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Triggs of Jones Lang LaSalle names to ENR's Top Young Professionals list

According to Jones Lang LaSalle, assistant VP Patrick Triggs has been named to ENR's Top Young Professionals list for 2013 in New England. The publication's annual competition celebrates the excellence of young design and construction professionals in the region. He is part of the project and development services group. He has experience managing projects with interior fit outs, retail and hospitality. Among his current projects are: Amazon's new Cambridge headquarters, and infrastructure upgrades for Nokia in Burlington. His other clients include: Burger King Corp., W Hotel, Bank of America, Bridgestone/Firestone, and Hitachi Data Systems. "Our jury poured over nominations and picked candidates who represent the very best from a wide spectrum of disciplines," said Bruce Buckley, editor of ENR New England. "Our judges found Patrick to be a representative of excellence in real estate development." An independent jury assembled by ENR judged candidates on the basis of their career experience; industry leadership; community service; and other factors. Winners will appear in an April 1 special New England edition.
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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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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
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.