High-Profile: January 2021

January 2021

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Forecast

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INDUSTRY EXPERT ARTICLES:

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Andrian Shapiro Margarita Kvacheva Alondra De Leon

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Rivera Named MassDevelopment President and CEO Design Revealed for Luther George Park Masterplan Academy Connects Minority-owned Businesses to Opportunities KBE’s 50 Ways to Make A Difference Program:12 Years and $3.3M Later Phase One Completed at Arranta Bio Manufacturing Facility IBEW Local 103 Donates to Toy Drive How to Stave off the Wintry Chills and Embrace the Outdoors this COVID-19 Winter by Adam Fearing

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BPDA Designates Diverse Development Team to Transform Lot

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Griffin Electric Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

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Publisher’s Message sense of the uncertain yet optimistic forecasts that are shared among many of the leaders in our industry. Without a doubt, the biggest impact has been how and where people work. Many employees have proven to be both productive and efficient when working remotely.

Collaboration is key, and we’re all eager to get back to human interaction, no matter how much our co-workers bug us.

Among the forecasts that we have printed in this issue, I found John Hurley’s article particularly on point. He states, “COVID-19 has completely forced development teams to reconsider every facet of the construction process from a wellness perspective.”

Wellness has always been important for the end user, but not necessarily for the workers. A building shouldn’t just be green from the standpoint of how much energy it uses but the kind of materials that are used to build it.

I’m referring to embodied carbon, a term brought to the masses just a few years ago. We did an entire podcast around embodied carbon. In my opinion, the health of a building starts with safe materials which aligns with the health and safety of our workers. Am I right, folks?

HP’s calendar isn’t as robust as it

Anastasia Barnes

The first issue of 2021 is here! The fact that we made it to 2021 is thrilling, and we all know why, so I won’t readdress the mayhem that was 2020. I know that this year will still be a challenge, but I think there’s a big sigh of relief that we’re starting a new year. Jan. 1 represents new goals, new visions, new dreams. Call it what you want. I’m embracing it wholeheartedly.

Something about 1-1-2021…it just sounds magical, doesn’t it?

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normally is. Although a vaccine should be distributed nationally within the next three to six months, no one is planning any in-person events anytime soon. The Women Who Build Summit, which has always been at the end of February or early March, has altered its program this year. Instead of a one day in-person event, the Construction Institute has seven individual sessions planned, once a month starting this month with “Women, Wine & Power”. The Pathway to the 2021 Women Who Build Summit promises to “engage your mind, strengthen your body, and allow you to have some fun along the way.” I have attended WWB for two consecutive years, and I won’t be missing this seven part series. You can learn more about it by visiting https:// www.construction.org/2021-pathway-to-

the-women-who-build-summit.html.

HP has a new website! Have you noticed?

We’re still fine-tuning some pages, but we encourage you to check out our new design and click around to see some new offerings, including our special section devoted to our contributor articles.

I’m still a young leader. By default, I lead with vulnerability. Twenty years of being a professional actor will do that to you. I’m just as uncertain as everyone else at times, but I truly am ready to take this year on like a sumo wrestler.

So, out with the old and in with the new.

Let’s do this people!

Happy New Year!

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Up-Front Reap Named to NH Council communities,” Reap said.

Concord, NH – Joshua Reap, president and CEO of Associated Reap has 20 years of Builders and Contractors New experience in construction and Hampshire/Vermont Chapter public policy, and is familiar with (ABC), has been named by the regulatory and workforce Governor Chris Sununu to be challenges that in part contribute the New Hampshire builders to the rising costs of construction. representative on the newly “Our builders are on the established N.H. Council on front line of adding new stock to Joshua Reap Housing Stability. the housing market,” he added.

In this role, he will work with a “There are challenges associated with distinguished cross section of leaders to construction that may not immediately update the statewide homelessness plan, come to mind, such as workforce and address broader issues with housing shortages. We’ll bring that perspective and affordability and stability. creative ideas to the council discussions.”

“The significant challenges of ABC NH/VT Chapter represents homelessness, low vacancy rate and nearly 250 builders and industry-related rising housing costs threaten the firms in New Hampshire and Vermont. quality of life in all New Hampshire

Rivera Named President and CEO Boston – The MassDevelopment Rivera joins MassDevelopboard of directors voted unanment after serving as mayor of the imously to empower Executive city of Lawrence for seven years Office of Housing and Economic where he managed a $341 million operating budget, a $92 million Development Secretary Mike Capital Improvement Plan, and Kennealy, the board chair, to extend a contract offer to Lawrence oversaw approximately 3,500 Mayor Daniel Rivera for the employees. position of president and chief Rivera was also a member of Rivera executive officer. the Baker-Polito Administration’s In October, MassDevelopment, the Reopening Advisory Board, bringing the Commonwealth’s finance and economic municipal viewpoint to the group tasked development agency, announced that after with developing the Commonwealth’s strategy to reopen the economy during three years as president and CEO, Lauren A. Liss would be stepping down from the COVID-19, and the COVID-19 Vaccine position at the end of the calendar year.

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Boothbay Harbor, ME – Carol R. Johnson, founder of what became one of the largest woman-owned landscape architecture practices in the United States, died on Dec. 11 at the age of 91.

She began her career with small residential commissions, then public housing projects and college campuses, followed by civic and corporate work in the U.S. and abroad.

When she founded her Cambridge, Mass.-based firm in 1959, there were few women landscape architects working on urban design and planning issues.

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Focus: Forecast 2021 Seeking Alignment in the Coming Year by the CI Editorial Committee As a new year is about to unfold, it’s natural to look to the future with anticipation, and undoubtedly there’s much of 2020 that we want to leave behind. Yet, how much of what we’ve learned and experienced will carry forward, influencing trends, beliefs, habits and policies?

What can we expect from 2021 and more importantly, how can we direct the course of our own actions?

The key word that comes to mind is alignment. Whether we’re focused on teams, patients, students, our families, or ourselves, there is an overwhelming sense that in 2021, we are seeking the steadiness that often follows times of great resilience. While it might feel comforting to imagine this steadiness as a return to the old normal, the growth and innovation which also marked 2020 activates a greenfield of opportunities to enrich our work and livelihood – some of which may have already become habitual.

To truly direct the course of our own actions, invite in new habits, or decide

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to leave some of 2020 in the past, the alignment we seek should serve a greater purpose. And when it does, we feel the relief of things falling into place. More than a goal or benchmark, this purpose is our personal or professional mission statement: our answer to Simon Sinek’s “why.”

What’s needed in order to align ourselves or others around this greater purpose?

We need answers. Often in times of indecision, creation, or reinvention, questions take over. This can be extremely positive and helpful, particularly when those questions lead us into action.

Our answers need to satisfy three key components – head, heart, and habits – in order for alignment to take place. To satisfy our head, we need to acknowledge the barriers and invite creative solutions.

Start by making a list of everything standing in your way, all the reasons not to act, all the hurdles, red-tape, opposition,

or obstacles. This will declutter our mind and allow those “what if” ideas to take shape. Once those are on paper, take a “so what, now what” approach and begin entertaining creative solutions. This process is iterative, and you might find yourself testing multiple pathways. Keep going.

To satisfy our heart, we need to visualize our impact. According to the Harvard Business Review, more than nine out of 10 employees are willing to trade a percentage of their lifetime earnings for greater meaning at work.

And interestingly, there’s reciprocity here: Employees who find work meaningful experience significantly greater job satisfaction, which means increased productivity and retained talent for their employers.

Whether as individuals or organizations, acting on our own behalf or on behalf of clients, finding the “why” and visualizing the impact will

have far-reaching effects on happiness, productivity, and engagement. Consider composing a written statement or mood board that can be displayed in a prominent location to keep this visualization exercise front and center. As a statement, this can be a powerful way to start every meeting, or if you are embarking on a personal journey, consider this the mantra that starts your day.

Finally, to satisfy our habits, we need to make meaningful connections and reinforce them with actions. Start by identifying the chain of events that unfolds when habits we would like to change, take over. Then, thinking back to the impact we would like to have, ask what new connections we would like to make instead and identify an action that supports our vision. Believe in your ability to accomplish this, even among setbacks. Habits are only challenging to redirect until their sequence is revealed.

Once we see a new possibility that aligns with our purpose, forming new habits is much easier.

As we ring in 2021, consider not just making resolutions, but identifying a purpose that brings alignment to our work and lives. From all of us at the Construction Institute, we wish you a Happy New Year!

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Safely Powering a Bright Future Amidst the Pandemic

by Alan Scharfe and Kristen Gowin As the construction industry enters 2021, NECA Boston Chapter views the upcoming year with an ever-present sense of optimism coupled with a strong dose of reality. That said, 2020 was a year that will have lasting impacts on all businesses in every market sector, including the construction industry. Industry leaders in all aspects of construction will meet that adversity with foresight, innovation, and the ability to adapt.

At the Forefront of Jobsite and Workplace Safety

Though the forecast for 2021 can best be described as uncertain, NECA and our contractors have started the year just as vigilant as we did last year, running our businesses and jobsites with

strict attention to safety protocols and procedures that our organization has helped spearhead. As the COVID vaccines are providing the hope of a return to some form of normalcy by the end of the second quarter, jobsite environments and the health of workforces are more at risk now than ever. Consistency throughout construction, and the industry, is critical, with a total focus on best safety practices employed at each site.

Building upon the preventative measures established by the union construction labor-management partnership in spring 2020, NECA proudly joins in the Construction Stops COVID initiative, an industry model for COVID-19 safety and prevention introduced by the Greater Boston Building Trades Unions, City of Boston Mayor Walsh, and City of Cambridge Mayor Siddiqui, in collaboration with global and local public health experts at Partners in Health and Harbor Health Services.

Industry-only testing sites will be set up in areas with a high concentration of construction sites in Charlestown, Cambridge and the Seaport, speeding access to testing, tracing, and treatment, which is critical to keeping our workforces and communities safe. Special thanks also goes to Turner Construction, John Moriarty & Associates, and Suffolk Con-

struction for their collaboration and sponsorship of Construction Stops COVID. Commercial Real Estate Impact

The longterm impact of the pandemic on Greater Boston’s construction market will be seen only over the course of time.

The reality is that the changing office environment and increase in “remote work” practices will effect longterm decisions related to development, design, and construction. In the short term, there is a delay in decision-making, especially in the commercial real estate market.

Pharmaceutical and Life Science Market Remains Robust

The pharmaceutical and life science market throughout our region, however, remains active and robust. Educational and healthcare institutions presently seem more reluctant to initiate new projects during these unsettled times. However, Greater Boston’s prominence as a worldleader in education and healthcare, holds with it the promise that once there is a return to normalcy, investments in planned projects at our major colleges, universities and hospitals will once again be approved for development.

Technological Advancements, Wellness and Trends in Energy Efficiency

An ever-increasing focus on both commercial and residential buildings

meeting wellness, health and safety standards are assured, as are trends in energy efficiency and sustainability.

Projects that are proceeding continue to include the design and installation of a spectrum of new technologies. NECA contractors are poised to continue to provide total energy solutions to the most complex and diverse projects, deploying the latest systems integrated technologies on their projects and performing on fasttrack, design build and other alternative construction delivery models.

A Diverse and Skilled Workforce

Technological advancements require the electrical industry to train and manage a workforce up-to-date with ever-evolving technologies. NECA, in tandem with our construction partners at IBEW, is proud to have a diverse, highly skilled workforce, adept in the installation of today’s electrical products and systems, and on the cutting-edge of new technologies.

Our association is dedicated and focused on continuing to build diversity and inclusion in our workforce, as well as offering equity and equal opportunities in all aspects of electrical construction, from electricians in the field to management.

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2021 Forecast:

Construction Continues to Improve but not without Uncertainty ASM Members Remain Busy

by Michael McDonagh After 10 months of a deadly pandemic, the question on everyone’s mind is where construction is headed for the next one to two years. Without getting into any guesswork, construction in Massachusetts has proven its resiliency since the start of the pandemic.

Dodge Data & Analytics recently predicted that nationwide construction will grow 4% in 2021. This follows a year where construction dropped 14% due to the pandemic. Market data closer to home continues to show improvement. According to data from the state Department of Unemployment Assistance, statistics show that construction is back to 90% of the employment level from we where we stood in February.

Bright spots for local construction include the ongoing growth in lab development.

This includes not just Boston and Cambridge but growth along the 128 belt.

