High-Profile: February 2023

February 2023

Restoration and Renovation and Cannabis Facilities

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

DEW Underway on Vermont State Police Complex

Dellbrook|JKS Launches Diverse Employee Group

Tecta America NE Supports Local Causes

New Apartments Open in Life Science Cluster

Haynes Group Completes Ground-up Dispensary

BETA Technologies Underway on 355,000sf Manufacturing Facility

Universal Supplies Energy Efficient Windows for Stone Mill Project

Official Unveiling Held for ‘The Embrace’ Monument in Boston

Neagley and Chase Construction recently completed the renovation of McDonald Hall on Champlain College’s campus in Burlington, Vt

Photo by Stina Booth Photographer / Full story page 18

Caitlin D. Greenwood

Jim Megerson

Andrew Steingiser

Elizabeth A. Clark

Regan E. Andreola

Stacy H. Minihane

Girard R. Visconti

Adrian Giovenco

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page 18. It leads off our Northern New England section, which highlights three very unique Vermont-based projects!

This issue comes on the heels of our special 25th Anniversary edition which, if you haven’t gotten a chance to read, is now online at high-profle.com/issue/ hp25/. We are so excited to share this issue and all of the content written by our amazing contributors and submitted by companies from all over New England.

This month’s cover image is of the interior of McDonald Hall, a 126-year-old mansion turned residence hall at Champlain College in Vermont. In addition to the extensive restoration that the building underwent, this building is also 100% fossil-fuel free. Read more about it on

It’s offcial! HYM Investment Group and My City at Peace have been chosen to develop Parcel 3 in Roxbury, an 8-acre parcel that has been waiting for the right vision for this community. I had Tom O’Brien and Rev. Jeffrey Brown on the Build Better podcast last year discussing the team’s proposal. Visit https:// buildbetter.space/ to listen to the episode, and check out the story on page 9.

On page 13, Caitlin Greenwood of Margulies Perruzzi leads off our focus on Restoration and Renovation with a feature on how her frm transformed 20 Overland in Boston from Class B offce space into a “highly desirable location for a variety of life science tenants.” A really unique aspect of the project is how the team repurposed a former elevator shaft as a thoroughfare for routing HVAC materials to the roof (instead of down the side of the building).

On page 28, Adrian Giovenco and Jim Megerson of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) highlight what the organization is doing to continue the growth of the legal cannabis industry in our country. If you’re not already familiar with NCIA and want to get

involved, there is a social coming up in Boston in March. View the details at https://thecannabisindustry.org/event/ massachusetts-industry-social/.

One of my favorite stories in this issue is a piece written by Elizabeth A. Clark, Regan E. Andreola and Stacy H. Minihane of Beals and Thomas entitled, “Integrating Pollinator Habitats into Land Development Projects.” They point out that “even small actions can build positive momentum for the monarch and other pollinators.” This practice should become a norm in all land development projects, in my opinion. Read more on page 38.

the National Association of Women in Construction and other industry organizations. In fact, this year is the 25th anniversary of WIC Week. Feb. 17 is the deadline to submit content for HP’s WIC Supplement. Tell us what your frm is doing to elevate and celebrate the women in the feld and in the offce!

Lastly, our upcoming March issue will be going to the North Atlantic Regional SCUP conference, which is being held in Albany, N.Y. this year. I will be attending the conference. Ping me if you’ll be there!

Enjoy the read!

March is on the horizon and you know what that means? WIC Week! Woohoo!

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NEI, TAT Break Ground at The Cove

Worcester, MA – V10 Development, along with NEI General Contracting and The Architectural Team (TAT), announced it recently broke ground on The Cove, a 7-story, 210,000sf building located at 89 Green Street in Worcester.

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty, and Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista.

Located in Worcester’s Canal District, The Cove will consist of 173 upscale, market rate apartments made up of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units with views into the Polar Park stadium for games, concerts, and other events.

The existing vacant site adjacent to Polar Park will require extensive excavation and support of excavation to construct below grade parking and amenity space. NEI has begun sitework operations including preparation for the shoring installation and subsequent export of 30,000 tons of soil. Throughout construction, NEI will coordinate closely with Polar Park on game days.

foors, programmed with studios, oneand-two-bedroom units and dedicated resident amenities, exterior materials are lighter and use color and articulation of the massing to visually break down the scale of the building,” said James J. Szymanski, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, principal of TAT.

enliven the pedestrian connection to the ballpark along Plymouth Street.

NEI is providing preconstruction and construction management services for the project, which was designed by TAT. This new mixed-used development overlooks Polar Park, the home of the Worcester Red Sox, a minor league baseball team affliated with the Boston Red Sox. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Dec. 14, 2022 and featured remarks by

“The building is thoughtfully designed for optimal views of the adjacent Polar Park and incorporates an expansive outdoor courtyard, third-level amenity spaces and seventh-level lounge and roof decks, creating a seamless, light-flled indoor-outdoor environment for residents. The Green Street facade of the building, with large storefront windows and heavy masonry base, connects to the existing historic commercial fabric. On the upper

The design team took advantage of the site’s natural slope by locating underground parking into the elevated side at the back corner of the parcel. With 16,000sf of retail space, TAT strategically located the complex’s Flatbread Pizza and candlepin bowling venue on the two lowest foors. According to Szymanski, this creates a street level restaurant experience with a connecting stair to the bowling alley on the lower level, abating associated acoustic and structural challenges. Local artists are being commissioned to create a mural to

“The interior design – inspired by Sir Morgan’s Cove, a music venue that once occupied the site, which hosted bands like The Rolling Stones in the 70s and 80s – embraces a rock-and-roll glamor aesthetic with custom art and millwork, and tattoo-inspired pieces by local muralists,” described TAT’s Meghann Van Dorn, LEED AP ID+C, director of interior design.

The project team for The Cove also includes BSC Group, civil engineer; McPhail Associates, geotechnical engineer; Michael D’Angelo Landscape Architecture, landscape architect; EM Structural, structural engineer; and Wozny/Barber Associates, fre protection, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical engineer.

Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024.

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$100M Reinvestment Announced for Boston’s International Place

Boston – The Chiofaro Company recently announced a $100 million transformative reinvestment in International Place, a 1.8 million sq. ft. offce complex in Downtown Boston.

International Place was built in phases between 1987 and 1992, and stands at 46 stories and 35 stories in two towers. With over 90 companies calling International Place home, the team is looking toward the future to reposition the Class A offce tower to help reinvigorate the downtown market and strengthen its connection to its environment.

The project is the culmination of more than three years of planning and will include approximately 100,000sf of renovated space focused on hospitality driven services, workplace wellness, and creating an environment built to help businesses thrive and build strong teams through meaningful connections.

The primary entrance to One International Place will be modernized with lighting and protective glass canopies meant to establish the hospitality feel from the curb. Modern retail storefronts will replace the existing exteriors of the Oliver Street retail facade, designed to create a more vibrant retail and a community corridor between Boston Harbor and Downtown Boston.

A reimagined primary entrance to Two International Place, which takes

design cues from the immediately adjacent Greenway, will be constructed as a welcoming and prominent curbside beacon for the neighborhood anchor, including new lighting, seating, and improved accessibility. Within the entry, and visible through Greenway-facing windows, will be a signature dynamic

expansive glass ceiling will surround a signature water attraction and will offer a range of illumination options for special events and activities. New granite foors will feature radiant heating, making the space more energy effcient.

A new amenity center, The Aries Club, will offer tenants an additional 16,000sf of exclusive space to work, connect, refresh, and recharge. A members’ lounge, tech enabled rooms, mothers’ rooms, fex spaces, podcast rooms, conferencing event space, wellness offerings, a bar and 3,000sf outdoor terrace featuring views and seasonal fre pits will all be run by a hospitality-driven management group.

chandelier. A future, approximately 8,000sf restaurant is also planned. The upgraded lobby will feature thoughtfully designed, tech-enabled seating options, enhanced security measures and thoughtprovoking art.

The Fort Hill Plaza entrance will be completely rebuilt as a 32-foot-tall and 80-foot-wide “window” into the complex centered on the redesigned exterior plaza. Raised planting beds and upgraded furniture will be added to Fort Hill Plaza to maximize fexibility and intimacy.

IP Commons, the central gathering space for the building and surrounding community, will be reconceived as a nature-flled oasis and will feature indoor greenery and an array of fexible seating that mirrors the nature-focused Greenway and the enhanced exterior entrances. This greenhouse inspired space with its

Tech upgrades will include uninterrupted cellular service available from the lowest level of the garage to the top foor of the complex via an integrated antenna (DAS) system, and modernized remotely operated temperature controls (DDT system) to ensure energy effcient practices. Other conveniences will include touchless bathroom access and fxtures, destination dispatch elevators, license plate recognition software for the International Place garage and a fully integrated building app to facilitate building-wide communication, building access, work orders, visitor interaction, retail engagement and utilization of the exclusive amenities.

Wellness focused amenities include an onsite daycare center and dental group and, in addition to the nearly 900 parking spaces below grade, the complex will expand EV charging stations for cars and create 96 spaces for bikes and scooters.

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International Place rendering

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BPDA Designates Community-recommended Team to Redevelop Parcel 3 in Roxbury

Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board voted at its January board meeting to tentatively designate HYM Investment Group, LLC and My City at Peace (HYM/MyCAP) to redevelop Parcel 3 (P-3) in Roxbury.

HYM and MyCAP are proposing to transform this long vacant parcel, which is currently being used as overfow parking for adjacent sites, into affordable housing for the community, green spaces, life science buildings, a life science workforce training center, and a new museum and policy center. Currently, the proposal aims to redevelop this parcel into fve mixed-use buildings and open space with affordable, for sale housing to be completed in Phase 1 of the development. These buildings would be a mix of lab, residential, retail, commercial, and assembly space. Consisting of approximately 7.7 acres, this is the largest undeveloped parcel in the BPDA’s real estate portfolio.

“I’m glad we’re taking this frst step toward a vision for P-3 being realized,” said Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison. “BPDA staff has worked diligently to pursue deep engagement with the community and prioritize their recommended vision for this land at every step of the process. The BPDA looks forward to working with HYM/ MyCAP to transform Parcel P-3 into a

positive addition that benefts the people of Roxbury.”

“On behalf of the P-3 Roxbury Team, we are thankful to the BPDA board of directors, the Roxbury Strategic Master Plan Oversight Committee, the Project Review Committee and the Roxbury community for choosing our team as the developer of P-3,” said Reverend Jeffrey Brown, MyCAP founder and CEO and Thomas N. O’Brien, managing partner and CEO of HYM. “Driven by Boston

and Roxbury’s next generation of Black, brown, and women entrepreneurs, we are committed to creating generational wealth, high-paying jobs with long-term career opportunities, and affordable housing for families of color in the Nubian Square and Greater Roxbury area.”

Like all BPDA-owned parcels in the city of Boston, the selected development team was required to meet the BPDA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion evaluation criterion, and outline commitments to

including Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) in all aspects of their development process.

Following the tentative designation, HYM/MyCAP will fle the project for Article 80 Large Project Review. The Article 80 process will be managed by the BPDA, in partnership with the community and local elected offcials, to review the proposal’s impacts on transportation, the public realm, the environment, and other considerations.

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Official Unveiling Held for ‘The Embrace’ Monument in Boston

Boston – Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, together with the Mayor’s Offce of Arts and Culture, the Boston Art Commission (BAC), and Embrace Boston, announced the unveiling of The Embrace and the 1965 Freedom Plaza by artist Hank Willis Thomas and MASS Design Group on the Boston Common on Jan. 13.

The unveiling ceremony included remarks from Wu, Thomas, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, members of the King Family, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, former Massachusetts Governor Deval

Patrick, and performances by local artists. The new memorial, initiated by a partnership between the City of Boston and Embrace Boston, aims to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, celebrate their history in Boston, and spark a public conversation on advancing racial and social justice in Boston today.

“The Embrace will be a revolutionary space in our country’s oldest public park for conversation, education, and refection on the Kings’ impact in Boston and the

ideals that continue to shape the fabric of our city,” said Wu. “The recognition of Coretta Scott King shows that we are a city that will take on the full legacy of Kings and challenge injustice everywhere from a place of love. As we continue our work to ensure Boston is a city for everyone, this memorial is a powerful call to embrace each other more, embrace our nation’s history and embrace what’s possible when we center community.”

