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JM Coull completes addition to Faith Evangelical Free Church

JM Coull recently completed a 7,700 s/f addition to the Faith Evangelical Free Church, located at 54 Hosmer St. The new space comprises a large multipurpose room for church meetings, athletics, and recreational activities. Classrooms, a new office suite and kitchen are also included in the new building. JMC installed a new sprinkler system in the existing portion of the church. Significant site work, including the construction of a new septic and drainage system, utilities, rain collection recharge system, and parking lot, was also performed.Revette of Dewberry elected to NE Wireless Assn. board of directorsboston, ma Ben Revette, PE, director of telecommunications in Dewberry's Boston office, was elected to the New England Wireless Association's (NEWA) board of directors. In his two-year term, Revette will be responsible for targeting areas for growth and further promoting collaboration within the wireless community. Revette has extensive telecommunications experience, and manages Dewberry's telecommunications group in the engineering, design, and construction of a variety of wireless telecommunications facilities and distributed antenna systems (DAS) throughout the country. These DAS projects include major tunnel and transit systems, large sports and convention venues, and university campuses. "I'm excited to be a part of the inaugural board of directors for NEWA," said Revette. "My goal will be to increase membership and promote the organization to the wireless community." NEWA is a community of wireless industry professionals working together to benefit the industry and deliver the promise of wireless broadband across the nation.
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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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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.
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.
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: 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.