Warehouse development (think Amazon distribution centers) is also proving to be a positive area for growth. These are certainly bright spots for the next several years and will help offset what is likely to be a slower pace in traditional office space development.

The return to the office as we knew it pre-pandemic is rightly causing owners, developers, and investors to question the future of office space. Adjusted work habits such as remote work is certainly here to stay, but that does not mean the end of the office. Workers will return, likely at a gradual pace, depending on the availability and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine. In a recent survey by the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, local companies report that they expect about half of their workforce to return by July 2021, and over 80% to return by 2022.

This is good news for future construction and the overall health of our economy.

Those who perform public construction were greeted with positive news recently when the Commissioner

Gladstone of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) informed ASM members that state capital budgets were not being reduced. Public Construction remains a key sector and those not already certified

by DCAMM to perform this work were encouraged to consider it.

Dodge Data & Analytics recently predicted that nationwide construction will grow 4% in 2021. This follows a year where construction dropped 14% due to the pandemic.

Strong Safety Protocols to Avoid More Shutdowns

To this point the winter surge in COVID-19 cases has not led to more shutdowns in construction. We know that keeping jobsites going is important to state and municipal officials, but worker safety is, and must remain, the priority.

The fact that construction has not had more shutdowns is due, in large part, to the strong safety protocols put in place by the construction industry.

We recall that from March 16 to May 18, some construction in the state was shut down. Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville were closer to a complete shutdown. It was March 10, 2020 when the Baker-Polito administration declared a state of emergency urging private sector employers, where possible, to limit or eliminate non-essential travel and larger meetings. This was understandable in the early stages of the pandemic and allowed time to put adequate safety measures in place. But the industry has adapted since those early days. Worksites now have protocols for social distancing, proper hygiene, testing, and more. PPE is more readily available than it was in the spring.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on construction in Massachusetts and the surrounding region. We all know the ups and downs we have experienced since March. Through all the challenges, ASM members have remained resilient and have dedicated themselves to adapting to the new normal of construction. Although we sometimes wish we could hit the fast-forward button, the future of construction remains bright for Massachusetts.

Michael McDonagh is CEO of Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts.

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In response to the newly emerging COVID-19 pandemic, AGC MA took a proactive lead in 2020 by providing members and the community at large semi-weekly forums and a bi-weekly series addressing the immediate challenges that COVID-19 presented to the workforce, clients, and employees.

AGC MA kept members informed daily with critical news and information updates via “The BUZZ,” AGC’s monthly newsletter, social media posts and website portal.

In June of 2020, AGC launched “Diversity Dialogues,” an ongoing series of discussions on racism, social inequality, and bias. AGC MA will continue its work under AGC of America’s Culture of Care program by launching the “Building Respect Campaign,” funded by a grant from MAP, which will offer educational and awareness programs to help build a workforce culture that is equitable and safe for everyone through 2021 and beyond.

Through an additional, existing grant from MCAP, AGC MA’s Workforce Development Taskforce will continue its efforts in a statewide outreach and

educational campaign promoting the benefits of careers in construction management.

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In 2021, AGC MA will maintain its mission of Building Excellence in the Commonwealth by offering cutting edge safety, technical, educational, and other career advancement programs and services; labor relations and HR support; legislative advocacy; public agency representation; and business development platforms such as networking events and publications for its members.

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A Bright and More Equitable Future for Commercial Real Estate in 2021

by John Hurley Like so many industries, commercial real estate has been in flux due to the uncertainties in the market that COVID-19 is creating. Companies are reluctant to sign new lease renewals until their workers can actually utilize it and companies with existing leases are unlikely to sign on for a bigger building, even if their employee base has grown, for the same reason.

However, despite the pandemic, there are still reasons to be optimistic about the year ahead. Here’s what I’m forecasting: 1. The office will return: After nearly a year of working from home, teams are eager to get back into the office, including myself. Employees crave and miss human interaction, particularly when it comes to work-related collaboration. In fact, Google recently publicized its decision to eventually return to the office, noting the importance of collaboration. In-office discussions are especially important for junior staff members. Without an

in-person element, it is hard to form lasting career connections and learn from mentors on-the-job. Everyday interaction encourages growth, and while we have done our best to capture that in virtual spaces, we are eager to (safely) return to an in-person career growth model.

2. The life science industry will continue to boom, boosting all facets of development. In Boston, the life science industry is experiencing explosive growth.

At the same time, with construction labor and material prices rising, it’s become more expensive than ever to create multi-family and residential developments, despite the increased need for these living spaces. Mayor Walsh’s Boston 2030 plan has set a goal for the overall creation of 69,000 new units of housing to be built in Boston by 2030 in order to keep the region affordable and accessible. In 2021 and beyond, I expect to see more Boston developers incorporate additional lab and life science aspects into their mixed-use projects. The lab and life science markets can help subsidize some of the more cost-prohibitive residential construction. In turn, this will create opportunities for more affordable

housing units, helping to make housing more equal and fair for all.

3. Development teams will increase their focus on the health and wellness of those working on the building, not just the future tenants of the building. COVID-19 has completely forced development teams to reconsider every facet of the construction process from a wellness perspective. Protocols for on-site sanitization and for entering and exiting a building have changed drastically overnight. These changes are for the better of the workers involved. Beyond being important wellness initiatives, the changes have forced developers to keep the health of construction teams at the forefront of their minds. I think these measures will be here to stay, and will lead to developers increasing construction budgets in order to maintain these initiatives.

Despite the pandemic’s unprecedented challenges, many are leaning in to create new and exciting innovations and changes that may actually improve some industries. While it’s certainly anyone’s guess how 2021 will unfold, I am hopeful that we will bounce back as an industry.

John Hurley is senior vice president of the Boston-based HYM Investment Group.

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What’s Next for the BSA in 2021 This article originally appeared on the Boston Society for Architecture’s website.

As 2020 BSA/AIA president, Natasha Espada AIA, passed the gavel to 2021 president, Gregory Minott AIA, the BSA reflects back on the work accomplished in 2020 toward our goal of making Boston a more equitable and architecturally-vibrant city and region.

We know this is just the beginning and there is more important work to do in the year to come.

The BSA’s annual meeting signaled the transition between the end of Espada’s term and the beginning of Minott’s term. As Espada and Minott reflected on the challenges of 2020, they underscored the opportunities for growth ahead, especially when it comes to issues of racial equity and inclusion.

Gregory Minott The meeting kicked off with Espada reflecting on the work toward equity, diversity, and inclusion undertaken during her presidency, including the launch of the Race and Architecture listening series and the revival of the EDI Task Force. She then introduced Dr. Atyia Martin, CEO and founder of All Aces, Inc., who dove

MBC Forecast 2021

by Jay Moskowitz The Massachusetts Building Congress will continue with virtual and hybrid events in 2021. As the new year brings new hope, we will offer programming to the AEC community focused on anticipating future changes to our industry. Here is a list of scheduled and projected programs: • January 28 Suffolk Downs Moves Forward, featuring Tom O’Brien, HYM Investments

• February 25 An Update from DCAMM, featuring Commissioner Carol Gladstone

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into the interwoven complexities of racism on societal, personal, and interpersonal levels. Stressing the importance of genuine partnerships across communities, especially when it comes to built work, Dr. Martin focused part of her presentation on integrating marginalized communities into the design process.

Minott presented his agenda for 2021, focusing on creating a more equitable and diverse design community in Boston by creating space for productive, interdisciplinary conversations and reinforcing partnerships with organizations like BosNOMA and NCARB and academic leaders.

“Design is a process of engagement, and as architects, designers, and planners, I think we all recognize the integral role and responsibility that we have to use our influence to design and build for equity,” Minott said. Ultimately, Minott views these conversations and partnerships as a way to collectively push forward, “accelerating the needed cultural shift in the profession.”

Under Minott’s direction, the BSA will continue to expand current programs and create new initiatives to address the intersection of equity and the environment.

This includes scaling up its Race & Architecture platform, working with a new advisory committee, and advancing its partnerships on projects like Vision Chelsea Creek. Minott envisions 2021 as the year that offers a new perspective on the role of architecture.

Minott is the managing principal at D/R/E/A/M Collaborative Architects.

• March (date TBD) The Latest Trends in Building & Renovating Data Centers • April (date TBD) Pivoting to Life Sciences – Being Flexible to Changes in Demand • May 3 Golf Plain & Simple, relaxed golf with reserved tee times and expanded amenities • June 14 Annual Golf Tournament (format and details TBD) • July (date TBD) Golf Plain & Simple • Sept (date TBD) Golf Plain & Simple As 2021 moves forward, we will have more dates and more info to share and we hope to host some live events. We remain committed to building relationships for everyone in the design and construction industry and will continue to be flexible to the needs of our members.

Jay Moskowitz is the president of the Massachusetts Building Congress and marketing manager for City Point Partners.

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Adaptive Use to Accelerate in 2021 wishing to utilize their existing building stock, yet transform their schools into future-forward learning environments.

The pandemic has increased the appreciation for outdoor learning areas, flexible spaces outside of the classrooms including small breakout nooks, cafeterias that can be utilized for instruction before and after lunchtime, and the integration of increased ventilation capacity in building systems. The goal is to maximize the utilization rate of learning spaces within schools to ensure every tax dollar is spent efficiently.

by Regan Shields Ives Adaptive reuse, or adaptive use as it is sometimes referenced, plays an important role in the history of design. From historic preservation to modernizations, buildings must evolve to support the ever-changing needs of their users. Most often this involves accessibility, space utilization, integration of technology and new, high performing building systems.

Reimagining existing buildings for a new use is both challenging and exciting. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated our clients’ thinking about potential adaptive reuse projects.

Not surprisingly, many adaptive reuse conversations are centered around education. From higher education at colleges and universities, to local K-12 public schools, we’re seeing a desire to evaluate existing classrooms, living spaces, libraries, and athletic facilities.

The pandemic has forced institutions to take a closer look at their existing building stock and reevaluate their space needs

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now and in the future. The integration of virtual technology in the classroom and at students’ fingertips, as well as the ability for more remote instruction, is redefining the physical classroom. As more students have the ability to access remote learning this may also impact living spaces.

Until recently, many of these same institutions were focused on creating signature building projects to draw students to their campuses. This focus has now shifted to a reimagination and transformation of the building stock they already have and addressing deferred maintenance issues that had been overshadowed by the development of new, larger projects. While we all hope to see the return to active, student-centric

campuses, remote learning will be part of the conversation as campuses determine the future of post-pandemic higher education.

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As the construction cost for schools has skyrocketed in recent years, the K-12 sector is seeing an increase in districts

Finally, in recent years we’ve seen a shift towards decarbonization for educational institutions, and we anticipate an acceleration of this trend in 2021. This focus is driven both by the demands of students of all ages who prioritize climate continued to page 17

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That phrase – live, work, play – has become a cliche and a marketing tag but the reactivation of our living spaces, workplaces, and recreation/entertainment spots cannot come soon enough. As 2021 unfolds and our communities are able to access vaccines to keep us safe, it is a good time for our industry to reflect on how we will live, work, and play into the future.

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While many workers have continued to go to the office, lab, construction site, or supermarket every day, many of us are eager to return to the workplace after spending nearly a year working from home. The often touted, but equally undervalued, activity of collaboration has been sorely missed as people have come to long for the in-person interaction with colleagues and fellow professionals that took place in offices, lobbies, cafes, and

public spaces around the city. As lucky as we are to have online meeting tools, nothing beats lunch or a conversation over a cup of coffee to build relationships and innovate together.

A new model of work will provide opportunities for innovative developers and owners who may find themselves with empty space. The trends of shortterm leases and turn-key office space will accelerate as small and large firms provide flexible options to their employees.

Suburban satellite offices or hot desks in coworking spaces will be popular for those who enjoy or necessitate remote work, but do not have an ideal work from home set up. Outdoor amenity space as well as meeting space that easily allows for teleconferencing will be popular as workers return to downtown.

There will be new challenges and disruptions in the year ahead, but as we are able to reconnect and rebuild city life in Boston, we have an opportunity to create an even better and more equitable place for all Bostonians to live, work, and play.

Play

The loss of live music, crowded bars, theater, movies, ballet and other entertainment was a huge blow to city living in 2020. In addition to the signature events and gatherings that draw residents and visitors alike, 2020 also saw the departure of many important and beloved restaurants and retail establishments.

