News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: March 16, 2018
DREAM hires Tornow as senior technical architect
Boston, MA According to DREAM Collaborative, Kyle Tornow has joined the firm as senior technical architect. In this role, he will provide leadership in document production standards and processes, establish guidelines for quality assurance and quality control, develop technical strategies to support design and client service objectives, and serve as a technical resource to staff.
Tornow brings over 25 years of experience in complex building design, detailing, and construction administration at design firms ElkusManfredi Architects, CBT, Payette, and PCA, as well as for the London office of Kohn Pedersen Fox. His extensive portfolio includes urban design, mixed use, higher education, housing, and life science projects, and ranges from a new entry and dining hall at MassArt and a cyber café at Northeastern University’s Snell Library to leading the design of an entire “medical city” in Saudi Arabia.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kyle Tornow to DREAM Collaborative’s leadership team,” said Gregory Minott, AIA, LEED AP, managing principal of DREAM. “Kyle brings a proven track record for ensuring quality service. His technical aptitude will strengthen our quality assurance process and lead to more efficient control across all projects.”
“Early in my career I recognized the connection between quality design and quality technology, so I’ve always believed in technical solutions for not only improving production and efficiency but also for improving design,” said Tornow. “With an efficient approach to both design and production, we can correctly prioritize project milestones and ensure we meet our client’s business goals. I am committed to maintaining a high caliber standard across DREAM Collaborative’s project portfolio, as well as implementing new standards to guarantee we continue producing superior work for our clients.”
Tornow received master and bachelor of Architecture degrees from Syracuse University and has held teaching positions at Syracuse University and the Boston Architectural College.
MORE FROM Construction Design & Engineering
Construction Design & Engineering
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.
.png)
Columns and Thought Leadership
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.
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?
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.
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.