The Embrace is a bronze fgural abstraction based on a photo of an embrace between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. The 20-foot-tall, 25-foot-wide artwork emphasizes the power of collective action, the role of women as leaders, and the forging of new bonds of solidarity out of mutual empathy and vulnerability. The Embrace is designed to give shape and prominence to Dr. King’s conception of agape love. It is also intended to refect Coretta Scott King’s faith in the power of art, and her long life of struggle against

militarism, poverty, discrimination, racism, and sexism.

The sculpture, which invites visitors to gather and enter into the Kings’ embrace, is a key component of an extensive vision led by Embrace Boston to create a living memorial and programs honoring the legacy of the Kings and ushering a climate of economic justice and racial equity in the city. It is situated within the 1965 Freedom Plaza, which includes a quotation attributed to Corretta Scott King and commemorates the legacy of local leaders of Greater Boston dedicated to working for civil rights and social justice. Told through Embrace Boston’s website and an audio experience app, their stories bring the memorial to life as an interactive public archive.

The memorial is located on the Boston Common, adjacent to the Parkman Bandstand, where Dr. King spoke in 1965. It will open fully to the public in February as a long-term fxture in Boston’s public art landscape.

Members of the 1965 Freedom Plaza Honorees

(l-r): Mayor Michelle Wu; Miriam Ortiz; Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA); Gov. Maura Healey; Demond Martin, Embrace Boston co-founder; Dr. Kia Martin, Embrace Boston co-founder; Co-founder and Co-chair Rev. Liz Walker; Imari Paris Jeffries, executive director of Embrace Boston; artist Hank Willis Thomas; Paul English, Embrace Boston co-founder and co-chair; and Co-founder and Co-chair Rev. Jeffrey Brown

(l-r): Miriam Ortiz, Imari Paris Jeffries, Martin Luther King III, Yolanda King, Arndrea Waters King, Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), Kia Martin, Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Demond Martin

The Embrace Memorial

Hines Announces New City Leadership

Boston – Hines, the global real estate investment, development, and property manager, announced new leadership for New York, Washington, D.C. and Boston.

Jason Alderman, senior managing director, has been promoted to city head of the New York offce; Andrew McGeorge, senior managing director, has been promoted to city head of the Washington, D.C. offce; and Sean Sacks, managing director, has been promoted to senior managing director and city head of Boston. The former respective city heads, senior managing directors Tommy Craig, Chuck Watters, and David Perry, will continue to provide strategic support and leadership in the region.

Alderman began his career at Hines in 1999. In his frst 14 years with the frm, he worked in the Beijing, Boston, and New York offces and made signifcant contributions to over 1.3 million sq. ft. of ground-up developments including 40 Mercer, 53 West 53 and 7 Bryant Park as well as over $2 billion in acquisitions, dispositions, and fnancing. He rejoined Hines in 2021 as senior

Design Unveiled for 100,000sf School

managing director.

McGeorge joined Hines in 2020 and brought with him an extensive background in land development, offce, and multifamily, as well as strong relationships with investors, landowners, and brokers –cultivated through years working in the sector.

Sacks began his career with Hines in 2014 as a director to support the growing multifamily development activities of the Hines’ Boston offce. He has since been involved with development and acquisition activity totaling over 2,100 units and $1 billion in value.

“We have been steadily growing our Boston business and team over the last few years,” said Sacks. “I’m enthusiastic about our robust pipeline, specifcally our city-defning project, South Station, and our continued focus on projects that set new standards for ESG and create the highest quality properties to live, work, shop, and play.”

Cranston, RI – Finegold Alexander Architects announced it is working closely with the City of Cranston and Cranston Public Schools on the design of the new Gladstone Elementary School, to replace an existing 1950s-era school.

Finegold Alexander is leveraging the existing site topography to create a compact building footprint, promoting energy effciency. The school’s layout optimizes the building’s solar orientation to maximize natural daylight and views for both teachers and students.

The new facility will serve as the international school for the City of Cranston which includes the consolidation of both Gladstone and Arlington Elementary Schools, serving roughly 798 students in grades K-5. The new 100,000sf, 3+ story building features an innovative building design. Instead of arranging classrooms along a central corridor, the six distinct Learning Communities are each

designed as a single suite of interconnected rooms. Curiosity Centers with purposebuilt music, art and maker spaces serve to connect the Learning Communities on each foor. The project includes three outdoor learning areas, multiple playgrounds, and a community garden.

Regan Shields Ives, Finegold Alexander principal, said, “The design is focused on fostering interaction, communication, and creativity while giving the school the ability to adapt as their needs change over the decades.”

The social heart and cafetorium will be located on the frst foor, bolstering the intention as a safe and secure space for the community. Gathering stairs will be located within the building to offer opportunities for informal seating and social interactions for students, teachers, and parents. The project is currently in design development phase with a projected completion date of summer 2025.

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Gladstone Elementary School rendering

Isaac Blair Responds to Emergency in Roslindale

Organizations and Events

Hartford, CT – The Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter (PWC CT) recently welcomed its new board of directors for the 2021-2022 program year.

president. She is the manager of marketing and business development for van Zelm Engineers. She has nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and business development in the AEC industry, and presently serves on the program, membership, and awards committees.

Boston – The Marr Companies announced that Isaac Blair provided emergency shoring to prevent the total collapse of a 2-story building in Roslindale Square following a car crash that compromised the structural integrity of the building.

Early on Dec. 18, 2022, a car traveling at a reported 70 mph crashed into a block of stores on Corinth Street, striking a structural support beam and causing part

of the second foor and the facade from two levels to collapse onto the car and walkway.

Upon arrival, the Isaac Blair team acted quickly to install a shoring tower and remove the car from the scene before installing multiple additional towers, post shores and wood planking to stabilize the building and prevent it from total collapse. Isaac Blair worked in

Isaac Blair responds to the crash in Roslindale Square. conjunction with Federal Environmental Group, a licensed contractor specializing in asbestos surveying and removal, to confrm the affected area was safe prior to performing work. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who was also on site following the incident, said to reporters that she “grateful for the quick response of all of our frst responders.”

Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board as vice president. She has approximately 30 years of experience in the area of construction law and litigation. She will continue to participate in the chapter’s programs, mentorship, and scholarship committees.

In a news interview with WCVB

Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board as vice president. She has approximately 30 years of experience in the area of construction law and litigation. She will continue to participate in the chapter’s programs, mentorship, and scholarship committees.

CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee.

Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.

CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee. Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.

Channel 5, Isaac Blair President Lou Giunta said that the impact of the small car’s damage was unbelievable, “like a train hitting the building.”

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Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.

Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.

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The shoring will remain in place for several months as construction work continues to restore the site and get the affected small businesses back up and running.

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Focus: Restoration and Renovation Repositioning Office to Lab: A Winning Formula

to handle the additional loads imposed by laboratory facilities.

By Caitlin D. Greenwood

Boston’s Fenway neighborhood has become an “eds and meds” neighborhood and a hub for life science companies. This is due largely to the presence of nine colleges and universities and proximity to the adjacent Longwood Medical and Academic Area, home to 21 medical and academic institutions.

Margulies Perruzzi was retained to retroft 20 Overland Street in Boston, transforming it from Class B offce space into a highly desirable location for a variety of life science tenants. Repositioning the 202,167sf building for a new and more demanding use required upgrades to its infrastructure to enable demolition of the adjacent building, core and shell upgrades to the frst and second foors, and most signifcantly, a combination of upgrades to and replacement of existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP)

The building had been a vehicle manufacturing plant during World War II, and consequently has substantial foor-to-foor heights, ample fenestration for natural light, and plenty of structural capacity. While benefcial, the latter added a level of diffculty when it came to accommodating penetrations for plumbing. The former factory was also equipped with two large freight elevators, which became irrelevant when the building use changed. The design team repurposed one of the shafts as thoroughfares for routing new chilled water, HVAC exhaust ductwork, and generator conduit runs from the frst foor and second foors to the roof instead of running these utilities down the side of the building, which is a more common solution.

Based on the structural capacity of 20 Overland, the roof did not need reinforcement for the additional new HVAC equipment, which included supplemental condensing units for cooling and lab exhaust fans. Dunnage, a structural platform for mechanical equipment, was added to support a new

lab emergency power generator. Due to seismic design constraints, diesel fuel to power the generator could not be stored on the roof and instead is stored in a specially-design tank room located in the basement.

Upgrades were also made to the lobbies and entrances at both the Overland and Burlington Street entrances to entice more foot traffc in front of the building and to connect with future public circulation. The improvements have already attracted new tenants: Margulies Perruzzi recently completed a 60,000sf interior ft-out for Strand Therapeutics.

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conversion to labs. In this case, strategic discussions with the landlord took place before and during the design process regarding future fexibility, building and fre separations between 20 Overland and 109 Brookline, limitations on lab control areas, maximizing available space for lab use, and implementing renovations while minimizing disruption to existing tenants.

Owners thinking about making a similar investment must consider the prospective building’s adaptability to the new use. Zoning, local codes and ordinances, building location, and site amenities such as ease of circulation, access to public transportation, and available parking are all important factors. From a physical standpoint, buildings that have generous foorto-foor heights, structural integrity, presence of essential utilities, capacity for enhanced utilities, fexibility to appeal to different types of tenants, and availability of frst foor space for chemical storage, are prime candidates for repositioning.

Caitlin D. Greenwood, AIA is a partner and project manager with Margulies Perruzzi.

20 Overland Street

Rendering courtesy of Margulies Perruzzi

New Haven Building Transformed into Biotech Facility

New Haven, CT – Svigals + Partners announced the completion of several projects at the Elm City Bioscience Center, a fully transformed building in the heart of downtown New Haven that has been revitalized from an underutilized offce building into a biotech hub.

From the design of shared and private interior spaces to the graphic elements and branding – including the facility’s new name and logo – Svigals + Partners repositioned the 8-foor building at 55 Church Street on behalf of developer The Hurley Group, establishing its new identity as a modern biotech hub for the advancement of start-up science, laboratory, and research companies.

biotech companies, including those at BSL-1 and BSL-2 levels. Each lab suite is designed to accommodate workspace outside of the lab, including offces, meeting rooms and break rooms, with the option for multiple tenants to share these spaces. Each 12,000sf foor can be halved into about 6,000sf for two separate tenants’ offces and labs, and shared amenity spaces.

providing fexible layout options. The streamlined approach incorporates adaptable model layouts that can be repeated and readily adjusted to suit each tenant’s lab, research, and offce needs without requiring large scale renovations.

new bioscience tenants take over spaces vacated by the building’s current tenants, those areas will also be renovated for the new companies’ work, research, and laboratory needs, with adaptations made to the model plan, as required.

Elm City Bioscience Center includes a newly renovated main lobby, elevator lobbies and corridors, and more than 100,000sf of potential space for start-up

Each foor’s useable space has been maximized by the design team, ensuring the high effciency of the building’s utilities and related equipment, while

Currently, renovations for half of the building’s second foor and the entire eighth level have been completed and are occupied by biotech companies. The foor layouts for these new biotech tenants were modifed to accommodate their needs, plus adjustments were made to the interior color palette’s accents. As

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems were upgraded to accommodate the biotech tenants, and existing shafts were repurposed to meet the tenants’ laboratory equipment and operations requirements. Concealed chases for acidresistant plumbing and natural gas were also installed through all foors.

A ribbon-cutting for the facility was held in September 2022.

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Universal Supplies Energy Efficient Windows for Stone Mill Project

Lawrence, MA – Universal Window and Door has been selected to provide historic replica windows for Stone Mill, a 19th century mill being redeveloped into 86 apartments, for owner WinnDevelopment.

Universal will supply hundreds of windows from its new energy effcient 1060 Series for the transformation of the mill, the city of Lawrence’s oldest building. Developers of historic properties are often faced with the predicament of having to sacrifce energy effciency in order to meet the stringent requirements of National Park Service or historic commissions preservation guidelines, and the new 1060 Series was designed to meet that market demand.