In normal times, there would be new restaurateurs and entrepreneurs eager to take over the empty space; 2021 will be different. Owners and city officials will need to work together to find creative uses to activate the ground floor of many buildings throughout the city. There will be new business and likely new industries that pop up to meet the needs of our post-pandemic world. Let’s be flexible and collaborative as we rethink the street level experience in communities large and small.

There will be new challenges and disruptions in the year ahead, but as we are able to reconnect and rebuild city life in Boston, we have an opportunity to create an even better and more equitable place for all Bostonians to live, work, and play.

Michelle Landers is the executive director of ULI Boston/New England.

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ABC National’s 2021 Construction Economic Forecast:

Recovery Shape Forms a ‘W,’ Recession Threat Remains Washington – Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist, Anirban Basu, forecasts a recession threat for the construction sector next year, but has illuminated some potential economic bright spots, such as e-commerce and Class B office space, according to a 2021 economic outlook published in Construction Executive magazine.

Although ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator – a leading indicator that reflects projects under contract yet to be executed – rebounded to 7.7 months in October, an increase of 0.2 months from September 2020’s reading, and although construction had added 689,000 jobs by September (after a loss of 1.1 million in March and April), Basu indicates that another surge of case numbers paired with a lack of new stimuli from Congress, as well as supply difficulties such as increasing softwood lumber and steel prices, will likely result in a “W” shaped recovery.

“Another recession may be on the horizon,” Basu said. “Critically, one could occur even if a further stimulus is passed.

Stimulus supports the demand side of the economy, primarily. Another shutdown would compromise the economy’s ability to produce (supply side), presumably leading to another round of mass layoffs, job loss, crumbling consumer confidence, corporate bankruptcies and other negative outcomes. If the first recession is any indication, the next one will be sharp and short. Regardless, that would delay complete recovery, which is the ultimate aspiration.”

Another recession may be on the horizon,” Basu said.

“Critically, one could occur even if a further stimulus is passed. Stimulus supports the demand side of the economy, primarily… If the first recession is any indication, the next one will be sharp and short.

These factors have pushed nonresidential construction to the brink.

Commercial real estate, Basu determines, is particularly on the outs because the majority of the American workforce has

abandoned Class A office spaces for their homes. In fact, the negation of commutes, childcare concerns and office distractions have meant that 37% of workers now complete their jobs entirely from home.

“Survey data indicates that lending to commercial real estate ventures has tightened, while state and local government finances have been compromised, especially in states that depend upon substantial tourism

activity,” Basu said. “This only adds to the simmering uncertainty that lingers, resulting in less risk-taking among developers and others who procure nonresidential construction services.

Nonresidential construction employment is down almost 6% on a year-ago basis as winter approaches.”

Basu also notes that backlog data has been receding, with some contractors indicating that they will exhaust current backlog by year’s end. And, according to ABC’s November Construction Confidence Index, the readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels once again decreased, although staffing levels remained above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations of expansion over the next six months.

“Even with all these negative signs in the construction market, there are some bright spots,” Basu said. “One segment that has benefited from the shutdowns and social distancing measures is e-commerce.”

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Robust Construction Sector Looks Toward 2021

by Joshua Reap Harder times make us stronger and that was certainly the case for construction in 2020. With COVID, new tech came onto the site a lot quicker than was happening slowly to that point. Contractors quickly adopted digital transformation strategies to remain robust and get the job done. That has helped construction to have some relative stability when other sectors of the economy were struggling. Being an essential industry in most of the New England region, and with a significant backlog of work, hardhats continued to work even as other sectors shut down. However, the construction market is now starting to feel the effects of the pandemic.

Construction has always been a lagging indicator, meaning it is one of the last sectors to feel the effects of a slowdown.

With restaurants, hotels, tourism, and other segments having suffered, many

projects were postponed, while others cancelled. New Hampshire and other states with less severe shutdowns have a better construction forecast than places that experienced hard lockdowns. The question now is: Will our V-shaped recovery be at risk of becoming a W? Builders face historic increased price of softwood lumber as the supply chain disruptions and trade wars continue to be sorted out. Strong housing demand along the entire East Coast will continue to drive the residential market for a while.

This is especially in New Hampshire as families from more urban areas seek amenities like room for a home office and easier access to outdoor activities.

With the influx of new residents, combined with the Granite State’s already pent-up demand for housing, the increased demand will continue well beyond the end of the pandemic.

Commercial and institutional builders should see some benefit from this, too. With the growth of online retail, fulfillment centers and warehouse construction will drive a large part of the work available to builders.

With a vaccine roll out now happening, there is optimism that normalcy will slowly return in 2021. What can get contractors through that slow ramp up would be time-tested government infrastructure

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investments. The recently passed $900 billion stimulus does not include state and local assistance; however, there is a possibility of another round in the early months of the new Biden administration.

Despite that, the new administration does bring with it some other concerns for the construction industry.

Biden’s tax policies and labor regulations cast a cloud over the future of an economy already under strain from the pandemic. The administration has signaled a desire to roll back tax reforms that helped stimulate the growth experienced just before the pandemic brought everything

2021 Outlook for Office Technology one-button meeting join in conference rooms and the ability to automatically free up the reserved space for no-shows.

Unified Communications and Video Conferencing

by Tom McNeff The year 2020 set the precedent for many questions regarding the future of work. Organizations are still struggling to define a plan for 2021. Trial and error through remote work and staggered schedules are just beginning to make sense. While it is impossible to know which design/technology trends will stick, we assume the workplace will include fewer employees, so designs will have to be highly adaptive and scalable.

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Based on recent conversations with our clients and designs currently in progress, office and corporate space planning will seek to align with how people are now working. For many organizations, workfrom-home strategies have proven that a hybrid approach can enable people to remain engaged and productive. Office space design will revolve around necessity where people come to the office only when required to meet the deliverable of the task. While executives will likely keep their private offices, many workers will use temporary space, expanding the concept of hoteling. Conference rooms will shrink in size but will become more numerous, enabling more people to collaborate in smaller groups.

Future designs are likely to include the following key technologies to support the hybrid approach to office space usage.

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to a screeching halt. Plus, labor policies favored by the new president threaten to drastically reshape the construction industry and America’s workplaces by stripping employees and employers of their constitutionally protected rights, effectively unraveling four generations of accepted labor standards.

Just how the new year will plan out is unclear, though the ABC is renewed in its commitment to support contractors to get the job done.

Joshua Reap is the president and CEO of Associated Builders & Contractors NH/VT Chapter.

Unified Communications platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams have gained mission-critical status for many companies during the pandemic.

With projects and planning resuming, many organizations are struggling with extending these traditionally desktop applications into conference and huddle spaces while maintaining ease of use and interoperability. Solutions such as VisionPoint’s UNIFY help navigate the sea of options and deliver right-fit technology and user experiences for clients.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

Many organizations are phasing back employees. By reducing surface contact by end users, we are creating safer spaces for collaboration. Leveraging the in-room microphones, camera and speakers by the BYOD laptop is also becoming more pervasive in many designs. However, space and technology planners are finding that a mix of both BYOD and appliancebased collaboration may be required depending on the type of space and who the users are.

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Solutions include those that enable a user to control in-room technology with their personal smart device by simply scanning a QR code. Other solutions such as ceiling microphone arrays and disinfecting UV light fixtures will also be considerations in office designs moving forward.

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Capturing relevant metrics such as the number of people in a room and details on room usage will help companies adhere to new workplace guidelines and will deliver data important to future workplace space and technology planning.

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Architectural Outlook 2021

by John Allen The architecture outlook is highly segmented, with healthcare doing well and other segments not. The demographics and health needs of baby boomers is a driving factor that is creating opportunities. Approximately 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 years old each day, which will continue until 2030.

In 2020, the healthcare segment increased by 2.4%, with another 3.2% projected in 2021.

Even with the approved vaccine distribution underway, the demand to redesign existing buildings that are more accommodating to the post-pandemic health concerns will be an opportunity for growth.

Many shopping malls were struggling before COVID-19. Repurposing existing malls is an opportunity for growth.

Forbes Magazine estimates “about onefourth of the nation’s 1,100 shopping malls – or roughly 220 to 275 shopping centers – will close by 2022.” The malls are being repurposed into sports facilities and apartments.

Another opportunity for growth is the result of the decayed public infrastructure.

Spending to improve or replace essential public buildings, including schools and public safety buildings, is expected to continue. Governments are also facing pressure to increase spending to replace and repair airports, highways, water supply plants, sewerage systems, and other public infrastructure.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Congress sees infrastructure as a possible

area of cooperation because lawmakers see an infrastructure bill as stimulation for the economy and a way to address deficient infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers repeatedly rates the nation’s infrastructure a D+.

The outlook for the rest of the industry is not as favorable. According to the American Institute of Architects, spending on nonresidential facilities declined by approximately 8% in 2020.

This trend is expected to continue in 2021 by retreating an additional 5%. The decline is concentrated in hotels, down 20% and projected to decline 16.5% more in 2021; amusement/recreation, down 13% and projected to drop an additional 12%; and office space, down 11% and projected to decrease an additional 7%.

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a leading economic indicator for nonresidential construction activity. A score over 50 is a positive sign of strength or recovery in the broader economy, while a negative ABI can signal weakness or a coming downturn. The information comes from surveying owners of architectural firms. The values are classified into billings and design work inquiries, with inquires being an indicator of future billings. In March of 2020, billings had a value of 33.3 and inquires had a value of 27.1. This was the start of lockdowns and the country focusing on the pandemic.

These numbers have improved since then.

November billing yielded a value of 46.3 with inquires at 48.6, a slight retreat from October, which had a billings value of 47.5 and an inquiry value of 51.7.

In conclusion, the broader industry is improving but is still facing some challenges. The vaccine, low-interest rates, and the pending stimulus package, with the desire of lawmakers to improve the country’s infrastructure, should result in a healthier 2021.

John Allen is the managing partner of Allen Business Advisors.

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change as one of the biggest issues of their generation, as well as operational costs for institutions. Now, more than ever, municipal and higher education clients are focusing on sustainable design strategies and setting higher goals for decarbonization, which puts more emphasis on retaining existing buildings.

As a result, Finegold Alexander Architects has seen an increase in adaptive reuse projects cutting across all educational sectors and expects the adaptive reuse trend to be the “new normal” in 2021 and beyond.

Regan Shields Ives, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, is principal and secretary at Finegold Alexander Architects.

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Maugel, Nauset Complete Credit Union HQ Littleton, MA – Maugel Architects and Nauset Construction announced the completion of the new 60,000sf headquarters for Workers Credit Union (WCU) located on Russell Street in Littleton.

“It has been an honor working with Workers Credit Union and the outstanding team of the Blackham Company, Nauset Construction, Hill International, RRC Engineering and BLW Engineers to create an iconic workplace,” said Maugel project architect, Cindi Cascio.

Renovations included demolition of the existing building down to the structural steel and construction of new additions. The new headquarters houses WCU’s corporate offices, a number of departments, conference rooms, training rooms, a cafe, an outdoor dining patio and a fitness center.

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Maugel blended traditional and modern design elements throughout the space. The exterior design features traditional masonry walls with cast

of the WCU logo, and decorative light pendants that spiral down through the double-height space open to below. The upper reception area features a stone, wood, and accent-lighted reception desk with a back-painted branded glass wall.

Large open office areas were placed along exterior walls with large windows.

The natural light filters through the space, enabling users of internal glass-walled offices and conference rooms to enjoy the borrowed light.

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stone piers, cornices and lintels that complement more modern elements such as double-height curtain walls, a glass cantilevered entrance canopy, and a metal outdoor pergola.

The interior design juxtaposes modern elements such as metal and glass with more traditional elements of wood and terrazzo. A central spine with a two-story lobby allows for expansive views through the depth of the building to the exterior.

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January 2021

Marr Helps Elevate the Arts at Holy Cross

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Worcester, MA – Multiple divisions of Marr Scaffolding Company (MSC) have been working at the new Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross campus in Worcester. Construction includes a 400-seat apron-style concert hall and theater; a 200-seat, fully flexible experimental theater space; support space including a scene shop and costume shop; the Beehive, a flexible space with a cafe that will support creative collaboration among students; and the new home of the Cantor Art Gallery.

MSC’s Aerial Lifts Division installed suspended swing-stage work platforms along the existing interior walls to enable drywall subcontractor H. Carr & Sons to install aluminum studs and base drywall.

