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The Harvey won Green Home of the Year at this year’s Green Building Showcase awards held by BE+. / Robert Benson Photography/ Full story page 8
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Publisher’s Message
Anastasia Barnes The past year has unarguably been filled with ups and downs, setbacks and achievements, not only for us at HighProfile but all across our industry. Here at HP, we added two members to our growing team. Emma Gottschlk joined the company as our part-time social media coordinator, and Kira Kusakavitch is our new associate editor and outreach coordinator. Both women were interns with HP before coming on board, and we’re excited to welcome them to the HP family! March 2021 marked the first issue that we had a section dedicated to highlighting the people, companies and organizations working to further justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (J.E.D.I.) in their workplaces and communities, and helping educate and implement change in our industry. I reached out to some
professionals that I knew personally and some that I didn’t know at all, and HP’s J.E.D.I. Editorial Committee was born. We meet once a month via Zoom to share and discuss topics for each issue. Additionally, our third annual Women In Construction supplement, also published in March, featured over 70 diverse women from a variety of disciplines. It was our biggest Women In Construction supplement yet! March 2021
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The Registered Carpentry Apprenticeship signing ceremony took place at Manchester Community College in Manchester.
This year, we also added “Training and Recruitment” as a section in the paper (and on 2022’s editorial calendar). In response to the workforce shortage, companies and organizations are taking it upon themselves to recruit the next generation of workers. In fact, ABC NH/VT has teamed up with three other organizations in the state of New Hampshire to create a Registered Carpentry Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship program is specifically designed to help address a shortage of carpenters in the state. Read the full article on page 46.
July of this year marked my one year anniversary as a business owner and publisher. It’s been a challenging transition, but I think I’m starting to get the hang of it. Michael Barnes, my father and HP’s founder, left big shoes to fill... only he never had to wear heels! This issue features our annual Yearin-Review section. Beginning on page 10, take a minute to glance back at all the groundbreakings that took place in 2021. Construction didn’t seem to slow down, not in New England. Despite a challenging year, the strength and determination of every member of our industry was displayed in the start of every new project. I have so much gratitude for the opportunity to lead this publication. I’m grateful for my employees and for our devoted readers, advertisers and contributors. I hope you enjoy the last issue of 2021!
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Up-Front Details Released for Maine Conference Center Westbrook, ME – The owners of Rock Row released renderings and details on their plans to build the largest conference and meeting center in the state of Maine at the $600 million, 110-acre development in Westbrook. ASM Global, a producer of large-scale events and entertainment experiences, is working with Rock Row on initial planning.
Rendering of Rock Row conference and meeting center
The yet-to-be-named venue will include 110,000sf of divisible conference and event space including a 35,000sf exhibit hall, pre-function space, ballroom/ meeting space, an enclosed performance space with a retractable wall that opens up to lawn seating for concerts, and an attached hotel and parking garage. Expected cost for the new four-season facility is approximately $75 million, not including the hotel. The new venue will
replace the seasonal open-air Maine Savings Pavilion at Rock Row which closed permanently in September due to construction of the Rock Row Medical & Research Campus. When fully open, the conference and meeting center at Rock Row is anticipated to bring 343 new full-time jobs to the region. Approximately 345,000 guests are expected to attend ticketed and non-ticketed events per year, with more than 25% traveling from outside the state of Maine, according to the 2021 Economic Impact Report, University of Southern Maine. According to the developers, the center will incorporate the “best of the best”
architecture and operations and is modeled in large part after the Toyota Music Factory in Texas, which features a retractable wall that opens up to a lawn-seating area. All interior walls in the Rock Row venue will be movable to accommodate multiple events and meetings of various sizes at the same time. “The Rock Row Conference and Meeting Center is perfectly situated to benefit and strengthen the entire state of Maine’s economic development growth while not stressing the region’s alreadyoverburdened infrastructure,” said Josh Levy, founding partner at Waterstone Properties, the owners and developers of
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North Branford High School Breaks Ground
At the groundbreaking: Anthony Diana, Gilbane; Kevin Pellegatto, Gilbane; John Florio, North Branford Public Schools; Michelle Knockwood, Town of North Branford; Anthony Esposito, Town of North Branford; Rusty Malik, QA+M Architecture; Kate Sayegh, Gilbane; Nick Pimentel, Gilbane; and Amar Shamas, Gilbane
North Branford, CT – On Oct. 28, officials from the North Branford School District, the State of Connecticut, and the Town of North Branford joined school faculty and staff, as well as representatives from Construction Solutions Group; Quisenberry Arcari Malik, LLC (QA+M Architecture); and Gilbane Building Company; to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new 106,000sf North Branford High School. The new $66 million facility will accommodate 524 high school students and feature spaces for learning commons, science labs, engineering and technology, culinary arts, a media center, arts and music, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria. The new high school will be constructed in multiple phases over a 30-month period to accommodate for the operations of the existing high school, set to be
demolished in two phases. Designed by QA+M Architecture, the facility’s high-performance design is future-ready and provides 21st century learning to its students. Plans include amenities tailored to its growing technology education and career track population. Rusty Malik, QA+M principal, said, “Located on the same site as the North Branford Intermediate School, the high school works to architecturally unify the site into one cohesive campus.” Consulting partners on the project include RZ Design Associates, structural and MEP engineer; To Design, landscape architect; Benesch, civil engineer; and D’Agostino & Associates, technology and security. North Branford High School is slated for completion by the spring of 2024.
North Branford High School / Renderings courtesy of QA+M Architecture
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Father Bill’s & MainSpring staff break ground on the Yawkey Housing Resource Center.
Quincy, MA – Dellbrook|JKS celebrated the groundbreaking of a new housing and resource center for the charitable Father Bill’s & MainSpring, alongside The Narrow Gate Architecture, on Nov. 9. The new Father Bill’s & MainSpring center will be constructed on what is currently a 50,000sf commercial lot. In partnership with the City of Quincy, this project will be completed in two phases, near the existing Father Bill’s & MainSpring facility on Broad Street. All operations will be relocated to this new facility and the current site will be transferred over to the City of Quincy. Phase 1 includes the creation of a day
center and shelter facility with associated staff offices, operations, dormitories, and medical clinic. Phase 2 includes the construction of 30 permanent shelter housing efficiency units, an outdoor courtyard area, and parking. Dedicated to ending homelessness in Southern Massachusetts, Father Bill’s & MainSpring provides permanent supportive housing (PSH) for people in need. PSH includes housing assistance and supportive services to homeless individuals or families, especially those with disabilities. Dellbrook|JKS anticipates the project’s completion by fall of 2023.
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Ground Broken on Assisted Living Community Farmington, CT – A recent groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the start of construction for The Chelsea at Washington Township, an assisted living and memory care community in Washington Township, Bergen County, N.J. KBE Building Corporation of Farmington has been working with the owner, Capitol Seniors Housing, Washington, D.C., and architect Meyer Design, Ardmore, Pa., on the preconstruction planning of the project. When completed, the 76,700sf, 2-story community will offer 85 residential units for adults requiring assisted living and memory care levels of assistance. It will feature a variety of one- and two-bedroom luxury residences. The community’s amenities will include a bistro, sports bar, theater, multi-purpose room, club room, private dining room, and courtyards designed specifically for both assisted living and memory care residents. The Chelsea at Washington Township is located on historic Pascack Road, just steps from the township’s Schlegel Lake, Senior Park, and community center. It is scheduled to open in early 2023. “One of the most important actions we’ve taken as a team is to really dive
The Chelsea at Washington Township / Rendering courtesy of Meyer Design
into this project at the earliest stages of planning and design,” says KBE principal, Jim Culkin, who is overseeing the construction of The Chelsea project. “The collaboration with the design team at Meyer Design and the management team at Capitol Seniors Housing has been essential to bringing us to this exciting moment, when shovel hits dirt and all the drawings and decisions become reality.”
Allston Yards Begins Construction
The KBE team helps celebrate the groundbreaking of The Chelsea senior living community.
Allston Yards rendering
Boston – Construction has commenced at Allston Yards, a mixed-use development located in the Allston neighborhood of Boston. Allston Yards is a project of Stop & Shop with New England Development as master developer, in partnership with Bozzuto and Southside Investment Partners. The partnership announced the closing on Parcel A and Parcel B, as well as the closing of financing of Building A, with financing arranged by JLL and provided by Bank of America as administrative agent on behalf of lenders Bank of America and TD Bank. Construction on Building A, a 165-unit residential building including a new, state-of-theart, flagship Stop & Shop grocery store, commenced in November, led by Bozzuto in partnership with Pacific Life. A third quarter 2022 construction start is anticipated by New England Development to
advance a planned commercial office/life science building on Parcel B. Building A will contribute $1.25 million to the Allston-Brighton Homeowner Fund created by Allston Yards to increase affordable homeownership opportunities in Allston-Brighton. The $4 million fund was created in partnership with the Boston Home Center and is supported by city and state delegations. The multi-phase Allston Yards project will include 117,000sf of retail with a mix of new stores and restaurants, including the Stop & Shop new urban prototype. It includes 350,000sf of office and lab space and a one-acre community green. The project will extend and expand upon the area’s street grid, providing new connections to the Boston Landing MBTA station, while improving both pedestrian and bicycle connections.
