High-Profile Focus: Awards
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December 2024
R&R Window Contractors Wins ABC MA Award for Amherst College Project
Amherst, MA – R&R Window Contractors, Inc. announced it was awarded an Excellence in Construction Eagle Award by Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts (ABC MA) for the Aliki Perroti & Seth Frank Lyceum project at Amherst College. The team won in the category of Specialty Contractor – Exteriors. The Amherst College Lyceum project is new construction integrated with a historic building. The architect on the smart sustainable project is Bruner/Cott Architects. R&R took on the scope of the complex Schuco curtain wall and window systems, automated project-out windows,
Aliki Perroti & Seth Frank Lyceum / Photos by David Ryan Photography
manually operated tilt-turn windows, interior fire rated storefronts, smoke baffles, sunshades, doors and the roof screen. R&R built each Schuco window from scratch while keeping hundreds of individual parts organized. R&R utilized the MetalOpt software tool in its engineering process to create and stay organized with TAGs, cutlists and fabrication sheets. R&R overcame challenges during the assembly phase, like learning a new software system to initialize the automated windows and adjusting the workflow to accommodate the sensitivity of the locking mechanisms. R&R discovered water testing issues
early and incorporated the solution into the prep process. During construction, R&R also helped solve problems that arose due to actual conditions onsite regarding the historic building, such as customizing the expansion joints between the new and existing structures. Other challenges were the tight site conditions, such as handling difficult maneuvering in and around the constricted space between the curtain wall and the historic building. R&R’s project managers handled the difficult logistics of dealing with a larger number of products than usual and kept the project on schedule, taking unforeseen challenges into consideration.
“R&R is especially proud of all the R&R employees that were a pivotal part of bringing another award winning, successful project to completion,” said Tabby Smith, president.
Connolly Brothers Recognized by ABC MA
• Windows • Curtain Walls • Storefronts • Doors • Skylights • Wall Panels • Interior Glass and Glazing
Easthampton, MA 413.527.7500 rrwindow.com
The team from Connolly Brothers
Representing some of the region’s finest merit shop contractors. • ABC contractors deliver quality and value.
• Merit shop approach focuses on efficiency and results.
• ABC members have completed commercial construction projects of all types and sizes to the total satisfaction of their clients.
• Through ABC’s STEP Safety Management System and the Gould Construction Institute, ABC’s training affiliate, ABC helps its members achieve top-notch results, delivered safely.
100 Unicorn Park Drive, Suite 1, Woburn, MA 01801
781-273-0123 • www.abcma.org
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Woburn, MA – Connolly Brothers announced it received a Merit Award from The Massachusetts Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC MA) at the 32nd annual Excellence in Construction Awards, for its outstanding work on the Calare Properties Public Safety Training Facility Commercial Design-Build Fit-Up project in Milford. “We are proud to recognize the outstanding work of our member contractors through the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards,” said ABC MA president, Greg Beeman. “The winning
contractors maintained a constant focus on meeting their clients’ needs and set a high bar for craftsmanship, quality and safety.” The Merit Award Connolly Brothers won for the Calare Properties Public Safety Training Facility Commercial Design-Build Fit-Up project is reserved for work that stands above the rest. It recognizes overall excellence in project execution, craftsmanship, safety, innovative elements and challenges, and client satisfaction.