In addition, Marr installed a custom engineered monorail system, currently in use by H. Carr, to hoist and install acoustical stone panels, each weighing approximately 550 pounds.

MSC’s Scaffold Division partnered with General Contractor Dimeo Construction to address additional project needs. Marr facilitated the transfer of four scissor lifts and a 22,500 lb. boom lift to various parts of the building and auditorium. To accommodate this transfer, Marr installed 110 linear feet of shoring along a corridor at the basement level.

Inside the auditorium over the orchestra pit, Marr built a shoring platform with systems scaffolding flush to the height of the stage to accommodate the usage of the aerial lifts in the space. Marr also installed reshoring directly below the stage to transfer the weight of the shoring above.

The scope of work required extensive inhouse custom design and engineering.

For each of these complex phases of work, Marr team members worked crossdivisionally to deliver for the project team.

Marr’s Aerial Lifts Division installed suspended swing-stage work platforms along the auditorium walls for contractor H. Carr & Sons to install drywall.

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Corporate Dacon Completes Distribution Center

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Milford, MA – Dacon Corporation has completed a $23 million expansion and renovation of the former 322,000sf Ardagh glass manufacturing plant located at 1 National Street.

Formerly in operation from 1972 to 2017, this facility focused on beer bottle manufacturing. Ardagh specializes in sustainable and infinitely recyclable packaging, generating $7 billion in sales annually. Focused solely on metal and glass materials, the company

employs constantly evolving production technologies that enable flexibility in design and branding. As with the loss of many post-manufacturing sites that affect local job economies, the revitalization of this property brings attention to the merits of adaptive reuse.

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Margulies Perruzzi Completes Office Renovation

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Boston – Margulies Perruzzi (MP), a New England architectural and interior design firm, announced that it has completed the renovation of John Snow Inc.’s 63,000sf corporate headquarters at 44 Farnsworth St. in the Fort Point Channel neighborhood.

Located on seven floors of the brick and beam, loft-style building, JSI’s space was dominated by shared offices along the perimeter walls and long hallways, with a limited number of conference rooms on the inside space.

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Norwood – Jumbo Capital announced the sale of 575 University Ave. in Norwood to King Street Properties Acquisitions, LLC for $16.6 million. Jumbo purchased the single story, R&D Flex building for $13.5 million in 2016.

Comprising approximately 87,177sf and set on 5.8 acres, the property has maintained 100% occupancy under Jumbo’s management. With long term leases in place with CVS affiliate, Coram Healthcare; newly-secured tenant, Window Nation; BL MakePeace; Diologic; and Smart Source; Jumbo

demonstrated a disciplined leasing strategy that increased the building’s value by $35/sf throughout its four year hold.

Jumbo, which owns 4.5 million sq. ft. of highly diverse commercial, industrial and residential property in Greater Boston, will maintain ownership of three other flex/R&D buildings in the same area as the one sold to King Street.

All are in close proximity to the new Amtrak/MBTA Route 128 station and the newly-developed University Ave. station and amenities.

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Robinson+Cole Commits to Culture of Care Hartford, CT – Robinson+Cole has committed to the Culture of CARE, an initiative created in partnership between the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the AGC of Washington to advance the construction industry as the industry of choice for diverse and talented workers by building inclusive work environments in construction firms nationwide.

To demonstrate its commitment, Robinson+Cole has signed a pledge to ensure its workplaces are free from harassment, hazing, and bullying.

Culture of CARE is built on four foundation principles: C – Commit to hire and pay based on skill and experience regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation; A – Attract prospective employees by creating inclusive workplaces that are free from harassment, hazing, and bullying;

R – Retain high-performing employees by identifying and removing barriers to advancement; E – Empower every employee to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion.

“We are proud to join our clients and colleagues in the construction industry to build a culture that is diverse, safe, welcoming and inclusive for all,” said Gregory R. Faulkner, chair of the construction law group at Robinson & Cole LLP and board director of the AGC of Connecticut.

Committing to the Culture of CARE is the most recent in a number of steps Robinson+Cole has taken in its ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion and challenge racial and social inequities.

Peabody Plumbing Opens New Office

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Denver – The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM), a national multi-disciplinary design firm, takes the next step in its strategic plan to grow the integrated practice across nine offices, with the expansion of the SLAM Landscape Architecture & Planning Studio (LA&P) to 1900 Grant Street in Denver.

This location is part of a recent acquisition of five CBRE | Heery architectural design studios, focused on healthcare, sports facilities and justice, adding to SLAM’s existing education, corporate, healthcare and sports/ recreation expertise.

The SLAM LA&P Studio has been supporting the firm’s national practice and brings the expertise, diverse portfolio, and versatile skills of Associate Landscape Architect and Project Manager Jessica Petro, PLA, ASLA, with team support from Adam Loughrey, to launch the new studio. The firm’s integrated practice and culture afford an ease of transition and growth to its community of professionals.

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The LA&P Studio is focused on innovative design and comprehensive master planning services, with extensive experience in regulatory approval processing, that build lasting (and often legacy) partnerships with clients, through a foundation of resilience, wellness, sustainable architecture and smart growth woven into their work.

SLAM Denver principal, Russ Sedmak, RA says, “From day one of joining the SLAM family, we were impressed with how our cultures aligned and shared a mutual enthusiasm for positive future growth. This is a great example of SLAM’s commitment to strategic growth and their ability to take advantage of a great opportunity. We look forward to Jessica and Adam making an impact on future projects in the state and nationally.”

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Woburn, MA – Jeffrey J. Peabody Plumbing & Heating LLC has opened a satellite office at 18 Commerce Way in Woburn.

The new location will support the firm’s work at Woburn Village, the mixeduse development under construction at the former Woburn Mall site. Peabody is currently handling plumbing and gas fitting for the 350 unit Avalon Bay apartment complex being constructed at Woburn Village.

Other recent projects include the renovation of the historic Harborview Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard, the repurposing of the North Quincy MBTA Red Line Station into residential/retail spaces, and the upcoming Copperworks Condominiums in Canton.

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Griffin Electric Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week Holliston, MA – Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), an electrical subcontractor serving New England and the Southeast for over four decades, recently participated in the sixth annual U.S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week.

The federal initiative provides Griffin Electric an opportunity to showcase its in-house Apprenticeship Training Program and celebrate the dedicated men and women who are enrolled in pursuing a license through the electrical and telecommunications program.

With safety at the forefront, Griffin Electric celebrated National Apprenticeship Week at each of its five office locations in Holliston; RaleighDurham, N.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; Pelham, Ala.; and Duluth, Ga. In appreciation of their many contributions to Griffin Electric, the company provided food, T-shirts, and a tool kit to each of its apprentices and instructors during classes throughout the week, while also raffling off a series of prizes.

Since 1993, Griffin’s free in-house Apprenticeship Training Program has prepared hundreds of men and women for rewarding careers in the electrical trade.

The program is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and designated as

an approved training site by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

In addition to 600 hours of classroom instruction, Griffin’s apprentices benefit from on-the-job learning, where they earn excellent wages and benefits while gaining 8,000 hours of practical field experience under the supervision of a licensed journeyperson. The company has seen many apprentices and electricians grow within the company and even advance into foreperson, estimating, and project management positions.

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, CBC acted proactively, Ron Goodin is the CBC 2020-21 president and long-term chair of the CBC golf outing. acknowledging that the industry needed Online live educational webinars took the The group’s executive director, support now more than ever. A task force place of monthly in-person programs.

Theresa (Terry) Casey of On Target created by CBC president, Rich Bergan Ron Goodin of Phase Zero Design, Marketing & Communications, was from Bergan Architectural Woodworking, who assumed the CBC president role in promoted to CEO. A super committee and comprised of the CBC officers and July 2020, wasted no time in carrying structure was created for efficiencies and the executive director, acted quickly and forward with CBC’s mission to create better communications. The 25th annual strategically. a collaborative forum for building golf outing and scholarship fundraiser CBC doubled down on efforts and professionals to connect, learn, and grow, was held as planned with various safety was able to move forward safely and and realizing the pandemic restrictions measures in place, and the 2020 project effectively by adding virtual weeklyLearn More at would be in place longer than originally team awards program was reinvented to lunch breaks providing much neededMETROWALLS.NET anticipated, he reorganized the group’s a virtual platform, adding a video project networking, industry intelligence, social structure and activities for the long haul. tour of a newly dubbed CBC All-Star Metro Walls is a full service commercial framing, support and even a technology series. team. The night was capped off with a drywall, and acoustical contractor, serving NH, MA, Project Team of the Year trophy.

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This combination of strategic longterm thinking coupled with quick and creative adaptations has paid off. CBC enjoys an expanded membership base, increased sponsorship support, and a growing attendance at its virtual events.

Always looking ahead, CBC recently announced its events for the upcoming year. Events for the remainder of the 2020-21 year include the following. Visit https://cbc-ct.org/ for more information.

All events are scheduled as virtual webinars to be held from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Jan. 12: Higher Ed and Lessons Learned from the Fall Semester Feb. 9: A New Look at Healthcare Facilities Management – Women’s Leadership Panel March 9: COVID-19 and the Great Indoors – Making Interior Space Safer April 13: Repositioning Commercial Real Estate May 11: 3-D Vision from CT AEC Industry State Agency Heads June 8: 25th Annual Project Team Awards

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Outstanding Women in Construction Hartford, CT – SMPS CT members, Alicia Mojica Washington, Nichole D. Petersen, and Samantha VanSchoick, have been named Outstanding Women in Construction by the PWC (National organization of the Professional Women in Construction).

The 40th anniversary list recognizes outstanding women who have shown a commitment to the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry.

As director of marketing and director of JEDI ERG at HRP Associates, Inc., Mojica Washington leads marketing efforts and supports and engages diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. She is president and director of SMPS CT and leads its Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce. She is also a board member and membership chair for the Construction Institute, and the Communication’s Committee chair for the Connecticut Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects.

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marketing and communication initiatives.

She is an active member of SMPS CT where she is currently Leadership Committee chair and a member of the Programs Committee. She previously served as SMPS CT chapter president, secretary, and Sponsorship Committee chair and is the current Communications Committee chair for PWC CT. VanSchoick is director of strategic partnerships at CIL, a nonprofit real estate development organization. She has served SMPS CT in multiple roles, including president, president-elect, director, and Communications Committee chair.

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Design Factors to Consider Before an Office-to-Lab Conversion

by Imran Khan According to the CBRE Q3 Cambridge Lab MarketView report, “the impact of COVID on office market demand has resulted in nearly every building owner evaluating whether a portion or all of their buildings can be converted to lab.”

From a design perspective, these lab conversions pose an interesting set of challenges, particularly in an industry like life sciences where researchers might be doing anything from theoretical research on how to make a new salad dressing to developing prototypes for gene therapy.

Not all labs are the same nor is all available office building stock always

suitable for an office-to-lab conversion.

For example, life sciences labs may demand high amounts of air supply, gases delivered to benchtops, and treatment tanks. Labs supporting physical sciences may have enhanced electrical power requirements along with vibration control.

In this article, we will explore the design factors both building owners and tenants should keep in mind before converting corporate office space into a lab. In general terms, owners have to consider what kind of lab user they want to attract and tailor the building shell renovations to those users, while still building in the flexibility to adapt the building in the future to other users.

Space Allocation

Labs require large amounts of space for support systems, for the safe flow of people and materials, and for operations.

• Clear ceiling heights of nine feet are standard for laboratories. Fume hoods and other high-ventilation functions

in labs require large duct capacities.

Ducted return air ducts may also be required. This translates to 14 to 15 feet floor-to-floor.

• Multiple, non-redundant circulation paths to separate people from materials may be required. This includes vertical circulation (freight elevators).

• Neutralization tanks, whether for disposal of microbes or acid waste, require space.

• Loading docks for delivery of raw materials and shipping of finished product are essential to many life science operations.

Flexibility and Adaptability

When considering converting a building to lab use, most owners will want the ability to attract a range of tenants. Flexibility and adaptability, however, come at a cost.

• Owners need to establish their base building program of systems supporting labs while allowing for room for future upgrades. Capital improvements

performed pre-lease will attract more interested tenants but must be weighed against the potential financial return.

• Life science uses will require waste treatment that is different for food research or for the physical sciences.

Providing for all three uses may provide flexibility but at a great capital cost. A better approach is providing the space for adding these later as needed.

