High-Profile: April 2023

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

10 World Trade Claims Boston’s First SITES Pre-Certification

$152M in Bonds Issued to Expand Affordable Housing in Massachusetts

Lockheed Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn NACC

RWU, D.F. Pray Launch Scholarship Program

Dellbrook|JKS Breaks Ground on 351,000sf Senior Living Development

$1.6M Bond Issued for Malden Affordable Housing, Food Pantry

Dakota Partners Receives HPRF Grant

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The Preserve is the final phase of Olmsted Green, a 500-unit mixed income development located on the former Boston State Hospital site in Mattapan and scheduled to be completed in 2024. / Rendering courtesy of Davis Square Architects, Inc / Full story page 17

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received a $1.27 million grant to be used for its 16 units earmarked for formerly homeless residents at its Columbus Commons development. Check out pages 22 and 23 for more on those stories.

April is our annual focus on the Senior/ Assisted Living and Multi-Residential sectors. A few of the stories in this issue highlight affordable developments all over New England. In fact, MassDevelopment just announced $152 million in bonds for affordable housing in and around the Boston area. Dakota Partners just

Hanover, Mass. (the town I graduated high school from) now has its first-ever senior living community, owned by Benchmark Senior Living. The facility has 91,000sf of space, including assisted living and memory care apartments. The development features special design details like therapeutic circadian rhythm lighting, water features and gardens to help those with memory impairment prosper. Read more about this project on page 26.

Our cover story is on Olmsted Green,

a 500-unit mixed income development on the former Boston State Hospital site. The project is entering its last phase and is an example of a project that will not only improve the community, but will help close the gap on homeownership in Boston. Read the story, written by Jerry Rappaport of CRP Development, on page 17.

We’re in pre-production for our new season of the Build Better podcast. So far, we’ve interviewed Matt O’Malley of Vicinity Energy, who shares the details of the company’s plan to decarbonize its operations across the country, and Chris Grallert of Green City Growers, who joined me to talk about his company’s commitment to urban agriculture. Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram for some fun “behind-the-scenes”

clips, and keep an eye out for these upcoming episodes!

The Women Who Build Summit is this month, and we’re more than excited to be media sponsors for this annual event. The summit, to be held on April 26-27, brings together women and men to celebrate, explore, and connect with the innovators and glass-ceiling breakers of tomorrow. If you haven’t attended any networking events yet this year, this is the can’t miss event of 2023!

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Up-Front CTA Construction Breaks Ground on $98M Elementary School

Swampscott, MA – CTA Construction Managers LLC announced that construction has begun on Swampscott Consolidated Elementary School, a $98 million project for the town of Swampscott.

CTA Construction was awarded the contract in November to build the 154,000sf building that is set to accommodate up to 900 students in grades K-4. CTA Construction staff members recently joined the school building committee, members of the community, and school district staff for a groundbreaking ceremony.

“We are happy to be working again with owner’s project management firm Hill International and architecture firm Lavallee Brensinger Architects,” said Jeff Hazelwood, principal of CTA Construction. CTA Construction has previously worked with Hill International on nine projects, including the Lowell Elementary School project in Watertown.

Lavallee Brensinger engaged the town through a feasibility study, site selection, educational programming, and final design. “This really was a community-

centered process,” said Leigh Sherwood, principal architect at Lavallee Brensinger.

“The combined elementary school design is a reflection of the needs of the students, teachers, families and town leaders and is based on an understanding of what is uniquely appropriate to Swampscott. We hope this project will have a long-term transformative effect on the education of your children and their children as well.”

“The project is built on the site of

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the former Stanley School,” said Pat Tompkins, principal of CTA Construction. “There are a lot of improvements to residential buffers included in the design, including shielded “Night Skies” lighting, retaining walls, fencing, and enhanced privacy landscaping at the perimeter.”

groundbreaking is typical for sites of this age where the was a preexisting structure,” said Jared Smith, project manager for CTA Construction. “We have also started excavating and preparing the foundation.”

“CTA Construction crews are currently performing site prep work, including preparing for blasting and removing and disposing of all contaminated soil, which

This will be CTA Construction’s 45th school project in Massachusetts. The new school complex is scheduled to be completed during the early part of the 2024-2025 school year.

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Eacott, Inc. (BBE) announced it broke ground on TRUMPF’s new production facility on March 9.

TRUMPF, a German-owned company, produces high-tech laser cutting, bending and welding machinery. When completed in May of 2024, the $40-million, 55,800sf project will be home to a complete smart factory, TRUMPF’s second in the U.S.

“We are looking forward to partnering with TRUMPF and continuing our mission to grow manufacturing in Connecticut,” said BBE president and CEO, Thomas Panczner.

BBE is working with architectural firms Tecton Architects and Barkow Leibinger on the project.

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joined TRUMPF, Tecton, and BBE for the groundbreaking ceremony.

Maugel DeStefano Designs for Werfen

Fitwel Launches Relational Data Tool

Bedford, MA – Maugel DeStefano

Architects announced design has begun on a new 169,500sf research and development facility for Werfen, which provides specialized diagnostics in the areas of hemostasis, acute care diagnostics and autoimmunity. The building will be located at Werfen’s Hartwell Road campus in Bedford, on the site of an existing warehouse that will be demolished.

The 2-story research facility will feature 27,500sf of lab and 91,000sf of office space on the first and second floors, perched over a 51,000sf ground-level drive-in parking area for 160 vehicles. A new elevated bridge will connect the research facility to the adjacent building on the second floor.

“Maugel DeStefano began its relationship with Werfen, formerly known as Instrumentation Laboratory, in 2015,“

said Sarah Cormier, project manager at Maugel DeStefano Architects. “Since that time, we have completed a wide range of planning and design projects, which include over 200,000sf of renovations, restacks, rebranding, and lab relocations at the 345,000sf campus in Bedford. This new R&D facility will provide Werfen with an advanced center for research and space for future growth.”

Project team members include NorthStar Project and Real Estate Services; Haley & Aldrich, environmental and geotechnical consulting; VHB, civil engineer; Summit Engineering Inc, structural engineer; Wozny Barbar & Associates Inc, MEP/ FP and low voltage engineer; Integra + Architectural Health, LEED design; Sladen Feinstein, lighting design; and Integrated Builders, general contractor.

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New York – Fitwel recently announced a data insights tool that allows real estate companies to rank their properties’ and entities’ healthy building performance against their peers. A first for the industry, the Relational Data tool adds value to Fitwel certification by providing users entity-level ranking against likecompanies.

In addition to measuring performance amongst all certified projects on Fitwel, the new tool also measures performance of Walkability & Transportation and Environmental Quality – two of the top five “S” metrics most tracked by investors, as found in the New Investor Consensus: The Rising Demand for Healthy Buildings (March 2021). The Relational Data dashboard visualizes key data insights, designed to make it easy for a company to digest where and how to improve its healthy building performance and communicate achievements to stakeholders.

“The industry has long been asking for ranking data to understand good,

better, and best,” said Joanna Frank, CEO of Fitwel. “Not only will you be able to understand where you sit in relation to your peers, but it supports continuous improvement of assets with regard to social impact by providing a quantifiable roadmap.”

The side-by-side ranking provides companies with the insight needed to communicate with stakeholders – tenants and investors – on their relative performance, allowing for differentiation against peers and accurate annual reporting metrics. Ultimately, the Relational Data tool will help real estate companies measure the effectiveness of Fitwel implementation and better inform dialogue with key stakeholders, make more informed business decisions in implementing healthy buildings, and find areas of improvement for health-centered ‘S’ initiatives.

Joanna Frank first revealed the tool live on stage during a keynote speech at the PERE Asia Summit in Singapore on Feb. 21.

Werfen R&D facility rendering

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10 World Trade Claims Boston’s First SITES Pre-Certification

Boston – Developers of the 10 World Trade project in Boston’s Seaport District recently announced that it is the first project in Boston to achieve SITES precertification.

According to the USGBC, the Sustainable SITES Initiative is “a rating system that guides, evaluates and certifies a project’s sustainability in the planning, design, construction, and management of landscapes and other outdoor space.” The 600,000sf tower at 10 World Trade includes another 100,000+ sq. ft. (over 2 acres) of new outdoor landscape and streetscape.

“From Day 1 we have set out to deliver an absolute best-in-class development, not just in terms of a landmark tower but also the public realm at its feet,” said John Hynes IV of Boston Global Investors (BGI), managing developer at 10 World Trade. “The result is a truly massive investment in the ground level around all sides of this iconic new address. We’ve worked hard to build something that sustains the environment and the people who occupy it – both in the traditional sense of resource management and in terms of educational and cultural programming. It’s a huge benefit to our future tenants and to the neighboring community. We want to welcome everyone and encourage them to really enjoy this new space.”

The project’s SITES achievement is one of five such accolades at 10 World Trade. According to Hynes, the project is set to achieve Gold level certification for SITES, LEED, and WELL, in addition to Platinum certifications for both WiredScore and SmartScore.

Elements of 10 World Trade’s SITES Gold pre-certification include the use of regionally sourced building materials and a curated planting design that references the Seaport’s original New England maritime ecology. The plant palette consists of low-maintenance and droughtresistant species which are native to the region, promote biodiversity, and attract pollinator species. The landscape is also designed to maximize accessibility, reduce the urban heat island effect, and achieve an irrigation water savings of more than 75%, while supporting mental restoration and physical activity.

Victor Vizgaitis, principal at Sasaki, noted, “The future of buildings is not only about the buildings themselves. It’s about the full integration of every aspect of the place to create something that is truly unique, usable, sustainable, experiential, and beautiful. The landscape is as important as the structure, which is as important as the systems and all of the other components; and when they work well together, we deliver something remarkable: a place

that people want to be and that promotes wellness, engagement, and a sense of belonging. The fact that 10 World Trade not only aspires to do all of these things but is holding itself accountable through all these certifications is somewhat unprecedented and should set a new standard for how to think about placemaking in the commercial realm.”

In addition to Sasaki for 10 World Trade’s building and landscape architec-

tural scope, BGI has engaged VvS Architects & Consultants for sustainability consulting, Suffolk Construction and HJ Russell for construction management, and BrightView as the landscape contractor. Isenberg Projects oversees public programming and site activation, and JLL is the leasing broker on behalf of project ownership.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2024.

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Fish-Will Joins AHSC Board

Braintree, MA – Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative, Inc. (AHSC) recently announced Karen Fish-Will as a member of its board of directors.

A principal and chairperson of the Peabody Companies, Fish-Will’s career in the multi-disciplines of real estate spans more than 41 years, presently with a focus on the pre-development, development and marketing of newly formed communities, whether created through new construction, the rehabilitation and expansion of existing communities, or the preservation of historic buildings through their adaptive re-use to housing.

In her role, Fish-Will, along with fellow board members, will focus on the organization’s high-level strategy, oversight, and accountability. She has previously served as a board member of the AHSC.

“This is a ‘return engagement’ of sorts and one that I take great pleasure in,” said Fish-Will. “The Peabody Companies and its affiliates Peabody Properties and Peabody Resident Services have a longstanding partnership with AHSC in our mutual mission to provide and preserve affordable housing with services for lowincome families, youth, elders, persons

BPDA Names New Director of DEI

Boston – Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison recently announced the hiring of Luis R. Frias II as the new director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA).

Frias will serve as a member of the agency’s senior leadership team and be charged with the development and oversight of the agency’s equity and diversity priorities. In this capacity, he will work to establish collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and foster a more diverse, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and supportive agency.

with disabilities, as well as special populations including veterans and the homeless.”

“We are excited and gratified to have Karen as a member of our board of directors once again,” said Michael Mattos, president and executive director of AHSC. “Her reputation as a dedicated real estate professional is equal to her passion for the creation and preservation of affordable housing.”

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Frias has spent the last decade working in higher education. He joins the agency from Northeastern University, where he served as the program manager for Engineering PLUS, a National Science Foundation grant focused on creating networked communities and inclusive infrastructure across the nation to achieve the transformative, systemic, and sustainable change needed to increase undergraduate and graduate degree attainment for BIPOC and women engineering students. He also served as the associate director for diversity programs for Northeastern’s College of Engineering, where he focused on both college and university level DEI initiatives.

“I’m pleased to join the BPDA and to help advance its mission to create and guide inclusive and equitable growth in our city,” said Frias. “In my short time here, I’ve already witnessed the passion, dedication, and brilliance of this team. I’m deeply honored to be in this role, as we work together to shape Boston’s future.”

“I’m happy to welcome Luis to the

agency, and look forward to the important and positive impact he will have on helping us plan a more equitable Boston,” said Jemison. “I am excited to work with him to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in all of the BPDA’s work, and to ensure we are building a city that best serves our residents.”

The work of the director of DEI will build on efforts already underway to support equity by creating affordable housing, jobs, resilient infrastructure, and open space in every neighborhood. Additional efforts underway include leveraging funding from large real estate development to support workforce development and training, equitable procurement policies, requiring diversity criteria for developing publicly-owned land, and the BPDA’s DEI in Development policy, announced in 2022, to promote diversity within large private development projects in the city of Boston.

Portal Innovations Expands to S. Boston

Boston – Portal Innovations announced it will be expanding its operations to South Boston in April. The company, which specializes in early-stage life sciences venture creation and investments, will be launching its initial lab and office space in the Southline Boston building.