“Stone Mill will be among the frst fossil-fuel free historic adaptive reuse projects ever done, utilizing high effciency heat pump technology for heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water,” said Christina McPike, WinnDevelopment’s director of energy and sustainability. “Given New England’s cold climates and high cost for electricity, it was critical to ensure that Stone Mill’s exterior thermal envelope was airtight and robust in order to maintain a low-energy, comfortable, and durable place to live. Universal’s thermally broken triple glazed windows met the challenge, satisfying historic preservation requirements to match the building’s original windows while

meeting the project’s energy performance objectives.”

Constructed in 1845 as the Essex Company Machine Shop by the city’s namesake, Abbot Lawrence, the renovated building will use electricity instead of natural gas to produce heat and hot water. Designed by The Architectural Team (TAT), the building will use approximately 40% less energy and emit approximately 30% fewer greenhouse

Stone Mill / Rendering courtesy of The Architectural Team (TAT) gases than a new construction, energycode-compliant gas-heated building, according to WinnDevelopment.

The $38 million project is being funded in part by a nearly $2.9 million grant from the Merrimack Valley Renewal Fund’s Building Excellence Grant Program. When completed in early 2024, Stone Mill will provide a mix of one-, twoand three-bedroom units, with 69 units reserved for households earning under

60% of Area Median Income (AMI), as well as 17 market-rate apartments.

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Margulies Perruzzi Completes 64,000 RSF Lab Fit-out

Boston – Margulies Perruzzi (MP) announced it has completed the architectural interior design and lab ftout for Strand Therapeutics, an emerging biopharmaceutical company applying synthetic biology to RNA therapeutics. The renovation project transformed 64,000 RSF across two foors at 20 Overland Street in Boston into a BSL-2 laboratory and open plan offce.

Strand Therapeutics is developing the frst platform for the creation of programmable, long-acting mRNA drugs capable of delivering precise, multifunctional, potentially curative treatments with a single dose. Co-founded by mRNA researchers from the MIT Synthetic Biology Center, Strand’s technology potentially has broad applicability across a spectrum of diseases.

“Coming out of a smaller lab space in Cambridge, we are proud to have a new space which represents our brand and vision as a company that we can call our own,” said Tasuku Kitada, Ph.D., president, head of R&D and co-founder at Strand Therapeutics.

Before Strand selected 20 Overland, Margulies Perruzzi had been providing design services for converting 20 Overland Street into a highly desirable location for a variety of life science tenants. Repositioning the 202,167sf building

for a more demanding use required upgrades to its infrastructure, and most signifcantly, a combination of upgrades to existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP) to handle the additional loads imposed by laboratory facilities. The building had been a vehicle manufacturing plant during World War II, and consequently has substantial foor-to-foor heights, ample fenestration for natural light, and plenty of structural capacity. This conversion, along with other factors, led to Strand’s interest in the building.

Strand’s open work environment is

supported by a variety of meeting room types, phone booths, scientist write-up space, and work cafe spaces, allowing employees the option to choose between the workspace that best supports their needs. An existing interconnecting stair between the two foors was retained and a custom-designed helix sculpture was installed in the center of the stair structure to represent the synthetic biology in which Strand specializes.

A connection between the lab and offce spaces is supported by glass walls, permitting a clear visual into the lab from the offce, and vice versa. The reception

area is right off the building lobby and provides a direct sight line of the lab space and connecting stair, enabling guests to see the scientists at work. Branding based on the blue from the Strand logo is carried throughout the space, including the lab. Wall graphics were added in the lab to reinforce the company’s culture. The building is a triangle shape, and the foor plate shape was unusual, presenting some challenges in determining where to place the labs to maximize usable square footage.

The project team also included Suffolk Construction, construction manager; BR+A , MEP Engineer; Anchor Advisors, OPM; and Jensen Hughes, code consulting.

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Rhode Island Supreme Court Defines Components in Awarding a ‘Prevailing Party’ Attorney’s Fees

other statutes in Rhode Island that do have provisions for a successful party awarding attorney fees.

Absent a statutory or contractual requirement, each party bears its own attorney’s fees.

By Girard R. Visconti

The question often asked in any litigation or arbitration proceeding is whether or not a party is entitled to attorney’s fees on a successful matter that has been litigated or arbitrated. The general rule in Rhode Island and other states has been expressed by the Rhode Island Supreme Court:

“This court has long adhered to the “American Rule” that requires each litigant to pay its own attorney’s fees, absent statutory authority or contractual liability.”

The Rhode Island Mechanics’ Lien Law gives the trial judge the discretion in awarding attorney’s fees. There are

Many contracts include the following sample provision:

“If any party to this contract brings a cause of action against the other party arising from or relating to the contract, the prevailing party in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs.”

This paragraph, however, does not defne who the prevailing party is and under what circumstances is a party “prevailing.” In a frst impression opinion, the Rhode Island Supreme Court in the matter of Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. v. 96108 Pond Street, LLC v. J.R. Vinagro Corporation, has defned the defnition of a prevailing party:

“We . . . remand the matter to the Superior Court for a determination of the

prevailing party by considering: (1) [the] contractual language[;] (2) the number of claims, counterclaims, cross-claims, etc., brought by the parties[;] (3) the importance of the claims relative to each other and their signifcance in the context of the lawsuit considered as a whole[;] and (4) the dollar amounts attached to and awarded in connection with the various claims[,]” as well as whether compelling circumstances exist to justify a fnding that both parties, or neither party may be

considered to have prevailed.”

The utilization of a “prevailing party paragraph” as noted above has a “twoedge sword.” The question is, should a party insist on “prevailing party” language in a contract since either party “rolls the dice” that it will prevail at the outcome of an arbitration or litigation and therefore, the use of that paragraph is a “two-edge sword.”

Before entering into a contract with such a provision, much thought should be given as to whether or not a party wants to pursue litigation or arbitration or be a defendant in a litigation or arbitration case with a “prevailing party clause” in the contract.

Therefore, consideration of the contract between the parties should be determined along with any risks, etc. that are involved in the scope of work before determining to use such a clause.

Girard R. Visconti, Esq. is partner at Savage Law Partners, LLP.

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Northern New England Renovation Complete on Historic Champlain College Residence Hall

Burlington, VT – Neagley and Chase Construction announced that the renovation of McDonald Hall on Champlain College’s campus in Burlington has been completed.

The frm worked with Colin Lindberg Architects on the restoration of the 126-year-old mansion, with the goal of preserving the historic elements of the building while bringing it into the

21st century. The project was completed in eight months.

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With nearly 9,000sf of living area, the student amenities in the four-level masonry structure include bathrooms on each level, a frst-foor lounge, and a three-season porch. Renovations included reftting the building’s lounge space with the original pocket-doors and adding additional outlets and data ports. Original historic features such as the interior wood paneling, freplaces, and the main stairway were preserved and the frst foor and lower level are now fully accessible.

Sustainability elements included thermal envelope upgrades, air barrier upgrades, and installing energy-effcient windows and a new ground source heating and cooling (geothermal) and electric heat pump system. The now 100% fossil fuel-free building will contribute to Champlain’s commitment to effciency and progress toward carbon neutrality.

The renovation also included robust foundation waterproofng, masonry repointing and repair, and slate roof repair.

A ribbon cutting and open house was held on Jan. 11 where project team members joined those from the college and community in celebrating the newlyrestored building.

McDonald Hall / Photos by Stina Booth Photographer

DEW Underway on Vermont State Police Complex

Williston, VT – DEW Construction announced that work is currently underway on a feld station for the Vermont State Police, located on a forested 51-acre parcel off St. George Road in Williston.

The project will include a 22,561sf public safety building and an 11,022sf climate-controlled garage. The main building will feature offce space, a public service answering point, holding cells, a sally port, secure evidence storage, locker rooms, conference rooms, storage space, and utility space. It will also house a 911 call center, the Northern Vermont Drug Task Force, the Department of Fish and Wildlife enforcement division and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

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Wildlife enforcement division and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The climate-controlled garage will house the special team vehicles, as well as provide maintenance and utility space.

The project will include a 90 foot monopole radio tower with uninterrupted sightlines to Mount Mansfeld and Camp Johnson with state-of-the-art radio communications systems, a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) and generator backup for 24/7 operations. The station, which was moved from its former location on the northeast corner of the Exit 12 Interstate 89 interchange, will now reside on the northwest corner of the exit. A new turning lane and access road to the facility will also be built.

Some of the sustainability features of the complex include a closed loop geothermal system with ground source heat pump heating and cooling systems, LED lighting throughout with networked digital lighting controls for remote control and monitoring, integrated direct digital HVAC controls, and high-performance insulation systems and air sealing that exceed the Vermont Energy Code standards. Additionally, stormwater will

be collected in a series of catch basins and enclosed piping and conveyed to two gravel wetlands. Each gravel wetland will have a forebay for pretreatment, and the stormwater will exit the wetlands via a controlled outlet structure. The stormwater system has been designed in accordance with the 2017 Vermont Stormwater Management Manual.

DEW’s own forces are performing approximately 10% of the work on this project. DEW’s feld crew is currently installing the insulated metal panels on the special teams garage. At the public safety building, they will install the roof trusses, framing and sheathing, and portions of the building’s exterior envelope, including windows, insulation air and vapor barriers, and the metal siding.

“It has been a pleasure to work with the Town of Williston and the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services on another exciting project in our community,” said Chris Bertrand, general superintendent.

Smith Alvarez Sienkiewycz Architects is the architect on the project. Construction began in September 2022 and is expected to be completed this fall.

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Wheaton Named ABC NH/VT Chair

Concord, NH – The Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont (ABC NH/VT) chapter announced that Matt Wheaton, executive vice president of DEW Construction, has been named 2023 chair of the board.

Wheaton oversees estimating, business development, preconstruction and marketing at DEW Construction. Wheaton has served on the ABC NH/VT board of directors since 2018.

“I am excited to lead the ABC NH/VT chapter this year,” said Wheaton. “I believe the construction industry is the best place to fnd a career that provides for a family and helps make our community a better place. As part of our 2023 initiatives, the ABC NH/VT will help raise awareness of the career opportunities there are in our trades.”

ABC NH/VT also welcomed new

members Kayla Costa, assistant project manager at Fulcrum Associates; Daryl Luter, president at Fulcrum Associates; and Joshua Wise, president of LHR Fire Protection.

“On behalf of the ABC team, I want to welcome the 2023 board, which consists of 19 individuals representing a diverse array of businesses across our construction industry,” said Josh Reap, president and CEO of ABC NH/VT. “Coming into 2023, the ABC NH/VT announces a record membership count of 270 companies employing thousands of skilled craft and professional employees.”

Campbell Named to AIANH Board

Concord, NH – Joseph H. Campbell, president of North Branch Construction, has been named to the 2023 American Institute of Architects New Hampshire (AIANH) chapter board of directors as an affliate director.

“I am honored to have been selected as an affliate director to the AIANH board of directors this year,” said Campbell. “AIANH contributes in a myriad of ways to the livability and sustainability of our communities in New Hampshire and I look forward to making a contribution to

the important work they do here in New Hampshire.”

North Branch Construction also announced that Andrew Young, employed with the company since 2020 as a carpenter, has moved into the role of project engineer. The frm also recently welcomed Samantha Mullin as a project engineer.

“Andrew and Sam are great additions to our project engineer team. We are very excited about the energy and enthusiasm these new additions each bring to the team at North Branch Construction,” said Campbell. “As our company continues to grow, they will have great opportunities to make a positive impact on the projects we build here in New Hampshire.”

(l-r): Matt Wheaton; Josh Reap; and Dan Smith, outgoing chairman of the ABC NH/VT board and principal/senior project manager at H.P. Cummings Construction Company

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BETA Technologies Underway on 355,000sf Manufacturing Facility

South Burlington, VT – PC Construction announced that work is underway on a 355,000sf manufacturing facility for BETA Technologies, located on a 40acre brownfeld redevelopment on the south side of Burlington International Airport (BTV).

Known as the South 40 Campus, the facility will be an environmentally sustainable state-of-the-art campus for fnal assembly of the company’s electric aircraft. The campus will include a manufacturing facility, general aviation

hangar, training and cultural center, mixed offce/retail building, and a childcare facility, all underpinned by open space and designed for interconnectivity via new roads and pedestrian paths.