• Microscopy and laser work require a stable surface but creating that across an entire floor or floors can be costly.

The Right Lab for Your Space

Not all lab projects are created equal, which means not all buildings are a perfect fit for a lab. Whether you are a tenant or a building owner, you can use the design knowledge above to conduct a gap analysis and determine if your space is right for an office-to-lab conversion.

Imran Khan is an associate principal and director of science at Margulies Perruzzi.

Compact Living Pilot Addresses Boston Housing Crisis

by Andrian Shapiro and Margarita Kvacheva In dense, urban cities like Boston, “affordable” and “housing” are rarely used in the same sentence. Young professionals, empty nesters, and couples planning to start a family are faced with moving outside the city limits to find a place that fits their budget and belongings.

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Two years ago, another option emerged in Boston designed to provide residents with apartments that are within the financial reach of everyone from graduate students to retirees. The concept, called

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Compact Living, is being tested now under a pilot program that was approved in 2018 by the City of Boston. The idea isn’t just to reduce the size of apartments, it’s to design the space so well that it’s functional and efficient; that 450sf studio units are as comfortable as 950sf threebedroom units.

It’s an idea that will provide a relief valve in many Boston neighborhoods by increasing the supply of affordable housing and freeing up family-style houses. In Beantown, people are splitting rent with roommates in two and threebedroom homes in order to live in close proximity to the city.

Boston’s Housing Innovation Lab launched in 2017 to experiment and explore innovative housing models and prototypes to accelerate housing development. The Compact Living pilot is a component of Mayor’s Walsh’s plan to create 69,000 units by 2030 when the city’s population is expected to grow to 700,000 residents. The Compact Living pilot will bridge the gap between luxury and affordable housing.

Developers are warming up to the idea. Compact Living projects have been approved in Allston, Dorchester, the Fenway, Mission Hill, and South Boston, and more are coming. Allston Green, a $140 million, 250,000sf complex being developed by LBC Boston is in the permitting process now. The threebuilding, 350-unit project is designed so it works just as well – financially and physically – for people downsizing from a

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house in the suburbs to a graduate student who is rarely in their unit except for when they are sleeping.

Compact Living offers a tradeoff: square feet over location. Studies show that people value location, having their own dwelling, and not having to share space with roommates or their parents over square footage. The efficient units provide the benefits of living in the city but in a smaller and more affordable package.

The key to successful Compact Living is creating a community inside and outside of the building where residents can exercise, watch television in a shared lounge, enjoy fresh air on one of the building’s decks, or find quiet spaces to

work and create. Allston Green sits on two acres and includes 34,000sf of open space, with 20,000sf accessible to the public for community gatherings such as farmers’ markets, outdoor movie nights, exhibits, etc. LBC Boston plans to invite local artists to paint murals and to create unique sitting cubes to be installed in the public park.

Compact Living developments are designed to encourage residents to socialize and take advantage of the comforts of home, right outside their door.

Andrian Shapiro is a principal owner and Margarita Kvacheva is a senior vice president at LBC Boston.

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Life Science Phase One Completed at Arranta Bio Manufacturing Facility Boston – DPS Group, a privately-owned, global engineering, procurement, construction management, and validation (EPCMV) firm serving high-tech process industries, and TRIA, a principal-led architecture firm with a focus on designing unique spaces for science, technology, and corporate clients, announced the completion of the first phase of the 80,000sf Arranta Bio Manufacturing Facility.

Working in partnership with construction manager DC Beane, DPS and TRIA provided architectural, interior design, engineering, and project management services for a new manufacturing facility for microbiome therapeutics located at 650 Pleasant Street in Watertown, Mass. This multi-phase project will be mechanically complete and ready for full occupancy by the end of 2020.

The project includes the renovation and fit-out of a former warehouse space into a cGMP development and manufacturing facility. Among the many challenges was converting the warehouse building into a state-of-the-art manufacturing space which has the capacity and flexibility to handle a broad range of drug production

Arranta Bio clean room

for Arranta Bio clients. Designed for full process stages along with lyophilization and capsule filling, all new process equipment and building utility equipment were installed along with new clean utility generation.

The facility is configured to allow for expansion to larger scale production as demand increases. Current maximum fermentation capacity is 2 x 2000 L, with a total of 13 cGMP suites. The Arranta Bio facility design allows for agility in process configurations, incorporating

single use equipment, strategically located utility panels, and a centralized Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) routed to each room to streamline changeover decontaminations.

When complete, the rear portion building will feature a 9,000sf research and development (R&D) lab suite and a 6,000sf quality control (QC) lab suite on the first floor, with conference rooms, huddle rooms and a large forum/kitchen above on the second floor. Upgrades to the exterior included new cladding,

exterior lighting, and repairs to the roof.

In addition, windows were added on the second floor to bring natural light into the offices and storefront windows were added to the front office.

Located right off the parking lot, the front portion of the building will serve as the lobby/reception area and it will include lounge seating, kitchenette, conference rooms, offices, and huddle rooms for use by visitors to the facility. Taking a cue from Arranta Bio’s branding, the look is clean and modern with navy and teal accent colors used throughout the space, helping to create a holistic, cohesive design between lab and office. Features also include open ceilings, patterned carpet, and warm wood toned luxury vinyl tile.

The project team on Arranta Bio’s manufacturing facility include owner, Arranta Bio; construction manager, DC Beane and Associates Construction Company; architect, TRIA; process engineer, process architect, and MEP Engineers, DPS Group; site and civil engineer, VHB; and structural engineers, Goldstein/Milano.

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Multi-Residential Groom Construction Continues Work on Condos Salem, MA – Groom Construction announced that BRIX Condominiums remains on track for a summer 2021 completion, with the construction firm continuing the momentum despite the COVID-19 crisis.

Groom met any challenge related to the crisis head-on by proactively certifying superintendents and field employees in COVID-19 safety measures.

Graeme Poole, project executive at Groom, said, “We continually provide training to prepare our team for an immediate response to any given situation.

Our team was able to quickly address issues that others might take for granted, like running hot water, often a novelty for a site only months into construction. As a result, the project never had to shut down despite the challenging environment of COVID.” The 61-unit BRIX Condominium project recently held a ribbon-cutting for its sales office heralding almost 50 back-to-back appointments the first week.

Salem mayor, Kimberly Driscoll, joined the BRIX team as well as many other local dignitaries to celebrate this important project to the Salem community.

Weather resistant barrier (WRB) is being installed throughout the structure.

BRIX’s transitional design reflects the historic nature of the city with a modern flair. Located 100 yards from the city’s recently updated regional rail station and MBTA Commuter Rail Newburyport/ Rockport Line, the mixed-use development will provide condominium

BPDA Approves New Developments Boston – The Boston Planning & Development (BPDA) board of directors approved nearly 1.6 million sq, ft. of development.

Windows are being installed throughout the building.

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owners immediate access to both rail and bus transportation.

The landmark development comprises 61 condominiums (one, two, and threebedroom units), approximately 3,000sf of retail/commercial space, a recreational facility (gym), a multi-purpose library,

and common space. The project includes lower-level and ground-level parking for 61 total spaces, six tandem spaces, and up to 21 owner purchased sticker units.

BRIX was developed jointly by Urban Spaces and Diamond Sinacori.

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five income-restricted units. The project will also contribute funding for public

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realm and transportation infrastructure improvements in the area.

Compliant with Boston’s Compact Living Policy, 1463-1469 Dorchester Avenue will be a five-story mixed-use building totaling approximately 20,275sf with 29 residential units, including four income-restricted units, 30 bicycle parking spaces, and 1,360sf of retail space.

WBZ-TV Station Project will replace the operations at the existing WBZ-TV facility. This project will replace the existing facility, constructed in 1948, with a modern building containing a more compact footprint by demolishing the office building and structures located at 1200 Soldiers Field Road.

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Woodland Cove

Wareham, MA – Dakota Partners has been awarded state and federal financing for Woodland Cove, a new affordable housing community in Wareham.

Financing for this project has been secured through a combination of state and federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), Mass. State Housing subsidy funds, and conventional debt through commercial lenders. The architect on the project is RA Schaefer & DM White Architects, and the current property owner is Boston Land Group.

Construction is anticipated to start in May 2021.

Located on a busy commercial strip near the Bourne Bridge, Woodland Cove will be comprised of five buildings that will be built in three phases. The first and

second will consist of 63 units each, and the third phase will add 24 more units.

Woodland Cove will be made up of 150 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units.

Phase 3 of the project will also include the construction of a community building that will feature a fitness center, community room, patio, lobby, package room, storage room, four offices, two restrooms, and a maintenance room.

Construction will include the demolition of the existing Starlight Motel to make way for quality, permanent housing for people of varying means.

All of the buildings will be constructed using Passive House design and each individual unit will contain Energy Star appliances to ensure high energy efficiency year round.

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Kaplan Completes Work at Holyoke Farms bathroom received new flooring, drywall, tub, sink, toilet, lighting, and ventilation.

The ground-up project included site work, new utility entrances, a ground water retention system, and new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) systems.

Kaplan worked extensively with architect Guzman Prufer and MEP subcontractors to find alternative locations for mechanical systems so the apartments could be enhanced with increased ceiling heights and kitchen pass-throughs. In addition, Kaplan replaced all boilers serving the existing complex with more energy efficient equipment, upgraded the HVAC Holyoke Farms

Boston – Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across Greater Boston, announced that it has completed a new 17,000sf, three-story apartment building and renovations to existing apartments at Holyoke Farms in Holyoke, Mass.

The project creates 229 units of mixed income family housing across 32 buildings, including 217 renovated two- and three-bedroom townhouse apartments. The owner is Holyoke Farms Redevelopment LLC, a longstanding partnership between Maloney Properties and the Whiting Farms Tenant

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Association, and the developer/sponsor is Maloney Development LLC. Starting in June 2019, Kaplan performed the demolition of an existing residential structure containing eight townhouse units before constructing a new three-story building in its place. It includes 12 fully accessible housing units, community space, a laundry room, and a new management office. The new building, clad with masonry veneer and three different metal siding types, is at once durable and aesthetically appealing. The company also performed “back-to-thestuds” renovations to 217 full baths on the campus’ existing residential units. Each

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zoning, and replaced electrical panels in each apartment.

Extensive site work included repaving the parking lots and sidewalks throughout the complex. Kaplan added three “pocket parks” with landscaping and benches and a “tot lot” with a play structure to create community gathering spaces.

Additionally, patios and steps were replaced at many apartments to complete the landscape upgrades.

When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in March, Kaplan installed additional hand-washing stations and restrooms, disinfected the site multiple times per day, and quickly adapted to adhere to the strictest guidelines within the state.

The project team members for this project include owner, Holyoke Farms Redevelopment LLC; developer/sponsor, Maloney Development LLC; construction manager, Kaplan Construction; architect, Guzman Prufer, Inc.; structural engineer, Summit Engineers, PLLC; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineer, Wozny/Barbar & Associates, Inc.; civil engineer, White Engineering, Inc.; landscape architect, Plant It Green Landscape Architecture; and property manager, Maloney Properties, Inc.

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How to Stave off the Wintry Chills and Embrace the Outdoors this COVID-19 Winter – could make some effective winter design contributions with minimal expense.

Shifting Mindsets to Allow these Designs to Work

For now, officials should invest in outdoor spaces for small businesses. Find ways to give these people the resources and flexibility they need to maximize their efforts and bolster their investments.

Be open and flexible to creativity and change. Winter places will be made of all sorts of materials and take many shapes and forms. Officials must be open to this nonlinear, non-uniform, ad-hoc style of urban design.

by Adam Fearing The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many unknowns, and as the clock races towards the winter solstice, a new unknown has emerged. What are we going to do this winter when enjoying the outdoors will become a challenge in many cold-weather cities like Boston?

This fall, I joined Stantec’s Landscape Architecture Studio in a virtual charette to explore practical ideas for Winter City design, an approach that embraces the cold and allows our public spaces to work for us year-round. The goal was to create ideas that can be implemented for little to no cost and without a negative impact on the environment.

The Importance of Winter City Design in Cold Weather Cities

Winter design has been at the forefront of urban design thinking for many global

Where Communities Can Begin Winter design this year should be simple and cost-effective, and utilize materials that can live on.