“We are excited to bring our unique business model to an emerging part of the Boston life science ecosystem,” said John Flavin, founder and CEO of Portal Innovations. “Boston is home to worldclass universities, premier life sciences venture capital firms, and an unsurpassed pool of diverse talent. Portal is eager to support entrepreneurs and founders by providing its Crafted Capital model of seed capital investment, access to strategic lab space, and management expertise to de-risk these early-stage ventures.”

Portal’s initial space at Southline Boston will consist of 22,000sf of highend wet lab and office space to facilitate growth for companies fundraising between Seed to Series B rounds, and will

expand its footprint to 58,000sf in the first half of 2024. Portal is partnering with Boston-based Beacon Capital and ZoE Life Sciences in a joint venture to build out the space and invest in promising life sciences companies.

“Massachusetts is unmatched in its life sciences research and development, and we join in Portal’s excitement about the promise that Boston’s neighborhoods bring to growing the industry and supporting innovation,” said Jason Cordeiro, MassBio COO.

The Southline project is located in the former Boston Globe building off of the JFK/UMass Red Line “T” stop, near I-93. The entire Southline project will encompass over 700,000sf, primarily dedicated to opening an attractive option for life sciences companies starting and scaling in the South Boston area. The project has a food hall, gym, roof deck, brewpub, and a number of other amenities with a campus vibe, seeking to attract world-class biosciences talent in the area.

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Luis R. Frias II

Ehrhart Launches Woman-Owned Retail Advisory Firm

Boston – Ann Ehrhart recently announced she is launching EVERSTREET, a woman-owned retail real estate advisory group designed to help clients navigate and thrive in a retail environment undergoing a massive sea change by trading conventional brokerage for a Strategic Planning & Activation services model.

Ehrhart’s nearly two decades of experience includes handling complex, multi-million dollar retail leasing assignments. She is the founder and CEO of EVERSTREET and says the inspiration for the company was fueled by the recognition that landlords and tenants alike are hungry for a new approach when it comes to increasing revenue in mixeduse retail.

“Developers and owners of mixed-use properties are recognizing that retail is changing and that the people choosing to live in their apartments and occupy space in their labs and office buildings want a unique, local mix of retail and restaurant operators that are truly diverse – i.e., minority and women-owned businesses,” said Ehrhart. “A strategy for a street-level merchandising mix that incorporates diverse businesses is no longer just the socially responsible thing to do, it is the financially savvy thing to do. EVERSTREET is creating places for everyone.”

The EVERSTREET strategy combines the time-tested fundamentals of retail planning, leasing, and activation with a forward-thinking approach designed to meet the evolving retail environment. EVERSTREET accomplishes this by partnering with developers of mixed-use ground-up and repositioning projects during the planning phase to attract and build community support, then creating a retail business plan that positions clients for retail success by syncing the design, merchandising, and pro-forma with the location. In the activation phase, the firm executes the business plan through tenant

selection, deal structuring that focuses on long-term viability and post-leasing services to minimize build-out headaches to facilitate a smooth path to opening and stabilization.

EVERSTREET is also striving to open the door for greater diversity, sustainability, and creativity for retail and restaurants in Greater Boston. Parlaying their experience with best-in-class national and boutique retailers into helping small businesses – particularly women and/or minority-owned businesses – the company’s aim is to help them to gain a better understanding of how to succeed in

today’s retail environment.

“Delivering a product that creates value before, during, and after the lease transaction enables EVERSTREET to tackle a wider array of challenges and serve a wider audience,” said Ehrhart.

“This includes engagements with groups who are looking for a retail advisor, but who may not ultimately need a transaction, a la a brokerage arrangement; for example, master planning and downtown revitalization projects at the municipal level, or even assessing ways to boost, in place, underperforming retail concepts.”

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Second Building Tops Off for 1.8M Sq. Ft. Boynton Yards Development

Somerville, MA – The steel topping off was recently celebrated for 808 Windsor Street, the second purpose-built Class-A lab building in Somerville as part of the Boynton Yards 1.8 million sq. ft. mixed-use life sciences and innovation community.

DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners (DLJ RECP), Deutsche Finance Group (DFG), Leggat McCall Properties (LMP), and Shawmut Design and Construction were joined by Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne at the event. The project is being designed by ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge.

“As a unique economic driver and community-driven vision for Somerville, today marks another milestone for Boynton Yards as we continue to build the future here in many ways,” said John Fenton, managing development partner at DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners. “808 Windsor is uniquely positioned as an activation anchor to both Boynton’s fully leased 101 South Street and The Hive at 561 Windsor Street, offering even more progressively designed lab, creative arts, retail, and public activation space upon its completion.”

Set to be completed in early 2024, the 370,000sf, purpose-built building will span 11 floors and offer state-of-the-art R&D lab/office space and ground floor retail. Amenities will include four levels of below-grade parking, a mobility/bike room, and community-based and activated green space. With an energy-efficient and sustainable design, the building will achieve LEED Platinum certification. The second of four master planned life sciences buildings at Boynton Yards, 808 Windsor Street will feature 35,000sf, column-free floor plates offering tenants

flexibility to grow and redesign to meet the needs of their workforce.

With community-driven input, the future of the seven-acre Boynton Yards community includes commercial, residential, retail, public green, arts, and performance spaces designed to transform the area into a vibrant work-live-play neighborhood. The topping off milestone at 808 Windsor Street comes on the heels of 101 South Street, the first completed building at Boynton Yards which opened in May 2022 and is home to four Flagship Pioneering-founded companies.

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Kevin Sullivan, executive vice president of New England region, Shawmut Design and Construction; Bobby Dickerson, Iron Workers Local 7; Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne; John Fenton, managing development partner, DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners; Rob Dickey, executive vice president, Leggat McCall Properties; JT Scott, Somerville city councilor; and Tom Galligani, Somerville director of economic development

808 Windsor Street topping off

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South Hero, Vermont

A 30-unit multi-residential building that serves ages 55+ and those with disabilities.

Square Footage: 32,067 | 38,273 w/garage

Architect: Wiemann Lamphere Architects

Sustainable Design Features Include: 9 Air-Source Heat Pump System 9 Triple Pane Windows 9 Rooftop Solar Panels

This building achieved Efficiency Vermont’s Multi-Family High-Performance Certification.

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RISE’s New Residential Community in Everett Receives Approval Focus: Multi-Residential

Everett, MA – RISE, a Bostonbased minority owned developer and construction firm, has received approval from the City of Everett to move forward with plans for a residential project at 52 School Street.

The project sits amidst Everett Square and the Commercial Triangle – two focal points for the city of Everett. As part of the “Envision Everett” initiative, the city has strategically begun to expand the infrastructure to improve residential quality of living, revitalize underutilized areas, and create opportunities for residential and commercial uses to participate in the city’s growth and advancement.

RISE’s School Street project will add to the housing uptick in the area, bringing 46 rental housing units including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom unit options, all within a 4-story residential building. Seven of the units will be designated as affordable and will be available to individuals and families earning up to 80% of the area median income (AMI).

The residential community will offer a variety of amenities including a club

room and lounge, on-site bicycle storage areas for residents and visitors, a fitness center, work-from-home stations for all hybrid scenarios, and a common outdoor terrace.

With sustainability in mind, 52 School Street will target LEED Gold certifiability. The building will be carbon neutral, utilizing all-electric building systems and on-site renewable energy through rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. Twenty-five percent of the parking spaces on-site will be designated for

electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. School Street is in walking distance of the restaurants along the Square’s Broadway Street and beyond, as well as

local green open space parks, markets, and schools. Building upon Everett’s multimodal options and advances and excellent walkability rating, a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program will support residents seeking alternative transit.

Forty-six bicycle storage spaces will be available for residents, in addition to 16 bike parking spaces for visitors and the general public. New sidewalks, street trees, and landscaping will be prioritized along School Street. A new public crosswalk, street striping, signage and ADA improvements to the surrounding sidewalks will serve to further enhance the experience and walkable nature of the neighborhood.

BlueBikes membership and subsidized MBTA passes will be made available for building residents, with easy access to the MBTA Orange Line subway system at Wellington Station and Sullivan Square Station and several MBTA bus routes along Broadway/Rt.99 and Main Street.

RISE recently received approval from the City of Everett’s zoning and planning board. The project is anticipated to start construction in Q2-Q3 2023.

The Somerset Stabilized, 100% Leased

Winthrop, MA – The Procopio Companies announced that The Somerset, a mixeduse development in Winthrop, is now stabilized and 100% leased.

The boutique multifamily development, located at 10 Somerset Avenue, is a 22,000sf, zero lot-line, mixeduse property that brings 29 residential units and 1,119sf of ground-level retail space to downtown Winthrop. It offers studios and one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 500-1300sf.

“The Somerset’s success and rapid lease-up is a testament to the state of the suburban market,” said Bryan Vitale, SVP

of strategy & investments at Procopio. “Somerset has achieved major success, demonstrating the continued demand for multifamily housing in Boston’s immediate suburbs, and the emphasis residents continue to place on convenience and lifestyle, electing for urban locations with easy access to shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and public transit.”

Procopio developed The Somerset in concert with Khalsa Design (architect of record), North Shore Bank (lender), and a syndication (equity source). The building is now professionally managed by Charlesgate.

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The Somerset

Financing Provided for Conversion of Historic Chapel

Worcester, MA – MassDevelopment has partnered with Bay State Savings Bank to provide over $3.1 million in loan financing to Mission on Summer to assist in the renovation and conversion of the historic and long-vacant Mission Chapel at 205 Summer St. in downtown Worcester into seven market-rate apartments.

Mission on Summer, led by principal Nan Porter and Matt Kiefer, is working in partnership with The Traggorth Companies and the Worcester-based design-build firm Sustainable Comfort. Once complete, the building will include four one-bedroom units, two two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit.

MassDevelopment is providing a $1.5 million tax credit bridge loan while Bay State is providing a $1,611,727 construction-to-permanent first mortgage loan. The project is also being supported by $900,000 in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) tax credits issued through the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, as well as both state and federal Historic Building Tax Credits (HTCs).

“The City of Worcester is pleased to work with Mission on Summer, LLC on the adaptive reuse and historic preservation of this important asset for Worcester,” said Worcester city manager,

The Mission Chapel was built in 1854 by Ichabod Washburn. The building is one of the oldest churches in Worcester and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has also been included on Preservation Worcester’s Top 10 list of most endangered buildings in

Worcester. The property was previously owned by the Worcester Redevelopment Authority as part of the Medical City Urban Redevelopment Plan, and has been vacant for more than 25 years.

“We are gratified to return this historic gem to active use as seven distinctive apartments in a premier

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location near downtown Worcester, St. Vincent Hospital, Union Station and the Canal District,” said Porter. “We’re enormously grateful for the support we’ve received at every turn from the City of Worcester, Preservation Worcester, and our lenders at Bay State Savings Bank and MassDevelopment.”

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205 Summer St. / Rendering courtesy of Mission on Summer

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Maugel DeStefano Announces Multi-residential Project Milestones

Worcester, MA – Maugel DeStefano Architects announced construction is complete at The Kiln multifamily development in Worcester. Developed by GoVenture Capital Group and designed by Maugel DeStefano Architects, the 111-unit apartment complex is located at 222 Brooks Street in the Greendale neighborhood of the city.

The Kiln offers four stories of residential living with an open-parking garage below. Sited in an area with a mix of commercial businesses and singlefamily homes, the design team used modern industrial forms and materials and a residential scale to blend the development into the surrounding context. Tenant amenities feature professional workspaces, storage areas, and a fitness

center. Project team members also included Hannigan Engineering and TFMoran.

Representatives of Maugel DeStefano Architects said creative solutions to building codes, repeatable construction methods and simplified structural mechanical systems resulted in an extremely cost-effective project during a time of escalating material costs.

“The art of balancing aesthetics and construction costs began in the earliest phases of design, when geometric simplicity and compositions of attractive, durable materials define marketability and control costs,” said Jeremy Baldwin AIA, multifamily studio lead at Maugel DeStefano Architects. “Both were achieved at The Kiln when the

collaborative team of architect, owner, and general contractor defined clear objectives and value-engineered the project from conception. This early collaboration resulted in substantial construction cost savings and a highly desirable residential product for the City of Worcester.”

Maugel DeStefano is also working with the joint venture of The Michaels Organization and GoVenture Capital Group at 274 Franklin Street in Worcester. The Franklin Street development features 364 dwelling units, 15,000sf of amenities, and a 5-story precast parking structure with 360 parking spaces. The project is set to be completed in early 2025.

Additionally, the firm announced it has completed the first phase of Northgate Meadows in Sterling for the Whitney

Companies. The 216-unit apartment complex, located on Research Drive, will be developed in three phases. Each phase features a 106,000sf podium- style multiresidential building with four stories of one-and two-bedroom affordable and market rate units. Rentable storage units and expansive common areas are located on each floor. The 26,500sf of parking located beneath each building provides space for vehicles and a dog grooming station.

The second phase of the project is currently underway. The final phase will immediately follow. Project team members also include TFMoran and Hannigan Engineering.

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The Kiln

Closing The Homeownership Gap in Boston

By Jerry Rappaport

The vision for Olmsted Green and its East and West Campus was ahead of its time nearly 20 years ago when a partnership between the New Boston Fund and the Lena Park CDC was designated as the master developer of the nearly 38.5 acres in Mattapan on the former Boston State Hospital site. This partnership created the largest private development in Mattapan’s history generating $250 million of economic and housing development, achieved industry leading utilization of MBE/WBE companies and local hiring and generated the largest opportunity for homeownership wealth creation for local renters. Olmsted Green is among the first developments to use MassHousing’s Commonwealth Builder Fund homeownership program and 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to address the racial homeownership gap.

