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Lee Kennedy Co. completes Mass. Affordable Housing Alliance bldg.

Lee Kennedy Co. joined Boston mayor Thomas Menino, Mass. Affordable Housing Alliance executive director Tom Callahan, SBLI president & CEO Bob Sheridan, and Studio G Architects to celebrate the ribbon cutting of MAHA's new $3 million Robert and Jean Sheridan Homeownership Building. The three-story, 9,500 s/f facility incorporates green building features, including HardiPlank siding, bamboo flooring systems and non-VOC paints, wall finishes and insulation. The facility houses offices and classrooms on the top two floors. The ground floor includes 1,700 s/f of retail space. Lee Kennedy Co. demolished the existing structure and constructed the new building on its footprint. The restricted site posed logistical challenges. With no laydown area on site, the team meticulously sequenced construction activities and material deliveries. Throughout the year-long project, the team also performed extensive community outreach to inform neighbors about each phase of work and help mitigate construction impact. Lee Kennedy Co itself was an abutter for the majority of the project, with its headquarters directly across the street from MAHA's new building. The team's familiarity with the neighborhood and understanding of daily traffic patterns and activities significantly informed its ability to efficiently execute construction.
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Project of the Month: SV Design, Harborlight, Beacon Communities, and Keith Construction reimagine the Briscoe School

Beverly, MA The city’s Briscoe School was built in 1923 during a period of economic growth, prosperity, and optimism. It was a vibrant school with a lengthy history of educating high school and middle school students for many years until it closed its doors in 2018, with the construction of a new middle school just down the street. Soon after, the city began to think about what the future of the defunct school would be.
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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
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.
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.
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.