News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: March 18, 2016
Wayne J. Griffin Electric completes electrical installation at Gables University Station
Gables University Station - Westwood, MAWestwood, MA Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) completed the electrical installation work for Gables University Station.
With a total of 350 apartment homes, including 69 for affordable housing, the new apartment community consists of 427,000 s/f, with an additional 172,000 s/f parking garage. One and two bedroom apartments offering high-end amenities are near steps away from MBTA and Amtrak train stations. Residents have access to an on-site pool, three courtyards, a fitness center, media room, gaming station and business center with meeting rooms, as well as adjacent University Station’s retail and restaurant offerings.
The Griffin Electric team was responsible for performing underground service work, plus site lighting installation for this construction project. Additionally, the team set up two 4000A services, branch electrical, bus duct risers, meter banks and load centers on-site. Furthermore, light fixture installation, a fire alarm system, power/data wiring in living units and common areas, in addition to wiring HVAC units on the facility’s roof were part of the company’s electrical contract.
General contractor, The Hanover Co. oversaw the construction, working with architect, Wallace Garcia Wilson Architects and electrical engineer, Wozny Barbar & Associates, Inc.
MORE FROM Construction Design & Engineering
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).
.png)
Columns and Thought Leadership
The rise of incubators and co-working spaces: The latest in life sciences - by Matt Combs
In recent years, the life science industry has witnessed a shift in how companies operate and innovate. One of the key driving forces behind this transformation is the emergence of incubators and co-working spaces specifically tailored to meet the unique budget and schedule needs of startups.
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.
Careers in Construction Month focus on training and safety - by Joe Camilo
October is Careers in Construction Month, and rarely has it been more consequential. According to our chapter’s national parent organization, the construction industry needs to attract half-a-million new workers in the coming year to meet demand. Addressing that need is a huge job, but we at ABC MA are trying to do our part.
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