An upcoming groundbreaking event will celebrate the beginning of

Preserve

construction on The Preserve at Olmsted Green and the opening of the on-site Gateway Center. The Preserve at Olmsted Green will add 80 condominiums of mixed income home ownership, which includes 63 condos for affordable to moderateincome units for first-time homebuyers.

The Preserve is the final phase of Olmsted Green which started in 2006 and will be completed in 2024, a heroic journey for the Boston State Hospital Citizen’s Advisory Committee, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Capital and Asset Management and Maintenance

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at Olmsted Green / Renderings courtesy of Davis Square Architects, Inc

BPDA Approves Affordable Housing in Allston, Dorchester, Roslindale, and South Boston

Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board of directors recently approved six new development projects representing 1.8 million sq. ft. The new projects will support approximately 1,704 construction jobs and 1,362 permanent jobs.

Located within the bounds of the Western Avenue Corridor Study in Allston, the 1234-1240 Soldiers Field Road project will build four new buildings: three residential, and one hotel on two separate but connected sites. The site at 1240 Soldiers Field Road will have a residential building that is a mix of condos and rentals, and is 100% income-restricted. It will also have retail space on the ground floor. The other building will contain 395 residential units and commercial/ retail space. The site at 1234 Soldier Field Road will build a hotel and a residential building. The hotel will be approximately 11 stories, and contain 195 rooms, as well a ground floor commercial space. The residential building will contain 76 homeownership units.

Located in Allston, the 119 Braintree Street project will build two buildings: a new 12-story commercial building containing office, research, and laboratory space, as well as ground floor retail space, and a residential building including 88 units, 74 of which will be income-restricted, a portion of which

will be deeply affordable. The project is expected to create a significant amount of new public open space and streetscape improvements, including an elevated walkway connecting the project to the Everett Street Bridge, and connecting

Braintree Street to Lower Allston.

The BPDA board voted to approve the First Amendment to the Development Plan for Allston Yards in Allston, which incorporates what is now a vacant building at 52 Everett Street into the Master Plan site. The new project at 52 Everett Street will demolish that building and build 150 new homeownership units and ground floor retail space to activate Guest Street. All three-bedroom units will be income-restricted. As part of the Allston-Brighton Mobility Study, the project will become a member of the Allston-Brighton TMA and participate in the forthcoming Allston-Brighton Link.

The 361 Belgrade Avenue project will bring 124 residential units to 361371 Belgrade Avenue in Roslindale. Of the 124 rental units, 21 will be incomerestricted. The 5-story building will be built in close proximity to several public transportation options. This project will provide a range of housing options at different price points and improve nearby tree canopy and open space, and is designed to maintain local character with an emphasis on locally-owned retail businesses.

The project at 13 Norwood Street in Dorchester will create 52 residential units, nine of which are income-restricted. Its location is in close proximity to public transportation. This project will make a $50,000 contribution to the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) to contribute to sidewalk and public realm improvements, such as lighting and landscaping,

Located in Brighton, the 75 Tremont Street project will convert what is now vacant land into a multi-family condominium complex containing 70 homeownership units, and create a newly active and pedestrian focused area. Of those units, 12 will be income-restricted. The project will contribute to the overall walkability and transit-oriented development described in the AllstonBrighton Mobility Study through the commitment to add a raised concrete island and by moving the nearby MBTA bus stop.

Colony Phase 6

In addition to these projects, the board approved Phase 6 of the BHA Old Colony Redevelopment. This phase is the final component of a phased redevelopment of the Old Colony Boston Housing Authority Development located in South Boston. Phase six of the project will build an entirely income-restricted 5-story building, including age-restricted senior housing, containing 89 units. Some of the ground floor will be set aside as community space.

1234-1240 Soldiers Field Road

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$1.6M Bond Issued for Malden Affordable Housing, Food Pantry

Malden, MA – MassDevelopment has issued a $1,660,000 tax-exempt bond on behalf of Bread of Life 54 Eastern, LLC, an affiliate of Bread of Life (BOL), which is using proceeds to build a 3-story, approximately 20,000sf building at 54 Eastern Ave. in Malden.

The project is a joint development with Metro North Housing Corporation. Bread of Life will occupy the first two floors of the building, which will feature a commercial kitchen, dining hall, food pantry, warehouse, and office space, and Metro North Housing Corporation will operate 14 low-income housing units on the third floor.

Proceeds also supported costs associated with demolishing Bread of Life’s former building on the property, which was cleared in September 2022. Construction of the new building began in November 2022 and is expected to be complete in January 2024. Eastern Bank purchased the bond, which helped Bread of Life achieve a lower cost of capital.

“This community-based, collaborative effort has all the ingredients to make a significant difference for area residents by adding 14 affordable housing units in downtown Malden and ensuring a new, welcoming space for Bread of Life to provide food assistance,” said MassDevelopment president and CEO, Dan Rivera.

“The city was pleased to provide

$3.26 million in financial assistance to this mixed-use development through various funding sources including HOME Program Partnership funds, Malden American Recovery Act funds, federal Community Development Block Grant monies and funds from the Community Preservation Act,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson.

Founded in 1980 and incorporated in 1992, Bread of Life is a nonprofit organization that provides community meals and other food assistance to residents north of Boston. It brings together over 500 volunteers from 40 partner organizations that include congregations from the faith community, businesses, civic organizations, schools, government and social service agencies from Malden, Everett, Medford, Melrose, Wakefield, Reading, and Peabody to offer free food to hungry, homeless, and isolated people.

Bread of Life executive director, Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, said, “With the valued partnerships of MassDevelopment and Eastern Bank, Bread of Life’s programs will now be under one roof, ensuring more families have access to a warm and inviting food pantry, a modern and updated dining space, and a spacious building to operate our Grocery Delivery Program, Back Pack Nutrition Program, and Mobile Market.”

54 Eastern Ave. / Rendering courtesy of Bread of Life

“This community-based, collaborative effort has all the ingredients to make a significant difference for area residents by adding 14 affordable housing units in downtown Malden and ensuring a new, welcoming space for Bread of Life to provide food assistance.”

– Dan Rivera

Dakota Partners Receives HPRF Grant to Expand Supportive Housing in Conn.

New Britain, CT – Dakota Partners announced the receipt of a Homeless Prevention Response Fund (HPRF) grant in the amount of $1.27 million to be used for the 16 units earmarked for formerly homeless residents at Columbus Commons in New Britain and dispersed over the next 10 years.

The grant is being drawn from funds received by the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) from the Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH). The purpose of the grant is to expand supportive housing opportunities throughout Connecticut by providing financial assistance in the form of a capitalized operating reserve account for operational uses.

With these funds, Dakota will work with the Chrysalis Center, a private, nonprofit third-party service provider to offer counseling and support to these formerly homeless residents to ensure they have the resources they need for future success.

Columbus Commons was completed in 2020 and is comprised of 80 apartment units, 64 of which are affordable units that provide housing for low-income individuals and families. Of those, 48 of the one- and two-bedrooms are workforce units offered at 50-60% AMI;

16 accept 811 vouchers, which only requires the residents to pay 30% of income for rent; and five are exclusively earmarked for homeless individuals or families.

As a real estate developer and builder, Dakota Partners develops affordable, workforce and market-rate housing communities across New England, New York and the mid-Atlantic states.

Chrysalis Center helps those living in poverty, veterans, women and children, young adults and individuals who are struggling with mental health, addiction,

HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and those returning from incarceration, through job training, housing and other community healthcare services.

WinnResidential Named Top Company

Boston – WinnResidential, the property management arm of WinnCompanies, placed among the top five multifamily operators in the United States for overall satisfaction in 2022, based on the results of anonymous surveys returned by more than 11,000 prospective and current residents.

The high ranking marks the second year in a row the company achieved Elite 5 status as one of the top five management companies in the nation for resident satisfaction, according to Kingsley, a business intelligence provider for the multifamily industry. To quality for Elite 5 performance, a management company must survey approximately 90% of the prospects and residents in its portfolio, survey current residents prior to the renewal date for their lease, and outperform the national Kingsley Index for resident satisfaction.

“Our property management teams work hard every day to deliver quality service through thousands of routine interactions with residents,” said Patrick Appleby, president of WinnResidential. “These anonymous survey results are proof that they are making a difference in the quality of life for households within a wide range of communities across the country.”

WinnResidential manages 65,200 apartments at 630 properties in 17 states and the District of Columbia.

The 2022 Kingsley results placed six apartment communities in the top

100 in the nation for resident satisfaction in 2022: Manomet Place II, a mixed-income community in New Bedford, Mass., owned by WinnCompanies; The Residences at Portwalk, a market-rate community in Portsmouth, N.H., owned by Cathartes Private Investments; Tai Tung Village, a low-income community in Boston, owned by the Chinese Benevolent Association of New England; Mountain View Villas, an affordable community in Indian Wells, Calif., owned by the Indian Wells Housing Authority; and The Wauregan, an affordable community in Norwich, Conn., owned by Heritage Housing, Inc.

Those properties were among 68 WinnResidential communities in nine states that exceeded the Kingsley Index benchmark for overall satisfaction –meaning they scored higher than the composite satisfaction score of competitors.

Overall, WinnResidential properties received 2022 scores that outpaced the national Kingsley Index in four categories – likelihood of lease renewal, leasing staff professionalism, overall satisfaction with management and overall satisfaction with maintenance.

The company distributed more than 95,500 e-mail surveys in 2022 to measure satisfaction from prospective residents, residents who recently moved into a property, residents from whom a work order was completed, residents at the mid-point in their lease and residents approaching the end of their lease.

Columbus Commons in New Britain, Conn.

Patrick Appleby

$152M in Bonds Issued to Expand Affordable Housing in Massachusetts

Boston – MassDevelopment has issued $151.7 million in tax-exempt bonds on behalf of affiliates of public housing authorities in Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, and Medford, which will use bond proceeds to renovate and preserve 368 units of housing for families, seniors, individuals living with disabilities, and people experiencing chronic homelessness. Additionally, the bond proceeds will be used to create 46 new affordable apartments and upgrade common areas, facilities and infrastructure, safety systems, and landscapes.

Brookline Housing Authority

An affiliate of Brookline Housing Authority, 50 Pleasant LLC will use $40,625,000 in bond proceeds to renovate Sussman House at 50 Pleasant St. in Brookline. Built in 1969, Sussman House is a 100-unit, 9-story affordable rental housing facility for seniors and individuals living with disabilities. Eastern Bank purchased the bond.

Renovations will include installation of a new roof, windows and exterior cladding system, elevators, trash room, and laundry room, and an updated central VRF heating and cooling system. All 100 units will be updated. Exterior landscaping will include more walking paths, gardening beds, and a newly paved parking lot.

In addition to the tax-exempt bonds, MassDevelopment assisted the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) with the approval of federal low-income housing tax credits that will provide approximately $38.9 million in equity for the project.

Cambridge Housing Authority

An affiliate of Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), 116 Norfolk Apartments LLC will use $21,075,000 in bond proceeds to renovate and expand its building at 116 Norfolk St. in Cambridge. The property, built in 1920, will be converted from 38 single-room occupancy

units into studio apartments with their own kitchens and full bathrooms. Bond proceeds will also be used to build a 25,000sf addition to house 24 new studio apartments. All 62 apartments will be affordable and will serve as permanent supportive housing for people who have experienced chronic homelessness and/ or are elderly or living with disabilities. Cambridge Trust Company purchased the bond.

In addition to the tax-exempt bonds, MassDevelopment assisted DHCD with the approval of federal low-income housing tax credits that will provide approximately $21 million in equity for the project.

Framingham Housing Authority

Carlson Crossing West LLC, an affiliate of Framingham Housing Authority, will use $22 million in bond proceeds to renovate 68 units of affordable multifamily housing. Constructed in the 1950s, Carlson Crossing West includes 17

buildings on eight acres of land. Citizens Bank purchased the bond.

The proposed renovations will focus on building and energy code issues and other critical upgrades to infrastructure. Improvements will also incorporate green, sustainable, and other climateresilient elements.

In addition to the tax-exempt bonds, MassDevelopment assisted DHCD with the approval of federal low-income housing tax credits that will provide approximately $19.7 million in equity for the project.

Medford Housing Authority

MHA Saltonstall, LLC, an affiliate of Medford Housing Authority, will use $68 million in bond proceeds to renovate the Saltonstall Building at 121 Riverside Ave. in Medford. Built in 1968, the Saltonstall Building is a 200-unit, 11-story affordable rental housing facility for seniors and individuals living with disabilities. Citizens Bank purchased the bond. Renovations will include the replacement of existing plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems; replacement of masonry facade and replacement/removal of balconies; and full modernization of all building interiors and apartment finishes. Bond proceeds will also be used to add 22 new one-bedroom units to the existing building.

In addition to the tax-exempt bonds, MassDevelopment assisted DHCD with the approval of federal low-income housing tax credits that will provide approximately $55.7 million in equity for the project.

