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Erland Construction completes Jafari Library & Science Center for Fenn School: 13,850 s/f designed by Imai Keller Moore Architects

Erland Construction has completed construction of the new 13,850 s/f Jafari Library & Science Center at the Fenn School. Teaming with Imai Keller Moore Architects and Zaurie Zimmerman Associates, Erland completed this project in 17 months. "This new Library & Science Center is the second consecutive project that Erland has successfully completed for Fenn School. We're very proud of our role in upgrading the facilities at this prestigious independent middle school," said Erland's president, Steve McDonald. For this project, Erland took down the existing Robb Hall and built the new 2-story Jafari Library & Science Center in the same footprint. The library occupies the entire first floor; the second floor features four science laboratories and support spaces. The new structure is tied into Thompson Hall and the School House - acting as a connector for the two existing buildings. Erland also performed life safety upgrades to the School House and exterior site improvements.
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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.
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.
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.