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Focus: Year-In-Review 2021 Groundbreakings
Editor’s Note: Groundbreakings are listed in order of date posted on the www.high-profile.com daily newsfeed. This list, with active links to the full stories, can also be found on HP’s website by clicking on the “All News” tab and then “Groundbreaking” in the drop-down menu.
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Norwell Memory Care Residence Breaks Ground
Senior Living Facility Breaks Ground
(l-r): Brad McKenzie, president of McKenzie Engineering Group, Inc.; Anthony Vivirito, senior project manager of The Architectural Team, Inc.; Michael Liu, senior partner and design principal of The Architectural Team, Inc.; Katya Podsiadlo, principal of Verdant Landscape Architecture; Joseph Campanelli, president and CEO of Needham Bank; Kenneth Kirkland, town planner of the town of Norwell; Tamilyn Liesenfeld, principal of Anthemion Group, Inc.; Bodo Liesenfeld, principal of Anthemion Group, Inc.; Mark Williams, project manager of Nauset Construction; Anthony Papantonis, president of Nauset Construction; Peter Morin, town administrator of the town of Norwell / Photo by Nauset Construction
Norwell, MA – Nauset Construction and Anthemion Senior Lifestyles LLC celebrated the groundbreaking of The Cordwainer, a 50,000sf assisted living memory care residence that will offer 54 residential units in a home-like setting designed to promote mindful and physical health and wellness. Read more...
Benchmark Washington Street / Rendering courtesy of Udelsman Associates
Hanover, MA – Callahan Construction Managers has begun its fourth assisted living project with Benchmark Senior Living, a provider of senior living services throughout the Northeast. Construction broke ground in January. Read more...
The Mosaic Breaks Ground
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Renovations Underway at Boston’s City Hall Plaza
SHU Breaks Ground on Hockey Arena
City Hall Plaza rendering (l-r) Juliet Melotto, club figure skating; Mike Zdanowicz, club men’s ice hockey; Jordan Sanislo, Division I women’s ice hockey; Marc Johnstone, Division I men’s ice hockey; John Petillo; Marisa and Frank Martire; and Big Red
Fairfield, CT – Sacred Heart University recently broke ground on its $70 million hockey and skating arena located on the university’s West Campus in Fairfield. Read more...
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Boston – Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh recently visited the project site at Boston’s City Hall Plaza. A groundbreaking was held recently and renovations are currently underway. Read more...
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The Revolution Labs team from Greatland Realty Partners, Callahan Construction Managers, JLL, and SGA at a recent groundbreaking ceremony at the property / Photo by Nate Photography
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Providence, RI – In a private ceremony, real estate developer Lanre Ajakaiye, a first generation African-American, recently broke ground on 25 Bough, the first redevelopment project in New England receiving approval for funding under Regulation CF (CrowdFunding), which was created under Title III of the JOBS act. Read more...
Boston – Greatland Realty Partners, a Boston-based real estate development firm, announced that construction has begun on Revolution Labs, a new 180,000sf life science lab building in Lexington, Mass. Read more... continued to page 12
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Groundbreaking Announced for Anchor Point
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(l-r): Doug Havens, Medway affordable housing coordinator; Bill Lovett, Toll Brothers regional director of acquisitions and development; Michael Boynton, town manager; Maryjane White, select board; Dennis Crowley, select board; and Ketan Joshi, Toll Brothers director of development
Medway, MA - New England construction management firm, Dellbrook|JKS, along with Toll Brothers Apartment Living and architects Cube3 Studios, has broken ground at 39 Main Street in Medway. This marks Dellbrook|JKS’ third project with Toll Brothers. Read more...
Beverly, MA – Beverly-based nonprofit developer, Harborlight Community Partners, announced that Anchor Point, a community of 77 units of affordable family housing, will break ground in June. Read more...
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South facing facade of USM’s Career & Student Success Center / Rendering courtesy of Elkus-Manfredi Architects
Rendering of the SIG SAUER Experience Center
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HMTX Industries Breaks Ground on World HQ
(l-r) Dan Messier, SVP construction operations, PROCON; Kirk Dickison, property manager, Stebbins Commercial Properties; John Kane, partner, Glenbervie LLC; Kevin Smith, facilities maintenance supervisor, Freudenberg-NOK; Bill Condron, president/CEO, The Granite Group; Mark Stebbins, partner, Glenbervie LLC; Phil Cohen, SVP, People’s United Bank; Mike Wayne, VP of Logistics, The Granite Group; Scott Martinelli, senior project manager, PROCON
Londonderry, NH – Freudenberg-NOK and The Granite Group officials were joined by business leaders for the groundbreaking ceremony of their 64,000sf facility in Londonderry. Read more...
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HMTX Industries’ world headquarters
Norwalk, CT – New materials flooring company HMTX Industries has broken ground on its new world headquarters in Norwalk. Read more...
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Lynnfield, MA – The Procopio Companies (Procopio), a full-service construction, development, and advisory company, announced it has secured a $14 million construction loan from Salem Five Bank, and has broken ground at 635 Main Street in Wilmington. The transaction closed in late December 2020. Read more...
Toledo, OH – Welltower Inc. announced the formation of a new relationship with Monarch Communities, a vertically integrated senior living provider. Monarch develops, operates, design-builds (with its affiliate, PROCON) and owns senior living communities. Read more... continued to page 14
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Hancock Village Breaks Ground on Community Ctr.
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Haverhill, MA – Monogram Food Solutions, Paradigm Partners and Dacon recently broke ground on a new 135,000sf manufacturing and processing facility. A manufacturer of value-added food products, Monogram will be utilizing this facility for its sandwich product lines. Read more... Hancock Village Community Center rendering
Brookline, MA – Erland Construction, in collaboration with Chestnut Hill Realty, WaypointKLA, The Architectural Team and their subcontractors, will construct a brandnew 25,000sf community center and 1,800sf pool house within the Hancock Village residential development in Brookline. Read more...
Elliot Hospital Expansion Breaks Ground
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Providence, RI – Construction has kicked off for the final phase of the Narragansett Bay Commission’s (NBC) Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program, which is expected to reduce overflow volumes by 98% and treat stormwater before it flows into the Narragansett Bay. Read more... Electrical Construction
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Boston – Work is underway on the new Bradley Athletic Center at Boston Trinity Academy in Boston. School administration, members of the board of trustees, and local officials attended a ceremonial groundbreaking event held recently. Read more...
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New London School Breaks Ground
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The project team and project owners break ground on the new Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School in New London.
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Everett, MA – Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (Greystar) celebrated the groundbreaking of 85 Boston Street in Everett alongside Everett Mayor, Carlo DeMaria; State Senator Sal DiDomenico; State Representative Joseph McGonagle; and Alfred Wojciechowski, a principal with CBT Architects. Read more...
New London, CT – A groundbreaking was recently held to kick off the Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet Middle School project in New London. Read more...
Mathey Center Breaks Ground
Neon Marketplace in Warwick Breaks Ground
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Warwick, RI – On June 24, Neon Marketplace broke ground on its 5,500sf location at 1776 Post Road in Warwick. Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Mayor Frank J. Picozzi and other elected officials attended the event. Read more...
Epping, NH – On June 16, the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire (SELT) held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of the Mathey Center for People and Nature at Burley Farms in Epping. Read more...
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JULY
Red Oak Apartments Breaks Ground
At the groundbreaking for Red Oak at 409 Elm Street (l-r): Alderman Will Stewart; Ed Rimm, North Branch Construction; Dennis Mires, The Architects; Paul Chisholm and Matt Peterson, Keach-Nordstrom Associates; Gerry Dupont, Ron Dupont, and Mark Guilmain, Red Oak Apartment Homes; Manchester Mayor Craig; Joseph H. Campbell, North Branch Construction; Alderman Pat Long; Lono Hunter, The Architects; and Robert McNulty, North Branch Construction
Manchester, NH – Red Oak Apartment Homes recently held a groundbreaking celebration at the site of the Red Oak at 409 Elm Street project in Manchester. Read more...
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Watertown, MA – The Davis Companies and Boston Development Group have broken ground on 66 Galen Street in Watertown, a 224,000rsf, purpose-built, Class A life science building designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects. Read more...
AUGUST
GLCPS Breaks Ground on STEAM Center
(l-r) Lena Pires, GLCPS principal; Nicolette; John Vasconcellos, South Coast Community Foundation president; Furtado; Natalie Teixeira, GLCPS 10th grade student; Amey Bissonnnette, GLCPS director of development; Chief Paul Oliveira, New Bedford Police Department; Rick Kidder, One Southcoast Chamber of Commerce president; Abreu; Cabral; Riding; Emily Grandstaff-Rice, Arrowstreet senior associate; and Larry Spang, Arrowstreet principal
New Bedford, MA – Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) recently broke ground on the renovation of a historic building located at 106 Bullard Street in New Bedford, creating “One School, One Campus.” Read more...