At the end of the season, greenery can be installed in the neighborhood for residents to enjoy for years to come.

cities. It’s in their ethos. They embrace the cold because, frankly, they have no other choice! Winter design is about accepting the cards we’re dealt, changing our ethos around being cold, and introducing flexibility and spontaneity to these seemingly chilly cities.

Winter City Design Philosophies

For this winter, it makes sense to keep the design simple and inexpensive. That

means wherever possible, using materials that are free, recycled, re-used, or that have another life in them. In the future, more formalized design, as well as construction technology and materials, can be employed.

It is really about giving people the ability to make something with nothing, and finding ways business owners, city officials, maintenance teams – anyone, really

Start with the direction of the wind – really. Determine where the prevailing winds are coming from (A quick web search of your area will help.), then think creatively about how you can safely block that wind. The key to a successful winter space is shielding the wind and tricking yourself into enjoying the cold.

Everything after that becomes an added bonus! With a creative state of mind, winter doesn’t have to be so cold.

Adam Fearing is a landscape designer at Stantec‘s Boston office.

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uniquely well prepared to meet the many challenges that are facing the electrical construction industry today, in the midst of the pandemic, and as we hopefully emerge from it later in 2021. That preparedness includes ongoing, unparalleled training and continuing education programs that result in project management and productivity management that are geared to optimize the efficiency and productivity of all projects, including new construction, service, maintenance and systems integration.

It is through a realistic though everoptimistic lens that NECA Boston views the many challenges and uncertainty that lie ahead and promises to meet them with

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the unwavering commitment to safety, excellence, innovation, and collaboration that are hallmarks of our organization and our contractors. Above all, NECA will continue to work closely with our IBEW union partners to protect our workforces and communities, while safely meeting the expectations of the owners, developers and managers who entrust us with their facilities and projects. That commitment will help ensure a bright future for projects throughout Greater Boston and Eastern New England in 2021 and beyond.

Alan Scharfe is president and Kristen Gowin is executive manager of NECA Boston Chapter.

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Mixed-Use J&M Brown Completes Two Projects Dedham, MA – J&M Brown Company (JMB), a NECA Boston contractor headquartered in Dedham, recently completed two transformational, mixeduse developments in Jamaica Plain neighborhoods.

The Residences at Forest Hills / Photo by Andrew Horvitz

The Residences at Forest Hills, a sixstory, 267,452sf mixed-use residential development at 3694 Washington Street, comprises three buildings housing 250 residential rental apartments. It includes market rate and affordable workforce development housing. There will be 4,700sf of ground floor retail space and a lower-level parking garage with 130 vehicle spaces, electric vehicle charging

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stations, and 250 covered bicycle spaces for residents. The project also includes a fitness center, theatre room, and amenity space with an outdoor patio.

JMB’s electrical scope entailed core and shell electrical construction, including the facility’s primary and emergency power, lighting, and fire alarm system.

JMB’s low-voltage division, Spectrum

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Integrated Technologies, provided installation of the facility’s tel/data and security systems.

Dimeo Construction of Boston was the general contractor; Nitsch Engineering of Boston was the engineer; and the developer was Criterion Development Partners of Waltham.

The project team was headed by project executive Michael Booker and general foreman Corey Bizarro, managing a crew of 25 IBEW Local 103 electricians at peak construction.

“Prefabrication was critical to meeting the project schedule and budget,” Booker said. “All wiring and devices for the residential units were prefabricated in J&M Brown’s prefab facility.”

JMB was able to complete the 20-month phased project as scheduled on November 1, 2020 despite COVID-19 construction delays and stringent safety requirements throughout peak construction. The development is designed to achieve LEED Silver sustainability certification.

JMB also provided core and shell electrical construction at the new sevenstory, 139,200sf office building on the Roxbury/Jamaica Plain line. The mixeduse, 1785 Columbus Ave. project includes 1500sf of ground floor retail and a twolevel parking garage with 157 vehicle spaces.

JMB’s comprehensive scope included installation of the facility’s primary and emergency power, lighting and lighting control systems, and fire alarm system.

Project manager Nelson Barrantes and project executive Michael Booker led the JMB project team, with an IBEW Local 103 crew upwards of 30 electricians at peak construction being supervised by Phil Talbot, general foreman.

The architect for the project was Embarc Studio of Boston; Commodore Builders of Waltham was the general contractor, and Watermark Development of Jamaica Plain was the developer. The project was completed in September 2020.

J&M Brown is celebrating its 100th year of operation, having been an integral part of the Jamaica Plain community since the company was founded, a century ago, in 1921.

Bonnette Page & Stone Selected The Bradford / Photo by Nauset Construction

Belmont, MA – Nauset Construction is adding the final touches to The Bradford, the long-awaited mixed-use project in Belmont’s Cushing Square, which includes 112 new apartments, 38,000sf of retail, and newly created public open space.

The three-building complex was developed by Toll Brothers Apartment Living, a subsidiary of Toll Brothers, Inc., a national builder of luxury homes.

Located at 525 Common Street within minutes of the Waverly Station Commuter Rail and directly on the MBTA 73 Bus Route to Harvard Square, The Bradford began welcoming residents in June.

Designed by Peter Quinn Architects LLC, the 167,000sf mixed-use apartment community is comprised of the 37,000sf Winslow, the 52,000sf Hyland, and the 74,000sf Pomona. The Bradford offers nine studio, 47 one-bedroom and 56 twobedroom units, a below-grade parking

garage for 202 vehicles (including 101 municipal spaces), a bike parking and sharing service, and an open air plaza.

All three wood-framed structures were built above a steel podium composite slab on deck. The facade of the Winslow is clad with brick and fiber-cement shingles; the Hyland’s exterior is comprised of Nichiha fiber-cement panels and siding with brick and cast stone at the lower levels; and the exterior facade of Pomona is a combination of limestone veneer, thin brick, Nichiha panel and precast concrete, crowned with a street-facing backlit clock.

Building amenities feature a rooftop deck with a fire pit area and grills, and a private sundeck with lounge seating and fire pits. Inside, The Bradford offers a resident lounge and library room.

The Bradford is the third multifamily project developed by Toll Brothers Apartment Living in the Greater Boston market to be completed.

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Lakeport, NH – Paugus Properties, LLC, owned by developer Scott Everett, has selected Bonnette, Page & Stone Corp. of Laconia to manage the construction of the next phase of its Lakeport revitalization effort.

The purchased properties are located at 41 Elm Street and 9 Park Street in Lakeport and are a short distance away from the beautifully restored Lakeport Opera House at 781 Union Avenue, also owned by Paugus Properties, LLC. Officially referred to as 1 Elm going forward, the first phase will begin in the upcoming weeks. Unlike the Opera House, the existing buildings are not

structurally sound and will require demolition. In their place will stand a beautiful mixed-use development that will include some retail space, leasable apartments, and purchasable condos.

The goal is to continue enhancing the area’s vibrancy by creating additional housing and business opportunities in a structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing new structure.

Construction will begin in early 2021 with anticipated completion in 2022. Bonnette, Page & Stone, Corp will work directly with Paugus Properties’ construction project manager, Mike Lokken.

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Municipal BPDA Designates Diverse Development Team to Transform Lot Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board of directors recently voted to tentatively designate Nubian Ascend Partners, LLC to develop the BPDA-owned Blair Lot parking lot in Roxbury’s Nubian Square.

If approved, it will create a new regional destination with a marketplace to support neighborhood businesses and local artisans, a food hall with an on-site culinary program, and a multipurpose cultural hall and theater.

The proposal meets the BPDA and city of Boston’s diversity and inclusion requirements for publicly-owned land to create increased opportunities for people of color and women, and for the participation of Minority Business Enterprises.

Mayor Walsh launched PLAN: Nubian Square (formerly, PLAN: Dudley Square) in 2016 to determine if the publiclyowned vacant land in Dudley Square could be put to better use. It has consisted of an extensive community engagement process, including over 30 public workshops, walking tours, community gatherings, and meetings in order to share information, establish a vision for

The development responds to a community vision laid out in BPDA’s PLAN: Nubian Square.

the future, and solicit feedback from the community.

“The vision set out through PLAN: Nubian Square advances equity by prioritizing the use of public land for

public good and supporting quality jobs and business ownership opportunities that lead to wealth creation,” said Mayor Walsh. “The Blair Lot offers us an extraordinary opportunity to improve the

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Happy

NewYear The year 2020 has reminded us of the importance of slowing down so that we may care for one another and think critically about our values as a society.

Moving forward into 2021, let’s resolve to support working families. Let’s resolve to build a strong economy based on equity and community standards. Let’s resolve to make our voices heard in the halls of power, and to listen to one another, so that together we can create a brighter future for all.

IBEW Local 103 and NECA Greater Boston electrical contractors remain committed to doing our part to build that brighter future.

Wishing all of our neighbors a very happy and healthy new year!

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Trends and Hot Topics

‘Let’s Talk About Race at the Workplace’

by Alondra De Leon In the weeks that followed the resurgence of social justice demonstrations and the spotlight that has been cast on race and racism since this past summer, many of us felt like the scab had been pulled off an old wound. The focus has been on the Black Lives Matter movement, but the introspection also extended to groups such as indigenous people and people of color. This has presented an opportunity

for many Hispanic/Latinx communities to share our experiences, advance the discussion and contribute to solving the problem for all.

The sense of urgency to address race and racism in all aspects of life has transcended race, ethnicity, age, and social status. Its power burst the seams of the well knitted fabric of the workplace.

The days of leaving those conversations at the doorstep of the workplace have been replaced by many organizations doubling down on their efforts to bring about changes to address implicit bias and racism in their practice and culture. As a woman of color, I felt compelled to be part of that necessary change. As a leader of a Hispanic/Latinx ERG, I felt responsible to do so. But how does one approach issues that make most of us uncomfortable?

BPDA Releases Mobility Plan

The answer is by getting used to being uncomfortable.

When discussing with fellow employee resource group leaders and stakeholders the proposal to use our platform to host a company-wide discussion about race and racism in the Hispanic community, the outpouring of support from senior leadership was unparalleled. No fancy pitch needed; no business case necessary. Hispanics Organizing Leaders @ Gilbane (HOL@) invited its members to participate in what we named “Let’s Talk About Race,” open forum discussions aimed at offering an outlet for our stories to be shared on how we have experienced race, discrimination and microaggressions in our lives.

The ability to have these challenging conversations in a productive and solutionseeking approach has allowed for these realities to be heard with empathy, thereby

upholding one of Gilbane’s core values: caring. HOL@ members and allies alike have had the courage to enter a place of vulnerability, speaking with candor, respect and civility which has felt like the best therapy and a necessary exercise to bring about meaningful change. In a time when leaving race and ethnicity at the door has not felt like an option, “Let’s Talk About Race” has served as a platform for those conversations to proactively take place at the workplace.

As we cross the threshold of a new year, HOL@ aspires to continue to create programming to support our social, business and educational goals while maintaining our vision to foster a place of belonging for Latinx at Gilbane. If 2020 pulled the scab off the wound, 2021 and the years ahead promise the purposeful pursuit of moving the needle forward in the inclusion space for our talented Latinx employees throughout our company and the industry. We have also crossed an important threshold in the fight for social justice and advancement of people of marginalized backgrounds.

We have learned that walking into vulnerable situations using strategies that turn discomfort into a strength can bring productive results. Using our collective voices and that of our allies, we have taken significant steps to create meaningful impact, beyond checking the inclusion box.

Alondra De Leon is a project manager with Gilbane Building Company.

BPDA Approves New Developments continued from page 32 Boston – Following two years of public engagement, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) has released a draft Allston-Brighton Mobility Plan for community feedback.

The draft plan builds on the goals identified in Go Boston 2030 and Imagine Boston 2030, presenting over 50 specific recommendations that will expand the transit and bike networks, increase walkability, enhance the Main Street and neighborhood street experience, and simplify intersections for all users.

The creation of the draft plan is guided by more than 1,200 public comments, the result of over 20 opportunities for input.

Based on community feedback, the BPDA establishes nine goals in support of the planning study’s vision: • Increase safety for all modes • Allocate space in streets to accommodate diverse users

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• Increase the sustainability of the transportation system • Improve equity in transportation • Provide priority accommodations for buses • Create a more attractive and comfortable biking and walking environment • Enhance parking and permit regulations • Accommodate local and regional growth • dentify opportunities for new development to mitigate transportation impacts.

