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All-Pro Electric provides fast-track solar PV installation at Bradford Christian Academy

All-Pro Electric has recently completed the design and installation of a 5.4KW photovoltaic system for Bradford Christian Academy. The NECA contractor performed all phases of the project – contract negotiation, system design, rebate application, material procurement, permitting, grid interconnection approval, installation, inspection and commissioning – in only 8 weeks to meet schedule requirements. All-Pro designed the system to allow for maximum usage of available square footage while retaining an aesthetically appealing appearance in keeping with the building’s hip style roof. To accomplish this, the Company specified and utilized a Sharp photovoltaic panel system. Project manager John Donovan supervised the project, and system installation was performed in under one week by All-Pro's team of three IBEW electricians, headed by foreman Sean McDonald. The fast-track project was completed in December 2008 when the solar system went online. The NECA contractor installed the system at no cost to the Academy. This arrangement was accomplished by entering an agreement using Massachusetts Solar 3rd Party Ownership Program. The power produced by the system is purchased by the Bradford Christian Academy at a discount from what they would pay from the local utility company.
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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).
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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.
Careers in Construction Month focus on training and safety - by Joe Camilo

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October is Careers in Construction Month, and rarely has it been more consequential. According to our chapter’s national parent organization, the construction industry needs to attract half-a-million new workers in the coming year to meet demand. Addressing that need is a huge job, but we at ABC MA are trying to do our part.
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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
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