Sussman House at 50 Pleasant St. / Rendering courtesy of Brookline Housing Authority

116 Norfolk St. / Rendering courtesy of Cambridge Housing Authority

Carlson Crossing West / Rendering courtesy of Framingham Housing Authority

Saltonstall Building at 121 Riverside Ave. / Rendering courtesy of Medford Housing Authority

Focus: Senior/Assisted Living

Dellbrook|JKS Breaks Ground on 351,000sf Senior Living Development in Newton

Newton, MA – On March 6, Dellbrook|JKS broke ground on Opus Newton by 2Life Communities, alongside architect Perkins Eastman. The new development is designed to provide middle-market seniors with a more affordable living option centered around community, neighborhood, and interpersonal connection.

“The way we view aging is shifting and so should the care and living options surrounding it,” said 2Life president and CEO, Amy Schectman. “Opus prioritizes affordability, community and not only aging in place, but aging in the right

place. This model brings a breakthrough prototype to both our region and the nation, confronting the largely unaddressed dearth of middle-market senior living options for what we call ‘the forgotten middle.’ We want this framework to be adopted by other organizations, and we’re here to guide and support them along the way.”

Opus Newton will be constructed on the Jewish Community Center’s (JCC) Greater Boston campus. The building will also be connected to Coleman House, another 2Life collaboration with Dellbrook|JKS, where the construction

management firm is currently completing a $25 million comprehensive modernization. Temporary modifications to the campus’ traffic flow will allow this busy hub to remain active throughout the course of construction.

The sloping south end of campus will be prepared to welcome a 5-over-3 podium-style structure totaling 351,000sf, with two amenity levels and six residential stories atop a two-floor parking garage. The amenity level will feature gathering spaces, a Connector Wing to Coleman House, and a 12,000sf courtyard hugged by Opus on three sides.

“Opus is 2Life’s first project addressing

the need for an engaging senior-living experience designed to be within reach for middle-market older adults, and we’re proud to play a role in its creation,” said Carli Dantas, project manager at Dellbrook|JKS. “Getting to know the campus through working at Coleman House for the past several months has made our team even more excited to begin construction. Opus will benefit from the incredible sense of community that already exists on the campus.”

More than 95% of Opus’ apartments are already pre-sold. 2Life anticipates welcoming residents for move-ins starting in summer 2025.

From Dellbrook|JKS (l-r): Mike Fish, president/CEO; Donal Barry, senior superintendent; Keith Clarke, assistant superintendent; José María, project manager; Camryn Caron, assistant superintendent; Spencer Guerschuny, project manager; Carli Dantas, project manager; John Kettell, general superintendent; Gregg Ferrelli, project executive; and Ed Sople, COO

Opus Newton / Rendering courtesy of Perkins Eastman

City and state officials pose alongside project team members, 2Life board members, and future Opus residents.

Renovating Occupied Senior Living Facilities: Understand, Respect, and Engage

By Amy Fahey

It is no secret there is a senior housing shortage in this country. Many developers opt to breathe new life into their existing facilities with extensive renovations. Of course, the most difficult part of these overhauls is to do so while people live in them, especially elderly folks.

The most effective way to accomplish the renovation of an occupied senior living facility is to understand, respect, and engage the residents throughout the planning and construction process.

Understand

At the start, determine the kinds of disabilities and/or mobility issues that residents are dealing with. Some may have navigation issues and move slowly; others may be frail or a bit disoriented. Find out about their cultural backgrounds and what languages they speak. Noise, dust, and disruption may make some residents anxious. Some may be uncomfortable with strangers working around them.

Become familiar with the facility’s operations and the daily flow of activity, including special events when more people may be on site than usual. When are routine deliveries and regular maintenance scheduled? Equipped with this valuable intel, we can plan work in ways that minimize impact on residents.

Respect

Install clear, large-print wayfinding signage, using multiple languages if necessary. Store equipment properly and see that the work areas are neat and clean at the end of each day.

Ensure that construction personnel are respectful and always give residents the right of way. Prohibit shouting, swearing, and smoking on the site. Plan materials and equipment deliveries, as well as very noisy work, to avoid busy times and areas.

Engage

Meeting residents personally is critical to establishing good will and assuring them that their safety and comfort will be your chief priority. Hold periodic meetings with them; listen closely and address their concerns. Provide plenty of advance notice of upcoming work. Post photos and the names of those in charge. Make eye contact, greet people with a smile and be willing to answer questions. If you see the same people every day,

take the time to learn their names and their pets’ names. Host occasional events for the residents and staff, such as pizza parties, to show your appreciation for their patience and to get to know them a little better.

Best Possible Outcome

At the end of a renovation process, it’s typical to focus on structural and aesthetic results. But in the best cases, there’s even more to celebrate: When an occupied

renovation is done right, residents will not only have felt safe during construction, but also seen, heard, and cared for.

In fact, it’s possible to wrap up construction and receive notes from residents who are sorry to see you go (Yes, this has happened!). What more could we, or the building owner who hired us, ask for?

Amy Fahey is director of marketing at Colantonio Inc.

‘Benchmark at Hanover’ Town’s First Assisted Living Community

Hanover, MA – Benchmark Senior Living announced it recently opened the first assisted living community in Hanover. Benchmark at Hanover, a 97-apartment community, is Benchmark Senior Living’s 64th assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community in the Northeast.

“Benchmark is thrilled to provide our high-quality care and services, as well as extend our purpose of transforming lives through human connection, to more South Shore families,” said Tom Grape, founder, chairman and CEO of Benchmark Senior Living. “Benchmark at Hanover is in a convenient location to a number of South Shore towns, as well as a growing retail and restaurant destinations.”

Benchmark at Hanover is located at 1143 Washington Street (Route 53) and houses 91,000sf of space, including assisted living and memory care apartments offering 24/7 personalized, needs-based care and spacious common areas. Among its many amenities are garden-to-table, restaurant-style dining leveraging ingredients from indoor, resident-tended micro-farms; an art studio and gallery; a spacious outdoor patio with fireplace and a Bocce court.

The secure living environment for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia features Benchmark’s Mind & Memory Care program. In addition, special design

details like therapeutic circadian rhythm lighting, water features and gardens, are designed to help those with memory impairment prosper. The contemporary architecture and spaces were created according to WELL certification standards to help optimize residents’

nutrition, fitness, mood and overall wellness.

The leadership team includes Fatima Feliciano, executive director; Katie Tarantino, director of community relations; and Kristina Farrar, director of business administration. The design for

Benchmark at Hanover was conceived by Udelsman Associates in Hollis, N.H. The construction was handled by local general contractor Callahan Construction in Bridgewater. The modern interior design was created by StudioSix5.

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(DCAMM) and the development team.

The recently completed 3,000sf Gateway Center on the West Campus offers a community and family event center, cybercafe, fitness center and the community management offices. Lena Park CDC and Winn Management will run ongoing financial literacy and access to homeownership training, job training and placement programs and community social events.

Development of an elementary school and a high school serving approximately 780 students constructed by Edward W. Brooke Charter School, and an athletic field for active/passive recreation to be built in the coming year, are part of this impactful community development.

We are all proud of this tremendous accomplishment that took almost 20 years and many community leaders and public funding village participants to pull off. Our partnership with the Lena Park CDC along with the steadfast support of Representative Russell Holmes – who stuck with the original vision and the compelling need to finish the project for the benefit of the entire community – is a testament to the broad based commitment to close the homeownership gap in Boston.

The affordability initiative at The Preserve at Olmsted Green is supported by MassHousing’s Commonwealth Builders Fund, the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Neighborhood Housing Trust Funding, Inclusionary Development Policy, and American Rescue Plan Act. The development is being funded by Silicon Valley Bank and Eastern Bank, The Life Initiative, Blue Hub Capital, city and state funds and equity funding from New Boston Fund, Inc. and their syndicated OG Revival LLC partnership.

The community is being built by NEI General Contracting, builder of the last three phases at Olmsted Green that has achieved industry leading results in using minority business enterprises and encouraging and having their subcontractors hiring Black and brown workers, workers from the surrounding neighborhoods, and Boston residents. Davis Square Associates is the designer for this phase. Olmsted Green has been designed throughout all past phases by ICON Architects.

Jerry Rappaport is president and managing director of CRP Development, a smart growth housing development firm focusing on investment and development activity in New England, D.C. Metro area and Florida.

Benchmark at Hanover

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NEI Completes Ashley Square Apartments

Boston – NEI General Contracting announced it has completed construction of a new, 6-story, 99,000sf senior housing community located at 650 Newnan Street North in the Cathedral district of downtown Jacksonville, Fla.

Developed by Blue Sky Communities, a real estate developer of affordable and workplace housing, and Aging Trust, a nonprofit serving the elderly population of Jacksonville, Ashley Square is designed for residents aged 62 and older. Ashley Square Apartments includes 120 affordable housing units and 71,000sf of parking garage with 160 spaces.

Replacing an existing 1.03-acre vacant parking lot, NEI excavated 10 feet and installed underground foundations, a structural exterior wall, and two post-tension slabs before erecting wood framing above for the apartment building. The first story is underground parking, and the second story is ongrade parking and the residential lobby. Accessed via two elevators, the four upper floors feature 96 one-bedroom, 550sf units and 24 two-bedroom, 800sf units. All apartments are equipped with multiple energy efficient features, including a kitchen, bathroom(s), and storage closets. Property amenities

include a community room with a pool table, card tables, and large screen TV; fitness center; conference room; internet room; and library.

“Ashley Square is the capstone on our impactful investment in the Cathedral District, and we are excited to welcome residents to their new home,” said Scott Macdonald, partner at Blue Sky Communities. “NEI’s extensive experience in building affordable housing was essential to our success.”

A very tight site with zero lay-down within the site during concrete work presented challenges from the start, according to NEI representatives. An adjacent property was so close NEI had to install a temporary retaining wall to ensure there was no cave-in of soil during excavation. Pouring concrete for the foundations had to take place at night and NEI secured the appropriate noise variance waivers for the work.

The project team also included PQH Group, architect; McVeigh & Mangum Engineering, Inc., mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineer; Taylor & White, civil engineer; and Jay Devine Landscape Architect, Inc., landscape architect.

ANew Age, and Continuum of Care, in Senior Living

By Andrew Salmon

The American population is aging, with the 65+ population growing by over a third (34.2%) from 2010 to 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As the trend continues into the coming decade, we recognize that this growing demographic benefits from a continuum of care that presents unique opportunities for the way we at SALMON Senior Living create and manage our campuses and communities. While the development of 55+ active adult communities has increased, we at SALMON Senior Living are finding a need for a separate subset of active, independent living homes that are developed for and cater to those in the 55-80 age range. Our residents maintain an active lifestyle while also enjoying the greater sense of community within a full-service, resort-style campus setting. Our residents also want to maintain independence without the burden of home maintenance and appreciate the convenience of an onsite fitness instructor or physical therapist, along with various

restaurants that allow them to easily meet up with friends for lunch or dinner without having to cook or entertain.

SALMON at Medway offers various options to meet different living styles, preferences and price points. Residents can choose our cottage or apartmentstyle independent living homes, and later transition to apartment-style assisted living and/or memory care. Our continuum of care found on one campus represents a modern approach to senior living, allowing residents and their families to choose one campus that will serve their changing needs.

We offer traditional multifamily amenities — a fitness center, indoor heated pool and hot tub, postal center, and resident storage — but our campus offers so much more. From on-site banking to a beauty salon and spa, and multiple restaurants,

our campus was envisioned to serve as a complete community for residents. These premium amenities foster a greater sense of community, with residents meeting one another and forming bonds — at the bar or in the barber’s seat. This resort-style, hospitality approach drives value for residents, while allowing them to maintain their independence and dictate their daily schedule as they see fit. Coupled with the choice of spacious apartment homes or cottages, these amenities allow residents to retreat to home when desired but participate actively in our community as they wish.

Complementing our amenities is exceptional programming. Our Medway team plans museum, theater and other cultural and social excursions; continuing education classes; and lectures. Our residents have also formed various

interest groups and clubs.

At SALMON Senior Living, our continuum of care is important to each and every member of our team, and what truly sets up apart. As the third generation of our family-owned business, we are acutely attuned to what our residents need at each stage of life.

Across our campuses we offer a wide array of services, from assisted living to visiting nurse association (VNA) to skilled nursing (SNF) to memory care. Residents appreciate the 24/7 on-site nursing and built in Emergency Call system, available to all residents no matter what care level.

Additionally, SALMON at Medway offers on-site services such as primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, geriatric psychiatry services, dental, audiology, podiatry and weekly medication delivery. Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) gives access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, skilled nursing and hospice/palliative services. Our Enhanced Care Neighborhood can service residents who require more critical care needs.

This level of care allows SALMON Senior Living to meet our residents’ needs while maintaining their sense of home and community in a safe and trusted space.

Andrew Salmon is chief future officer at SALMON Health & Retirement.

Ashley Square Apartments /

Photo by Nick Donner

SALMON Medway / Photo courtesy of Cheryl Richards

KBE Announces New Project Starts, Completions

Farmington, CT – KBE Building

Corporation announces a number of new project awards, starts, and completions in the first quarter of 2023.

The UK-based-residential kitchen designer and manufacturer, WREN Kitchens, has selected KBE to manage the construction of three new WREN showrooms. New locations are in Cherry Hill, N.J. and East Hanover, N.J. KBE previously completed five other showrooms for WREN in Newington, Conn.; Hamilton Township, N.J.; College Point, N.Y.; Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; and Lawrenceville, N.J.

