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Shawmut Design, CBT Architects and Barker Steel inducted into Mass. Building Congress Hall of Fame

The Massachusetts Building Congress (MBC) honored three 2010 MBC Hall of Fame inductees, Shawmut Design and Construction, CBT Architects, and Barker Steel, for the legacy contributions each has made to the building industry, clients and the community. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held during the MBC's annual dinner gala October 13 at the Seaport Hotel. Shawmut, CBT and Barker Steel join eight other MBC Hall of Fame companies inducted since the Hall was established in 2007: Walsh Brothers, Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Partners Healthcare, S&F Concrete Construction, Bond Brothers, J.C. Cannistraro, Boston University, William A. Berry, Wentworth Institute of Technology and The Marr Companies. Mark David, MBC president and managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle, described the MBC Hall of Fame as "a place where we permanently recognize and honor the best in the industry for their innovation, consistent leadership, community responsibility and client service. These organizations provide ample inspiration for others to follow." MBC members include architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners/clients, professional service providers, labor unions, and professional/trade associations within the design and construction industry.
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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