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W&M Construction Corp. selected as const. mngr. at The Watermark

W&M Construction Corp. has been retained as the construction manager responsible for renovating and expanding the healthcare center at The Watermark, a continuing-care retirement community at 3030 Park. The two-story, 50,000 s/f center is undergoing a $10 million major improvement project designed by Kanalstein Danton Associates that will result in a facility for skilled nursing with new windows, new mechanical and electrical systems and a new roof. W&M Construction will also construct two full-service kitchens and more than 50 rooms for patients, in addition to other site improvements. Construction is slated for completion this month. The Watermark at 3030 Park is being developed by The Freshwater Group, a company dedicated to serving the specialized housing, hospitality and healthcare needs of older adults. Other renovations and expansions taking place at The Watermark include the addition of private independent living cottages, an array of newly remodeled and newly constructed apartments and the construction of The Duncan Center for Well Being, which will feature a fitness center complete with an indoor heated indoor swimming pool, locker rooms, and a Pilates and yoga area.
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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: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?

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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:  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.