Sunrise Senior Living, a national developer of high-end senior living communities, has selected KBE to provide preconstruction services for a new 85unit, 79,939sf assisted living and memory care facility set on a 4.6-acre parcel in Tarrytown, N.Y. The 3-story Modern Georgian-style building is connected to Goebel House, an existing 24,046sf, 2-story building, which will be renovated as part of the new community. It is KBE’s third project for Sunrise Senior Living.

The latest addition to KBE’s extensive portfolio of senior living facilities is Shelbourne at Mount Pleasant in Mount

Pleasant, N.Y., a 4-story, 101,581sf senior living community that includes 100 assisted living and memory care units. Amenities include fitness areas, salon, theatre, commercial kitchen, dining rooms, an internal courtyard for memory care residents, and a large outdoor courtyard with fireplace. Extensive site grading and retaining walls are designed to provide a dramatic entry to the community.

Construction is underway on Pinnacle at Waypointe, a new, multi-story, 855,882sf mixed-use residential and retail project in downtown Norwalk, Conn. that will feature residences, restaurants, and retail offerings.

KBE was construction administrator for Platt Technical High School, a recently completed, $98 million, 236,500sf technical high school in Milford, Conn. KBE previously completed six other technical high schools for the State of Connecticut as a general contractor or construction manager.

KBE has four new assisted living facilities nearing completion as part of its long-term relationship with Columbia Pacific Advisors, a national developer of senior living communities. The projects average 120,000 to 160,000sf within 2-

and 3-story buildings and provide assisted living residences with a plentitude of amenities. These newest facilities are located in Hanover, Pa.; Orange, Conn.; Chesapeake, Va.; and Newark, Del. To date, KBE has completed 19 communities for this client in locations across the U.S.

WREN Kitchens

Sunrise Senior Living

Platt Technical High School

Shelbourne at Mount Pleasant

Pinnacle at Waypointe

Campbell-McCabe Worldwide Contributes to Luxury Senior Living Development

Maynard, MA – Campbell-McCabe Worldwide, LLC announced it provided door hardware consulting specification services for Coterie Cathedral Hill, a 209unit luxury senior living development located at 1001 Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco’s Cathedral Hill neighborhood.

The 13-story building, which also includes 7,000 sq. ft. of ground floor retail, was completed in 2022. Coterie Cathedral Hill is designed to give residents a complete offering of services and amenities under one roof while offering the convenience of city living. Campbell-McCabe worked with Related Companies, Atria Senior Living, and Handel Architects on the project.

Amenities at Coterie Cathedral Hill include a rooftop pool with views of St. Mary’s Cathedral, City Hall, and downtown; a fitness center; and a movie theater. On site restaurants serve food supplied by local providers and prepared by Michelin-rated chefs. The community also features medical services, including specialized care for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments.

“What is unique about this development is the incorporation of more complex medical and wellness facilities, alongside residential units and amenities, to serve

the needs of Coterie Cathedral Hill’s residents,” said Susan McCabe Messier, DHT, principal and owner, CampbellMcCabe Worldwide, LLC. “It was an exciting challenge that included melding our extensive experience in the healthcare/ medical sector with our experience in the high-end multi-residential market to create a safe and secure environment for seniors in a luxury setting.”

Coterie Cathedral Hill was recently recognized with an Award of Merit at the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) 2023 California Design Awards and was named a winner in the Senior Living category at Interior Design Magazine’s 2022 Best of Year Awards. It was also awarded Gold for Best Development & Design in Senior Housing for 2022 at the Multi-Housing News Excellence Awards.

“Coterie Cathedral Hill is an impressive example of this type of development that provides a full offering of upscale amenities along with comprehensive medical services for its residents,” said McCabe Messier. “We are honored to be part of the team, and in helping create a model for future highend developments for seniors.”

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Coterie Cathedral Hill / Photos by Scott Hargis, courtesy of Handel Architects

Connolly Brothers Completes Brooks School Campus Renovations

North Andover, MA – Connolly Brothers, Inc. announced it has completed a series of campus renovations at Brooks School, a private, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 in North Andover.

Over seven months, Connolly served in multiple capacities, taking on a designbuild role to transform the Campus Athletic Center’s McVeigh Court with a new varsity-length court, which involved wood floor refinishing, striping/graphics painting, the installation of abuseresistant finishes in the gymnasium, and the relocation of a glass entryway. Additionally, Connolly provided construction management services for Brooks’ Wilder Dining Hall and Student Center.

In close collaboration with the design team at Architectural Resources Cambridge (ARC), Connolly added a vestibule to the space along with a new dining patio and fresh landscaping to enhance the exterior of the campus, and also renovated the school’s Keating Room, with project work including an expansion of the space and the implementation of modern technological and A/V systems in

the high-end multifunction meeting and gathering area.

Further, Connolly delivered a facelift and upgrades to smaller campus buildings such as the sugar shack, which supports summer camp operations, as well as the pool shed. A.T. Leonard provided design services for exterior site work on the sugar shack, as well as landscape architecture. Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineering provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services on the project.

All work occurred while school was in session, so site safety and project scheduling was of crucial importance. Representatives of Connolly say the firm was selected as the best value to the school because of its value engineering pre-construction process.

“Brooks School is known for its challenging college preparatory program, an outstanding athletic program, and most of all for its supportive and close-knit community,” said Jay Connolly, president of Connolly Brothers. “We value Brooks School’s educational mission and are excited to help advance it with these new environments in which their students may thrive.”

Keating Room

Brooks School - McVeigh Court / Photos by Shupe Studios

Chapman Completes LEED Renovation for BU Facility

Boston – Chapman Construction/Design announced it has completed renovations to a 21,500sf space at 881 Commonwealth Avenue to create an expanded Student Health Services facility for Boston University (BU). The project is targeting LEED-CI Silver certification.

This complex multi-phase project was performed in a fully occupied and active student health center where the project team had to be sensitive to the ongoing student care being conducted in the building. The new space was created to support BU’s behavioral medicine staff including psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, licensed mental health clinicians, and clinical social workers.

“Our higher education team managed a complex project and coordinated daily with the university’s staff and students to ensure there was minimal disruption to the services being offered,” said Chapman’s education market sector leader, Tony Brown. “We understood the sensitive nature of this project and brought our considerable experience in occupied renovations.”

Chapman began the project by gutting the space and erecting 30 new therapy offices. Wall materials were selected for maximum sound absorption and soundproofing to protect the

confidentiality of the patient/therapist conversations. A reception area, staff break room, two all-gender bathrooms, and two traditional group bathrooms were constructed, and new LED lighting was installed.

Ten primary care exam rooms, 14 offices for department administration and finance, a new reception area, and four new single-use bathrooms were created on the first floor. The entrance vestibule was renovated, and an updated set of interior doors was installed. To connect the basement with the first

floor, a new communicating stair was installed, requiring Chapman to cut through the floor on the first floor, remove a 12 inch concrete slab, install structural steel, and wrap the steel with custom woodwork, glass, and aluminum handrails. The building’s freight elevator was decommissioned, and its existing shaft was retrofitted to house a new passenger elevator providing access to the upper floors.

The project team also included isgenuity, architect, and BR+A Consulting Engineers, MEP.

Boston University’s Student Health Services facility / Photos by Justin Galusha

Margulies Perruzzi Completes Renovation for BILH’s Winchester Hospital

Winchester, MA – Margulies Perruzzi (MP) announced it has completed renovations for the radiation oncology department at Beth Israel Lahey Health’s (BILH) Winchester Hospital. Located at 620 Washington Street in Winchester, the radiation oncology department is part of the hospital’s Center for Cancer Care.

Winchester Hospital is a 229-bed facility and provider of comprehensive health care services in northwest suburban Boston offering a broad range of surgical specialties including general, bariatric, urologist, thoracic, otolaryngology (ENT), vascular, and orthopedic surgery. The radiation oncology renovation project was driven by Winchester Hospital’s need to install a new linear accelerator. It will allow the clinical team to treat more complex cases with a higher level of precision and efficiency. The vault reconstruction also provided an opportunity to upgrade support spaces and refresh the aesthetics throughout the department.

“Linear accelerator installations have always been a favorite project type of mine,” said John Fowler, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP, associate principal and partner at Margulies Perruzzi. “They require a

high degree of technical proficiency, but they also create opportunities to improve the patient experience and contribute in even a small way to the incredible care

that the radiation oncology teams provide to their patients.”

The project team strategically planned the construction and equipment

installations for the shortest construction duration possible to minimize the diversion of patients to other BILH cancer centers during the renovations. Over the course of four months, the existing linear accelerator was removed; the vault, control room and CT sim room were renovated inclusive of new shielding and below slab conduit runs; the new equipment was installed and tested; and the department was back open for patient care. Cosmetic upgrades and custom millwork were designed to fit the accessories and equipment associated with radiation treatment.

“BILH asked us to create spaces that were bright, serene and complimentary to the equipment being installed while adding whimsical touches of design and a customizable patient ambience with color changing LED lighting and music that can be selected by the patients for their treatment sessions,” said Julia Donahue, IIDA, NCIDQ, WELL AP, interior designer at Margulies Perruzzi.

The project team also included Colliers Project Leaders, OPM; Seaman DiCarlo General Contractors. Inc., GC/ CM; CMTA, MEP engineer; and Souza True & Partners, structural engineer.

Photo by David Pires Photography

Corporate

Lockheed Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn NACC

Pascoag, RI – Commercial glazing contractor Lockheed Architectural Solutions, Inc. has become the first in Rhode Island and 60th overall to earn North American Contractor Certification (NACC).

NACC is an ANSI-accredited, third-party certification that recognizes architectural glass and metal subcontractors who adhere to best practices for glazing quality, construction safety, and business operations. By earning NACC, Lockheed affirmed its voluntary commitment to meeting high construction standards.

“NACC sets certified glazing contractors apart as best-in-class,” said Lockheed president, Michael S. Kosiver. “We have always considered ourselves best-in-class but going through the certification process opened our eyes to how we could make improvements to be even better, smarter, and stronger. At the end of the day, our clients, customers, and end-users are going to experience the benefits.”

The Lockheed NACC committee included Kosiver as well as David Ames, Nancy Bianchi, Bob Gregoire, Eric

Gregoire, Bob Middleton III, Bob Leclerc, and Shaun St. Laurent. Together, they worked with NACC administrators over five months to undergo a series of rigorous assessments and to implement standard written documents including a quality management system (QMS), a program requirement of all certified contractors. To maintain certification, Lockheed will be reevaluated annually to confirm its business and glazing practices remain at

the high standards NACC requires.

“Lockheed has set a high bar for glazing contractors in Rhode Island, becoming the first to earn the NACC credential,” said NACC Program administrator, Jeff Dalaba. “NACC gives peace of mind to building owners, architects, construction managers, and insurers. Hiring a credentialed glazing subcontractor reduces stakeholder risk by providing verified evidence of adherence

to the highest standards and best practices for quality and safety.”

Glazing contractors can earn the NACC credential in one or more of eight categories based on the company’s operations. Lockheed earned NACC in five categories: interior and entry systems, building envelope low-rise, building envelope high-rise, interior glazing, and horizontal glazing.

Back row (l-r): Shaun St. Laurent, Bob Gregoire, David Ames, and Michael S. Kosiver. Front row (l-r): Nancy Bianchi, Bob Middleton III, Bob Leclerc, and Eric Gregoire

Sasaki Unveils New Boston HQ

Boston – Sasaki recently unveiled its new 64,000sf headquarters in Downtown Boston’s historic 110 Chauncy building. While continuing to practice across the world, this move aligns with Sasaki’s growing portfolio of work within the city of Boston, where the company’s contributions to the built environment stretch back to the 1960s.

Representatives of Sasaki say the move to Boston from neighboring Watertown underscores the firm’s commitment to the enduring importance of urban centers and an embrace of a unique moment to redefine the future of workplace design for itself and its clients. The move downtown connects Sasaki more closely to Greater Boston and makes its nonprofit arm, the Sasaki Foundation, more accessible to its expanding group of community partners and offers gathering space for large events.

The firm worked closely with MC Real Estate Partners LLC (MCRE) on the redesign of the 1890s-era building. Sasaki is the primary tenant of the 8-story structure, with its 300 Bostonbased employees occupying the top seven floors. Sasaki transformed the 120-year-old building to meet the needs of its dynamic design teams, which will be inhabiting the space throughout its 16-year lease. As both the architect and tenant of 110 Chauncy, Sasaki designed its new office as a creative incubator with the flexibility to support hybrid work. The new office is flush with varied workspaces, hybrid-ready meeting rooms,

and robust amenities designed to entice employees to come in. In keeping with the firm’s ethos of spirited interdisciplinary collaboration, the office is designed to encourage movement and spontaneous interaction. Sasaki also worked with MCRE to redesign the building’s lobby, retail space, and entrance.

“Workplaces are fundamental to seeding collaboration and innovation. They’re the lifeblood of a creative firm like Sasaki,” said Liz von Goeler, workplace design principal at Sasaki. “We were delighted by the chance to partner with MCRE on pioneering a sensitive, sustainable, and flexible recasting of historic 110 Chauncy as a model for the future of workplace design in Boston and beyond.”

Suffolk San Diego Moves Office

San Diego – Suffolk announced it has selected downtown San Diego as the home of its newest office in Southern California. Suffolk opted to move from a suburban setting to a location with more potential for collaboration, innovation and inspiration in the heart of the city.

