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Danner completes upgrades to The Greenhouse at 150 Huntington Ave.

A&O Danner Companies was selected to handle $250,000 of common area upgrades, renovations and build-outs at the 322-apartment complex known as The Greenhouse at 150 Huntington Ave. The building, owned and managed by Bay Management, is located near the Prudential Center in the city's Back Bay neighborhood. The project architect was Touloukian Touloukian, Inc. Stephen Danner, president of A&O Danner, said a primary challenge was performing the various renovation tasks without disrupting the daily lives of residents of the property. The several thousand square foot project called for: installation of a new concierge desk; installation of a new fire alarm control room to meet the needs of the upgraded fire alarm system; construction of a new package room, janitor closet and library, including book cases and fireplace mantel, and installation of new mailboxes in the mailroom without disrupting mail deliveries. A&O Danner's focus is on office, retail, industrial and multi-unit residential projects. mainly in New England. The company's portfolio includes renovation of numerous high-end condos and was selected to build seven upscale shops for noted British clothing retailer Jack Wills Outfitters. About 80% of Danner's business comes from referrals or repeat business.
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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?

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Ask the Electrician:  How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

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