“We are so pleased to be partnering with BETA Technologies to bring this state-of-the-art facility to Vermont. This expansion will support the manufacture of BETA’s frst all-electric aircraft. Having that kind of ingenuity and groundbreaking work taking place right in our backyard is just incredible and we are excited to put our expertise to work to help them achieve their vision,” said Matt Cooke, president and CEO of PC Construction.

Sustainability is a focus of the S40 building design. In addition to its core function as a space to build net-zero aircraft, the entire facility is nearly net-zero emissions powered by a mix of renewable energy sources including a 2.2-acre solar array, 500 geothermal wells to provide the primary heating and cooling for the building, and 100% electrifed systems. It is predicted that the building will consume half as much energy when compared to a typical building of this size that meets baseline ASHRAE standards.

Other features will include using gray water for toilets and irrigation, drawn

from a 40,000 gallon rainwater tank; high effciency lights that mimic the behavior of the sun; using Aero Aggregates (made from recycled glass aggregates) in lieu of standard foam insulation, providing a more effcient insulation system with a higher R-value; and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the campus.

Material lead times presented a challenge on this project. In one instance, the PC Construction team identifed early in construction that the lead time for traditional joists was way too long and that supply was nearly impossible to obtain. As a result, PC brought in experts from Lainco, Inc. and created a unique design-build contract to creatively

engineer the building’s structure with its proprietary truss system.

The project will include increased access to bike lanes along Route 2, improved access for public transportation infrastructure, and the addition of nature trails. The architectural team on the project includes Stantec and local architect Vermont Studios, comprised of team members from Studio III Architecture and Scott + Partners Architecture.

Once operational, BETA Technologies will invite the community to explore its vision of electric aviation through facility tours and various educational opportunities. The project is expected to be completed later this year.

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SELT of NH Building, Constructed by Chapman, Features Fossil Fuel-free Design

Epping, NH – Chapman Construction/ Design announced it has completed the construction of a new 2-story, 7,744sf wood-frame building which will serve as the headquarters for the Southeast Land Trust (SELT) of New Hampshire.

Located at 247 North River Road in Epping, the Nan and George Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farm contains offce and programming space to facilitate the organization’s nature-based programming. The frst foor of The Mathey Center features the Pratt Family Community Room designed to be a meeting room for local organizations, “The Hive” volunteer room and a kitchen, while the second-foor houses fex space and an adjoining conference room.

“From the outside in, The Mathey Center refects everything we hold dear as an organization,” said Brian Hart, executive director of SELT. “Our shared love of conservation, combined with the desire to bring our communities closer to the outdoors can be found woven through this new building, the centerpiece of the Burley Farms vision.”

The fossil fuel-free building was constructed by Chapman using sustainable practices and operates at the highest building performance standards, including a high-performance building enclosure with continuous air vapor

barrier and insulation to create a supertight and well insulated building that will reduce energy loads. Wood framing was used to reduce embodied carbon, and locally sourced thermally modifed wood was selected for its longevity. To limit solar heat gain during the summer cooling season and allow it during the winter heating season, new recessed windows and sunshades were installed to reduce loads and operational energy. The solar panels that line the roof combined with the fve ground-mounted solar arrays can fully power both The Mathey Center and the adjacent farmhouse.

To protect the surrounding site and environment, Chapman worked alongside the NH Natural Heritage Bureau to

develop a plan to ensure construction would not disrupt any rare animal species or “exemplary natural communities.” Tree clearing was selective and many trees

that had to be taken down were hauled off site, milled, and used in the building as wall paneling, ceilings, beams, stairs, and wainscoting. A stormwater pollution protection plan was implemented to continuously monitor the site’s stormwater runoff and prevent potential hazards from contaminating water sources.

The project team also included Bruss Project Management, OPM; Sheldon Pennoyer Architects, architect; Altus Engineering, Inc., civil engineer; Roome & Guarracino, structural engineer; Design Day Mechanicals, Inc., HVAC and plumbing design; Electrical Systems Engineering, Inc., electrical power and lighting; Resilient Building Group, Inc., energy modeling; and SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., code review and consulting.

The Pratt Family Community Room features locally milled ash timber cleared from the building site.

The SELT Mathey Center for People and Nature features a roof-mounted PV array.

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CCGI Completes Keolis/MBTA North Station Project

Sandwich, MA – Chapman Construction Group, Inc. (CCGI), a NECA Boston Chapter electrical contractor based in Sandwich, recently completed electrical installations integral to the Keolis/MBTA North Station Terminal Area Signal System Improvement Project.

CCGI’s project scope entailed installation and testing of signal cabling for six new electrical signal house bungalows. General foreman and project manager John O’Connell headed Chapman’s IBEW Local 103 electrical crew. Signal house installations and system testing were completed in September 2022.

The upgraded, state-of-the-art MBTA signal system controls the movement of trains coming in and out of North Station. The project is designed to improve the effciency, safety, reliability, and resiliency of MBTA Commuter Rail and Amtrak trains serviced by the North Station Terminal. The comprehensive North Station Terminal Signal System Improvement project is scheduled for completion in August.

Chapman Construction Group, a WBE, VBE and DBE contractor, served as a subcontractor to the Keolis project’s primary electrical contractor, Fischbach and Moore.

The North Station’s new signal houses are a key component of the MBTA’s new signal system project.

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NCIA Continues to Propel the Cannabis Industry Forward

By Adrian Giovenco and Jim Megerson

Founded in 2010, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) is the oldest, largest, and most active trade association serving the cannabis industry. As a national advocate for all cannabis businesses, NCIA works every day to advance policy reforms favorable to the whole industry through its advocacy, education and commitment to inclusion and cultivating community. This translates to a membership base representing hundreds of legal cannabis businesses and thousands of professionals who know that we are stronger and more impactful when we work together to uplift the entire industry.

NCIA committees are an opportunity for members to get directly involved in specifc industry issues and sectors. These

volunteer-driven efforts engage members’ knowledge to drill down in areas of expertise to effect change, provide professional development opportunities, and develop best practices and guidelines that will shape the future of our industry. The Facilities Design Committee focuses on providing NCIA members, regulators, and cannabis professionals a framework and information about facilities design best practices through which legal producers can plan for GMP level production as the market transitions from a state to a federally regulated industry in the future. As it turns out, incorporating safe handling, quality control, GMPs/GACPs, and energy and resource effciencies into your business model from the beginning stages helps to make a business more proftable and respected even without the regulatory requirements. If not planned for appropriately, many cannabis businesses may fnd themselves up against stringent deadlines and potential shut-down when these federal

regulations go into effect. These best practices also become important when considering the increasing prevalence of price compression and increased labor and energy costs. If the question is “when should we plan for the future in our business and facility plans?”, the answer is a resounding “NOW!” The future may be closer than realized.

As more states enter the medical and recreational cannabis economies there is an opportunity for the past lessons learned to be incorporated earlier on in the evolution, whether it be state cannabis regulations; building and energy codes like California’s

designing, building, and operating all types of cannabis facilities: architects, cultivators, contractors, engineers, manufacturers, consultants, systems integrators, commissioning agents and more.

The Facilities Design Committee supports the industry with these past experiences directly and indirectly through informative blog posts, deep dive webinars, podcasts, speaking events and others. If you are involved in the cannabis industry, we urge you to connect with us and join the community in making a real impact. You can access all the content that NCIA’s 14 committees share

Haynes Group Completes Ground-up Dispensary

Fall River, MA – Construction has wrapped on New Leaf, a modern adult-use cannabis dispensary located in Fall River.

Peter Fernandes, founder and CEO, combined his passion for fipping properties, with Evan Darmody and Kaitlin Cahill’s expertise of cannabis products and knowledge of state laws and regulations, creating their new company New Leaf.

The adult use dispensary, designed by BKA Architecture and built by Haynes Group, is a 1,784sf ground-up construction project featuring offce spaces, a breakroom, an inventory/packaging room, and retail foor. The dispensary is situated on the Massachusetts/Rhode Island border and has access to two major highways.

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“The location was exactly what we were looking for. It is easy access and an attraction for customers on the road and on the border,” said Evan Darmody, chief compliance offcer. “We are confdent that our location choice plays a key role in our future success.”

New Leaf’s open atmosphere is inspired by brands such as Cookies and Apple. The open foor concept features custom millwork, state-of-the-art sound systems, striking wall decals, and advanced LED light systems.

“The LED lighting is the feature that sets New Leaf apart from its competition. It is unique and a feature that not many dispensaries have to offer. The lights synchronize to the music on the interior

and exterior of the store,” said Darmody. Another unique feature of the space is the Borac walls on the interior of the retail space and lobby with their wavelike appearance allowing light to bounce off the surface, giving the impression of fowing water.

“Though we did not encounter many challenges regarding the dispensary building, we had to make certain we paid close attention to the HVAC systems, as well as the security and access controls to ensure state laws and regulations were being followed in the construction process,” said Jeff Benevides, project executive at Haynes Group.

“We are committed to ensuring that customers are satisfed with our products,

as well as our customer service. Working with the Haynes Group has been nothing but a pleasure. Jeff, Jarrod, and Bryan are at the pinnacle of what they do and have done nothing but positively impact the future of our company,” said Fernandes.

“The most important thing is to have a great relationship with the city. Making sure that they are pleased and well informed with your plan plays a key role in a smooth construction process,” said Jarrod Tronti, site superintendent at Haynes Group, Inc. “Working with the Fall River Building Department was a pleasant experience. It was a team effort. Top to bottom, offce and feld, GC and ownership, trades, and labor. It was an experience that was new and rewarding.”

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New Apartments Open in Life Science Cluster

Wilmington, MA – The Procopio Companies recently celebrated the grand opening of Lume, the frm’s newest addition to its multifamily portfolio, located in Wilmington.

Lume is a 3-story, podium style apartment building with 39 garden style units and 10 additional luxury townhomes. The development includes community amenities such as a ftness center with a dedicated yoga room, a club room, pet spa, outdoor patio area, a secure parking garage, and private

Zoom rooms, specifcally designed for virtual meetings with specialty acoustic treatments.

The 74,000sf development is located less than a mile from the Wilmington MBTA stop, with easy access to I-93, I-95, I-90, Route 38, and I-495. The property is also minutes away from numerous local restaurants, parks, and schools.

Wilmington has become one of the life science clusters that has sprung up outside of Cambridge and Boston, due to the lack of vacancy and rising rental rates.

“Lume brings much needed multifamily housing to Wilmington, a transit-oriented community conveniently located near Boston’s life sciences industry,” said Angelo Antidormi, director of acquisitions at Procopio.

Project partners for the $20 million development include DMS Design as the project architect and Conant Design Group for interior design. Equity for Lume was syndicated and SalemFive served as the lender, while Charlesgate is handling property management and leasing.

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Bond Issued for Worcester

Worcester, MA – MassDevelopment has issued a $19,640,000 tax-exempt bond on behalf of 120 Washington 4 LLC, an affliate of Boston Capital Development, LLC, which will use proceeds to construct 59 units of mixed-income affordable rental housing at the site of the former headquarters of Table Talk Pies at 120 Washington St. in Worcester.

The project is part of the larger mixeduse redevelopment of the four-acre site that will include a total of 400-plus residential housing units and 20,000sf of commercial space. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete in February 2024. Eastern Bank and Rockland Trust purchased the bond, which helped Boston Capital Development, LLC achieve a lower cost of capital.

At 120 Washington St., Boston Capital Development, LLC will construct a unit mix of six studios, 28 one-bedroom, 44 two-bedroom and fve three-bedroom apartments. In addition to the 59 units supported by MassDevelopment bond fnancing, 24 additional units will be fnanced with an allocation of Low

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Income Housing Tax Credits, additional subsidies from the Department of Housing and Community Development, and conventional bank fnancing. Additionally, in October 2022, the Baker-Polito Administration awarded a $400,000 grant from MassDevelopment’s Underutilized Properties Program to help Boston Capital Development, LLC advance a portion of the larger project at 120 Washington St.

“Projects like this are made possible by key collaborators such as MassDevelopment,” said Worcester city manager, Eric Batista. “This particular site located next to Polar Park is crucial to unlocking the full potential of the Canal District by bringing much needed housing including affordable units to the neighborhood.”

