News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: October 15, 2008
Feinmann honored by North Bennett St. School
Peter Feinmann was named by the North Bennet St. School as its 2008 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.
Feinmann, who runs the residential remodeling and construction firm Feinmann, Inc. in Lexington, graduated from the school's carpentry program in 1983.
The firm was named 2008 Remodeler of the Year by the Builder's Association of Greater Boston, and received a Market Leaders Award in 2007 from Professional Remodeler Magazine.
North Bennet St. School is known internationally for excellence in teaching, and for its role in promoting the preservation of traditional craftsmanship.
In addition to carpentry, the school provides full-time and part-time programs in violin making, bookbinding, cabinet and furniture making, locksmithing, jewelry making, and piano technology.
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