New development in the neighborhood will be expected to either contribute financially or design and build many of the improvements recommended. The action plan identifies over a dozen projects to be carried out during the next four years that will require developer contributions.

The BPDA is currently also developing a plan for the Western Avenue Corridor area, anticipated for completion in early 2021.

income-restricted. There will be six artist live/work units, two privately owned public spaces, two murals (one sevenstory, and one four-story), a courtyard, and a neighborhood green with 36 trees.

Residences at Readville Station, located at 1717-1725 Hyde Park Avenue, constructs two residential buildings containing a total of 273 new housing units, 41 of which are income-restricted.

The project includes a below grade parking garage, a private park open to the public, and ground floor retail space. Pedestrian and transportation improvements in the immediate area will include new sidewalks, curb setbacks, and a traffic study.

The development at 11 East Lenox Street in Roxbury will build a sevenstory, residential building totaling approximately 43,564sf. The project will contain 34 rental units, four of which

are income-restricted. The building will also contain parking spaces and bicycle storage spaces.

South Boston Innovation Campus (2 Harbor Street) will build a 10-story building totaling approximately 380,800sf consisting of mainly laboratory, office, and/or research and development uses.

The building program includes a publicly accessible pedestrian plaza, belowgrade and surface level parking spaces, and approximately 32,000sf of waterdependent industrial uses.

The 25 Fountain Street project will construct a four-story residential building that will contain 40 income-restricted homeownership units, off-street parking spaces, and bicycle spaces.

The board also approved the renovation and refurbishment of the Langham Hotel Boston, located at 250 Franklin Street.

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National Design Revealed for Luther George Park Masterplan Springdale, AR – Spackman Mossop Michaels and Trahan Architects, with offices in New Orleans and New York, recently revealed their design for the renewal of Luther George Park, located in downtown Springdale.

Luther George Park great lawn rendering

Luther George Park central plaza rendering

The project was commissioned by the Downtown Springdale Alliance which received a grant from the Walton Family Foundation in conjunction with the Design Excellence Program to jump-start implementation of its downtown master

plan with the expansion and renovation of Luther George Park.

The park is part of the city’s larger plan to create vibrant public spaces and plazas, with the flexibility to support public art, performing arts and seasonal outdoor markets.

The Performance Pavilion is located on the park’s central axis; the dynamic form twists and straddles the pathway to form an inviting gateway into the park.

Fronting the great lawn, the pavilion will host performances of up to 3,000 people.

The shell leans back toward the Earth, fronting the small lawn which enables

small events like movie night in the park to occur for 50-100 people. This innovative dual-sided arrangement is achieved by integrating the performance power and theatrical rigging into the shell, allowing for a myriad of flexible uses. When not hosting a performance, the shell acts as a shade canopy welcoming the community to gather beneath its sculptural wing-like form.

“The park is about bringing people together from across the community and providing a space to connect to one another and to the natural world,” said Wes Michaels, ASLA, founding principal

of Spackman Mossop Michaels.

A curving ramp and earth berm along the stage’s back edge seamlessly blend the platform with the landscape, providing everyone with equal access. The shell of the Performance Pavilion is constructed from weathering steel sheets. The raw steel will patina over time to reveal the nuances of the environmental conditions amplified by the torquing geometry, taking on a rich and earthy finish.

“We believe strongly in the power of landscapes to inform our architecture,” said Trey Trahan, FAIA, founder and CEO of Trahan Architects.

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Green Academy Connects Minority-owned Businesses to Opportunities Boston – Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC), a national non-profit organization working to advance the expansion of environmental sustainability through local development projects while also ensuring equity and inclusion, recently launched its nine-week contractor academy in Boston.

The Emerald Cities – Boston Contractor Academy bridges the goal of promoting sustainability with cultivating business connections for historically underrepresented contracting firms owned by people of color and women.

The construction industry has long recognized the importance of addressing environmental challenges and has evolved to incorporate innovative design strategies to meet the demand for high-performance public and private renewable energy projects.

Even in the face of delays and challenges brought forth by the pandemic, renewable sectors such as solar energy have continued to experience growth. The work of ECC serves to make the connection and meet the need for small businesses by helping Boston contractors grow their companies, learn and collaborate, develop

key business insights, and eventually connect them to project opportunities in the area.

The free online course covers a wide range of topics from exploring growth strategies in existing and emerging markets to applicable information that will assist in preparing and winning bids. According to Darryl Wright, who serves as director of the Boston chapter, “Ultimately, we want to send the message to contractors that they don’t have to go it alone. Our program fosters mentorship with established and successful firms in the industry who have the experience to offer guidance on creative ways to grow.”

At the conclusion of nine weeks in the academy, follow-up and advocacy remain a key element of support offered through the program to ensure contractors get connected to work. Of the contractors who have gone through the program, more than half are connected to viable construction project opportunities.

ECC’s partnership with local organizations and electrical subcontractors such as Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. bolster those efforts by offering a pipeline of opportunity and potential to establish long-term successful relationships.

Winners of the CT Zero Energy Challenge ASCE SEI Introduces 2050 Program New Britain, CT – Eversource and AVANGRID, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas, and Connecticut Natural Gas, recently selected the winners of the 10th annual Energize Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge, a statewide design and build showcase for single and multi-family homes.

In this nationally recognized initiative, participants are challenged to construct high-efficiency homes that consume little to no energy by using sustainable building practices.

Overall Winner

Debari Residence, Preston – Builder: Nick Lehto – Lehto Design/Build of Danielson Best Overall Envelope (Building Outer Shell) Winner

Peterle Residence, Pawcatuck – Builder: Bogaert Construction of Essex Lowest HERS (Home Energy Rating) Winner

Project homeowner and builder: Sadler Residence, Bolton Lowest HERS w/o Renewables and Lowest Cost/Square Foot Winner

Walton Residence, Hartford – Builder: Hartford Habitat for Humanity Peter Harding Service Award

Established in 2018, the Peter Harding Service Award recognizes developers who are dedicated to building high performance homes in Connecticut.

BPC Green Builders in Wilton, founded by brothers Mike and Chris Trolle, was selected as award recipient for the 10th annual Zero Energy Challenge.

“The Zero Energy Challenge continues to be a great program to promote and

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popularize highly energy efficient and affordable homes in Connecticut,” said Mike Trolle.

“These Zero Energy Challenge participants have proven again that net zero homes are attainable, aesthetically pleasing, and most of all, affordable,” said Eversource senior VP and chief customer officer, Penni Conner.

“The Zero Energy Challenge is always inspiring and a great showcase of the talent we have right here in Connecticut,” said Frank Reynolds, president of UIL Holdings Corporation.

The Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge is now seeking participants for its 2020 challenge. Homes must be completed by January 31, 2021. If interested in applying, visit EnergizeCT. com/ZEC for more details.

“BPC was founded 20 years ago to build homes just like this, and it has been exciting to watch and participate as the home building industry moves in this direction. We are honored to receive this award that recognizes our enduring commitment to this cause,” Mike Trolle added.

Conner said, “Congratulations to this year’s Zero Energy Challenge winners for continuing to demonstrate the importance of building super-efficient homes and helping Connecticut meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals.”

“I commend all of this year’s Zero Energy Challenge participants for their innovative designs and commitment to prioritizing super energy efficiency and near-zero energy home construction,” added Reynolds.

Reston, VA – The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced the Structural Engineers 2050 Commitment Program (SE 2050).

The SE 2050 provides structural engineers with the necessary tools and resources to contribute and track projects toward the vision of net-zero embodied carbon structures by 2050.

The SE2050 Commitment Program was developed in response to the SE 2050 Challenge put forth by the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) that states that “All structural engineers shall understand, reduce and ultimately eliminate embodied carbon in their projects by 2050.” In response to the CLF challenge, the SEI Sustainability Committee has been developing the first national program aimed at structural engineering firm commitments to achieve net-zero embodied carbon structures by the year 2050.

The SE 2050 Commitment Program is broken down into three strategies: Plan, Implement and Share.

After a structural firm formally signs onto the commitment, they will need to create an Embodied Carbon Action Plan (ECAP). The firm’s ECAP will center around four main topics: an embodied carbon education plan, a reporting plan, reduction strategies, and advocacy. Firms will then implement their ECAP with the support of educational resources and tools accessible through SE2050.org.

Structural firms will input projects’ embodied carbon measurements into the SE 2050 database. After adequate embodied carbon data has been collected for different regions and building types, embodied carbon benchmarks and reduction targets will be developed.

To join the movement, structural engineering firms can commit at https://se2050.org/join-the-movementoverview/.

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Philanthropy KBE’s 50 Ways to Make A Difference Program:12 Years and $3.3M Later Farmington, CT – Since 2009, KBE’s “50 Ways to Make A Difference” corporate philanthropy program has touched the lives of hundreds of Connecticut and Maryland residents. Each year, the firm provides support to nonprofit agencies that help children, seniors, and military personnel and their families. In 2020, KBE’s 50 Ways program provided more than $265,000 to a wide range of agencies and causes.

Some of the programs include: Thanksgiving’s on KBE! – During the annual Gift of Gobble event this year, 40 KBE staff members and their families gathered at Camp Courant in Farmington to assemble and deliver 410 Thanksgiving dinners.

KBE’s Connecticut Technical High School Scholarship program totaled $13,000, given to 13 technical high school graduating seniors.

KBE Hartford was a major funding sponsor for a Habitat for Humanity build of two homes in Bristol. Fifteen KBE employees swung hammers, hung sheetrock, and more.

While the pandemic forced cancellation of the Special Olympics Unified Fishing

Tournament in Farmington, KBE continued to provide sponsorship-level funding for the program.

Many of KBE’s employees have spouses or other immediate family members working in hospitals, EMT stations, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. The KBE staff put together packages to family members and their colleagues at 17 area hospitals and nursing homes. More than 130 meals and 440 “thank you” bags were given to healthcare workers in Connecticut caring for COVID patients.

The 50 Ways program provides funding for a number of local agencies as well as those farther afield throughout the year, many suggested by the firm’s employees. Among those receiving financial support this year are Bloomfield Social and Youth Services, Connecticut Alliance of Foster Adoptive Agencies, New Britain Community Services, NSW Rural Fire Service (Australia), Currumbin Wildlife Hospital (Australia), Save-A-Suit Foundation, Mutts Mending Mankind, and Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore.

Karen Clarke and Andrea Comstock-Tague at KBE’s Gift of Gobble event

Metro Walls Donates to the NH Food Bank Sales • Design • Installation • Inspections • 24/7/365 Service

(l-r) Mark Makmann, Steve Gagnon, Bryan Hussey and Mike Dion of Metro Walls; and Eileen Groll Liponis and Nancy Mellitt of The New Hampshire Food Bank

Manchester, NH – This year, Metro Walls donated $40,000 to the New Hampshire Food Bank. This donation will help provide over 80,000 meals to those in need throughout New Hampshire.

Metro Walls has consistently donated to the Food Bank for years, but this year the firm’s leadership realized that donations were needed more than ever and decided to increase its contribution.

“2020 has been a time of struggle, uncertainty and heartache for so many in our community. Many families are faced with tough challenges and the pandemic has made it so much worse this year. Having the opportunity to provide

meals and comfort for those in need is something we are truly grateful for,” said Mike Dion, president of Metro Walls.

“We’ve distributed more food and have seen more families in need than we ever have before. It is because of the generous and continued support from individuals and businesses like Metro Walls that we are able to face those challenges and make sure that our neighbors do not have to worry about how to feed their family,” said Eileen Liponis, executive director, New Hampshire Food Bank.

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IBEW Local 103 Donates to Toy Drive Boston – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 donated hundreds of new toys to the 7th Annual Friends of Mayor Martin J. Walsh Holiday Toy Drive, a charity initiative which aims to ensure that each Boston resident family may provide toys to their children for the holidays.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and widespread unemployment, IBEW Local 103 used the dedication of members, staff, family and friends to top the union’s 2019 donation, which the Mayor described as “two truckloads.”

In addition to collecting toys from members, IBEW Local 103 also purchased new toys for the charity drive, in order to make a greater impact. The toys were collected at the IBEW Local 103 Union Hall in Dorchester, as well as at the new Verizon Tower construction project at the Hub on Causeway.

“It was amazing to finally get all the toys together and load up the trucks,” said IBEW Local 103 business manager/ financial secretary, Lou Antonellis. “Our members understand how fortunate we are for our union and for the security we have as members. We love to take every chance we can get to give back to those in our community that are less fortunate. It’s what the holidays are all about.”

