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Albanese of Commodore Builders named chairman of Associated General Contractos of Mass.' board of directors

At an AGC of Mass. chapter directors' meeting, Joe Albanese, president of Commodore Builders, took over the chairmanship of AGC of Massachusetts' board of directors. He talked about enhancing the public profile of the association, engaging members and the board in more meaningful ways including a call for stronger legislative and labor action, and developing a closer working relationship with allied associations toward bettering the business climate for all construction in the Commonwealth. A major goal for his term will be to develop avenues to advance diversity within the construction environment in Mass. Joining Albanese as officers for the next two years will be vice chairman Paul Hewins, who is executive vice president/general manager, Skanska USA Building's New England region, and treasurer, Steve Avery, chief financial officer for Dimeo Construction. Remaining board members represent 13 additional construction firms who together with the officers perform most of the commercial and institutional building that is taking place in the Commonwealth and throughout New England. AGC of Massachusetts will celebrate 80 years of serving the building industry in Mass. in 2015.
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Weston & Sampson earns award from ACEC for Arlington DPW job

Arlington, MA Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 58th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA). The award comes for leading the renovation of the Arlington Department of Public Works (DPW) facility.
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State legislature ends session without passing PLA bill - by Joe Camilo

State legislature ends session without passing PLA bill - by Joe Camilo

Massachusetts taxpayers dodged a bullet when the state Senate didn’t take up legislation passed by the House in the waning moments of the legislative session that would have made it easier for municipalities and state agencies to use union-only project labor agreements (PLAs) on construction projects.
Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?

Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?

The answer is “Yes!” While January marks the official new year, many businesses view September as a fresh start. This makes summer an ideal time for commercial property owners to schedule long-term electrical maintenance projects.
Ask the Electrician:  How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps. While it’s impossible to prevent disasters and power outages entirely, proactive preparation can significantly minimize their impact on your commercial building.
The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder

The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder

When it comes to corporate interior spaces for both commercial and industrial projects, partnering with a design-build firm with in-house interior design services can offer clients many benefits. Unlike traditional delivery methods where interior designers operate independently from the design and construction teams, often creating a longer project timeline as cost negotiations and revisions ensue