Category: Construction Design & Engineering

Colantonio completes 57,000 s/f DeCristofaro Learning <br>Center - design by Wessling Architects

Colantonio completes 57,000 s/f DeCristofaro Learning
Center - design by Wessling Architects

April 19, 2024
Quincy, MA Construction manager Colantonio Inc. has completed the Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center. The 57,000 s/f building, which serves special needs children throughout the South Shore, was designed by Wessling Architects. PCA360 served as the owner’s project manager.
Project of the Month: Connolly Brothers completes 52,000 s/f <br> design-build fit-up project for Calare Properties

Project of the Month: Connolly Brothers completes 52,000 s/f
design-build fit-up project for Ca...

March 22, 2024

Milford, MA Connolly Brothers Inc., a construction management firm serving private commercial, industrial and institutional clients, has completed a 52,000 s/f design-build fit-up project for Calare Properties. The facility will serve as a new Commonwealth of Massachusetts 911 Public Safety Answering Point

Springfield water treatment  plant to go forward without  project labor agreement - by Joe Camilo

Springfield water treatment plant to go forward without project labor agreement - by Joe Camilo

March 22, 2024

I’m pleased to say that I’ll be using this month’s message to convey some good news. Last month, I wrote about the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission’s split decision to use a union-only project labor agreement to build the $325 million West Parish Water Treatment Plant. But as of the end of February, I can report that the project has gone out to bid without the PLA.

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc. celebrates 30 years

Dakota DesignStaff, Inc. celebrates 30 years

March 22, 2024

Woburn, MA Dakota DesignStaff, Inc. has reached a significant milestone of 30 years in business. Founded in 1993 by architect John Donahoe, AIA and now led by president, Eric Wright, Dakota has established itself as a trusted boutique architect’s staffing agency serving the Boston/New England A/E/C marketplace.

Contractors, beware: General liability insurers wrongfully denying claims for damage by defective subcontractor work - by Eric Eisenberg and Robert Ferguson

Contractors, beware: General liability insurers wrongfully denying claims for damage by defective su...

March 22, 2024

As a contractor, you are familiar with working together with subcontractors – delegating project scope as part of the overall job. However, when a subcontractor’s work is defective, who is liable for the damage? This is not an unfamiliar issue to contractors – more than likely you have responded to one or more claims

Walker Development expands D9 division

Walker Development expands D9 division

March 22, 2024

Marlborough, MA Walker Development & Construction Management, Inc. has expanded its self-performing division, D9 Construction Services. “As our company continues to flourish and offer top-rated construction management services, so has the evolution of our self-performing team.

Haggstrom named director of sustainability at JCJ

Haggstrom named director of sustainability at JCJ

March 22, 2024

Hartford, CT JCJ Architecture (JCJ) has appointed experienced senior project architect and sustainability advocate, Eric Haggstrom, AIA, LEED AP, to take over the role of director of sustainability. An architect with 15 years of experience in projects ranging from civic, higher education, healthcare, and K-12 education

JC&A, Boston Properties, BR+A Engineers and Perkins+Will complete facility for Lyra Therapeutics

JC&A, Boston Properties, BR+A Engineers and Perkins+Will complete facility for Lyra Therapeutics

March 22, 2024

Waltham, MA J. Calnan and Associates (JC&A) celebrated the grand opening of a new facility at 880 Winter St., for Lyra Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). 

The Davis Cos., TOCCI, and RODE Architects celebrate Women in Construction Week

The Davis Cos., TOCCI, and RODE Architects celebrate Women in Construction Week

March 22, 2024

Brighton, MA On March 6, The Davis Companies (Davis), TOCCI, and RODE Architects came together at 1515 Commonwealth Ave. to celebrate Women in Construction Week. The event featured speakers from each of the project partners discussing their career paths

Dellbrook|JKS hosts Annual Company Meeting

Dellbrook|JKS hosts Annual Company Meeting

March 22, 2024

Foxboro, MA On March 7th, Dellbrook|JKS gathered over 200 employees at Gillette Stadium’s Optum Field Lounge for its Annual Company Meeting – a night dedicated to reviewing the past year’s successes while charting the course for the firm’s future endeavors.

Chapman Construction begins install of 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 project’s electrical service

Chapman Construction begins install of 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 project’s electrical service

March 22, 2024

Sandwich, MA Chapman Construction Group, Inc. (CCGI), has been awarded and is underway with construction operations associated with the completion of offshore construction, installation and commissioning of the 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 project’s electrical service platform (ESP).