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Landmark Structures completes 14-units for Caritas Communities

Landmark Structures Corp. recently completed its contract with Caritas Communities Inc. to rehabilitate a former nursing home at 24 Vine St. into a 14-unit facility for low income individuals. The $1.1 million project included the gut/rehab of the 10,000 s/f former MacKenzie Nursing Home into 14 single rooms with private bathrooms and a common kitchen area. The project encompassed all new finishes, doors, windows, roofing, siding and mechanical systems. The building utilized energy-efficient practices and meets the requirements of Mass. New Homes with Energy Star. The project received funding from the Commonwealth of Mass.Department of Housing & Community Development and the North Suburban Consortium. Architect for the project was Russell Scott Steedle & Capone Architects, Inc. of Cambridge. "We're proud to have had the opportunity to work on this affordable housing project and take satisfaction in knowing that it will provide another residential choice for low income residents in the Melrose area," said William Glasser, president/CEO of Landmark Structures.
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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: 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.
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