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Ashley Dunn of Dyer Brown & Associates passes registration exams

Ashley Dunn of Dyer Brown & Associates, Inc. has completed her registration exams and is now a registered architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Dunn joined Dyer Brown in 2005. She is a 2005 graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Architecture and minor in Business Administration. As a project manager, Dunn has worked on many of the firm's significant corporate interiors projects, including Bessemer Venture Partners Motorola, Old Mutual Asset Management, and Wellesley Information Services. Ashley also provides ongoing services for State St. Corp., working closely with their facilities team on projects at their downtown Boston headquarters and other nearby properties. In addition, she recently completed a 30,000 s/f fit out of the North American headquarters of Sappi Fine Paper, an international paper company with mills throughout New England. Dunn is a member of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) and is active on their Emerging Leaders Network planning committee. In addition, for the past five years She has served on the Boston Society of Architect's planning committee for KidsBuild!, a hands-on educational event for children and families to learn about architecture and urban design
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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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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
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:  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.
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.