News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: November 15, 2019
25-year ASM members recognized
Quincy, MA Also, at the ASM event, 16 ASM Member companies received a “Quarter Century Award,” for their 25 years of membership in the Association. Those companies include: BDO USA, LLP of Boston; Electrical Dynamics, Inc. of North Reading; RSM USA of Boston; J.C. Cannistraro, LLC of Watertown; Angelini Plastering Inc. of North Reading; DeLucca Fence Company, Inc. of Methuen; Enterprise Equipment Co., Inc. of Weymouth; Hall Sheetmetal Works, Inc. of Middleton; Ipswich Bay Glass Co., Inc. of Rowley; J.R.J. Construction Co., Inc. of Woburn; Maguire Company, Inc. of Newton; McCusker - Gill, Inc. of Hingham; The Pappas Company, Inc. of Watertown; Phoenix Bay State Construction Co. of Boston; Pizzotti Brothers, Inc. of Everett; and Santini Bros. Iron Works, Inc. of Medford.
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The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder
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Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?
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