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Veterans Wellness Center Breaks Ground
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Rome, ME – A groundbreaking was held for the new Travis Mills Foundation Health and Wellness Center on Sept. 11. Read more... continued to page 18
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Brookline School Celebrates Groundbreaking
Boston Housing Project Breaks Ground on Phase Three From Gilbane Building Company (l-r): Colleen Shouldice, senior project engineer; Bob Braga, superintendent; Mike O’Brien, SVP/ Massachusetts business unit leader; Lynda Callahan, senior project manager; Andrew Prochniak, operations manager; Derek Ullman, project manager; and Walt Kincaid, project executive, SVP/New England division leader
Groundbreaking for the final phase of Overlook Terrace at Orient Heights
Boston – Mayor Kim Janey joined residents of the Orient Heights public housing community and officials from the Boston Housing Authority, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and the development team of Trinity Financial and the East Boston Community Development Corporation to break ground on the final phase of Overlook Terrace at Orient Heights. Read more...
Brookline, MA – On Sept. 13, officials from the Public Schools of Brookline, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of Brookline joined students, alumni, families, educators, neighbors, and representatives from Leftfield, Jonathan Levi Architects, and Gilbane Building Company to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the 155,000sf Michael Driscoll Elementary School in Brookline. Read more...
Assisted Living Facility Breaks Ground
Edwards Vacuum Celebrates Groundbreaking
(l-r) John Lamirande, executive director, The Mariner at Marblehead; Phil Helmes, COO, Pleasant Street, LLC; Heather Cairns, president, Pleasant Street, LLC; Michael Lafayette, CEO, Pleasant Street, LLC; Jim Coughlin, CEO, Northbridge Companies; Wendy Nowokunksi, president, Northbridge Companies; and Pat Callahan, CEO; Callahan Construction Managers
Haverhill, MA – Edwards Vacuum, in collaboration with Marwick Associates, Equity Industrial Partners and Dacon, recently broke ground on the new 135,000sf Manufacturing Center of Excellence. Read more...
Marblehead, MA – On Sept. 9, The Mariner, an assisted living facility in Marblehead, broke ground on a 83,000sf, 3-story wood framed building that will include 61 assisted living units and 26 memory care units, with a mix of studio, one, and two-bedroom inventory. Read more... continued to page 20
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Marlborough, MA – Community leaders from the city of Marlborough gathered in September to celebrate the groundbreaking for the 16,000sf expansion of the Marlborough Public Library. Read more...
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The Construction Institute: Year in Review by the CI Editorial Committee With another challenging year nearly behind us, it can be difficult to look back but there is a lot to be proud of as well. At the Construction Institute (CI), we celebrated two industry leaders, Anthony Gaglio, Sr. and Rachel Palisin, as our 2021 Champions of Change. We were also grateful to be able to safely gather again for our summer social, Back Together Again, this past June – the strength of our community and the joy of reconnecting in person was a cornerstone of the event’s opening remarks, which helped to make the CI’s transformation over the past year possible: “The Institute has experienced a year of re-creation, adaptation, and expansion. We re-created ourselves as an independent 501(c)(3). We moved our offices to East Hartford…We created our own online platform to deliver the AEC Leadership Conference and redesigned the Women Who Build Summit…Our programs and webinars have engaged attendees from across the country and around the world…,” says Nancy Greenwald. As our institute reinvented itself, we
all know that two remarkable social institutions continue to rethink and elevate their ability to act in service to our communities across the globe. Those institutions are healthcare facilities and schools. Inspired and continually in awe of our front-line healthcare workers, we reflected on their collective impact, specifically in the realm of social responsibility, and noted how non-clinical environments continue to advance the patient experience both physically and virtually to provide the highest level of care with the greatest reach. As students and teachers returned to their classrooms this year, we examined the importance of grade pods and their proximity to resources and specials. At the beginning of 2021, we set out to carry three ideas forward: collaboration, innovation, and communication. By collaborating, we hoped to tackle bigger problems, together. Through our collaborative interdisciplinary partnerships, we imagined bringing
together people with diverse expertise, experience and perspectives to create meaningful, impactful solutions that actually work. This year, we saw evidence of that in our local towns and cities but also in our offices and on our projects, jobsites, and virtual platforms. At the Institute, we collaborated to deliver some of our most exceptional in-person conferences virtually, and it worked! By innovating, we hoped to create new opportunities to support our industry instead of merely continuing how things had been done in the past. We saw this as our AEC industry nimbly shifted to virtual coordination meetings, remote work environments, and creative responses to material selections due to cost and lead times. Here at the Institute, we created a series of free online webinars, taught virtual leadership classes, and advanced our certificate programs accessed by students across the U.S. By having more frequent informal
conversations, we hoped to communicate more effectively, and stay connected on a personal level, as human beings. We all experienced feelings of isolation, and we eagerly awaited the opportunity to reconnect. We prioritized our health, and the health of our families, neighbors, and co-workers, and we are now able to see each other in person. At the Institute, we safely hosted our annual golf event in October. But there is still value in picking up the phone and checking in. Touch base more, not less. Even now. As 2021 comes to a close, there is hardship to acknowledge, and certainly there is still a ways to go, but we have also made progress. Perhaps each of you set an intention to carry forward some new changes, ideas or goals that were successful and impactful, or you overcame adversity and struggle. Thankfully, many are able to gather this holiday season with friends and family. And as we set our sights on 2022, we will set new goals, continue to expand our dreams, and carry all that we have been though together into our next chapter. From all of us at The Construction Institute, we wish you and yours a safe and joyous season.
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AEM Reflects on the Past Year
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The year 2021 has been a big one for American Energy Management (AEM), a Building System Integrator specializing in building environment automation. This year involved adding Gwynn Systems, Inc. to our company, along with moving to a brand-new office in Westborough, Mass. Gwynn Systems joined AEM back in June, bringing five new additions to the team with an outstanding reputation for customer service and a strong base in the Boston market. Gwynn Systems’ expertise in servicing complex and high security environments has allowed us to enhance our service offerings, while AEM’s expertise with emerging technologies and system migration strategies has benefited the existing Gwynn customer base over the past several months. Having Gwynn Systems on board with us at AEM has created a great opportunity for growth. This past Spring, AEM moved offices from Malborough to Westborough. The new space includes updated offices, technology and furnishings and offers employees improved access and amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria, and walking trails. The building features a custom-built software lab for staging BAS projects, which is a key component of AEM’s comprehensive quality assurance
This past year was one of change and growth for Connecticut Temperature Controls (CTC), a full-service energy management, temperature controls and system integration company. Facing a new challenging business climate due to the continuing Covid-19 concerns, CTC was able to expand and upgrade our American Energy Management office building
process. The upgraded technology allows technicians and project managers full access to software and engineering files from jobsites or when working remotely, to streamline the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting process. We are ending 2021 on a good note, with projects finishing up along with new projects starting. One project we finished recently is the Fuller Middle School in Framingham, Mass. AEM installed stateof-the-art technology allowing for an effortless operation of the building, along with enhancing energy efficiencies. The school opened its doors at the beginning of the school year in September. Founded in 1978, AEM, together with our affiliate Connecticut Temperature Controls, serves the New England and Connecticut market as well as some key national accounts.
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Focus: Awards AIA CT Celebrates Excellence in Architecture New Haven, CT – The Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Connecticut) celebrated its annual Awards Gala on Nov. 16 at Aria in Prospect.
The awardees of the evening included: Alice Washburn Awards
Excellence Awards: • Lakeside Georgian Estate, Charles Hilton Architects • Pool Pergola, Charles Hilton Architects Merit Awards: • Classic Georgian Restoration, Douglas VanderHorn Architects • Treetop, Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc. • Victorian Cottage & Barn, David Scott Parker Architects Citation for Restoration: • Sun Tavern, David Scott Parker Architects Business Architecture Awards
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Excellence Awards: • 600 Canal Place, Pickard Chilton Excellence • Dos Luces Brewery, Pirie Associates Merit Awards: • 165 Capitol Avenue, Amenta Emma Architects • Connecticut Innovations, Amenta Emma Architects
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Excellence Awards: • Harbor House, J.P. Franzen Associates • Hill-Stead Museum Visitor Center, Centerbrook Architects and Planners • Saint Mary Place, Patriquin Architects • Sun Tavern, David Scott Parker Architects Merit Awards: • 165 Capitol Avenue, Amenta Emma Architects • Elizabeth Park Visitors Center, Schadler Selnau Associates
• Joseph R. Ensign House, Crosskey Architects, LLC • Victorian Cottage and Barn, David Scott Parker Architects Sustainable Architecture Awards
Merit Awards: • 165 Capitol Avenue, Amenta Emma Architects • 2+U, Pickard Chilton • 11 Crown, Kenneth Boroson Architects, LLC
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New Haven, CT – Sara Bronin, AIA, architect, attorney, and professor, is being recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for her achievements, particularly in the past year. The annual President’s Award recognizes an AIA Connecticut architect member who made outstanding contributions to the organization through participation, service, and promotion of its mission and vision. Angela Cahill, AIA, president of the Connecticut chapter and associate with
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QA+M Architecture in Farmington, announced the award. “Sara is the embodiment of how architects can improve our communities through their ability to lead, advocate, and solve complex problems creatively,” said Cahill. “Beyond our daily practice, it’s imperative that architects use their skills to make much-needed progress in the realms of equity, justice, sustainability, and health.” The award was celebrated at AIA Connecticut’s Annual Gala on Nov. 16.
