News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: March 19, 2015
Eight BSA chapter members elevated to AIA's College of Fellows
The 2015 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated eight members of the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) to its College of Fellows. Fellowship recognizes the achievements of architects who have made contributions to architecture and to society. This year, a total of 147 members from AIA Chapters across the U.S. were honored with the FAIA distinction.
Newly elected Fellows among BSA membership: Patrick Ahearn FAIA, Patrick Ahearn Architect LLC; Franziska Amacher FAIA, Amacher and Associates; Robert Chandler FAIA, Goody Clancy & Associates; Clifford Gayley FAIA, William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc.; Sheila Kennedy FAIA, Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Ltd.; Marc Margulies FAIA, Margulies Perruzzi Architects; Charles Rose FAIA, Charles Rose Architects; and Robert Schaeffner FAIA, Payette.
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Weston & Sampson earns award from ACEC for Arlington DPW job
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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
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?
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?
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.
