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Westerhoff and Tracy promoted to senior associates at McNamara/Salvia; firm relocates to 101 Federal Street

McNamara/Salvia, Inc. has relocated to 101 Federal St. Also, Kevin Westerhoff, P.E., LEED AP and John Tracy, P.E., LEED AP have been promoted to senior associates at McNamara/Salvia. Westerhoff joined the company in 2002 as a design engineer and Tracy joined in 2006 as a project manager. Tracy has over 15 years of experience during which he has lent his expertise to hospital, college and university, and research and laboratory institutions. A graduate of Lehigh University, Tracy leads the design, document delivery, and construction administration of these mission-critical institutional projects. Kevin Westerhoff has over 12 years of experience at Mc/Sal where he leads the project team on a wide range of projects including professional sports venues, mid-rise, high-rise and super high-rise residential, hospitality and historic renovations. He has been a part of such notable projects as Fenway Park, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Boston, and the One Franklin Redevelopment including the historic renovation of the Burnham Building. As a graduate of Lehigh University and Mass. Institute of Technology, Westerhoff holds degrees in both Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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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