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Design Awards
Excellence Awards – Built: • Washington Art Association, Gray Organschi Architecture • Art Barn, John Martin Associates Architects Merit Awards – Built: • 315 Buckingham Street Garage, Amenta Emma Architects • 575 Madison Avenue, Amenta Emma Architects • 600 Canal Place, Pickard Chilton • Corporate Tech/Co-work Campus, Kenneth Boroson Architects, LLC • Hill House, Joeb Moore + Partners, Architects, LLC
• Little Harbor House, Gray Organschi Architecture • New Lebanon Elementary School, TSKP Studio • UNH, Bergami Center for Innovation, Svigals + Partners • Pond House, Roger Ferris + Partners Citation for Reimagination: • Essex River House, Robert Orr & Associates, LLC Merit Awards – Unbuilt: • Carbon Containment Lab, Gray Organschi Architecture • Stuckbridge Park, TSKP Studio
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AIA CT Announces J.E.D.I. Award
• Katelyn Chapin, AIA Emerging Professionals Award
• Max Ernesto Ballardo, Assoc. AIA, Patriquin Architects • Tom Barker, AIA, Amenta Emma Architects • Alexis Hoff, Assoc. AIA, Amenta Emma Architects
Public Service Award
• John Herzan, New Haven Preservation Trust • Allied Members of the Year • Ronald Penton, LaRosa Building • Cathy DeFrances-Vittorio, Fuss & O’Neill Volunteer of the Year
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Connecticut Treasures Award The team from Hoffman Architects / Photo by Annadale Photography and AIA Connecticut
New Haven, CT – The Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Connecticut) announced the Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Award at the annual Awards Gala on Nov. 16. The Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award acknowledges architectural firms who have made a commitment to: JUSTICE in acknowledging and denouncing racism and sexism, removing barriers to opportunities, and promoting the success of all individuals in the profession. EQUITY in providing balanced resources and opportunities to ensure every practitioner can reach an equal outcome. DIVERSITY in encompassing an array of practitioners who represent varied experiences and perspectives. INCLUSION in fostering a sense of belonging for all voices and perspectives to feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued to fully participate. Launched in November 2020, it was envisioned to offer AIA Connecticut firms a roadmap to actively produce results, both short term and long term. Eleven firms made the J.E.D.I. commitment to embrace these principles to make a difference and were acknowledged for their impact.
• Amenta Emma Architects • CPG Architects • Hoffmann Architects • Huestis Tucker Architects • JCJ Architecture • QA+ M Architecture • Patriquin Architects • Perkins Eastman Architects • Pickard Chilton Architects • Svigals + Partners • TLB Architecture One firm, Hoffmann Architects, was awarded the inaugural J.E.D.I award for its outstanding strategies and efforts in creating an environment for the future of the architecture practice. This included creating a dynamic, interactive internal blog focused on diversity and inclusion; establishing a Diversity Advancement Scholarship with the Connecticut Architecture Foundation for minority students pursuing architecture and engineering careers; establishing a student loan repayment program for employees to assist in paying down student debt, which disproportionately impacts people of color; starting a D&I book club for staff to share conversation about challenging topics through literature and nonfiction selections; connecting with the ACE Mentor Program to provide volunteer mentorship opportunities for their staff; and participating regularly in online Diversity Challenges from the United Way and other organizations.
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Boston – Kaplan Construction announced it has been named to the list of Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Commonwealth Institute (TCI). Finalists were honored during a virtual breakfast celebration on Nov. 5 and Kaplan ranked No. 76. This is the 21st year TCI has recognized women-led businesses in Massachusetts and the list was published in the Women & Power issue of The Boston Globe Magazine on Nov. 7. “We are honored to be recognized as a Top 100 Women-led Business for the seventh year in a row and congratulate our fellow honorees,” said Jane Kaplan Peck, majority owner and COO at Kaplan. “According to a recent report on the state of women in construction in 2021, only 13% of construction firms in the U.S. are owned by women. At Kaplan, nearly one
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TFMoran’s Dylan Cruess Awarded Bedford, NH – TFMoran’s chief operating officer, Dylan Cruess, was recently selected as one of New Hampshire’s 200 most influential business leaders by NH Business Review. This is Cruess’ second time on the “New Hampshire 200” list. Winners include 200 individuals who have made a great impact on the Granite State’s economy, business climate and the state as a whole. The New Hampshire 200 Reception will be held in December. Cruess joined TFMoran, Inc. in 2001. In 2013, he became an owner and COO of TFMoran when the company was transferred to four senior employees. Cruess is very involved in the local community and serves on the board of directors for numerous organizations. When asked what is most exciting about the company’s future, Cruess answered, “Over the past year we adopted
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ACEC/MA Recognizes Excellence in Engineering Amherst, MA – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) has named Hoyle Tanner as a 2021 Bronze Engineering Excellence Award winner for its work on the University of Massachusetts-Amherst utilities.
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The University of MassachusettsAmherst hired Hoyle Tanner as prime for engineering services to evaluate infrastructure on approximately 10 acres at the heart of the campus. Hoyle Tanner delivered data-driven recommendations and designs to include schematic, preliminary/final design, and construction administration for landscaping, area lighting, electrical upgrades, steam upgrades, water upgrades, pedestrian improvements, parking garage membrane replacement and ADA accessibility review within the project area. The team of over 10 firms was able to effectively complete the fast-paced project on time and on budget, while students continued to move safely through the construction site. ACEC/MA also named TransSystems as a 2021 Bronze Engineering Excellence
Award winner for its work on the Gallivan Boulevard and Morton Street improvements. TranSystems was responsible for
development and evaluation of alternatives and final design of improvements to roadway safety and traffic operations along the Morton Street corridor in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston. The project included reconfiguration of the Morton Street intersections with Gallivan Boulevard and West Selden Street including installation of new traffic signals at both locations, coordination of four signalized intersections, and upgrading sidewalks and driveways to meet ADA requirements. Consistent with the Complete Streets policy, the project featured safe, accessible pedestrian paths and bicycle lanes throughout the corridor.
Pond/Michael Baker International was also recognized as a 2021 Bronze Engineering Excellence Award winner for its work on the Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center at LaVilla (JRTC).
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The center in Jacksonville, Fla. was designed by the Pond|Michael Baker International JV for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). Transitoriented development strategies were used to improve transportation, reduce traffic and spur economic activity in the region. It integrates local and regional bus networks, taxis, rental car services, an elevated rail system and space for future services into one facility. The JRTC features complete-street connections to the LaVilla neighborhood, a grand staircase point of entry and an elevated urban plaza for mixed-use retail opportunities and scenic views.
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Nosal Builders, Inc. (Renovation – Small Projects under $10 million) – CT DOT Highway Operations Center Expansion and Renovation SPECIAL AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL IMPACT ON THEIR COMMUNITY (Large Projects – Over $10 Million)
Haynes Construction Company (Historic Restoration/Renovation) – The Lofts at Cargill Falls Mill SPECIAL AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL IMPACT ON THEIR COMMUNITY (Small Projects – Under $10 Million)
Petra Construction Corporation (Special Projects) – Yale West Campus Landscape Improvements
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Wohlsen Construction Company (Residential) – Sunrise Senior Living – Sunrise of Wilton LARGE PROJECTS – MERIT AWARD
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SMALL PROJECTS – MERIT AWARDS
•C ianbro Corporation (Industrial) – Boil Off Gas Compressor Upgrade •K BE Building Corporation (Special Projects) – Sacred Heart University Community Theatre • PDS Engineering & Construction, Inc. (Pre-Engineered Building) – Nefco Addition Project LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR
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PROCON Recognized for Unitil Project Community Theater Resto Wins Awards
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Hooksett, NH – PROCON received the Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter’s (ABC) Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award in the Commercial Over $10 Million category for the design and construction of Unitil’s new Exeter-based distribution and operations center. The awards ceremony was held on Oct. 14. The new 54,000sf, 2-story regional facility includes office space, conference rooms, a 24/7 dispatcher center, a training and testing center, a warehouse, vehicle storage and a wash bay. The facility will serve as Unitil’s regional emergency operations center and houses the company’s seacoast distribution operations and forestry, engineering, and centralized electric dispatch teams.
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Fairfield, CT – The newly restored Fairfield Community Theater, now known as the Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, has won several industry awards. KBE Building Corporation completed the restoration of the 22,825sf, $4.4 million project earlier this year. In October, at the Associated Builders and Contractors Connecticut Chapter’s annual Excellence in Construction awards event, the project earned a merit award in the Special Projects category. Earlier this year, the Connecticut Building Congress recognized the project with a merit award. It also received a merit award from Engineering News Record at its awards event in November. Opened as a vaudeville theater in the 1920s, the entertainment venue lived through numerous changes until 2010 when it was closed by then-owner Lowe’s Theaters. Kleban Properties, a Fairfieldbased development firm, acquired the property with a plan to gut the interior and preserve the structure while offering a “white box” space ready for commercial lease. KBE was brought on board to plan and manage the renovation, working with J.P. Franzen Architects Associates of Fairfield. The interior was stripped down to the studs and the exterior facade restored. The project then changed to a
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comprehensive custom fit-out to support theatrical and multi-media performances when Sacred Heart University (SHU) leased the space. The expansion provided a new, larger stage; a balcony with a skybox; a renovated front office; and new digital technology. The original stage and proscenium arch were preserved and converted to the green room and office areas. The existing seating was replaced with 446 stadiumstyle seats. The scope of work included all new building systems, new finishes throughout, a mezzanine gathering area, reception, ticket booth, and new neon marquee.