CEDAC Finances Affordable Housing

Boston – The Baker-Polito Administration convened a Housing Roundtable discussion in Haverhill on Dec. 8, 2022 and announced funding awards in the most recent competitive round for affordable housing across the Commonwealth.

The Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) has partnered with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and its other quasi-public state housing agencies on these new projects, and is providing predevelopment and acquisition funding to fve of the 14 total announced projects.

Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, who were joined in Haverhill by the state’s top housing offcials as well as leadership from CEDAC and other quasi-public agencies, noted how their administration has prioritized advancement of zoning reforms in partnership with local leaders “to better position cities and towns” for the creation of new housing.

Projects CEDAC is providing funding for: For McManus Manor, the Acton Housing Authority (AHA) plans to construct 37 units of affordable, age-restricted (62+) housing for seniors along Main Street in Acton. The project will replace a defunct garden center, now owned by the Town of Acton, with a 3-story modular building with landscaped walking paths, outdoor seating areas and open space. CEDAC has committed a $250,000 predevelopment loan for the project.

Leveraging a $4 million acquisition loan from CEDAC for the purchase of 1201

River Street, B’nai B’rith Housing New England, Inc. will begin new construction of 63 units of affordable rental housing for adults aged 55 and older in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood. The 4-story wood frame building will feature amenity space for residents. A small retail space, about 1,200sf, will be along River Street.

Metro West Collaborative Development, Inc. (MWCD) plans to redevelop an 83,124sf site at 62 Packard Street in Hudson, currently the location of a decommissioned police station. MWCD will demolish the existing structure and construct 40 units of affordable multifamily rental housing. CEDAC has committed $500,000 in predevelopment fnancing.

Home City Development (HCD) will build a 34-unit new construction 40B project in the town of Pelham. The Amethyst Brook project will be built on a 2.6-acre site that currently contains a farmhouse and a 3-story commercial building. The preponderance of onebedroom units is designed to satisfy the town goal of providing affordable housing for low-income seniors residing in Pelham. CEDAC committed $650,000 in the predevelopment loan for the project.

In a historic adaptive reuse project, two vacant school buildings will be fully rehabilitated by the nonproft sponsor, North Shore Community Development Coalition. When completed, Salem Schools will feature 61 affordable housing units. The Federal Street School will provide 32 units for seniors while 15-17 Hawthorne Street will contain 29 units with a preference for artists. CEDAC provided $540,000 in predevelopment loans for the project.

120 Washington St. / Rendering courtesy of Boston Capital Development, LLC

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BPDA Approves New Housing in South Boston, Dorchester, and Allston

Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board of directors recently approved four new development projects representing 2.5 million sq. ft. The new projects will create 145 residential units, 56 of which will be designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 2,267 construction jobs and 4,614 permanent jobs.

Located between the marine industrial and residential areas of South Boston, the project at 776 Summer Street is the frst of the master plan for Planned Development Area No. 128, which was originally approved in January of 2021. The project will build a new transit-oriented, mixed-use development, including the rehabilitation of the Edison Turbine Halls and the construction of two new buildings, each of which are expected to include offce, research and development, and retail uses. This project is consistent with the master plan and community’s goal to honor the industrial history of this site by preserving and adaptively reusing the early 20th century Turbine Halls.

What is now the campus of WBZ-TV at 1170 Soldiers Field Road in Allston will be converted into four new buildings: three life science buildings and one apartment

building containing 85 units. The ground foor of each life science building will also allow for cafe or retail space. This is the frst project approved under the Western Avenue Corridor Study and Rezoning

(WACRZ), which provides zoning, urban design, and mobility frameworks to guide change in an area undergoing increased development demand.

income-restricted. The project falls within the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District and will address sealevel-rise-design food elevation through project design.

What was formerly the convent for St. Augustine Church at 207 E Street will be redeveloped into income-restricted senior housing in South Boston. This project, led by the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, will maintain and restore the facade of the existing 5-story brick building originally built in 1926, and construct a rear addition to the building. The project will add new landscaping, an entryway, and a seating area.

The project at 26 Coffey Street in Dorchester will construct a new 4-story building containing 24 condominium units, four of which will be considered

On the Simmons University property at 305 Brookline Avenue, located in the Longwood Medical Area (LMA), the Planned Development Area (PDA) plan will redevelop a portion of land on the campus into a mixed-use development spread over fve buildings including residential, community space, retail, laboratory uses, offce uses, and commercial uses. Within the residential space will be approximately 388 housing units, 20% of which will be incomerestricted. This development plan is a critical step to enabling the construction of the Simmons University Living and Learning Center.

With the approval of this PDA Development Plan, the project will contribute $7 million to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, with $1 million going to study the shadow impacted areas of the Emerald Necklace, which will guide the development of a policy to prioritize the protection of the Emerald Necklace from development impacts.

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DECCO Announces Program to Support Life Sciences Market

Nashua, NH – DECCO, Inc. recently announced its newest service offering, the Clean Utilities Service Program (CUSP).

DECCO’s new service provides life sciences and research facilities with comprehensive equipment installation, inspection, certifcation, and preventative maintenance services. DECCO’s cadre of qualifed technicians ensures process equipment and utility systems operate at optimal levels, resulting in greater effciency, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards, according to the frm’s representatives.

These services include:

• Certifcation of process equipment and validated piping systems per FDA and cGMP Standards performed by professionally trained CUSP auditors.

• Specialized maintenance and facility staff augmentation.

• Elastomer replacement programs.

• Clean for O2 and passivation services.

• Verify existing conditions, maintain as-built drawings, and develop a comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) for spare part inventory management.

• Turnover package and documentation review.

“We customize maintenance programs based on our client’s unique production schedule, needs and budget by creating a

program based on manufacturer recommendations,” said Adam Lebel, CUSP manager. “This service supports clients

in an extended life, preventing unexpected contamination and breakdowns and keeping equipment operation at peak performance.”

Corporate

Connolly Brothers Completes 40,000sf Fit-up for Global Firm

Bedford, MA – Connolly Brothers, Inc. announced it has completed a 40,000sf offce space ft-up for Lantheus Medical Imaging at its new location in the south building at 201 Burlington Rd. in Bedford, on behalf of Nordblom Company.

Lantheus Medical Imaging is a global company specializing in developing, manufacturing, selling, and distributing innovative diagnostic imaging agents and products such as radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents for nuclear and ultrasound-based cardiovascular diagnostic imagining procedures.

Connolly Brothers provided preconstruction, design, and construction management services on the ft-up, which included high-end, open offce space and kitchen break rooms on two of the building’s three stories. Operating on a condensed timeframe with phased occupancy, adaptive reuse of features such as millwork, sliding glass systems,

HVAC systems, and lighting enabled delivery of a stylish space for a fraction of the typical cost of such a project. Construction documents were developed by Connolly, with interior design by Ebbrell Architecture + Design.

“It is always a balancing act to fnd the corporate offce ft-up that satisfes both tenant and owner, but thanks to the highly engaged and collaborative teams at Nordblom and Lantheus, we landed on the best outcome for all involved,” said Jay

Dacon Marks Opening of LEED Facility for Edwards Vacuum

Haverhill, MA – Dacon Corporation has completed a new 135,000sf headquarters for Edwards Vacuum, a designer and manufacturer of advanced technology parts. Its portfolio spans parts for vacuum and abatement; this location is dedicated to cryopump manufacturing for semiconductor and technical industries.

The design of this 2-story LEED facility at 20 Creek Brook Drive in Haverhill centers on four functional domains: manufacturing, labs, offces and warehousing. “The objective was to create a state-of-the-art, innovation and solutions center that improved the overall effciency of assembly, research & development, new product introductions and related operations activities,” said John O’Sullivan, general manager of Edwards Vacuum. In consideration of renewable energies, some of the location’s LEED initiatives include provisions for a future solar setup, reduced water usage, high effciency cooling systems, EV parking and dark sky compliant lighting.

Additionally, pathways for walking and biking will connect the campus to the existing city recreational trail system.

To mark the event, a $10,000 digital arts program was donated by Edwards and Dacon to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill (BGC). Open since 1900, this civic organization feeds, teaches and raises more than 250 children every day. Most notably, during the pandemic, BGC provided 20,000 meals and remote learning to 125 students who had no other options. The new Edwards Digital Arts Studio is centered on engaging teens while developing technical skills and encouraging career aspirations. Established within BGC’s current facility, the program will be led by a graphic design educator, with

teens supplied with MacBooks, drawing implements and bean bag furniture to create a casual learning space of warmth and inclusion.

“We are grateful to Dacon & Edwards for playing a pivotal role in our efforts to provide quality programs that focus on future career interest opportunities. This program will complement our current STEAM program offering and bolster our teen recruitment efforts,” commented Javier Bristol, executive director, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill.

Lauren Nowicki, chief communications offcer at Dacon Corporation, said, “BGC plays an integral yet often overlooked role in facilitating productive and safe communities. Their members receive consistent education, encouragement and

Connolly, president of Connolly Brothers. Connolly’s work with Nordblom in the region includes ft-ups for the Burlington-based offces of global design frm Stantec and enterprise software company Micro Focus.

guidance that navigates them successfully through young adulthood. This is our frst Designed with Dignity program tailored to providing teens with technical skills for life.”

Enrollment is on a rotational basis in tandem with curriculum goals and capacity. This program is designed to foster camaraderie and character building, and inspire talent and stimulating creative and analytical capabilities, while introducing Edwards Vacuum to the community. The facility currently has 180 teen members.

Congresswoman Lori Trahan noted, “I am thrilled to welcome Edwards Vacuum to the Third District. I’m confdent that their commitment to community and environmental stewardship will make them an excellent addition to our district. Edwards is not only expanding our technical and manufacturing sector, but they have proved themselves to be excellent community partners with organizations like the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill where they already helped strengthen the STEM literacy and digital skills of our students.”

Lantheus Medical Imaging’s new offce in Bedford, Mass. / Photos by Camille Maren

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(l-r): Edwards Project Manager John Tremblay, Haverhill Mayor Jim Fiorentini, Edwards General Manager Jerry Fargo, Dacon VP Business Development Chuck Reilly, and Dacon CEO Kevin Quinn

(l-r): Javier Bristol; Melissa deFriesse, development director of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill; Jerry Fargo; and Kevin Quinn

Phase Zero Design Launches New Branding + Creative Services Line of Business

Hingham, MA – Phase Zero Design announced that it has a new line of business titled branding + creative services.

Joining ranks with Phase Zero Design’s highly integrated process which involves both architecture and interior design perspectives from the very beginning of a project, this line of business will enable the frm to dive even deeper into the ways in which its client’s space interacts with the world and the people who surround it.

design manager for the frm. With extensive experience in environmental graphics, web design, signage, and identity design, his expertise will be an asset to clients in all six of the market sectors the frm services, according to representatives of Phase Zero Design.

a service so vital to their success feels really full circle.”

“The early stages of design and construction for a new space are one of the best times to consider a brand overhaul,” said Grazio. Citing several

years of branding experience in and around the AEC space, he continued, “it is a much more cost-effective and confdent decision to make beforehand, so you’re not replacing signage and repainting walls after move-in.”

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To bring this strategic business decision to life, Associate Principal Lindsay Corsino targeted graphic designer Tyler Grazio as a strategic hire to lead the charge. Grazio joined Phase Zero Design in November of 2022 and is the branding

The branding + creative services team has been partnering with the frm’s team of architects and interior designers to elevate the design experience for a range of current clients and ongoing projects, including an engineering frm seeking a refreshed identity; a local restaurant concept in need of a name, logo, and backstory; and a corporate offce building in search of elevated common areas and public space.

“Architecture, interior design, and the development of your brand really do go hand in hand,” said Corsino. “The ability to offer existing and future clients

Worcester, MA – Fontaine Bros., Inc. recently doubled its offce space in Worcester, increasing its footprint to more than 6,000sf on East Worcester Street where the company supports its many projects throughout the city and eastern Massachusetts. The frm opened its Worcester offce in 2017. Some of Fontaine’s current projects include Doherty Memorial High School, the City View Townhouses at the College of the Holy Cross, Walpole Middle School, Tyngsboro Middle School, work at UMass Chan Medical School and the Shrewsbury Police Station. Recently completed projects in Central Mass include the Worcester South High Community School, Beal Elementary School in Shrewsbury, and the Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School in Millbury.

