, Berube will drive efficiency, safety, and performance across MJ Daly’s portfolio
of projects with a focus on continuous improvement, client satisfaction, and schedule/budget adherence. Berube brings over 32 years of experience to the position and will oversee all mechanical HVAC and plumbing installation operations, as well as focus on assembling highperforming teams to meet demanding deadlines and exceed client expectations.
“Tom is a recognized leader in the industry, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team,” said Ed Carvalho, president of MJ Daly. “The role of operations manager is vital for ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction, and I am confident that Tom’s extensive experience and leadership skills will enable him to excel in this position.”
Braintree, MA – The South Shore Building Trades Council, Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12 of Boston, and the Greater Boston Plumbing Contractors Association (Greater Boston PCA) were recently honored by Braintree Mayor Erin Joyce and the Braintree City Council for leading the effort to install a new scoreboard, upgrade dugouts and make other improvements to the Braintree High School varsity baseball field.
“This will be a significant enhancement to our athletic programs,” said Joyce. “This is a really unique opportunity to
partner with the trades. This is just a great partnership.”
Local 12 and the Greater Boston PCA have teamed up with the South Shore Building Trades Council, National Electrical Contractors of Greater Boston and the New England Mechanical Contractors Association to donate a new stateof-the-art digital scoreboard, rebuild the dugouts and make other improvements to the baseball field. The Braintree City Council formally accepted the donation at a public meeting held recently.
Marr Rigging & Scaffolding, a
union contractor employing multiple crafts, and Buckley Elevator, a signatory contractor for the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 4, are also contributing to the project. Marr will be installing the new scoreboard. It reads: “Proudly Presented by The South Shore Building Trades Unions and their Signatory Contractors Associations.”
Pat Mulkerrin, business agent for Plumbers Local 12, said, “We want to remind kids that there is somewhere else to go other than college. You can come get a free education and learn a trade and
make $100,000 a year, doing it without debt. The building trades are a great place to go for the community.”
Andrew DeAngelo, executive director of the Greater Boston PCA, said, “We are proud to partner with the South Shore Building Trades Council and signatory contractor associations NECA Boston and New England MCA. Thanks also to Marr Rigging and Scaffolding and Buckley Elevator for their generous contributions. This will be a great addition for the students at the high school and entire town of Braintree.”
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