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Waitkus promoted to project manager by BVH Integrated Services

BVH Integrated Services, Inc. has promoted Scott Waitkus, P.E., to project manager. In his new position, Waitkus will lead the firm's civil engineering design teams and coordinate production, schedule, and project approvals. He will serve as our clients' day-to-day project contact and see that BVH meets all budget, design and schedule goals. Waitkus has nearly 25 years of construction industry experience and has been a member of BVH since 1999, serving as senior civil engineer. His portfolio includes tunnels and utilities, drainage, grading, and site improvements for universities, public schools, corporate campuses, and many other types of facilities. Waitkus has led successful civil engineering projects for numerous notable clients, including the University of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, and the University of Vermont. A Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut, Waitkus earned his Associate of Science in Civil Engineering Technology from Capital Community College in Hartford. He is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Central Connecticut State University.
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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.