Zach Hammond, general manager of Suffolk San Diego, has close ties to the downtown area as an appointed member of the 2023 San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Propelled by conversations underway with local communities, business groups and individuals, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Suffolk and its leadership say they are committed to collaborating closely with neighboring organizations to support affordable housing needs, hospitality developments and other regional efforts to revitalize the downtown area.

“Downtown San Diego is centered around a community of forwardthinking, change-making businesses,” said Hammond. “As we settle into our new office and continue to expand our presence in the region, Suffolk is thrilled

to be located in the core of this innovative group of organizations and individuals that are bringing renewed life and spirit to the city center and beyond.”

Located in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego, Suffolk has doubled its office space and equipped its team with added features and technology for collaboration. Suffolk’s new office features an interactive CoLab, a dedicated space with visual displays and tools to evaluate, nurture and distribute technologies and innovative processes. This includes a live jobsite feed for an eagle-eye perspective on project safety, logistics and production, and a virtual reality cave for visualizing and reviewing projects using 3D assets.

Suffolk is building upon its 11 years with an active presence in San Diego. The company employs over 85 people in the city, more than 40% of whom are female and BIPOC employees. Suffolk San Diego was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as a winner of the 2020 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’s Corporate & Social Responsibility Award.

110 Chauncy Street

Cannabis

Ribbon Cutting Held for BoomX Cannabis in Shirley

Shirley, MA – On March 7, BoomX Cannabis celebrated the opening of its recreational adult use retail dispensary at 114 Lancaster Rd in Shirley with a ribbon cutting ceremony. They were joined by town officials, members of the Shirley Board of Selectmen marijuana subcommittee selection board, and the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Speaking on behalf of the Town of Shirley, town administrator Michael McGovern said, “The process right from the get-go, the select board wanted to make sure this was as open and transparent as possible. While it may have added some length to [the process], I think we ended up getting the right partner. We’ve had many conversations over the last two to three years and never has it been a difficult conversation. It’s always been a team effort, so thank you.”

BoomX is owned and operated by the Massachusetts-based Cardillo family. They began in 1948 when family patriarch, Anthony “Red” Cardillo, founded his family-owned construction business, A. Cardillo & Son, Inc. Since then, three generations have grown the

business into a multi-divisional general contractor and real estate developer, now celebrating their new venture in recreational cannabis.

BoomX Cannabis co-founder and

CEO, Anthony Cardillo, remarked, “We want to thank the town. We started this process in 2019 and the town really wanted to be sure that they chose the right partner. On behalf of my family,

we’re really flattered that you chose us… Everybody in the town has been very supportive. We’re excited to be in Shirley and we’re excited to be a partner in the community.”

(l-r): Melissa Fetterhoff, Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce; Butch Farrar, Town of Shirley building inspector; Michael Cardillo, co-owner of BoomX Cannabis; Anthony Cardillo, co-owner of BoomX Cannabis; Andree Jean-Jacques, vice chair, Town of Shirley select board; Bill Oelfke, Town of Shirley town clerk; Kristin Bowles, co-owner of BoomX Cannabis; Michael McGovern, Town of Shirley town administrator; Tony Cardillo, co-owner of BoomX Cannabis; Janet Tice, head of the Shirley Select Board Marijuana subcommittee selection board; and Logan Bries, Town of Shirley assistant town administrator.

J.E.D.I.

RWU, D.F. Pray Launch Scholarship Program for Women and Diverse Students

Seekonk, MA – Roger Williams University (RWU) and D.F. Pray General Contractors announced they are launching a career training and scholarship program to develop talent and support underrepresented students majoring in construction management.

The university announced D.F. Pray’s commitment of $100,000 to establish the D.F. Pray Scholars Program at RWU. The initiative will provide two RWU students with two-year scholarships spanning their junior and senior years, paid internships at D.F. Pray, career and professional development, and an additional stipend for housing and transportation costs. The Pray Scholars will be selected from rising juniors majoring in construction management, with preference given to women and underrepresented students, beginning in the Fall 2023 semester.

“This partnership between Roger Williams University and D.F. Pray is an exciting new way for us to work together to continue to nurture talent and expand access for diverse leaders in the construction management industry,” said RWU president, Ioannis N. Miaoulis. “When you

put together our exceptional faculty and hands-on education at RWU’s School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management with the rigorous internship experiences that D.F. Pray will provide, the Pray Scholars Program will deliver a powerful and comprehensive training program that provides our students with successful preparation and transition into careers in construction management.”

“D.F. Pray is committed to leading the effort for greater gender diversity and minority representation within the construction management and design/ build fields,” said Kathryn Pray, Esq. L’16 Roger Williams Alumni and director of strategic initiatives at D.F. Pray. “As an alum, I am thrilled to work with Roger Williams University on a partnership

that links education and industry to make a real impact on creating a talented, inclusive, and diverse future workforce pipeline.”

Scott Pray, president of D.F. Pray, added, “The importance of providing

access to opportunities and mentorship to develop the next generation of leaders in our field will make the critical difference between a thriving company and one that our globally interconnected industry leaves behind.”

Bulfinch Commits to Closing Wage Gap

Boston – The Bulfinch Companies, Inc. announce a new partnership with the Boston Women’s Workforce Council (BWWC), committing to eliminating the gender/racial wage gaps. Bulfinch has signed BWWC’s 100% Talent Compact, a pledge to help remove visible and invisible barriers to women’s advancement.

“The heart of Bulfinch is our people,” said Bulfinch’s managing director/COO, Pamela G. Yang. “We are proud to join BWWC’s mission to close the gender and racial wage gaps. BWWC’s vision of making Boston the best place for working women aligns with Bulfinch’s efforts to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion for our team, industry, and community.”

Founded in 2013, BWWC leads a unique public-private partnership

between the Boston Mayor and Greater Boston employers dedicated to eliminating the gender/racial wage gaps. “BWWC is thrilled to have Bulfinch join the Compact,” said Kimberly Borman, executive director of BWWC. “We are excited to see another commercial real estate company commit to this initiative and inspire other companies in Boston’s CRE industry to join the movement.”

The partnership with BWWC further enhances Bulfinch’s commitment to pay equity. In 2021, Bulfinch signed the CREW CEO Pledge for Action to advance women and DE+I. CREW’s initiative is designed to hold CEOs, and their employees, responsible for implementing initiatives that support diversity, equity and inclusion, and for measuring and evaluating progress.

Philanthropy

PROCON Sponsors Waypoint SleepOut Event to Confront Youth Homelessness

Hooksett, NH – PROCON announced it is a sponsor for the 9th annual SleepOut 2023, presented by Waypoint. SleepOut is an annual event that helps raise awareness and funds to support youth who are experiencing homelessness.

Before the night of the SleepOut, which was held on March 24, people register as individuals or teams, set fundraising goals, and recruit others to join in and donate. Waypoint’s total fundraising goal this year is $450,000, which will support its youth services across the state, including the new drop-in centers in Manchester and Rochester, community outreach in Concord, and an overnight emergency shelter in Manchester. So far, the Waypoint SleepOut 2023 has raised $360,925. The PROCON team raised $100,738 of its $100,000 goal, including the PROCON sponsorship of $50,000.

PROCON has been supporting Waypoint for over 40 years and has been a sponsor of the SleepOut for nine years. Jen Stebbins Thomas, PROCON’s managing director and Waypoint board member, said, “I am so proud and inspired by the incredible work Waypoint has done to conceive of and build three new physical spaces to support these young adults: a brand new overnight shelter with 14 beds in Manchester (the first of its kind in the state), a new drop-in center supporting youth on the Seacoast in Rochester, and a new drop-in center supporting youth in Concord.

“The 14 Manchester shelter beds have

been full every night since the fourth day after opening in October 2022. There are regularly more than 30 youth in the lottery for 14 places to sleep each night. This year, we’re dedicating our SleepOut funds to the ongoing operating expenses of running these invaluable community resources. The cost of overnight staffing, utilities, food, and supplies all adds up –but we can help!”

Waypoint’s president and CEO, Borja Alvarez de Toledo, said, “Confronting youth homelessness in New Hampshire is a community-wide effort. We are so grateful for support from organizations like PROCON as it enables us to serve as a lifeline to more youth across the state and provide essential services to contribute to their long-term stability. Together, we will bring more New Hampshire youth closer to home.”

Erland Sponsoring 5K Walk/Run

Southborough, MA – The New England Center for Children (NECC), specializing in education and research for children with autism, announced that Erland Construction will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 17th Annual NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism. The event will take place on May 13 at 10 a.m. at the Margaret A. Neary School in Southborough.

This professionally timed race is a signature fundraiser supporting NECC’s mission to create a global network of educators, researchers, and programs so that those living with autism may live fuller lives. All proceeds benefit NECC’s programs and services beyond what tuition covers, including vocational opportunities, student outings, specialized equipment and technology, research, and professional development.

Bill Mack, director of business development at Erland, will serve as the event’s corporate chair, helping

engage corporate support from community partners across the Commonwealth. “As an organization that regularly supports NECC, we look forward to leading the way in making this event the best it can be in order to enhance NECC’s award-winning programs,” he said. “Our goal is to ensure that NECC is fully equipped to help these amazing students reach their potential and to give staff the tools they need to be successful.”

“We are thrilled to have Erland as the presenting sponsor of our biggest community event of the year,” said Jared Bouzan, MEd, NECC’s chief development officer. “The 5K is a way to celebrate with supporters in the town of Southborough and surrounding communities. It is a great day for our students and their families, as well as for staff and our supporters like Erland. We look forward to our biggest turnout yet on May 13.”

Participation and donation information can be found at necc.org/5K.

O&G Industries Pledges $1M Donation

Torrington, CT – Established in 1923, O&G Industries, Inc. is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. As a show of gratitude to the communities that supported the company for decades, company officers of O&G have pledged to donate $1 million to support local philanthropic organizations.

O&G has a network of mason supply stores, quarries, concrete plants, and asphalt plants in several towns and cities throughout Connecticut. In the coming months, representatives from O&G will meet with community leaders and other stakeholders to identify causes in need of support.

O&G has a long history of investing in projects that positively impact communi-

ties, such as transforming a former sand and gravel facility into Toby’s Pond and Recreation Park in Beacon Falls.

O&G was founded by Andrew Oneglia and Flaviano Gervasini, young immigrants to America. The company has seen tremendous evolution from its early years as a supplier of construction materials and road builder. The company is now led by the third and fourth generations of Oneglia family members. O&G is recognized as one of the nation’s top 400 largest contractors, specializing in building and heavy civil construction, and as a leading supplier of construction materials in the northeast, according to the firm’s representatives.

Jen Stebbins Thomas and John Stebbins, PROCON managing director, join a group of PROCON and Tidemark Sleepers raising funds to help Waypoint end youth homelessness.

PROCON staff and their families camp out for the Waypoint SleepOut 2023.

AGC

Training and Recruitment

MA

Continues ACE Program for Students

Upton, MA – The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) is once again providing an eightweek ACE (architecture/construction/ engineering) program at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton.

The program, an AGC MA workforce development initiative, is designed to enhance skills and support opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in construction. As part of the program’s curriculum, leaders from three AGC MA member firms – Jeff Cammuso of Shawmut Design and Construction, Kimberly Joyce of Colantonio, and Kerri Noble and Alex Toth of Consigli – are leading sessions as ACE mentors and sharing their experiences and expertise with students.

“This invaluable partnership provides our students with exposure to a host of professional career paths and allows them to explore facets of the construction sector that they might otherwise have never considered,” said Thomas Belland, vocational director at Blackstone Valley Tech. “We are thrilled to welcome AGC MA and its member organizations back to our school for their fourth year of providing ACE support.”

AGC MA’s partnership with Blackstone Valley Tech is part of a

larger initiative to increase awareness by young people of career opportunities in construction.

“Today’s construction industry offers a wide range of well-paying professional opportunities, from building job sitework to technical and administrative roles,”

said John Ferrante, CEO of AGC MA. “Exposing talented young people like the students at Blackstone Valley Tech to the many lucrative and rewarding career paths in construction is essential to the future health and growth of the industry and to the economy as a whole.”

Blackstone Valley Tech students in the AGC MA ACE program created 3-foot foam board beams in various structural shapes and sizes. Using engineering fundamentals, they predicted how each structural shape would perform when loaded to failure at midspan.

Blackstone Valley Tech students in the AGC MA ACE program were challenged to work together to build the tallest possible structure using pasta and gum drops.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass., Suffolk Launch ‘Juniors Who Build’ Program

Waltham, MA – Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) announces its newest STEM curriculum for Girl Scouts ages 9-11 in partnership with Suffolk.

“Juniors Who Build” was created to allow Girl Scouts to feel engaged and inspired anytime, anywhere. The goal of the patch program is to help Girl Scouts understand the steps of the construction process, different construction careers, and how they can build something themselves.

The Juniors Who Build curriculum and patch program is designed to help Girl Scouts understand the steps of the construction process, different construction careers, and how they can build something themselves.

“We are very grateful to Suffolk for their work and dedication on this partnership,” said GSEMA CEO, Barbara Fortier. “This is just the beginning. Our goal is to create programming for each level of Girl Scouting to expose our Girl Scouts to many aspects of the construction industry. At Girl Scouts, it is important for us to provide programming in different career fields whether it be STEM, marketing, sales and/or finance.”

