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Crosby of Dyer Brown Architects completes registration exams

Amy Crosby of Dyer Brown Architects has successfully completed her registration exams and is now a registered architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Crosby joined Dyer Brown in 2011. In 2009, she graduated Northeastern University with two degrees; a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture. While completing her degree, Crosby worked for a residential design firm where she honed her knowledge of constructability and talent for in-field, real-time coordination with consultants and contractors. She further developed these strengths since being hired at Dyer Brown. Her role has changed and grown while at Dyer Brown. She has been involved in a number of technically challenging projects, most notably, as an assistant project manager, for Highland Capital Partners, a venture capital firm that relocated to Kendall Sq. in Cambridge. Recently, as a project manager, she completed the 415,000 s/f flagship office relocation of Brown Brothers Harriman, from three Boston offices into one, located at the head of Post Office Sq.
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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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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.
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:  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.
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.