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Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. provides installation work on Emblem 125 - a 256,000 s/f mixed-use development

Providence, RI Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) is currently providing installation work on the new Emblem 125 project on Parcel 28. The 256,000 s/f mixed-use development is expected to reach completion this fall.

The six-story Emblem 125 will feature 249 residential units, a two-story atrium lobby, and 20,000 s/f of ground floor retail space. Additionally, residents will have access to an exterior courtyard, indoor/outdoor club room, and second-floor co-working lounge, among other amenities.

Griffin Electric’s on-site services include both electrical and telecommunications work. The Griffin team is responsible for installing new services, lighting, power, and lightning protection throughout the building. Griffin is also wiring systems for fire alarm and emergency generators. Telecom work includes installing both telephone and cable television wiring for each of the apartment units.

Shawmut Design and Construction is the general contractor for the project, working alongside Torti Gallas + Partners of Washington, DC, who is serving as the architect. The project team also includes Building Engineering Resources, Inc. of North Easton, MA as the electrical engineer.

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