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Bowdoin Construction wins multiple awards for The Home for Little Wanderers

Bowdoin Construction has recently been recognized with three awards by The Associated Builders and Contractors for the major expansion and renovation of The Home for Little Wanderers Longview Farm Campus. Bowdoin received an Excellence in Construction Merit Award, as well as Safety and Green Awards for the project. The awards ceremony was held at the Westin Waltham hotel. As construction manager, Bowdoin worked in conjunction with The Home's staff, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services project managers, and Roundel 47 architects to provide extensive pre-construction services and full general contracting services. Construction took place on an active school campus and entailed four new single-story residence buildings totaling 15,000 s/f, as well as a three-story 31,000 s/f addition to the Longview Educational Center. Bowdoin also renovated the existing 16,000 s/f school building. In total, the project encompasses 62,000 s/f of new and renovated space featuring housing for 44 residents, a cafeteria with commercial kitchen and servery, multiple classrooms, middle and upper school libraries, music rooms and administrative offices, as well as upgrades to the existing gym and locker rooms and vocational classrooms. The project also involved a new entry drive, staff and visitor parking, improved septic system, improved storm water drainage / recharge system, new water service and new landscaping.
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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.
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
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.