“We have had a phenomenal partnership with the city over many decades and couldn’t be more excited to continue growing our physical footprint here in Worcester. This additional space will be well utilized by more than 20 Central Mass based staff who have joined our team since 2017 as well as those who will be part of our continued growth and investment in Worcester,” said Dave Fontaine, Jr., CEO of Fontaine Bros. “We love the city of Worcester. It’s a great business community and our team members love the ability to work on some of the largest projects in the Commonwealth while still living and working in Central Mass. The quality of life for our team here is outstanding and we are excited for the continued growth of Fontaine, the city, and the region.”

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The Shifting Energy Code Landscape in Massachusetts

Specialized Opt-In Commercial and Multi-Family Residential Minimum Requirements

Passive House is a code compliant option for ALL building types.

By Andrew Steingiser

Architects must address many factors when designing a building. Just to name a few, there’s zoning, context, historical considerations, massing, program, accessibility, client needs, and cost. Let’s not forget conveying meaning through the design that acknowledges the canons of architectural theory and precedent – the interesting part. Then add the following to the mix: designing to address the climate crisis and keeping up with the shifting code landscape. That’s a lot to consider!

Architects who work in Massachusetts should be aware of recent changes to the Energy Code released in December 2022 by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). As part of the updated 10th edition of the Massachusetts Building Code, the new base Energy Code includes updates to the Stretch Energy Code as well as the addition of a second, more advanced tier of the Stretch Energy Code known as the Specialized Opt-In Stretch Code

Architects who work in Massachusetts should be aware of recent changes to the Energy Code released in December 2022 by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). As part of the updated 10th edition of the Massachusetts Building Code, the new base Energy Code includes updates to the Stretch Energy Code as well as the addition of a second, more advanced tier of the Stretch Energy Code known as the Specialized Opt-In Stretch Code. These code changes are based on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with Amendments. The 299 out of 351 municipalities in Massachusetts already enrolled in the previous Stretch Energy Code will continue to follow the updated Stretch Energy Code. Towns that vote to adopt the new Specialized Opt-In Stretch Code will be held to the requirements of that code. The implementation of the more

stringent requirements in both stretch codes will advance progress toward the Commonwealth’s 2030 and 2050 carbon emissions reduction mandates.

You should be aware of a few key changes in the updated Energy Code. First, the Stretch Code and the Specialized Opt-In Code include multiple new paths based on the size and program of your building. You will have to check the code to determine which compliance path your building falls under. Depending on the applicable path for your building, you may have more than one option for code compliance. The path you select will set the performance targets that your building is required to achieve. Passive House remains a code compliance option for all building types.

The new Stretch Code and Specialized Opt-In Code apply to all buildings of all sizes, including additions and alterations. Most paths will require energy modeling. For many commercial and multifamily residential buildings, the energy modeling process will determine the R-value and U-value requirements for the building enclosure.

The code updates include a simplifed

enclosure backstop calculation. The performance requirements resulting from the modeling for your selected path will likely exceed the minimum requirements of the backstop calculation and will determine your building’s enclosure requirements. There is also now a requirement for all-electric heating systems if you want to design an all-glass building. The energy modeling process will likely show that all-glass is not going to be feasible anymore for most buildings. Sorry, my fellow black-spectacled friends!

The code updates place a greater emphasis on energy demand reduction measures, something that those of us in the Passive House community are well familiar with. A high-quality, airtight building enclosure with continuous control layers and the elimination of thermal bridging will allow for passive reduction of energy use in heating and cooling systems. Airtightness testing is now required to confrm the performance of air barriers in the building.

All these changes in the Energy Code are creating a shift in the traditional design process. Projects will beneft from an early-phase integrated design

approach, where design teams think a little bit about everything starting on day one. Energy modeled performance requirements will help inform and shape your designs from an early phase and will continue to confrm the ongoing performance compliance through the design process. You’ll need to pay careful attention to building enclosure detailing and mechanical system specifcations earlier in the design process than you are used to.

While this may seem like a lot to take on, these new code requirements will start us down a path toward future-proofng our buildings. The upcoming penalties from programs like BERDO represent the closest thing we have in the U.S. to a carbon tax and will only continue to gain prominence. Also, what is the expected life span of our buildings? What future climates will our buildings need to shelter us from? By acting now, we can avoid the levies of the future.

Andrew Steingiser, RA, CPHC, LEED AP is associate, project architect, and Passive House consultant at RDH Building Science.

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KBE Foundation Tops $4M in Charitable Donations

Farmington, CT – In its commitment to supporting area communities through philanthropic giving, KBE Building Corporation announced it has reached a gift total of $4 million in direct donations and pro-bono services since 2009, along with thousands of employee volunteer hours. This community support has been provided over the years to hundreds of not-for-profts throughout Connecticut, Maryland, Arizona, and New York, where the frm has its regional offces.

In January 2022, KBE created the nonproft, KBE Foundation. “The idea for the KBE Foundation grew out of KBE’s ‘50 Ways to Make a Difference’ philanthropy program, which KBE launched in 2009 to celebrate its then50-year anniversary,” explained Robert Dunn, Esq., president of The KBE Foundation. “The KBE Foundation is providing a formal framework for our many philanthropic activities.”

Among the charitable events and donations sponsored by the KBE Foundation in 2022 were:

• The Annual Technical High School Scholarship Program for graduating seniors in the Connecticut Technical

High School system who are pursuing trade and construction management careers, with $114,000 in scholarships provided to 101 seniors since 2015.

• Gift of Gobble, Thanksgiving’s on Us: The foundation provided nearly 500

Tecta America NE Supports Local Causes

North Billerica, MA – Tecta America New England announced that, this holiday season, team members from the following company locations donated items to organizations throughout New England that are helping people in need.

North Billerica: The Wish Project’s mission is to help families in need establish long-term residency by providing basic needs to provide critical immediate assistance to homeless families, victims of fre or disaster; and to support the community.

Brockton: Coats for Kids and Families aims to collect 50,000 warm winter coats for individuals and families in need. Coats are cleaned by Anton’s Cleaners and made available to a network of over 90 distribution partners made up of local nonprofts, social service agencies, and schools to ensure the coats are given to those who really need them free of charge.

Portland, Maine: Founded in 1967, Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is a private 501(c)(3) nonproft humane society located in Kennebunk, Maine. The organization provides shelter, veterinary care, education and resources

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to more than 10,000 pets and community members annually.

East Hartford, Conn.: Meeting the developmental and behavioral challenges of children, young adults and families through a range of professional, educational, residential and therapeutic options, Adelbrook aims to continue its growth in order to provide a continuum of care and meet the ever-changing needs of those it serves.

full Thanksgiving meals to families in Connecticut and Maryland through this annual program. Since 2009, more than 4060 families have received a full Thanksgiving dinner courtesy of the foundation.

• The Special Olympics Unifed Fishing Derby, held each summer in Farmington, Conn., received both fnancial support, with KBE Foundation as the founding event sponsor, and the volunteer time of nearly a dozen KBE staff and their families. The foundation has supported the program as its founding sponsor since 2019.

• For the fourth year running, several hundred Connecticut veterans and their families received free lunches prepared by Mission Barbeque for a special day at the Veterans Center in Newington, Conn.

• Each month, company staff at KBE Building Corporation, along with a corporate match, raise funds through small donations in exchange for dressdown Fridays. Those dollars have been donated each month to a not-for-proft in Arizona, Connecticut, Maryland, and New York. This year’s donations totaled nearly $5,000, with total dollars raised through staff and company match of nearly $80,000 since the program started in 2011.

Staff from KBE Building Corporation, Elite Construction Resources, and CMP Exterior - along with their families - gathered before Thanksgiving this past November in Farmington, Conn. to assemble more than 400 Thanksgiving food baskets to donate to community agencies around the state.

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Integrating Pollinator Habitats into Land Development Projects

What Can Designers Do?

By Elizabeth A. Clark, Regan E. Andreola, and Stacy H. Minihane

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has placed the monarch butterfy on its Red List of Threatened Species due to sizable population declines observed over the past two decades. Similarly, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) determined that this iconic butterfy warrants listing under the Endangered Species Act. Loss of breeding and overwintering habitat, widespread pesticide use, and effects of climate change have contributed to the butterfy’s population decrease, estimated at a staggering 20-90%.

These butterfy status updates prompted us to refect on how we can incorporate pollinator habitats, while achieving targeted project goals. The USFWS notes that even small actions can build positive momentum for the monarch and other pollinators. Monarchs residing in the Eastern U.S. overwinter in Mexico, migrating great distances crossing swaths of unsuitable habitat including urban and industrial areas, and felds of monoculture crops. Green spaces and corridors of green chains provide refuge, food, and breeding grounds for the butterfy. Incorporating pollinator gardens into land development and redevelopment projects can preserve or even create habitat, increasing foraging opportunities and providing stop-over areas along the lengthy migration.

The USFWS and IUCN acknowledge that transportation and utility projects can play an important part in restoring habitat. These projects can create connected swaths of habitat while achieving their overarching service goals. Solar felds, rail trails, and parks can also incorporate habitat creation as a best practice. Developments of all types and locations are challenged with balancing

the project goals, and the needs of site users, with habitat considerations in what is oftentimes a highly programed environment. However, relatively small efforts can make a difference to pollinators. For example, in the urban environment rain gardens, detention basin side slopes, as well as dedicated landscaped areas or even seasonal planters present opportunities to create pollinator habitats.

The monarch relies upon milkweed, where it lays eggs and larva feed and metamorphose. As adult butterfies, the monarch feeds on nectar from various fowering plants. Pollinator gardens should include milkweed if possible and other native fowering plants with different bloom times to support both the butterfy’s breeding and feeding. A thoughtfully designed pollinator garden can provide benefts not only to the monarch but also various native bees which are in decline in Massachusetts.

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The work doesn’t end at creating habitat. Maintenance has a large impact on success. Meadows should not be mowed until all the plants go to seed. Annual mowing should be undertaken in phases, so the habitat is never mowed in its entirety in any given year. These methods ensure not only continued seed production, but also reduce impacts on stem-nesting pollinators.

The Municipal Role

Amendments to land use regulations could be made to require percentages of open space be dedicated to pollinator habitats. Municipalities can lead by

example by requiring native plantings in their own projects and on municipal land. Somerville has committed to this with its Native Plant Ordinance, and Kingston recently developed a seed mix containing plants native to southeastern Massachusetts specifcally.

Other Design Considerations

Reducing impervious areas lessens heat islands, decreases stormwater runoff, increases groundwater recharge, and preserves open space. Through the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program the Environmental Protection Agency is requiring jurisdictional communities in Massachusetts to evaluate relevant regulations to promote effciency in impervious areas. Normalizing parking reduction practices and incorporating sustainability into parking, like Shrewsbury is currently doing, contributes to habitat goals.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Changing the status quo and normalizing the incorporation of pollinator habitats into land development projects starts with conversations with development teams. Enabling the built environment to knit together a series of stopovers, breeding areas, and food for pollinators is one strategy in a suite of efforts that may help this species rebound.

Elizabeth A. Clark, PE, ENV SP, SITES AP is associate; Regan E. Andreola, RLA, LEED AP, SITES AP is associate; and Stacy H. Minihane, PWS is senior associate at Beals and Thomas, Inc.

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Dellbrook|JKS Launches Diverse Employee Group

Quincy, MA – This year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dellbrook|JKS announced the launch of its Diverse Employee Group (DEG), an employee resource group (ERG) dedicated to creating a supportive multicultural community within the frm.

The DEG is Dellbrook|JKS’ second ERG, initiated by Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sheryce Hearns. In 2020, Hearns established the Dellbrook|JKS Women’s Collaborative and will utilize similar strategies to grow a robust DEG. The group will engage in mentorships, networking, volunteering, and seminars, in addition to recreational outings that create opportunities for connection among one another.

“Dellbrook|JKS is excited to offcially roll out our Diverse Employee Group, as this is an important step in not just improving the experience of our current team members, but also conveying to new talent that our frm welcomes and supports traditionally underrepresented workers,” said Hearns. “Moreover, we hope to see retention and attraction increase industry-wide with the implementation of ERGs, because construction needs diverse perspectives.”