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ABC NH/VT Celebrates EiC Awards Concord, NH – Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire and Vermont (ABC NH/VT) held this year’s Excellence in Construction (EiC) award reception at the Manchester DoubleTree Hotel on Oct 14. The EiC awards program honors contractors for world-class, safe, and innovative construction projects. The winning projects selected from entries across New Hampshire and Vermont are judged on complexity, attractiveness, unique challenges overcome, completion time, workmanship, innovation, safety and cost. A panel of industry experts served as the competition’s judges.
EXCELLENCE AWARDS Charters Brothers Construction LLC Project: UNH Telecommunications Building Institutional/Public $2 Million to $5 Million
DECCO, Inc. Project: Lonza “Project Peregrine” Commercial $2 Million to $5 Million
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Project: Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Institutional/Public Over $10 Million
Eckman Construction Project: Newmarket School District Projects Institutional/Public Over $10 Million Methuen Construction Project: Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Institutional/Public Over $10 Million
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PROCON Project: Unitil – Distribution and Operations Center Commercial Over $10 Million
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Multi-Residential Bruner/Cott Completes Affordable Housing in Porter Square Boston – Bruner/Cott Architects announced the completion of Frost Terrace, a 100% affordable housing apartment community at 1791 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge’s Porter Square. Achieved in partnership with Capstone Communities and Hope Real Estate Enterprises, the complex provides 40 families and individuals with long-term rental options in a neighborhood facing an extreme shortage of such housing. Directly adjacent to Lesley University’s Lunder Arts Center on Massachusetts Avenue, Frost Terrace comprises three extant buildings – 1 and 2 Frost Terrace – plus a contextual modern addition designed to balance the overall composition. The William Frost house, built in the late 1800s, was preserved, transformed, and expanded at the rear of the complex to provide additional living quarters. Formerly surrounded by similar houses and the North Avenue Congregational Church (moved to its site from Kirkland Street near Harvard Square in 1867 and now the Lunder Arts library), the Frost house is the last of its kind on the block, providing continuous historical context. Designed with light and air in mind, Frost Terrace is made up of 26 two-tothree-bedroom units, 13 one-bedroom units, and one studio unit. It is reserved
for households earning less than 60% of the area median income (AMI), with four units reserved for households earning less than 50% of AMI and four units reserved for households earning less than 30% AMI. Frost Terrace offers immediate proximity to the MBTA, bike lanes, and essential community services, as well as 44 secure bike parking spaces. Sustainable design strategies include LEED Gold certification aspirations for multi-family mid-rise. Environmental interventions include the installation of solar panels, stormwater management, tree preservation, and energy efficient equipment, complemented by landscaping and paving improvements that created accessible community space. “Rooted in community building, new contextual architecture, and historic preservation, Frost Terrace’s sustainable design aligns with current principles of affordable housing: prioritizing mobility, lowering utility costs, conserving resources, and creating healthy living environments,” says Principal-in-Charge Jason Forney. “Our goal was to respect and renew the venerable aspects of the site and its structures while delivering environmentally responsible housing for today and tomorrow.”
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Build Better Podcast The Gold Standard: Recognizing Massachusetts Businesses for a Commitment to Excellence by Emily Langner On season 2, episode 11 of the Build Better podcast, HP’s publisher, Anastasia Barnes, talked with Edward Palleschi, the undersecretary for the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCABR is dedicated to protecting and empowering consumers throughout the state with outreach, advocacy and education while ensuring a fair playing field for Massachusetts businesses. Palleschi instituted OCABR’s Licensee Recognition Program, which aims to recognize businesses licensed or registered in Massachusetts that continue to reach high standards through their work and commitment to their consumers. Palleschi says companies have faced a variety of challenges over the last year and a half during the pandemic, and he wanted to “promote and highlight these businesses and some of the great things they are doing with their customers,
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consumers of the Commonwealth, and in their communities.” He says, “When you have businesses that are out there working hard, doing the right thing, keeping up with their licensure, doing the right things by their customers, then everyone gets hit wit the pandemic like they did – that obviously really affected businesses. I just think that it’s important to help these businesses in any way possible, so the recognition program is just a great way to recognize and thank people for all those things.”
Interstate Electrical Services Corporation was one recent honoree of the program. Palleschi attended Interstate’s employee recognition event in September, where he presented the firm with a certificate of appreciation for the company’s contribution to the community. During his speech, he highlighted the longevity of service of Interstate employees, and explained the reason this new award was conceived by his office is to “recognize exemplary licensees who deliver quality and take pride in their work.” Previous to his current position at OCABR, Palleschi spent four years as the deputy chief secretary of boards and commissions for Governor Baker. During that time, he helped the governor appoint more than 2000 individuals to over 700 boards and commissions. Fifty
percent of the appointees were women, and 25% were from diverse backgrounds. He says the priority was to give new people the opportunity to serve, and adds that diversity “really makes for better discussion and better outcomes when you’re able to bring together different types of people, different types of ideas, and different types of perspectives.” For those looking for ways to become more involved and make an impact, Palleschi recommends volunteering to serve on a board or commission. He says it’s important to have people contribute their time and passion to giving back to their profession, and believes taking the time to volunteer will have a positive impact on the individual, their company, and the industry as a whole. Emily Langner is editor of HighProfile Monthly.
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The J.E.D.I. section is designed to highlight the people, companies and organizations that are implementing principles to further justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in their workplaces and communities.
The Corporate Real Estate Industry’s ‘CREST’ for Talent
by Jacqueline A. Falla I could reference an outstretched hand, a mentor, coach, or guide, the likes of which sound-minded individuals would not even consider canoeing down the Congo without. However, I am in the construction industry, and most of you reading this know exactly what I am talking about when I reference scaffolding, the strong, sure, stabilizing structure, erected until the foundation, walls, and internal bones of the building are strong and true. That is what the CREST internship program provides to young women and underrepresented populations of college students that may or may not have known that there was a place for them to flourish inside the commercial real estate industry. To be clear, knowing is not enough. A young person needs a network of people actively vested in their success.
The CREST internship program is uniquely structured to provide just that. It unwittingly tapped into one of the industry’s most formidable assets: our competitive nature. To hear industry partners, which include developers, commercial real estate professionals, architects, builders, and some of Boston’s biggest businesses, brag about their interns as if they were their own children, bantering on about who connected who to whom, attended more industry and networking events, compiled the longest recommended reading list, imparted advice, strategized for the win, and/ or received a full-time offer, is to know that the program has succeeded. Like so many good deeds done, you get at least as much of the reward as the student. Pride and purpose during a time when we are desperate to fortify our ranks with talented professionals, at every stage of their career and in nearly every capacity, CREST is certainly not the only answer, but it’s a good one. The ten week paid internship program is a partnership between employers and local colleges that identify high performing women and people of
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color to participate. The CREST team recruits, interviews, selects and matches these highly qualified students with participating CRE employers. In addition to their employment, students receive skills enhancement through the CREST Virtual Education Program (VEP). They learn presentations skills, public speaking, writing, and more. When students return to college in the fall, they become ambassadors for the program, and our industry. CREST has gathered an impressive group of industry supporters since its inception. NAIOP, ULI, CREW GBREB and CoreNet Global New England Chapter are among the industry organizations that are working to bring visibility to this
important program. CoreNet offers five corporate members the opportunity to apply for a half funded participation grant. This year, CoreNet paired six CREST interns with mentors in the industry. Whether it’s the competitive spirit at play, or an altruistic desire to help, our success is tethered to theirs, and the time to invest in the next generation of leaders is now. For more information on the program, visit www.crestinternship.com or reach out to Sandra King, senior program advisor, at sking@crestinternship.com. Jacqueline A. Falla serves as a member of Elaine Construction’s Leadership Team as director of client services.
PPS Announces New Strategic Plan
On July 30, at PPS headquarters at the Old Brick School House, Governor McKee signed a bill implementing the newly developed African American history curriculum for Rhode Island public schools.
