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Erland Construction presented two "Excellence in Construction Awards"

Erland Construction, Inc. has been presented two "Excellence in Construction Merit Awards" by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Mass. Chapter for its work on the new undergraduate dormitory at Babson College in Wellesley and Kimball Towers in Burlington, Mass. The 55,000 s/f, 5-story, all brick residence hall at Babson College, which was built into a hillside, has an elegant curved façade and was designed to mirror the architectural style of the rest of the buildings on campus. Built to satisfy the college's growing need for on-campus, undergraduate housing, the dorm accommodates 124 student beds in 31 apartment style units, each containing four bedrooms as well as a shared bathroom, living room, and kitchenette. Kimball Towers contains 256 rental units in two 10-story towers linked by a 5-story structured parking garage. The development includes a mixture of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with units on the top three floors featuring higher-end finishes. Located on a 2.5-acre portion of a site constrained by bordering wetlands and a densely populated residential neighborhood, Kimball Towers was built in close proximity to Kimball Court - an occupied 525-unit apartment development also owned by The Mullins Company. Combined, Kimball Towers and Kimball Court is now the seventh largest residential complex in the state.
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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).
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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
Careers in Construction Month focus on training and safety - by Joe Camilo

Careers in Construction Month focus on training and safety - by Joe Camilo

October is Careers in Construction Month, and rarely has it been more consequential. According to our chapter’s national parent organization, the construction industry needs to attract half-a-million new workers in the coming year to meet demand. Addressing that need is a huge job, but we at ABC MA are trying to do our part.
The rise of incubators and co-working spaces: The latest in life sciences - by Matt Combs

The rise of incubators and co-working spaces: The latest in life sciences - by Matt Combs

In recent years, the life science industry has witnessed a shift in how companies operate and innovate. One of the key driving forces behind this transformation is the emergence of incubators and co-working spaces specifically tailored to meet the unique budget and schedule needs of startups.
Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?

Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?

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