Helping Hearns kickstart the DEG,

and lay the groundwork for its activities and functions, is a committee of ten individuals including Adrianne Banks, Nathaniel French, Tatiana Davies, Enrique McFarlane, Alexandra Sheeran, Mikhail Patrick, Tatianna Auguste, Jordan Lewis, Lorrayne Romeiro and Bruno Barbosa.

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“Throughout my career I have never worked for a company that formally addressed the statistical, diverse differences between its employees, until now. It’s incredibly fulflling to me, knowing and feeling that my efforts are seen by not only my peers, but by senior management

and executive leadership,” said Tatiana Davies, assistant project manager at Dellbrook|JKS. “I’m very happy to be a part of the DEG Committee as representation to other potential employees that our presence at Dellbrook|JKS is not only acknowledged but celebrated.”

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The annual event honors the hard work, great service, and important skills within the multi-family housing industry. The Peabody Companies was recognized for ensuring that all employees feel a sense of belonging in the workplace and was further distinguished for a culture that embraces diversity, creative thinking, and new ideas in concert with a spirit of

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The Construction Institute Announces Speakers for 2023 Visionaries Forum

East Hartford, CT – The Construction Institute recently announced the speakers for its 2023 Visionaries Forum.

The event takes place on Feb. 16 at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, and is open to the public. This year’s event focuses on the fne line between the success and failure of innovation within the AECO industry, a line that the panelists have been on the right and wrong side of.

This year’s visionaries:

• Barbara White Bryson, DesignIntelligence Strategic Advisors

• Dr. Luciana Burdi, Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)

• James Martin, Shepley Bulfnch

• Todd Orenstein, AECOM

• Melodie Yashar, ICON

The Construction Institute’s Visionaries Forum is a platform for trendsetters and thought-leaders to look at what is next in the industry. It provides an opportunity to look ahead, pause from day-to-day focus, and learn about the kind of creativity that will be helping the industry move into the future.

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Clockwise from top left: Barbara White Bryson, Dr. Luciana Burdi, James Martin, Melodie Yashar, and Todd Orenstein

Awards Campbell-McCabe Worldwide Celebrates BSA Awards

Boston – Campbell-McCabe Worldwide, LLC announced it participated as a member of the project consultant team on seven projects that were recognized at the Boston Society for Architecture’s (BSA) Annual Awards Gala on Jan. 18. The winning projects include: King Open/Cambridge Street Upper School and Community Complex in Cambridge, Mass.: The project was named as a fnalist for the 2022 Harleston Parker Medal, and was also recognized with the People’s Choice Award. The CampbellMcCabe consulting team assisted William Rawn Associates and Arrowstreet Inc. on the 273,000sf complex which is 100% electric, resulting in both a carbon and emissions free building.

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex in Allston, Mass.: The project was named as a fnalist for the 2022 Harleston Parker Medal and also received a Merit award in the Honor Awards for Design Excellence category.

The Campbell-McCabe consulting team assisted designer Behnisch Architekten on the 544,000sf building for research and learning, lauded by jurors as an example of sustainable and resilience strategies, and an inspiration for future design projects.

The VA Worcester Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Worcester, Mass.: The building received a Merit award in the Healthcare Facilities Design category.

The Campbell-McCabe consulting team assisted SmithGroup on the 117,600sf

project, which the jury praised for serving the veteran community’s healthcare needs by offering 90% of necessary care in a single location and creating a connection point with medical students and future clinicians.

The Adams Street Branch Library in Dorchester, Mass.: The project received an Honor award in the Honor Awards for Design Excellence category as well as a Merit award in the Interior Architecture & Spatial Design category.

Additionally, The Possible Zone, a Utile, Inc. project in Boston, received a Merit award in the Interior Architecture & Spatial Design category. The Billerica Memorial High School, a Perkins+Will project in Billerica, Mass., and the Boylston Street Building Transformation in Boston

Somerville Library Project Recognized with Global Award

Somerville, MA – The Somerville West Branch Library, constructed by CTA Construction Managers and designed by designLAB architects, was recognized by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The project won the combined organizations’ 2022 American Architecture Award.

The annual jointly hosted award highlights excellence in design for new buildings, landscape architecture, and urban planning globally. The award was presented on Dec. 2, 2022. G2 Design Studio was the project’s landscape architect.

“It is always fulflling for our work to be recognized with an award, especially by an international jury,” said designLAB’s Ben Youtz. “The City of Somerville should be especially proud, as this project is a testament to the positive impact libraries have on

the communities they serve, something Somerville was committed to from the very beginning. The entire project team should share this honor, including the general contractor, CTA Construction

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for their excellent attention to detail and responsiveness that’s critical to a successful process and executing a building of this caliber.”

“This international award is a great

by William Rawn Associates both received citations in the Honor Awards for Design Excellence category. Susan McCabe Messier, DHT, principal and owner of Campbell-McCabe Worldwide, LLC, said, “Celebrating the awards with this incredible community of AEC professionals at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter, designed by Behnisch Architekten, a venue we also provided door hardware consulting specifcation services on a little while back, was really special. Each of the projects we participated on had unique requirements for door hardware/security access control to accommodate the design elements that make these projects stand out above the rest, and we’re proud to have been a part of bringing these groundbreaking facilities to fruition.”

honor,” said Patrick Tompkins, principal, CTA Construction Managers. “It is wonderful when what we have built is recognized for excellence by experts in the feld.”

King Open/Cambridge Street Upper School and Community Complex

Photo by Robert Benson, courtesy of BSA

Billerica Memorial High School / Photo by Chuck Choi, courtesy of BSA

Branch Library / Photo by Anton Grassl Managers,

Worcester Project Wins Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award

Worcester, MA – The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing announced that Courthouse Lofts in Worcester is a recipient of the Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing award.

The Jack Kemp Award recognizes developments that use innovative fnancing sources to provide attainable mixed-income housing, primarily focusing on households earning greater than 60% of area median income. Courthouse Lofts is one of three national award recipients.

An example of a public/private partnership, the Courthouse Lofts project transformed the historic Old Worcester County Courthouse into 118 units of housing for families at fve different income levels and features unique architecture and living and common spaces. The project also includes the Major Taylor Museum, which honors the life and legacy of Marshall “Major” Taylor, the frst African American world champion in professional cycling and one of the frst African American champions of any sport.

Located at 2 Main Street, the redevelopment of the courthouse is part of a larger revitalization of the historic

Lincoln Square district, which sits just north of downtown Worcester and the city center. The design team created new, character-rich apartments while preserving the building’s most impressive public spaces. These spaces include two

NEI Honored as ‘Top Impact Company’

Boston – NEI General Contracting announced it has been recognized with an Impact Collaborative Award for 2023 by Real Leaders. The only general contracting frm in the country to make the list, NEI was ranked No. 70 out of 300 companies.

Founded in 2010, Real Leaders is a membership community for impact leaders with a global media platform dedicated to driving positive change. The Real Leaders Impact Awards annually honors the top companies driving positive impact while achieving impressive business growth.

A virtual ceremony will be held on Feb. 16 to honor the winners and will feature several high-profle keynote speakers. The 2023 list features a mix of brands of all sizes and from a variety of industries with companies such as CVS Health, FuelCell Energy, and Outsource Access as well as Patagonia, Danone, and Allbirds.

“This is our ffth annual ranking, and the number of award winners has tripled. It’s encouraging to see how this movement is going mainstream with businesses all over the world,” said Mark Van Ness, founder of Real Leaders. “We are excited to welcome new and past company winners to the impact movement, and into the Real Leaders Impact Awards community.”

“We are committed to building quality affordable housing and giving everyone the opportunity for a better quality of life. It is a real testament to our team and culture that we have been recognized as a Top Impact Company for 2023. It is a great affrmation that the work we do is helping to solve existential problems through innovative and sustainable market-based solutions,” said Josef Rettman, president of NEI.

NEI prioritizes equity and inclusion with initiatives that are designed to engage and maximize the participation of diverse local contractors and communitybased workforce on all of its construction projects.

of the grandest historic courtrooms that have been converted into amenity spaces, as well as the main entry hall of the building that features marble columns and curving stone staircases.

“This creative, adaptive reuse of a historic anchor building in the heart of Worcester has created attractive, affordable homes for city residents,” said executive director of ULI Boston/New England, Michelle Landers. “Properties like Courthouse Lofts align with the importance of our work here at ULI, where our mission is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide.”

In addition to earning the Jack Kemp Award from ULI, Trinity Financial and Courthouse Lofts have been recognized by Preservation Massachusetts with the Paul and Niki Tsongas Award for the highest level of commitment to historic preservation; and by the Worcester Chamber of Commerce for being a “game changer” by contributing to a more diverse workforce and creating opportunity for people of color on the project.

Other properties named recipients of the Jack Kemp Award were Orenda in Seattle, Wash. and The Cottages on Vaughan, in Clarkston, Ga.

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JME Promotes Crampton

Lynnfeld, MA – JM Electrical, Inc. (JME) announced that Julian Crampton has been promoted to preconstruction & BIM coordinator.

Since joining the frm in 2018 as a co-op, Crampton has gained signifcant experience in asset performance management (APM), computer modeling, and jobsite planning. In his new role, he will work closely with the JME team both at headquarters and in the feld to plan for

PROCON Promotes Three

installations in advance of onsite work. He will also lead the company’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) strategy, utilizing the latest tools for feld coordination.

Hooksett, NH – PROCON has named Kimberly Cochran; Christopher J. Lizotte, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP; and Tracey Pelton 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.

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Prior to his promotion, Crampton served as an assistant project manager, providing support to JME’s operations team by drawing on his background in project management and estimating.

Dietz & Company Welcomes Alkahiabri

Springfeld, MA – Dietz & Company Architects, Inc. announced the addition of Ibrahim Alkahiabri to its staff in the role of architectural associate where he will assist project teams throughout all phases of design.

Alkahiabri holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Alkahiabri

Design as well as a Diploma in Business and Tourism from the Prince Sultan College of Business in Saudi Arabia. He comes to Dietz having worked at frms in Charlotte, N.C. and Atlanta, Ga. where he gained experience working on multifamily and single-family housing projects.

Cochran is PROCON’s vice president and general counsel with 14 years of service at the company. She came to PROCON with a background in insurance risk management and claims, with a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation. Since joining the frm, her knowledge and experience related directly to bonding, construction, construction contracting, project development, design and engineering has rounded out her skills, giving her the ability to advise the company at all levels.

Lizotte is vice president of architecture at PROCON and entering his 12th year with the company. According to representatives of the frm, he is known

for his ability to multi-task complex, multimillion-dollar projects with an eye toward the crucial details that contribute to project excellence. Lizotte’s accomplishments include award-winning designs for hotels, offce buildings, and manufacturing facilities.

Pelton serves as vice president of marketing and business development and has worked at PROCON for eight years. During her tenure with the frm, she has transformed PROCON’s outward image by leading a total rebranding effort and updating everything from the company’s website to proposals. Pelton and her team also manage all PROCON corporate events, including beam-raisings, groundbreaking ceremonies, and team-building events, as well as seek new client opportunities.

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Bowdoin Hires Four

Adams, Roy Earn ACAC Certification

Chelmsford, MA – Alpine Environmental announced that Keith Adams and Jason Roy have been awarded the councilcertifed Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS) designation by the American Council for Accredited Certifcation (ACAC).

Needham Heights, MA – Bowdoin Construction announced that four new associates recently joined its team: Patrick Flanagan, superintendent; Luisa Sheahan, project manager; Gabriella DiRino, estimator; and Eduardo Gonçalves, labor foreman.

Flanagan is an experienced superintendent with profciency across multiple market sectors. Sheahan brings leadership skills and attention to detail to her role as project manager.

In addition to estimating, DiRino brings design and project management experience to her role. As labor foreman, Gonçalves will work closely with feld staff to ensure job sites are functioning with top effciency.

“Growing our Bowdoin family with strategic new hires like Patrick, Luisa, Gabby and Eddy is a priority for our frm as we gain momentum entering our 50th year in business,” stated company president, Andrew Buckman.