Providence, RI – The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) announced the rollout of a new strategic plan, with the mission of shaping the future of preservation into one that is more equitable than ever before. The plan will see PPS expand its sphere of influence beyond its traditional constituencies to better serve the whole of Providence, as well as co-create new tools to help all neighborhoods shape their futures while preserving their pasts. Representatives of PPS say the organization recognizes the disproportionate impact and consequences that preservation can have on some residents of Providence, particularly people of color, immigrants, and those with limited financial means. They add that historic preservation has a role to play in addressing 21st Century challenges related to affordable housing, environmental justice, and telling the full American story, and recognize that it can only succeed by connecting meaningfully with all the communities of Providence. “We have long been a leader in preservation, and we will continue to be an example of the progress preservation can represent when we look at equity and
restorative justice,” said Brent Runyon, executive director of PPS. “PPS believes in a Providence where everyone can thrive, and that preservation, at its center, must put people first.” In the fall of 2020, the PPS board and staff took part in anti-racism awareness workshops conducted by Rhode Island for Community & Justice. Alongside preservation colleagues nationally, the organization began working to acknowledge the culpability of preservation in the nation’s legacy of injustice. It is now undertaking reviews of all its programs, including the Historic Property Markers. To begin putting their new guiding principles into action, the team has launched several new initiatives. The society is working with the South Providence Neighborhood Association to build meaningful relationships and co-create new tools that can positively affect neighborhoods underserved by preservation. They are also working to secure funding to continue their workforce training program in construction skills specific to old buildings.
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Education
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Northfield, VT – Jones Architecture announced it is providing master planning for Norwich University. “We are honored to be asked back to campus to help shape the future for the oldest private military college in the United States,” stated Founder Rick Jones. This recently awarded project will have the firm looking ahead 15 years to 2035. Rick Jones has worked with Norwich since 2004. Since starting Jones Architecture, the firm has completed renovations to Kreitzberg Library (2015), Ainsworth Hall (2018), Schneider Hall (2018), and Dewey Hall (2019), and designed the new 51,000 GSF Mack Hall (2019). For Quinsigamond Community College, the firm is currently designing acces-
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sibility improvements and critical repairs for Surprenant Hall and Hebert Auditorium. This $8.4 million renovation/addition to the 62,000 GSF building includes accessibility upgrades and fire protection to classrooms, the auditorium, restrooms and lobby. A 4,000 GSF addition to the auditorium adds rehearsal and dressing rooms spaces for the theater program, as well as access to the stage.
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Attleboro, MA – AET Labs has been working closely with Attleboro High School administration, Consigli Construction Company, and Kaestle Boos Associates (KBA) as the technical equipment provider for the new multimillion dollar school. AET Labs is responsible for all technical education equipment across the 14 shops, fitness center, and innovation lab. Equipment will be the centerpiece of a range of shops, including Robotics and Automation and graphic arts. AET Labs was brought into this project in 2018 by KBA. During the programming phase, AET Labs guided KBA on the necessary equipment for two new programs, HVAC and Robotics and Automation. AET Labs advised KBA on cutting-edge equipment to include, based
on its 16 years of experience specializing in CTE lab solutions. During the construction process, AET Labs has joined Consigli Construction for site visits. As the single point of contact for Consigli, the AET Labs team is streamlining all equipment vendor coordination and logistics, from ordering to installation to training. “We could not be more thrilled to be involved in this groundbreaking construction project. We know the community of Attleboro will benefit from this school for years to come, and we’re looking forward to seeing students using equipment across the 14 vocational programs,” said Mark Lyons, senior education strategist at AET Labs. The school is scheduled to open in fall 2022.
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Restoration and Renovation SCIC Selected for Renovation Projects
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Marion, MA – South Coast Improvement Company (SCIC), a design-build general contractor, recently won a $1.3 million contract for a renovation project at the Pegasus Ridgeland Place, a Pegasus Senior Living assisted living community with memory care services located at 410 Orchard Park in Ridgeland, Miss. The renovation represents SCIC’s first project in the state of Mississippi. It began the renovation in October 2021 and will complete work in late spring 2022. The 26-week renovation features exterior building upgrades that include
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new windows, fascia/soffits, concrete repairs, fences/gates, a new storage shed, exterior kitchen and landscaping. Eleven resident room upgrades will include paint, carpet, millwork, plumbing/electric fixtures and appliances. The team will also modernize the building elevators and replace 30 resident AC units, and complete selective interior building renovations ranging from new flooring (carpet & LVT) and ACT ceilings to paint and upgrades to the commercial kitchen. The renovation will include a new roof, five-ton supplemental cooling system and
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replacement of RTU’s, boiler and building generator system. SCIC also recently won the $2.4 million contract for a renovation project at the Pegasus Evergreen Place, a Pegasus Senior Living assisted living community with memory care services located at 90 West Avenue in Brockport, N.Y. The company began the renovation of the occupied space in October 2021 and will complete work in late spring 2022. The 22-week renovation features exterior building upgrades including new windows, fascia/soffits, concrete repairs,
fences/gates, a new storage shed, exterior kitchen and landscaping. The team will also make upgrades to the activity room, community room, salon, staff break room, common area rest rooms and cafe. Those upgrades consist of new flooring (carpet & LVT), ACT ceilings, paint, and upgrades to the commercial kitchen. Additionally, the renovation will include a new roof, the replacement of 42 resident AC units, a new eight-ton supplemental cooling system and replacement of RTU’s. The architect on both projects is MCG Architecture.
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Mixed Use
Nauset Completes St. James Place
Suffolk Manages ‘Sky Mat’ Pour Boston – In a first for the city of Boston, Suffolk recently managed the pour of a 20-million-pound “transfer mat” (aka “sky mat”) halfway up to the eventual top of Winthrop Center, a 52-story tower slated to be the fourth-tallest building in the city of Boston. The mat, which required 1,200 tons of rebar and nine levels of shoring compared to the typical five, had to be kept in place for 21 days. The purpose of the slab, located 350 feet off the ground, is to separate the office and residential components of the tower, which require different layouts and structural elements. The office floors will have open floor plans spanning 45 feet, with few walls and columns on the floors to support the building’s structure. The residential floors of the tower will be denser with residential units and columns on the inside. The contrasting uses of the tower presented a unique challenge: The team needed to find a way to bear and transfer the weight to the lower, more spaced-out perimeter columns, and eventually the
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ground. The transfer mat will help create column-free, unobstructed views of the outdoors, which promotes the overall healthy building design strategy. Once completed, the 691-foot Winthrop Center will deliver 812,000sf of Global Class A office space and 572,000sf of residential space comprising 321 residences, and is integrating health and wellness, productivity and social engagement, and technology and sustainability into its design.
Team Selected for Nubian Square Project
Cambridge, MA – Nauset Construction has completed St. James Place, a mixeduse, transit-oriented development that links the historic St. James Episcopal Church to 46 condominiums, 2,000sf of retail space, and a new parish hall that includes a neighborhood food pantry. Located at 1991 Mass. Ave. in Porter Square, St. James Place was developed by Acorn Holdings in partnership with the St. James Episcopal Church, transforming the site of a shuttered car wash into housing and replacing an inaccessible and deteriorating parish hall with a new 11,400sf structure. The hall houses classrooms for children’s programs, a nursery, library, and music practice rooms as well as a commercial kitchen and the neighborhood food pantry. The development also includes a private courtyard that is open to the public. Featuring a stone veneer-lined foundation and situated above the parish hall, the three floors of condominiums consist of 11 one-bedroom, 34 twobedroom and two-bedroom/den, and 1 three-bedroom units, including five affordable units. The units feature energy efficient LED lighting and additional
energy saving features designed to meet the City of Cambridge LEEDbased construction standards for energy efficiency and sustainability. Building amenities include an entry-level common entertainment room with wet bar, a guest suite for exclusive use by residents, a pet spa, and electric vehicle charging stations located in the below-grade parking garage. One of the many construction challenges was connecting the new structure to the historic church, as well as excavating for the below-grade parking garage, all while ensuring that its cobblestone foundation was properly supported and not compromised throughout construction. “This was a project that played to our strengths as a construction manager: historic renovation, midsize multifamily housing and working in tight urban infill locations,” said Benjamin Goldfarb, vice president of Nauset Construction. The development has a Walk Score of 93 and is steps from the MBTA Red Line station, shopping and dining options, and three local parks. St. James Place is the third Cambridge multifamily project on which Nauset and Acorn have partnered.
Dellbrook|JKS Selected for ‘The Beck’ Nubian Square’s Crescent Parcel
Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board voted to tentatively designate Drexel Village, LLC, to develop the BPDA and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)-owned Crescent Parcel in Roxbury’s Nubian Square. The proposal plans to create a mixed-use development that includes affordable housing and community space across the Crescent Parcel and the neighboring parcel owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston. Like all BPDA-owned parcels in the city of Boston, the selected developer was required to meet the BPDA’s diversity and inclusion evaluation criterion, and outline commitments to including M/WBEs in all aspects of its development. Diversity and Inclusion criteria was weighted at 25% of the total evaluation of the proposal. The proposed development will bring 217 residential units, at least 150 of which
will be income-restricted, 31,000sf of community space for the social service agencies currently located on the Crescent Parcel, and parish space for the St. Katharine Drexel Church. The proposal will preserve over an acre of open space at the corner of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Tremont street, will preserve 35 existing trees on the development, and plant 65 new trees. The Drexel Village, LLC proposal envisions this development as familyfocused and community-oriented. In addition to a commitment to the Boston Residents Jobs Policy, the project has a 25% neighborhood workforce goal. “We are committed to facilitating a future for Crescent Parcel that supports the surrounding community, creating affordable housing and supporting local small businesses,” said Brian Golden, BPDA director.
