News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: October 14, 2010
Columbia named CM for Cell Signaling project
Columbia Construction Company was recently awarded a contract to provide construction management services to expand Cell Signaling Technology, Inc.'s (CST) operations. CST is headquartered in Danvers. The project architect is DTA Architects. The engineering team includes 2020 Engineering (MEP), Goldstein / Milano (structural), and Hayes Engineering (civil).
Working with CST for four (4) months of preconstruction, the construction phase includes renovations and upgrades to 22,000 s/f of existing lab and office space. The project's scope also includes significant MEP and utility upgrades, as well as site work.
Columbia Const. served as CST's construction manager for the renovation of their world headquarters, in Danvers. Completed in 2006, this project consisted of the adaptive-reuse of the former King's Grant Inn. This complex renovation included 105,000 s/f of new laboratory and office space, and received a LEED Certified rating from the USGBC. Columbia served as LEED project administrator.
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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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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?
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