Northstar Announces Promotions

This board-awarded certifcation recognizes their knowledge and feld experience in mold, microbial and bacterial remediation. To earn the CMRS designation, both passed a rigorous examination and submitted documented, verifable feld experience to a board of peers, earning a unanimous vote of approval.

To maintain the CMRS designation, Roy and Adams will remain active in the

feld and complete 40 hours of professional development activities within the next two years. They are now listed in the ACAC certifcant database along with more than 3,000 ACAC certifcants around the world. The database represents a continuously updated roster of experienced indoor environmental professionals.

TFMoran Personnel Announcements

Bedford, NH – TFMoran, Inc. announced that, after nearly 30 years with the company, Michael Burt, feld surveyor, has announced his retirement. Additionally, Matthew McCormack, PE has joined TFMoran as a civil project manager in the Portsmouth offce.

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Cambridge, MA – Northstar announced the promotions of Jason Atwood, Ipsitha Bayapu, Patrick Burns, Cameron Feeley, Natasha Marcuard, and Gary Pelletier.

Atwood has been promoted to vice president. He has been with the team for 10 years with expertise in complex phased renovations in the multifamily sector, historical restoration, management of projects in occupied settings, and tenant improvement projects. His portfolio includes the management of projects up to $380 million.

Bayapu has been promoted to project manager. She has over four years of experience in project management and her experience includes working with project teams through different phases of a project life cycle, including planning, design, construction administration, closeout, and relocation.

Burns has been promoted to senior vice president. He has over 30 years of experience with facility-related operations, maintenance, and project management. He is knowledgeable in all facets of project management, including civil engineering, real estate economics, budgeting, and cost analyses.

Feeley has been promoted to assistant project manager. She brings a year and a half of experience in structural design

and supporting clients in the residential, transportation, and commercial real estate sectors. Her work includes a project for Harvard University Housing and supporting parking improvements at Logan Airport.

Marcuard has been promoted to vice president. She has 15 years of experience as an architect and owner’s project manager. Her areas of expertise include renovations of R&D laboratories within active lab environments, sustainability, phased construction administration, and projects scaling up to $82 million.

Pelletier has been promoted to assistant vice president. He has over 30 years of experience in corporate design and construction project management with expertise in managing feasibility studies, design development, implementation, and oversight of RFP and contracting processes. He has completed projects up to $800 million.

Burt joined the frm in October 1993 and quickly became a member of TFMoran’s survey feld crew. Michael Dahlberg, assistant vice president and survey department manager, said, “Mike is one of the steadiest, most reliable, consistent, dependable, and qualifed survey crew chiefs that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Mike’s quiet workmanlike manner and attitude will be greatly missed!”

President Bob Duval said, “We all beneftted from Mike’s professionalism over the past 30 years and we wish him a long and happy retirement.”

McCormack is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Maine and plans to acquire his New Hampshire PE license in the future. His experience includes residential, commercial, and industrial site development throughout New England and Florida. Previously, he served as a nuclear engineer at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and has held positions in local frms, including MSC Civil Engineers.

Kuye- Romelus Named Dir. of Operations

Braintree, MA – The Peabody Companies recently announced that Olayinka (Yinka) KuyeRomelus was named director of operations, with an assigned portfolio encompassing the Boston region.

In this role, Kuye-Romelus provides leadership, guidance, and development to her direct reports and assigned portfolio, actively managing her portfolio to allow for

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exceptional operations standards and new business growth while also maintaining Peabody’s reputation for high standards of business practices, processes, resident, and client services.

Kuye-Romelus joins the Peabody Companies with extensive experience in the property management industry, most recently as vice president of product for Tour24.

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ReArch Company Personnel Announcements

South Burlington, VT – ReArch Company announced the promotion of Jordan Royer to marketing manager and Heather Fontaine to assistant project manager.

Royer joined ReArch as a marketing coordinator in 2021. In his new role, he plays an integral part in developing ReArch’s multimedia, graphic design, and brand-building initiatives, and works alongside the business development team on the production of proposal materials.

Fontaine joined ReArch as a project engineer in November 2021. In her role, Fontaine is involved from preconstruction through project completion. She will manage documentation, including

submittals and RFIs, and assist with developing and managing project budgets and schedules.

ReArch Company also announced that Evan Kelley, Stacey Bevins, Rob Cutler, Travis Cote, and Tyler Trombley recently joined the frm.

Kelley joins the feld team as a superintendent with nearly a decade of industry experience working in New England. In his role, Kelley leads the on-site construction team to ensure that projects are delivered successfully. He communicates and collaborates with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve client goals and

Erland Promotes Four, Elects Board Member

Burlington, MA – Erland Construction announced the promotion of four employees to new roles that support the continued success and growth of the frm.

Matt Combs has been promoted to project executive and will be acting in this capacity for the Advanced Technology/ Life Sciences Group. With his extensive background and understanding of the unique qualities that characterize building in these industries, Combs will continue to cultivate partnerships with leaders in advanced technologies and life sciences.

Ben McConchie has been promoted to Academic, Corporate, Commercial (ACC) Group manager. McConchie brings 18 years of experience in project management, estimating, purchasing, capital planning, and preconstruction. In his role, McConchie will focus on growth in development in the academic, corporate, and commercial sectors as well as overseeing all project activities with particular emphasis on client satisfaction.

Steve Craft has been named vice president, director of operations. Craft has been with Erland since 1981. He started out as an assistant feld engineer, grew his expertise, and helped build up Erland’s diverse portfolio. In his new role, Craft will focus on deploying resources in a way that benefts both Erland and its clients as well as employee development.

Rick Jensen has been appointed senior vice president. Jensen joined Erland in 1981. He started out as a feld supervisor, quickly moving up the ranks through

project management and into more operations-focused roles. In his role, Jensen will focus on developing and implementing various corporate initiatives as well as mentoring and assisting team members with personal development plans.

Additionally, Sean McDonald has been elected to Erland’s board of directors. McDonald will serve as treasurer. In this role, he will work closely with the president and vice president of fnance to monitor and analyze the fnancial position and guide and administer the fscal matters of the company.

meet project requirements.

Bevins joins ReArch as director of marketing & communications. She is responsible for developing and overseeing all areas of the marketing department, including brand management, creative, media, advertising, social, events, and thought leadership. She will focus on ReArch’s broader purpose, internally and externally, and on building relationships to strengthen and facilitate partnerships throughout the community.

Cutler joins the team as a carpenter working directly with superintendents reviewing plans, providing framing oversight, monitoring tool inventory and

managing acquisitions. He is skilled at commercial framing and fnish carpentry.

Cote joins ReArch as a carpenter, bringing extensive construction experience to the frm. He is responsible for general conditions carpentry and demolition, including designing and installing cabinets, shelving, furniture, drywall, and insulation.

Trombley is a carpenter with over 13 years of industry experience. He has extensive commercial construction experience, including siding, window and door installation, executing blueprints, creating take-offs, material management, and preparing O&M Manuals.

DEW Promotes Four, Welcomes One

Williston, VT – DEW Construction recently announced the promotion of Sara Bosworth, Karl Bahrenburg, and Jim Kimball to senior project manager and Michael Deshais to assistant superintendent. The frm also welcomed Kyle LeBlanc as IT support specialist.

In their new roles, Bosworth, Bahrenburg, and Kimball will oversee the planning and implementation of DEW’s more complex projects from preconstruction through construction while serving as mentors to the frm’s project management staff. They will ensure that quality, schedule, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction objectives are met on every one of their projects.

Bosworth joined the frm nearly 14 years ago, and has over two decades of experience in the construction industry, beginning her career as a feld engineer and eventually advancing to senior project manager.

Bahrenburg began his career in the construction industry at a national CM frm in Boston, directing the construction of upscale retail facilities. Representatives of DEW say he has been an integral part of the DEW team for nearly 14 years, providing valuable leadership to the project management team.

Kimball began his career in the construction industry nearly 40 years ago and joined the frm as a project manager in 2019. His experience includes work on historic mill renovations, public safety facilities, K-12 and higher education projects, nursing home facilities, and hotels.

Deshais began his career at DEW nearly 16 years ago. In his new role, Deshais will manage the feld operations with the team, including coordination of trades, safety, schedule review, frst pass cost and change control, and quality control.

LeBlanc will be working with the frm’s IT director, providing daily technical assistance for computers, software, cell phones, and printing and aiding with daily IT tasks and projects. He has spent the previous eight years working in IT for banking institutions and healthcare organizations.

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ASM

February 15 at 6:30 PM

Young Professionals 6th Annual Celtics Outing

Join the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts Young Professionals as the Boston Celtics take on the Detroit Pistons and network with other young professionals in the industry at the Top Shelf Bar at TD Garden in Boston.

ULI Boston

February 16 at 4:30 PM

The Future of Multifamily Design

This event includes a tour of a multi-unit building at Cambridge Crossing, which opened this fall. There will also be a panel of three speakers discussing how neighborhoods and buildings need to fex to match a new set of expectations. From collocating within concentrated live/work/ play urban centers to the distribution and scale of amenities within the buildings themselves, today’s designers are facing some valuable lessons learned and are permanently tearing pages out of the former playbook of multifamily design.

CI

February 16 at 4:00 PM

2023 Visionaries Forum

High-Profle is a media sponsor for this Construction Institute event, which invites

industry thought-leaders to the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, Conn. to share their experiences with innovations that didn’t quite make it to the success side and what can be learned from these experiences. Panelists include leaders from DesignIntelligence Strategic Advisors, Massport, Shepley Bulfnch, AECOM, and ICON. There will be a reception following the panel discussion.

ISPE Boston

February 16 at 4:00 PM

Women in Pharma Candle Making and Networking

Join the Women in Pharma committee for a candle making class at Timberline Construction in Canton, Mass. Participants will create their own unique candle and have a chance to catch up with friends and colleagues. The class is limited to 25 and includes food and beverages.

ABC NH/VT

February 16 at 3:30 PM

Jobsite Leadership & Communication

In this Zoom course hosted by ABC New Hampshire/Vermont, participants will bring real-life challenges and lessons learned for everyday leadership and communication situations typical of the construction industry. Assessments, group work and supplemental readings will make this an eye-opening and engaging program.

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Schools and Institutions

Do you have clients in the educational sector? Tell us about them!

This month’s issue will include an annual update on the North Atlantic region of the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP). Active members are encouraged to participate in this issue.

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BOMA Boston

February 17 at 8:00 AM

Ski Trip

Hosted by BOMA Emerging Professionals, this annual ski trip invites members to hit the slopes at Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. This event includes an allday ski lift ticket with a complimentary breakfast, a buffet lunch and an après-ski reception that has a cash bar.

NAWIC Boston

February 28 at 6:00 PM

WIC Week Kick Off Networking Event

NAWIC Boston will be partnering with the NAWIC Worcester and NAWIC Rhode Island chapters to celebrate

Women in Construction Week 2023 at the Howl Splitsville Topgolf in Foxborough, Mass. Top golf suites, bowling lanes, food and a cash bar will be available at this venue.

BSA

March 1 at 5:30 PM

Innovations Open House

This event will provide a multidisciplinary look into how some of Boston’s innovators are thinking through ways to engage authentically with issues of climate and equity. In addition to hearing from architects, attendees will be able to hear how audiences and stakeholders outside

of design professions are affected by these issues, and ways their experiences inform their perspectives and project proposals.

BRAGB

March 2 at 8:00 AM

36th Annual Ski Outing

This event is one of BRAGB’s most popular events of the year. Attended by builders, remodelers, suppliers and service providers, this day at Loon Mountain in New Hampshire is a great opportunity to build relationships that go well beyond the slopes.

CT ABC

March 8 at 8:30 AM

Women In Construction Breakfast

This annual event invites ABC Connecticut members to mingle, network and connect with others while celebrating women in construction at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Conn. A breakfast buffet will be provided and parking is free.

MARCH

Women in Construction Supplement

Help High-Profile raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in our field.

Learn how you can contribute content and advertise in this special annual supplement – contact your HP account executive or email Elizabeth Finance at Elizabeth@high-profile.com.

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March 2022

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Northeastern University recently celebrated the ribbon cutting for its Civil and Environmental Engineering Innovation Studio, designed by Dyer Brown & Associates. Read the full story in our March 2023 edition.

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