Haverhill, MA – New England construction management firm, Dellbrook|JKS, has been selected for “The Beck,” a Procopio Companies project, with architecture and interior design firm CUBE 3. The Beck is a mixed-use residential apartment community consisting of two 5-story framed buildings. These buildings will contain approximately 290 units with 6,750sf of retail space, over a single steel and concrete podium with associated parking. The Beck will also add 3.2 acres of public parks, playgrounds, and active trails. “As Procopio’s portfolio expands regionally, our team is excited to once again partner with Dellbrook|JKS on our newest project in Haverhill,” said Mike Procopio, CEO of The Procopio Companies. “Our future residents will enjoy an exceptional place to live, in an iconic waterfront location when The Beck opens, and we are grateful to Dellbrook|JKS and all of our project partners who will work to make this happen.”
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“The Beck is another exciting opportunity to partner with the Procopio Companies. We’re grateful for the past opportunities we have had and are ready to keep that momentum going as we tackle this project,” says Dellbrook|JKS CEO, Mike Fish. Still in design development, construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2022 and be substantially completed by 2024.
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Six Press Release Ideas to Kick Off your 2022 Marketing have gotten a lot of traffic: Charitable Giving and Event Participation
by Cori DiDonato Press releases are a great way to get information about your company out to a wide audience. As most are published on a variety of digital platforms, press releases are also a fast way to get high quality, longer term back links (links that point back to your company website), which helps improve your online search ranking overall. Press releases can be easily shared on your social media channels and provide opportunities to involve stakeholders and staff by getting quotes and pictures. When working with our PR and marketing clients, when we mention press releases, we often get asked, “What would we write about?” To answer that question, here are six great topics we’ve used for our architecture, engineering, and construction clients that
Many companies are heavily involved in supporting charities. Charitable entities often have lower marketing budgets than for-profit entities, so a press release about your company’s involvement with a charity has the added benefit of free exposure for your charity. Great topics include information about an upcoming event your company is participating in, a summary of a recent event your staff or company sponsored (where you hopefully took pictures to share), or a charity drive where your team members made donations that your company matched. Upcoming Projects
One type of release that always gets a lot of hits is our “XYZ Company Breaks Ground on ABC Building.” Not only does this provide a vehicle for getting stakeholders involved to give quotes, but residents like to be in the know on projects happening in and around their community. New Product or Service Launches
If you have recently launched a new
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product or service, why not describe its features and who it benefits in a press release? Recently Completed Projects
Similar to upcoming projects, recently completed projects also have great potential for press releases that give opportunities for multiple stakeholders to give quotes. Most completed projects also tend to have photos that are wonderful to include in the release. Awards, Industry Recognition, and Promotions
If your company or a staff member has received an award or special industry recognition, or has been recently promoted, this is a great topic. It not only shows appreciation for your staff but helps promote your company’s culture to continuously attract new talent.
Event and Conference Participation
If a staff member is speaking at a conference, or you are participating as an exhibitor (home shows, industry specific events), this is a great topic. It not only gets the word out on your company’s skills, but the release tends to get shared by conference organizers on their platforms, furthering your reach. Press releases continue to be a low-cost way to get the word out about your company, its achievements, and community involvement. They help set the foundation for solid online reputation management as well; the more positive news online about your company, the easier it is to weather an unpleasant review or negative story. Cori DiDonato is the founder and CEO of Silver Tiger Consulting.
Food Manufacturing and Design Build by Jennifer Luoni and Lauren Nowicki The manufacturing sector requires agile, high performance for processes and product production. The design of these facilities necessitates the same dynamic acumen. As a methodology, design build is an ideal solution. At Dacon we have found that 40% of our annual business demand is from manufacturing, due to the flexibility to adapt to changing demand, increases in technology and evolving processes. A brisk evolution, there is never an actual finality of design, rather a continuum of adjustment. As such, it is the sector’s nuances itself which drives design build demand. Project Case
A food production client looking to expand within the Andover, Mass. area sought to adapt an existing building. While at the onset there was an understanding of required processes and equipment required to create the new food product, methodology could not be finalized until midpoint of the project. How the food would be packaged post assembly was unknown given the new state-of-the-art technology being installed. As such, a work schedule was created allowing flexibility until critical endpoints. This enabled the client to take decisive action at points when cost and schedule would be impacted, while having open-ended time in the interim to explore technological solutions. An additional challenge common to the design of food manufacturing facilities is the variation in equipment itself. Not only is machinery sourced with different vendors, but countries as well. Both large
and small variations in performance are amendable by design build. Flexibility is built into the process and the unknown is embraced by the collective team, creating active problem solving and progressive solutions rather than a bottleneck to final answers. Results
Within 14 months, this food production facility was online. The renovation of an existing pre-engineered building, correct building methodology and the addition of 9,000sf achieved time, technology, cost and performance goals. Had the client not selected design build, project planning would have taken 12 months. Design build enabled the client to be comfortable working with unknown factors, propelling the project forward. Today’s Relevance
The need for streamlined processes and evolving technology within food manufacturing will never cease. Within the last five years, manufacturers have expressed an increased need for design agility within food creation. This same demand is paralleled by design and construction services. Traditional construction methodology struggles within this space due to fixed work scopes and disjointed processes of architect versus general contractor, thereby creating a lack of ownership and an impasse that only design build can circumvent. Jennifer Luoni is director of operations – architecture, and Lauren Nowicki is chief communications officer at Dacon Corporation.
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Tewksbury, MA – Dacon Corporation has completed construction on the headquarters for Evoqua Water Technologies. A specialist in identifying water concerns, Evoqua’s technological solutions aim at giving power and purpose to nature’s most important resource by keeping water safe, reliable and available. This project served to reconfigure existing office and lab space to facilitate productivity, increase research and welcome employees back to office life. This necessitated a complete interior renovation of ceilings, MEP systems and finishes. The firm’s purpose – Transforming Water, Enriching Life – is carried throughout via the branding elements of color and new advertising murals positioned in high traffic and collaborative areas. With flow being centralized to the layout, the hoteling concept is designed to enable 100 employees to have greater flexibility, socialization and creativity within their lives. Additionally, technologists and researchers were relocated into new lab spaces.
States Kevin Quinn, Dacon’s CEO, “Evoqua’s new design reflects a focus on water as a critical element to the quality of life. We cannot take this for granted. Evoqua’s mission is a compelling one.”
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Glastonbury, CT – The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its construction division, launched in September 1996. Early on, SLAM had a vision to approach construction from a master builder’s perspective: taking the responsibility of an owner’s project from design through construction, guaranteeing quality projects and better control of the cost. Representatives of the firm say this unique bundling of design and construction services resulted in more than two decades of successful project delivery for multiple clients representing a variety of market sectors. In the early ’90s, SLAM was successful with designing to budget several public school projects and as design builder on several other projects for private organizations. As a result, SLAM became highly competitive amongst design firms and developed many trusted partnerships. This in turn led to an in-house estimating group and eventually the construction management
division. The architect led master builder concept of SLAM Construction Services was born. Unique to the original vision is SLAM’s pre-construction cost control integration. SLAM representatives say professional estimators continue to be part of the team early on in design, producing cleaner and tighter budgets than CMs can produce, and that reputable firms with multiple estimators might have relationships and connections, but SLAM’s design estimators have the details and can help reduce the numbers in an owner’s favor to a valued and conservative result. SLAM’s Construction Services division is focused on the next 25 years, building on its past successes. The firm’s representatives say the creation of the Construction Services division differentiates SLAM from other architecture firms: The owner gets what they want with responsible cost control managed throughout, and SLAM designs to a budget and delivers value by taking responsibility for the financial success of the project.
DiPrete Engineering Joins Forces with Andrews Survey & Engineering Cranston, RI – DiPrete Engineering, a civil engineering, land planning, and land surveying firm, announced it has joined forces with Andrews Survey & Engineering, Inc., creating one of the largest land surveying operations in southern New England. Andrews, a third-generation firm, was founded in 1978 as a surveying and planning resource for Blackstone Valley and has since expanded its database to
include the Greater Boston, Worcester, and Providence regions. Over the last decade, Andrews has completed a wide variety of projects ranging from 500acre surveys, construction layout of large building and site projects, and extensive residential surveys in the New England area. The team’s portfolio consists mainly of commercial, institutional, and residential projects. “Andrews has a long tradition
of providing quality service to our customers in eastern Massachusetts and the rest of southern New England,” said Byron Andrews, vice president of the firm. “We’re excited to join with DiPrete Engineering because together we can provide even better and broader services to our existing clients and to new clients in the future. My father taught me that our relationship with the customer is most important, and I’m excited about what
we will be able to achieve for our clients together.” “Having Byron’s family business join our family business will allow the legacy of their work to continue as well as add their resources to more of New England,” said Dennis DiPrete, president of DiPrete Engineering. “We are excited about the experience and expertise Andrews will bring to our team and look forward to what the future holds as a unified force.”
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Philanthropy ReArch Gives Back For The Holidays
Kim Brown, Nicole Benton, and Ted Assur donate to NBC 5’s Toys for Kids Drive.
