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Wayne J. Griffin Electric completes electrical installation at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. completed the electrical installation work at the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. The 403,000 s/f high school recently underwent a gut-renovation and modernization, which consisted of the addition of technologically-advanced classrooms, an updated library and new food court, as well as, a new arts building for the institution's nationally-recognized theater arts program. Griffin Electric was responsible for the installation of new lighting, lighting controls, and power within the facility, plus systems for fire alarm, sound/paging and lightning protection. Additionally, the Griffin team installed a generator, telecommunications and distribution equipment, as well as, photovoltaic panels on-site. Consigli Construction Co., Inc., in joint venture with J&J Contractors, Inc. served as the project's general contractor, while HMFH Architects, Inc. was the architect, and TMP Consulting Engineers, the electrical engineer. The project is expecting a LEED Silver certification.
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Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

Providence, RI Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the 195 District Park Pavilion, marking the start of construction on a facility that will feature year-round dining and support space for park operations. In addition to the 3,500 s/f building, the project will include infrastructure upgrades
The New England Real Estate Journal presents<br> the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal presents
the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Long-term interest rates have fallen by 100 basis points, and the market is normalizing. In December of 2022 I wrote an article about investing in a high interest rate, high inflation market. Since then, inflation has cooled off, and the Fed has begun lowering their funds rate.
The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The industrial markets have never been stronger. What has happened is that the build out of Devens with new high-tech biotech manufacturing with housing to service these buildings serves as the connector required to really make the I-495 West market sizzle. Worcester has been the beneficiary