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Margulies Perruzzi completes office design for Best Doctors

Margulies Perruzzi Architects (MPA) has completed the design of new office space for Best Doctors, Inc. Founded in 1989 by two Harvard Medical School professors, Best Doctors serves more than 260 insurers, employers and health plans in 40 countries. Located on two floors at 100 Federal St., MPA provided interior design services for the 54,000 s/f project. MPA maintained much of the existing design while creating a new executive office suite with finishes that harmonize with the rest of the interiors. The offices in the executive suite feature light maple wood furniture and conference tables, with a variety of traditional boardroom seating and modern casual chairs. To further personalize the space for Best Doctors, local artist Sarah Egan painted a wall in the firm's reception area, creating a piece with tonal color and plaster paint. Relocating its corporate headquarters from One Boston Place, Best Doctors required larger space to accommodate the company's current and long-term growth. MPA previously provided programming and feasibility analyses for a series of potential new locations in Boston and conducted several test fits to compare building efficiencies in spaces of 50,000 s/f. Commodore Builders was the general contractor for the project, and RDK Engineers provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering. Cushman & Wakefield was the tenant broker and project manager for the project.
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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.
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 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