This curriculum is part of Suffolk’s 10-year partnership with GSEMA and

At an event held at Suffolk’s Boston headquarters, 41 Girl Scouts received their patches for completing Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts’s newest STEM curriculum, Juniors Who Build, which was developed in partnership with Suffolk. / Photo courtesy of D Phillips Studios

an effort to promote gender equality in the construction industry. Now in its third year, “Rebuild the Ratio” aims to bring 10% of all Girl Scouts in eastern Massachusetts through the curriculum and increase the number of women in Suffolk’s workforce from 28% to 38% in the next 10 years.

“Our partnership with GSEMA and our Suffolk Rebuild the Ratio initiative demonstrate our commitment to closing the gender gap in construction and STEM careers,” said John Fish, chairman and CEO of Suffolk. “We believe it is our responsibility, as an organization and as an industry, to provide the resources and

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The Juniors Who Build curriculum will take Girl Scouts through a five-step process of building a treehouse, with options to choose an activity for each step. Upon completion of the program, Girl Scouts will be armed with knowledge of design and coordination, cost and estimation, planning, site management and safety, and trades.

education young women and girls need to pursue a career in the thriving fields of STEM and construction. We are thrilled to collaborate with GSEMA to achieve this ambitious vision.”

Applications Open for Scholarship

Boston – Bergmeyer is partnering for a second year with The Hip Hop Architecture Camp (The HHAC) for its 2023 Hip Hop Architecture Camp x Bergmeyer Scholarship and Internship Program open to high school juniors and seniors looking to pursue a career in architectural design.

Applications are open through April 28, and the awardee will receive a $1,500 scholarship and a one-week, paid internship at Bergmeyer’s headquarter office located in Boston during the summer of 2023.

Applications are open through April 28, and the awardee will receive a $1,500 scholarship and a one-week, paid internship at Bergmeyer’s headquarter office located in Boston during the summer of 2023. New this year, students must have successfully participated in a previous Hip Hop Architecture Camp in the 2022-2023 year to be eligible to apply.

“I am extremely honored to partner with Bergmeyer again and build on a long-term relationship with Mike Davis, FAIA, to not only provide a

scholarship to a young person looking to study architecture but provide realworld experience and an opportunity to travel to Boston,” said Michael Ford, founder of The Hip Hop Architecture Camp. “This is the second year in what will be a long-term partnership to support industry-wide efforts to empower the diverse professionals we introduce to architecture.”

“Michael Ford is truly a revolutionary,” said Bergmeyer president, Mike Davis, FAIA, LEED AP. “His approach – using hip-hop culture as a critical lens to introduce Black and minority youth to the creative potential of architecture and design – is something that virtually no one else is doing. He is single-handedly changing how an entire generation of expressive young Americans sees and understands design as a profession, creating exactly the change that architecture needs right now. Bergmeyer is proud to be able to sponsor his important work.”

Students interested in applying for the Hip Hop Architecture Camp x Bergmeyer Scholarship and Internship opportunity must be current public-school juniors or seniors who plan to enroll at a college or university to major in architecture or design at a NAAB accredited School of Architecture in the United States.

Awards

Edwards Vacuum Wins DBIA Gold Award

Haverhill, MA – Edwards Vacuum’s facility in Haverhill, recently completed by Dacon Corporation, has won first place at the DBIA New England Awards for vertical construction. A division of Atlas Copco, Edwards is a designer and manufacturer of advanced technology parts.

elements and the surrounding woodlands: maple ceilings, exposed structures, and plans for representational graphics of manufacturing past. To invoke culture, transparency was a foremost consideration throughout the facility. Illuminated by linear recessed light fixtures, the lobby is transversed by a second-floor bridge joining the atrium with executive offices. It was decided that functional areas were not to be isolated, thus overlooking the production floor is an observation lookout area educating visitors on Edwards’ manufacturing process. The resulting effect is overall organizational continuity between managerial, research and production functions.

Historically, Haverhill’s economic lineage stemmed from hat, shoe and comb manufacturing. Thus the design directive contained inferences of mill

As an asset in facility longevity, the ability to create flexible solutions was foremost in the office and production area layouts. Furniture configuration and floor cores were positioned for mobility – the entire second floor can be easily refitted for cubicles without invasive drilling for electrical wiring. To modify the production floor, utility fences were customized by trade function with powerlines suspended from the ceiling. Amenity areas, a fitness room, multi-function cubes and access to walking trails with viewing stations are designed to create areas for innovation, camaraderie, and a chance to recharge.

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ABC NH/VT Members Honored

Concord, NH – The Associated Builders and Contractors’ New Hampshire/ Vermont Chapter (ABC NH/VT) announced six member companies were named to the ABC’s fifth annual Top Performers publication, which lists its contractor members that build the country’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, ranked by work hours.

The ABC NH/VT Top Performer member companies include CIANBRO; DECCO, Inc.; EMCOR Services New England Mechanical; L & W Supply; Landry/French Construction; and Structural Associates, Inc.

“ABC Top Performers are strong leaders in our industry,” said Josh Reap, president and CEO of ABC NH/VT. “They have achieved the highest levels in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence in our industry.”

Nationally, the No. 1 2023 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group, Baton Rouge, La., followed by Brown & Root Industrial Services, Baton Rouge, La.; TIC – the Industrial Company, Lone Tree, Colo.; M.C. Dean,

Tysons Corner, Va.; and Performance Contractors, Baton Rouge, La.

The No. 1 2023 general contractor is Turner Industries Group, Baton Rouge, La. M.C. Dean, Tysons Corner, Va., is the top 2023 trade contractor and electrical contractor. The No. 1 2023 plumbing/ HVAC contractor is TDIndustries Inc., Dallas. The top 2023 specialty contractor is Lithko Contracting LLC, West Chester, Ohio, and the No. 1 2023 special designations contractor is Crossland Construction Co. Inc., Columbus, Kan.

To be eligible, ABC Top Performers achieved Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System. The majority of the honorees also must earn ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential.

“This year’s ABC Top Performers agree that culture is key,” said Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of ABC.

“Not only is a strong corporate culture an essential component of a thriving and vibrant workplace, but it helps retain top talent, create safe and healthy jobsites and build better communities.”

View the 2023 Top Performers lists at abc.org/topperformers.

materials in facility construction. Thus in lieu of polystyrene insulation, Metl-Span’s ThermalSafe, a mineral wool insulation, was installed with an extra thickness to meet the fire rating requirement. A substantial environmental challenge

the site. Perched water and run off from properties above – combined with record autumn rainfall – necessitated 14 2-inch pumps circumventing the foundation which operated 24 hours a day during the excavation and pouring of foundations. Excess water remained throughout the first nine months of construction, therefore these pumps operated for 75% of the project. Additionally, an underslab drainage system laid in 10 inches of crushed stone was positioned below an 8-inch concrete slab on grade along with a perimeter foundation drain on the exterior of the building. Cultec roof drains were tied into stormwater infiltration systems under the parking lot. Sequencing the layers of the building was challenging as 32 miles of PVC piping were necessary under the interior slab for utilities.

Some of the location’s LEED initiatives include provisions for a future solar setup, reduced water usage, high efficiency cooling systems, EV parking/ charging stations and dark sky compliant lighting. The creative use of design build, as well as sensitive considerations for interaction between humans and the

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Kaplan Named One of Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts

Boston – Kaplan Construction announced it has ranked 13th on the list of the 40 largest women-owned businesses in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal (BBJ) based on total 2022 revenue.

To be considered for the list, the Massachusetts-based business must be owned at least 51% by a woman or women. This is the second year Kaplan has been included on the BBJ’s list of largest women-owned businesses in Massachusetts.

“This year’s list has expanded from 35 to 40 firms, a testament to the growing number of women who own businesses in

Weston & Sampson Recognized by ACEC

Washington – Weston & Sampson, Inc. announced it earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 56th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for its role in developing the Resilient Massachusetts Action Team’s Climate Resilience Design Standards tool.

This first-in-the-nation tool advances priority interagency action items aimed at developing consistent design standards using climate projections while also integrating climate vulnerability and resilience into the planning of new building, infrastructure and natural resource projects. The free, publicfacing web-based tool uses localized climate projections and project-specific information to quickly and efficiently generate risk-based preliminary climate exposure and risk ratings, and assetspecific recommended climate resilience design standards.

An interactive viewer provides a wealth of information for the tool’s users. Examples include expanded rationales for scores; projected values associated

with design criteria (e.g., water surface elevations, rainfall depths, duration of heat waves, etc.); guidance for integrating the information in planning, design, and evaluation processes; and maps illustrating coastal flood risk over time.

The project is among 179 EEA entries this year representing engineering excellence from throughout the nation and the world. Judging for the awards program took place in March and was conducted by a national 27-member panel of built environment leaders, along with experts from government, the media and academia. Award criteria focused on uniqueness and originality, technical innovation, social and economic value, and generating excitement for the engineering profession.

Recognition of all 2023 award winners, including top winners – 16 Honor Awards, eight Grand Awards, and the “Grand Conceptor Award” for the year’s most outstanding overall engineering achievement – will take place at the annual EEA Gala Dinner and Awards Program, a black-tie event to be held on June 13 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Massachusetts,” said Jane Kaplan Peck, COO of Kaplan Construction. “I am proud to be part of such great company and congratulate the other women leaders being recognized by the Boston Business Journal.”

Kaplan Construction is certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nearly one quarter of Kaplan’s employees are women, well above the industry average of 10%. In addition, Kaplan frequently performs on projects requiring Boston Resident Jobs Policy (BRJP) compliance and has employed a significant number of women and

minority-owned subcontractors in doing so. The firm has met or exceeded the 10% WBE utilization requirement on several recent projects in Boston, including 9 Leyland Street, Lyman School Apartments, 9 Williams Street, St. Botolph Terrace, Lena Park Community Center, 35 West Newton Street, and 11 Mount Pleasant Avenue.

Previously, Kaplan has been included on the BBJ’s list of largest family-owned businesses. In addition, it was featured on the list of Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) for seven years in a row.

Salas O’Brien Honored with DOE Awards

Burlington, VT – The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Envelope Campaign (BEC) recently recognized the Laurentide Apartments project team for its approach to innovative design and improvements to the building enclosure, resulting in significant reductions in energy consumption. The complex, located in Burlington, consists of 76 units with an air tightness level 66% tighter than Passive House requirements, 0.017 CFM50/sf.

The BEC aims to help building owners and managers create more energy-efficient buildings by improving the performance of building envelopes in both new and existing buildings. The Novel 40 award recognizes new buildings that demonstrate building envelope performance improvement of 40% over code, due to incorporation of emerging high-performance envelope technologies. In aggregate, the improvement in building

envelope performance for the Laurentide Apartments project was over 50%, earning the team a Novel 40 award.

In addition, the team was the first recognized with an Energy Equity award because of the community served, including providing housing opportunities for lower income earners and those coming out of homelessness. The significant improvements in energy consumption should help those that pay a disproportionate amount of their income to meeting energy needs.

Salas O’Brien’s team of building envelope specialists worked with Evernorth, a nonprofit organization serving the low and moderate income people of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont with affordable housing and community investments, as well as Duncan Wisniewski Architecture and construction manager HP Cummings.

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Bowdoin Construction Hires Two

Needham Heights, MA – Bowdoin

Construction announced the recent hiring of Brendan O’Leary as assistant superintendent, and Stephen O’Shea as senior project coordinator.

O’Leary has returned to the firm, having previously worked at Bowdoin from 2015 to 2018. He will be supporting the field staff as well as coordinating and implementing a more enhanced use of Procore. His ability to assist field operations will be a big asset on the firm’s busy job sites, according to representatives of Bowdoin.

In his role, O’Shea will strengthen the interface between the firm’s estimating and operations teams and external project stakeholders. With over 30 years in design and construction, he adds to Bowdoin’s

Corporate Mechanical NE Hires Kinz

Woburn, MA – Corporate Mechanical of New England announced that Doug Kinz has joined its team as a sales account representative. He will be an integral part of the firm’s HVAC Service & Sales team.

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capability to collaborate with its design partners to provide design-build solutions for clients.

“Brendan and Steve both embody our client-first mindset,” said company president, Andrew Buckman. “We welcome their industry expertise and contributions to our team, furthering our capabilities in serving our valued clients as we celebrate our 50th anniversary year.”

Murphy Recognized as Industry Leader

Boston – Suffolk Construction announced that Project Executive Libby Murphy has been selected by Construction Dive as one of a handful of women across the country to receive its 2023 Construction Champions Award.

The award honors women whose excellent performance and dedicated advocacy efforts are inspiring industry-wide change. Murphy was selected as one of six notable leaders in the “Mentor” category, described by Construction Dive as industry change-agents demonstrating

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exceptional teaching.

In her 15 years in the construction industry, Murphy has led teams on complex and innovative projects across several sectors, most notably healthcare and higher education. She is also committed to the career development of other women in her role as co-captain of Suffolk’s Women Who Build business resource group. This employee-led group promotes a flourishing environment for women in construction through professional development, advocacy and social impact.

TFMoran Welcomes Two

Portsmouth, NH – TFMoran announced that Kyra Higgins and Vincent Brigagliano recently joined the firm’s Seacoast Division as environmental permitting specialists.

Higgins is a recent graduate from the University of New Hampshire, with a Bachelor of Science in environmental conservation and sustainability and a minor in business administration. Her coursework included biology, ecology and conservation and sustainability principles, climate change impacts and mitigation, and renewable energy technologies and transitions.

