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Wayne J. Griffin Electric completes Daly Building at Clinton Hospital: project team includes Turner Construction and S/L/A/M Collaborative

Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) has completed the electrical installation work at Clinton Hospital's new 2-story addition, officially named the Daly Building. Part of the UMass Memorial Health Care System, the 28,000 s/f facility has devoted its 14,000 s/f first floor to emergency medical care, while the second floor has been setup as an adaptable space, available for use whenever the need arises within the medical institution. In order to accommodate the growing number of emergency room patients at the hospital, the facility has doubled in size and features a larger triage space, in addition to individual exam rooms and a secure mental health area, increasing privacy for both patients and their families. Griffin Electric was responsible for installing service equipment on-site, in addition to power and lighting. Additionally, systems for fire alarm, nurse call and telecommunications were setup by the Griffin team. The project's construction team included general contractor, Turner Construction Company, Inc.; architect, The S/L/A/M Collaborative; and electrical engineer, Thompson Consultants, Inc. "Completing many projects with both Turner Construction and UMass Memorial in the past has prepared us for future expectations with each group," said president Wayne Griffin. "Our project contributions are mindful of the owner and contractor requirements before, during and after the construction process."
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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