South Burlington, VT – ReArch Company employees and their families gathered on Nov. 19 for a turkey drive to support Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, for the fourth year in a row as part of a companywide turkey round-up tradition. ReArch
Company matched each employee’s donation turkey for turkey, or dollar for dollar if a monetary donation was selected. This year the company was able to donate 725 pounds of turkeys. Directly after Thanksgiving and for
Heather Illick and Jessica Harvey load turkeys for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf.
the entire month of December, ReArch has come forward to sponsor NBC 5’s Toys for Kids charity drive to bring awareness to the cause and help field thousands of toy donations throughout
the holiday season. Toys for Kids collects new, unwrapped toys and monetary donations during the holiday season and oversees their distribution to needy children throughout Champlain Valley.
Training and Recruitment ABC NH/VT Announces Apprenticeship Concord, NH – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) NH/VT has partnered with the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, ApprenticeshipNH, and Manchester Community College to create a Registered Carpentry Apprenticeship, approved by the NH Department of Labor in November. The apprenticeship program is designed to help address a shortage of carpenters in the state. Workforce development is one of the biggest challenges facing residential and commercial construction companies. According to a study by the National Center for Construction Education & Research, approximately 41% of the construction workforce will retire in the next 10 years. The average worker age in the construction industry is increasing at a faster rate than worker age for all U.S. industries combined. “This is unsustainable,” says Jeffrey A. Luter, chairman at Fulcrum Associates. “We need to encourage students at all grade levels to consider the potential of a career in construction.” Programs like the Registered Carpentry Apprenticeship are designed
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The Registered Carpentry Apprenticeship signing ceremony took place at Manchester Community College in Manchester. Seated: Matt Mayberry, executive director, NH Home Builders Association; Joe Harnois, president, NH Home Builders; Jeff Luter; and Jennifer Landon. Standing: Anne Banks, grant manager, ApprenticeshipNH; Brian Bicknell, president, Manchester Community College; and Loula Kalampalikis, statewide director, WorkReadyNH
to prepare young people for their first construction jobs. The apprenticeship will connect job seekers looking to learn carpentry skills with employers looking for qualified workers. Apprentices will receive a combination of 6,000 hours of on the job learning and 455 hours of classroom training at Manchester Community College over three years, all while earning pay. “This has been a few years in the
making,” says Jennifer Landon, vice president of education and workforce development for ABC NH/VT. “During the development stage of the program, we consulted with industry partners to design a well-rounded curriculum that covers more than what we think of as traditional carpentry skills. Our Registered Carpentry Apprenticeship program includes modules of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, masonry and estimating.”
“As a longtime member and current board member of the NH/VT chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors,” says Luter, “I am proud of the tireless effort our organization has devoted to this issue. This program is a direct result of our ongoing collaboration with MCC and the NH Home Builders Association, and I look forward to welcoming the next generation of proud trade and craft workers into our industry.”
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People Colantonio Personnel Announcements Holliston, MA – Colantonio Inc. announced that Business Development and Marketing Specialist Briana Colantonio was recently named chair of Building Women in Construction (BWiC), a committee of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA). As the new BWiC chair, Colantonio became a member of its board of directors. Her goals are to expand BWiC’s network and generate interest in the industry, and to increase its online presence. She says she believes engaging those who are new to construction, including men, will benefit all members. As an AGC MA board member, Colantonio says she looks forward to being involved in policy formation and strategic planning, especially matters pertaining to women in the construction industry.
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Boston – Margulies Perruzzi (MP) announced it has added five new design and professional staff: Staci Barber, director of marketing; Kellyn Biela, project designer; Claude Greenberg, architect and technical specialist; Grace Santos, interior designer; and Ethan Webb, project designer. A strategic marketing professional offering broad qualifications in targeted brand messaging, collateral creation, content management, proposal planning and development, B2B marketing, and team management, Barber will direct all the marketing initiatives. Biela has broad experience working on projects, including providing initial design studies, preparing construction documents, and preparing LEED documentation. She is an associate member of the AIA. Greenberg has 39 years of experience
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Marr Announces Personnel Changes Boston – The Marr Companies announced that Patrick Marr, recent scaffold sales representative for Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts, is transitioning to a sales position for Marr’s Mast Climber and Elevator operations under the direction of Marr Scaffolding Company sales manager, Bill Lederman. These specific equipment product lines are increasingly in high demand, requiring the support and swift coordination of management and field personnel from delivery to installation. Froilan “Froy” Estrella has joined Marr Scaffolding Company as the new scaffold sales representative, filling the position vacated by Patrick Marr. Estrella has been employed in the construction industry for more than 30 years, starting
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Sayles Named VP of Life Sciences Boston – Suffolk announced it and quality standards. hired William Sayles as its new Sayles’ experience spans vice president of life sciences in more than 30 years in life the Northeast. sciences construction. Prior to He will be responsible for his new role at Suffolk, he worked overseeing Suffolk’s life sciences for Columbia Construction sector work, identifying and purwhere he managed sophisticated suing new project opportunities, lab, research and manufacturing recruiting talent, strengthening projects for clients such as Sayles client relationships, overseeing Moderna Therapeutics, Vertex preconstruction and construction opPharmaceuticals, Integra LifeSciences, Belmont Medical Technologies and erations, and ensuring all life sciences Proctor & Gamble/Gillette. projects adhere to Suffolk’s highest safety
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Calendar AIA RI December 9 at 5:00 PM 2021 Honors & Design Awards Celebration The purpose of this program is to recognize achievements in design by Rhode Island architects and to honor project teams and the clients who worked with them to create and enhance the built environment. This year’s event will be held in person at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, R.I.
SMPS NNE December 9 at 5:00 PM Happy Holidays Party Join SMPS Northern New England for its annual holiday celebration at Cisco Brewers in Portsmouth, N.H. Along with a night of networking, the event will include a food drive for Friendly Kitchen in Concord, N.H. All guests that bring a food item will receive an extra raffle ticket.
ELA December 10 at 12:00 PM Eco-Friendly Healthy Eating: Nutrition to Support Landscape Professionals and Gardeners This Ecological Landscape Alliance webinar is focused on healthy and sus-
tainable foods. Samantha McCarthy, registered dietitian, will discuss how to choose climate-friendly foods not only to help the planet, but also to improve health and support the high physical demand put on landscape professionals.
ELA December 15 at 12:00 PM Sharing the Adventure - Design Communications for Ecological Landscapes This virtual presentation will be hosted by landscape architect Toby Wolf and will explore strategies for making the design process a shared adventure, including strong communication across the project team and understanding the clients’ goals and resources.
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December 16 at 9:00 AM Authors in Cars Getting Coffee Join Lisa Frisbie, past SMPS Boston president, in an interactive conversation with Michael J. Reilly, FSMPS, author of “Want to Influence Client Audiences? Know What They Want from You.” Reilly will share his expertise on how to break through with thoughtful content.
January 11 at 4:00 PM Sustainability Planning, Design & Construction on Higher Education Campuses Join Connecticut Building Congress for a presentation about sustainability plans followed by a Q&A panel discussion focusing on what is coming down the line for CBC members. The speakers will be Alan Rubacha, Carolina Cudemus, and M. Virginia Chapman.
ABC NH/VT December 16 at 5:30 PM Holiday Extravaganza Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont is celebrating this holiday season at the Bedford Village Inn in Bedford, N.H. This year’s holiday raffle will benefit Families in Transition.
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December 15 at 3:30 PM How to Get it Done The Air Conditioning Association of New England is hosting a Service Roundtable’s “How To Get It Done” seminar and networking reception. Pete Danielson, vice president of market development and former HVAC/R contractor, will present a four-step process for getting on the same page and achieving a company’s goals.
December 28 at 6:00 PM Monthly Chapter Meeting The Boston chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects supports the organization’s mission to “champion diversity within the design professions by promoting the excellence, community engagement, and professional development of its members.” The virtual meeting is free and open to the public.
Next Issue January FORECAST 2022 HP will feature experts on all areas of the AEC industry. Share your firm’s outlook for 2022 and what projects you have in the pipeline!
DEADLINES: Article submissions: December 17 Advertisement reservations: December 23 Submissions are posted on the daily HP blog, FastFacts Friday, as well as the High-Profile Monthly print edition and the HP “flip page” issue online. Selected submissions are also posted to HP’s Facebook page, Twitter, and LinkedIn. To submit news or an article e-mail: editor@high-profile.com Advertising rates and information e-mail: ads@high-profile.com
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ULI January 12 at 1:00 PM Global Sustainability Outlook 2022 Tune into Urban Land Institute’s global webinar and hear from industry leaders and experts on emerging topics surrounding sustainability, why they matter, and what actions the industry should pursue.
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Powering Greater Boston’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises The IBEW Local 103 and NECA Contractors Greater Boston Empower DEI Program offers current and aspiring Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) electrical contractors in the union construction industry access to mentorship, professional support, training, and business growth opportunities.
Advancing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Construction Sector This program aims to significantly increase the number of MBE and WBE electrical signatory contractors across Greater Boston, while also working directly with existing WBE and MBE NECA Greater Boston contractors to ensure that they thrive. We aim to help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within our sector for the benefit of all.
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