Higgins also has experience in environmental education, serving as a crew leader for the Youth Conservation Corps at Rachel Carson Refuge in Wells, Maine.

Vincent Brigagliano is expected to graduate from the University of New

Hampshire this May with a Bachelor of Science in environmental conservation and sustainability. His coursework included the study of natural resources, environmental policy, sustainability, and green real estate.

Brigagliano’s recent experience includes horticulture and education at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, where he planted and maintained green spaces and educated tourists on urban sustainability, invasive species, native plants, and pollinators.

Kinz will be working with the company’s existing customers as well as developing new ones, ensuring growth and new service

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opportunities for Corporate Mechanical of New England. He brings an extensive 30-year career in sales and management. He has a solid background in HVAC equipment and operations and the ability to maximize efficiencies and processes for the firm’s customers, according to representatives of Corporate Mechanical of New England.

Somers Promoted to Project Executive

Boston – NEI General Contracting announced that Marisa Somers has been promoted to project executive (PX).

Somers will leverage her 18 years of experience to organize and execute projects and trades to achieve maximum construction and cost efficiency. She will be involved with the preconstruction process to assist with the definition of the

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project scope, document development, and project scheduling and phasing. She is a LEED AP and a PHIUS Certified Builder.

“Since joining NEI in 2017, Marisa has been an asset to the company and its projects,” said Josef Rettman, president at NEI. “Marisa is a trailblazer and strives to mentor other women in our firm to achieve their goals.”

Doyle Joins Gray, Gray & Gray

Canton, MA – Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP announced that Christopher M. Doyle, MBA has been named director of the firm’s Outsourced Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice.

Doyle will direct a multidisciplinary team of consultants, accountants, and technology professionals who serve the needs of start-ups and emerging businesses. His experience in all aspects of corporate finance and his role in establishing a platform for growth are

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distinct advantages for clients who leverage the broad scope of CAAS services offered by Gray, Gray & Gray, according to the firm’s representatives.

Prior to joining Gray, Gray & Gray, Doyle served as CFO for an exposition management company, which he helped grow to $80 million in annual revenue before scaling to zero in 2020 due to the pandemic, then rebounding to $85+ million in 2022. Previously, he was a senior accountant at a regional CPA firm.

O&G Names Firebaugh as New CIO

Torrington, CT – O&G Industries, Inc. announced it recently welcomed Tiffany Firebaugh as its new chief information officer.

Firebaugh brings more than 20 years of IT and business experience in the construction industry with a focus on using technology and innovation to improve production and overall business performance.

Firebaugh says she aims to provide value to the organization through thought-

ful leadership and technology that drives innovation, training, and empowering employees. “My main objective for my new IT team will be to align them directly with O&G’s mission and the needs of its various business streams in terms of technology, process improvement, and service delivery,” she said. “The goal is to create efficient and effective operations using technology by partnering with key stakeholders and delivering tools that create greater workforce efficiency.”

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OTO Announces Promotions, New Hires

Springfield, MA – O’Reilly Talbot Okun (OTO) announced several promotions and new hires over the past several months, as the company continues an internal leadership transition.

Before moving to Massachusetts, Jonathan Hermanson worked in environmental consulting for five years in Kansas City. As an environmental scientist at OTO, Hermanson helps the team with Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) work and risk characterization, as well as environmental compliance. He also assists the Asbestos and Industrial Hygiene team.

Lori McCarthy, LSP was most recently promoted to associate and is the team leader for the Environmental sector at OTO. With over 20 years of experience in her field, McCarthy has worked on sites across New England, finding solutions to remediate the releases of oil and hazardous materials.

Joining OTO as a Level II engineer, Caren Irgang has experience in structural engineering from building and bridge engineering in New York City and performing construction inspections. In her role, Irgang is performing geotechnical investigations and design and field oversight.

As a marketing intern, Lily Elkhay has taken on posting on OTO’s social media pages, creating ads, and performing any other as needed marketing tasks. She is currently earning her bachelor’s

degree in marketing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Kaitlyn Sistare primarily works with the Geotechnical Group at OTO as a Level I engineer, and also assists the Environment Group. Sistare is detailed, thorough, and a fantastic addition to the OTO team, according to the firm’s representatives.

Joining OTO as a Level I engineer, Pierre Carriere has become heavily involved in field work and working on site, as well as working on proposals, reports, and site plans in the office. The firm’s representatives say Carriere’s consistency and willingness to help each of the OTO sectors has already positively impacted the firm and his team.

IIDA NE Recognizes Lewandowski

Portland, ME – The New England chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA NE) has selected architect Paul Lewandowski as its 2023 Business Leader Honoree. IIDA NE selects one individual each year who has had a positive impact on the profession and represents the organization’s values.

Lewandowski is the founder of Paul Designs Project, an architecture and interior design studio based in Portland, Maine, that focuses on residential

and commercial design with specialties in single and multifamily residential projects, community-based performing arts, restaurant/hospitality, and community-based projects.

He is a former president of IIDA New England, a member of the board of directors of the American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) Maine chapter, and the small firm liaison for Maine for the AIA’s Small Firm Exchange (SFX).

Ray Joins Babbidge Construction

New Haven, CT – Babbidge

Construction recently announced the hiring of Amy Ray as director, business development & marketing.

In her new role, Ray will be responsible for driving Babbidge’s strategic business development and marketing initiatives and expanding the company’s brand throughout Connecticut. She will work with the firm’s executive leadership to further grow the firm’s construction

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management services across all segments including education, life sciences, healthcare and hospitality.

Ray has over 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Babbidge, she worked for an A&E firm where she led business development efforts to successfully implement strategic business plans, elevate the brand of integrated services and grow the company’s market presence across the Northeast.

Elise Zalenski has spent the last nine years developing her skills in office management, HR, IT, and bookkeeping. As OTO’s office manager and executive assistant, she will be managing the day

to day needs of the staff, along with providing support for OTO’s president, Ashley Sullivan.

Toby Simmons has brought her 20 years of field technician experience to OTO. As an environmental technician, Simmons has taken on many field duties to make sure the job is done safely and efficiently.

Christine Arruda has been with OTO for just over 25 years and has been part of the internal leadership transition taking place since 2020. As a result, she was promoted to associate this past year and serves on the company’s Operations Committee. She has over 20 years of experience as a Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accredited and Massachusetts licensed asbestos inspector.

Fickett Joins HDR as Managing Principal

Boston – HDR recently announced that Matthew Fickett, AIA, CPHC, LEED, has joined the firm as managing principal in the Boston architecture studio. In this position, Fickett will lead the operation and growth of the Boston architecture studio by developing relationships with existing and target clients to pursue new work in Boston and beyond in New England.

As managing principal, Fickett will leverage his technical architecture background in science facilities to support the growth of Boston’s science and healthcare teams. He says he is passionate about bringing sustainability goals into technical spaces and demonstrating that even complex, science-driven systems and buildings can find new ways to reduce energy consumption and increase sustainability.

Weston & Sampson Hires Carroll

Reading, MA – Weston & Sampson recently announced that Michael Carroll, PE joined the firm as a principal engineer.

Carroll has more than 38 years of experience planning, designing, and constructing major urban infrastructure improvements for multiple public agencies. His experience includes wastewater collection system improve-

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ments and system optimization, sewer separation, and hydrologic/ hydraulic analyses to evaluate collection system performance.

In his role, Carroll will be working with clients on all phases of project execution to construct new water and wastewater infrastructure. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia.

A.P. Construction Welcomes Cecil

Stamford, CT – A.P. Construction Company (APC), a division of The Ashforth Company, announced the hiring of Jim Cecil as vice president of business development.

Cecil has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He is responsible for overseeing APC’s business development initiatives across all segments including multifamily, commercial, private clubs, education, healthcare, and

senior living. Additionally, Cecil will spearhead APC’s efforts to continually strengthen its customer relationships.

“We are thrilled to have Jim rejoin our team and lead our business development efforts. Jim is a talented relationship builder and will formulate and execute a comprehensive strategy towards our obsession with customer satisfaction and our clients’ experience,” said Jason Hart, COO of APC.

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Bulfinch Announces Promotions

Boston – The Bulfinch Companies, Inc. announced a number of key promotions that it says reflect the development and growth of Bulfinch’s team as well as the firm’s continued commitment to excellence across its life science, medical office, office and industrial portfolio.

They include:

• Robert Brierley, SVP, Director of Property Management

• Jessica Aylward, VP, Senior Controller

• Hayley Copp, AVP, Controller

• Elyse Kelley, AVP, Senior Human Resources Manager

• Christopher Butler, Senior Associate, Assistant Controller

• Christina Page, Senior Associate, Marketing Manager

• Hannah Jacobs, Senior Analyst, Investments

• Kate O’Connor, Senior Analyst, Investments

• Griffin Scott, Associate, Senior Property Accountant

• Tori Donovan, Associate, Assistant Property Manager

“These individuals have driven our firm to greater success through their contributions, and we will rely upon their expertise as we look to the future,” said Pamela G. Yang, COO of Bulfinch.

“Their dedicated efforts have been instrumental in our ability to strategically expand, acquire and develop assets in core markets, all while maintaining a commitment to our values and mission to Discover + Deliver.”

The firm has seen meaningful team growth during the past several years. Of the ten individuals promoted, 70% are women, demonstrating the firm’s continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE+I) within the commercial real estate industry. In 2021, Bulfinch signed the CREW CEO Pledge for Action, which seeks to advance women, holding the industry accountable for implementing initiatives that support diversity, equity and inclusion, and measuring and evaluating progress. Now in 2023, Bulfinch has also signed Boston Women’s Workforce Council’s 100% Talent Compact, a pledge to help remove visible and invisible barriers to women’s

Windover Promotes Seitz

Beverly, MA – Windover

Construction announced it has promoted Derrick Seitz to project executive.

Seitz has 25 years of experience in the industry in planning and in work as an estimator, superintendent, and project manager. He joined Windover in 2012 as a project

of markets during his career. As the multifamily market lead for Windover, he has built some of the firm’s largest and most complex projects.

In his role as project executive, Seitz will continue to advise, plan, and build relationships to grow Windover’s portfolio, especially in the multifamily sector.

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SMPS NNE

April 12 at 10:00 AM

Share Because We Care

The Share Because We Care campaign is being held to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine and David’s House of New Hampshire. These homes provide a home-awayfrom-home and keep families with sick children close to each other, and provide meals and personal items that are needed. Participants can contribute by volunteering or by making a food or monetary donation.

ABC MA

April 12 at 4:00 PM

New Member Reception

This event will offer a chance to meet the new ABC members and share conversation and refreshments with them and the ABC/GCI staff members. It will be held at the Woburn, Mass ABC MA/ GCI office.

BE+

April 12 at 5:00 PM

Emerging Professionals Recycling Tour

The BE+ Emerging Professionals Community is collaborating with Republic Services to provide a 90-minute tour of the Greenworks Recycling Facility in Peabody, Mass. BE+ will be on-site to host a debrief after the tour.

ACEC MA

April 13 at 7:30 AM

State Markets Conference 2023

Join ACEC/MA at the Annual State Markets Conference that brings together a core group of state and local officials to discuss their procurement process and outline upcoming projects and plans. Speakers will highlight the state’s newest priorities and the opportunities for area firms. The event will be held in Burlington, Mass., with a virtual attendance option also available.

ULI Boston/NE

April 13 at 12:00 PM

Boston University CCDS

Project Team Panel & Tour

Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences is the most environmentally sustainable and energyefficient structure the university has ever constructed. The building was designed to achieve LEED Platinum and is the first step in BU’s Climate Action Plan goal of net zero emissions by 2040. ULI Boston’s Young Leaders Group will host this event, including a presentation and project team discussion, and a facility tour.

IIDA NE

April 21 at 10:00 AM

Earth Day Community Engagement Event

During this event, any and all design community members and IIDA members are invited to work together to

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support local agriculture and promote sustainability by planting new crops, preparing garden beds, and cleaning up the surrounding areas. Volunteers will be able to learn about the importance of reducing food waste and using ecofriendly practices in their daily lives. It will be held at Auerfarm in Bloomfield, Conn.; lunch will be provided.

BSLA

April 21 at 1:00 PM

Harvard GSD, Mayors

Imagining the Just City

Concluding the third annual Mayors Institute on City Design (MICD) Just City Mayoral Fellowship - a collaboration between the MICD and Harvard GSD’s Just City Lab - the fellows will discuss strategies for using planning and design interventions to address racial injustice in each of their cities. The event is free and open to the public.

AGC MA

April 26 at 7:30 AM

View from the Top: A Reset of Expectations for the Life Science Market

This event will feature an in-depth discussion on the shifting reality of metro

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Boston’s life science sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about the state of the life science market from the perspective of four industry leaders, including a real estate advisor/broker, a real estate developer, an architect, and a construction manager. It will be held at the Boston Marriott in Newton, Mass.

Construction Institute

April 26-27

2023 Women Who Build Summit

The Women Who Build Summit features educational presentations, motivational stories, confidence-boosting interactions, and networking opportunities. The event brings together women and men to celebrate, explore, connect, share, and inspire tomorrow’s innovators and glassceiling breakers. It will be held at UMass Amherst in Amherst, Mass.

NAWIC Boston

April 27 at 5:30 PM

Let the Good Times Roll

The National Association of Women in Construction, Boston Chapter’s annual bowling scholarship fundraiser will be held at Boston Bowl in Dorchester, Mass.

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