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Photo by Mark Herboth Photography Boston – Flad Architects recently announced it is opening a new office in Boston.

“Boston has long been an important city for scientific research, driven by its world-class pharmaceutical and biotech organizations, universities, and leading healthcare facilities,” CEO Jeff Zutz said. “The new office will help us to better support our clients and the important work they are doing in Boston.”

Principals of Flad’s science and technology practice, Paul Hansen and Chad Zuberbuhler, are overseeing the Boston office, which is currently operational. The office is located at 225 Franklin Street, Floor 26 in Downtown Boston. In addition, Flad is opening a new office in San Diego, bringing the total count of Flad locations to 10 cities across the U.S. Flad was recently ranked the nation’s top architecture and engineering firm for laboratory facilities and was the second-ranked firm for science and technology in Building Design + Construction’s latest Giants report.

Boston – H. J. Russell & Company (Russell) recently announced the opening of its Boston office and the hiring of Derrick Chery as director of operations for the construction group within the region.

In his role with Russell, Chery will be responsible for the overall growth of the company’s construction group in Boston and will work out of the newly established Russell office located at 55 Seaport Blvd. He will report directly to Atlantabased Michael Swick, VP of operations, for the construction group at Russell, and will be responsible for directing all business functions for the firm’s Boston construction team, including business development, marketing, preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, field operations and project management.

With a background spanning more than 15 years, Chery has an array of construction experience with various structures, including multi-family and mixed use, offices, retail, higher education, infrastructure, and healthcare.

“Derrick’s deep knowledge of the region and industry experience in Boston specifically, coupled with his operational acumen, helps us elevate Russell’s presence and increase our footprint to build structures and communities in the area,” said Swick. “We appreciate how

Derrick Chery instrumental he will be in representing Russell and serving the construction needs of the community as we put a stake in the ground to expand beyond our existing markets of Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and New York.”

“I’m excited about the opportunity to help Russell expand its business and increase jobs in the Boston area, a place I’ve called home for my entire life, and for me to be a change catalyst for the industry in this market,” said Chery. “Joining the Russell team gives me an opportunity to inspire and excite new talent within the construction industry, and through my leadership I hope to expand the culture of H. J. Russell & Company into the city that I love – Boston.”