Boston Mayor, Martin J. Walsh, and IBEW Local 103 members and staff in front of the IBEW Local 103 toy drive donation at the union hall

IBEW Local 103 also collected new hats, gloves and scarves (adult and children’s) to support local, low-income families and women’s shelters this winter.

Donations were dropped off at the IBEW Local 103 union hall.

Truck full of IBEW Local 103 toy donations

(l-r) IBEW Local 103 president, Bob Sheehan, and business manager/financial secretary, Lou Antonellis, load toys for transportation to Florian Hall.

TFMoran Donates to New Hampshire Food Banks Bedford, NH – With statewide social distancing guidelines in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, TFMoran’s annual company holiday lunch for more than 60 employees was unable to take place. Instead, TFMoran’s principals donated what would have been the cost of the holiday lunch to local food banks.

It is estimated that this contribution will provide approximately 6,000 meals in total to people in need in New Hampshire.

On Dec. 8, Abby Sprackland from The New Hampshire Food Bank visited TFMoran’s Bedford office, receiving a $2,000 check from Dylan Cruess, TFMoran’s COO and principal.

“We are grateful to TFMoran for their generous donation which will help to provide approximately 4,000 meals this holiday season,” said Eileen Liponis, executive director, New Hampshire Food Bank. “The pandemic has brought on many unprecedented challenges for our neighbors this past year. No one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, especially around the holidays.”

On Dec. 9, TFMoran’s Portsmouth office staff and its division manager and principal, Corey Colwell, presented a $1,000 check to the seacoast food pantry, Gather. On behalf of Gather, Seneca Adam Bernard, associate executive director,

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At TFMoran’s Portsmouth office (l-r): Front row: Corey Colwell and Arthur Cousins, Gather; Middle row: Hannah Giovannucci and Amy Brown; Back row: Jack McTigue, Justin Macek, Chris Rice, Susan Ramsdell, Mo Vander Pol, Jay Aube, Brenda Kolbow, and Dylan Cruess

and Arthur Cousins, pantry/warehouse manager, accepted the donation.

The New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, has been working to relieve hunger in the Granite State since 1984.

The New Hampshire Food Bank procures and distributes food through more than 400 non-profit registered agencies including food pantries, low-income housing sites, family crisis centers, soup kitchens, senior nutrition centers and emergency shelters.

At TFMoran’s Bedford office (l-r): Cassi Beroney and Abby Sprackland of NH Food Bank, Dylan Cruess, Ezequiel Galvan, and Paul Sbacchi

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Awards Newman Architects Receives Five AIA CT Awards

Ridgefield Library / Photo by Robert Benson

New Haven, CT – Newman Architects is the recipient of five 2020 AIA Connecticut Design Awards and the AIA Connecticut Elizabeth Mills Brown Awards.

The AIA Connecticut Design Awards, given to projects of excellent architectural quality in a variety of categories, include an Excellence Award in the Unbuilt Design Category for the Wesleyan Art Gallery; a Merit Award in Architecture as Encompassing Art category for the St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church Peace Garden; and a Citation in Historical Research and Preservation in

the Interior Architecture Category for the Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

The Elizabeth Mills Brown Awards, recognizing projects that respectfully preserve historic places, include an Excellence Award for the renovation of Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library and a Merit Award for the renovation of and addition to the Ridgefield Library.

All winning projects were honored at the AIA Connecticut Awards Gala held virtually on Nov. 12.

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Our Peace Garden at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church / Photo by Robert Benson

Yale University’s Beinecke Library / Photo by Robert Benson

Wesleyan Art Gallery

Monthly Membership Night view of the Boathouse at Canal Dock from Long Wharf Drive / Photo courtesy of Nosal Builders, Inc.

New Haven, CT – Nosal Builders won a CT ABC Excellence in Construction award in the Institutional category for The Boathouse at Canal Dock Phase 2 in New Haven.

The Canal Dock Boathouse, Inc. project evolved as a part of the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program, a multi-billion-dollar improvement to the I-95/I-91 interchange.

This highway project required the demolition of the historic Adee Boathouse, once home to the Yale Crewing Clubs. Funds were established to create a new boathouse at Long Wharf Drive and a new location was selected in an attempt to reconnect New Haven to its waterfront history.

In an attempt to connect this new boathouse to the city’s past, many of the historic elements of the Adee Boathouse

were salvaged and reinstalled as decorative elements in the new Canal Dock Boathouse including the original wood trusses, the fireplace mantle, a cartouche, two finials, and two bulldog heads from the exterior facade.

The masonry front entry was recreated with the restoration of the front window, replication of the existing front doors, and restoration of the original grand staircase.

This entire assembly is installed inside the new building behind the new storefront entry wall that allows it to be viewed from the street.

Throughout the interior of the buildings, there are interactive timeline signage and artwork that tell the full historic story of the Adee Boathouse. There are also timeline panels incorporated into the exterior platform railings that tell the story of the New Haven Harbor.

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People

Phase Zero Promotes Four, Hires One

TFMoran Adds Two Bedford, NH – TFMoran announced the addition of Nicholas Golon, PE as a principal of the firm. He joined the civil engineering department in 2006.

Golon serves on the board of the N.H. Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He recently helped raise $20,000 for the scholarship fund for New Hampshire engineering students.

Golon was recently recognized as one of the state’s standout young professionals in the 2020 Class of “40 Under Forty” by the New Hampshire Union Leader.

He is a licensed professional engineer in New Hampshire and Maine, and holds an NHDOT LPA certification, among others.

The firm also announced the addition of Alexander Croteau as a civil project

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engineer in the Bedford office. He recently graduated from the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.

As an intern while attaining his degree, Croteau gained hands-on experience in site and building construction and failure investigation.

Alpine Welcomes Quick, Promotes Roy Chelmsford, MA – Alpine Environmental announced it has welcomed industry veteran Vera Quick as operations manager, and promoted Jason Roy to client service representative.

With more than a decade of regional and national environmental specialty and demolition operations knowledge, Quick brings her wealth of experience within residential, commercial, and government projects to support Alpine Environmental’s goals.

She will be working closely with Alpine Environmental leadership to hone operational proficiencies and incorporate processes to accommodate growth in the commercial and government space.

Roy began working at Alpine Environmental in 1995 as an entry-level laborer. His exceptional work ethic and

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ability to get the job done soon elevated him to project supervisor, and he became the operations manager in 2006.

Roy’s client relation skills and industry knowledge have become invaluable to Alpine’s sales department. He will be specializing in mold remediation projects and his extensive experience will assist in improving and expanding the company’s mold services.

IAW Welcomes New Hires Boston – Integrated at Work (IAW), a provider of interior and exterior architectural products, recently announced three new hires.

Cory Young, project manager, will support and execute IAW’s exterior construction projects. He brings 14 years of construction experience, including completing large exterior and interior glass and glazing projects.

Joe Fermano, business development market manager, will focus on fostering and building client relationships, strengthening brand awareness, and creating value within IAW’s network. He brings over 13 years of experience to the team.

Karin Scattolon, estimator, oversees design, scheduling, and cost control, and works directly with clients to determine project requirements. She brings more

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Hingham, MA – Phase Zero Design announced the promotions of Darlene Hawley; Jillian Tara, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C; and John Selle, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C to associate, and Shaughn Thomas to senior associate. The firm also welcomed Patricia E. Nelson, AIA, project manager, to the team.

As financial manager at Phase Zero Design, Hawley manages employee payroll as well as project-based accounting and financial status of the firm, and oversees the firm’s human resource initiatives. In her new role as associate, she will continue to maintain all financial aspects of the firm.

Tara is a senior interior designer/ project manager with over nine years of industry experience under her belt.

With her promotion to associate, she will continue to use her interior design expertise to exceed clients’ design expectations, grow the firms’ interior design client base, and continue being a valuable mentor to the firms’ next generation of interior designers.

As a project architect, Selle works mainly within the academic, retail, and

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residential sectors.

In his promoted position as associate, he will continue to deliver high-end results for his clients by providing exceptional design solutions with his keen Thomas attention to detail.

As project manager, Thomas has been a vital member of the Phase Zero Design team since the firm’s inception.

As senior associate, he will continue harvesting, building, and nurturing client relationships, playing a key role in the success of the firm.

Nelson joins the Simsbury, Conn. office to enhance the healthcare leadership within the firm. With 24 years of expertise and licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut, she has garnered experience from a broad range of project types including K-12 education, higher education, medical suites, performing arts centers, high-end and low-income housing, and hospitality.

Two Earn Professional Eng. License Reading, MA – Weston & Sampson announced that Tyler Cofelice has earned his Professional Engineering license in the state of New Hampshire, and Kevin Connolly has earned his Professional Engineering license in the state of Massachusetts.

Cofelice has five years of experience related to the design and construction of new Department of Public Works facilities, fuel islands, and salt sheds for municipalities throughout New England.

Connolly has six years of experience in building design and renovation projects,

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design of reinforced concrete structures, structural steel design and connections, and design and installation of stairways and guardrails.

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than a decade of experience in construction management.

“We’re excited to have Cory, Joe and Karin join the team. Collectively, they bring over 35 Scattolon years of construction experience,” said David Atwood, IAW general manager.

Pittsfield, MA – Architecture expanding the presence of edm and engineering firm, edm, in Massachusetts, Connecticut, announced the hiring of Amy and New York.

Ray as director of business She will work with edm’s development. With over 20 Architectural Group, and Inyears of industry experience, she dustrial and Building Divisions brings an extensive background to further grow the brand and and wealth of knowledge from integrated services across a wide her past successes. and diverse range of markets.

Ray In her new role, Ray will be Prior to joining edm, Ray responsible for driving edm’s strategic most recently worked for Newman business development initiatives and Architects in New Haven, Conn.

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Loureiro Names Cutler CEO

Timberline Hires Two

Plainville, CT – Loureiro, a continue to manage key client full-service, employee-owned accounts and focus his efforts on engineering and construction the successful completion of the company, announced that Centredale Manor remediation Brian Cutler, PE, LEP, who has project in North Providence, R.I. served in the role of president He will remain a member of the since 2012, will succeed Jeffrey board of directors.

Loureiro, PE, LEP as chief “I am excited to pass the executive officer. torch to Brian’s capable hands Cutler During the leadership and I know he’s going to hit the ground transition, Loureiro will assume the role of project coordinator, where he will running,” states Loureiro.

Canton, MA – Timberline Construction recently hired Kerri Dutra-Kelly as director of human resources and Shannon McCarthy as director of marketing.

Dutra-Kelly brings over 20 years of strategic and hands-on leadership to Timberline’s Human Resources department. She will be responsible for leading all human resources functions.

Prior to joining Timberline, she served as the chief human resources officer at Admirals Bank in Providence, R.I. McCarthy brings over 15 years of marketing experience as the leader of Timberline’s brand strategy and communications efforts. She is responsible for managing all of the firm’s marketing initiatives. Prior to joining Timberline, McCarthy spent 10 years with JLL and

DPS Names McDonough Senior VP Boston – DPS Group, a privateclient projects, develop new ly-owned global engineering, probusiness leads, and attract, curement, construction managedevelop, and retain a team of ment and validation (EPCMV) expert local personnel. firm serving high-tech process “A notable thought and operindustries, announced that Ryan ations leader, Ryan has over 20 McDonough, PE has joined the years of EPCMV project delivcompany as senior vice president, ery experience in the life science Philadelphia project operations. and related high tech sectors,” McDonough He will be responsible for said Aidan O’Dwyer, president of U.S. project operations at DPS. developing, managing, and expanding the McDonough spent almost 20 years at company’s presence in the Philadelphia CRB, most recently as the biotech market and greater Northeast region. He will business unit lead. oversee the successful delivery of all

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most recently, as the New England director of marketing and communications for Cushman & Wakefield.

Both Dutra-Kelly and McCarthy will work with Timberline Communications, Inc., a sister company to Timberline Construction, focusing on providing telecommunications and wireless services to clients throughout the Northeast region.

IREM Honors David Barrett Quincy, MA – The Institute of been involved with IREM for 20 Real Estate Management (IREM) years. He served as the 2014 presBoston Metropolitan Chapter No. ident of the Boston Metropolitan 4 announced that the organization Chapter No. 4, and he currently recently honored David Barrett, serves on the Legislative and CPM, ARM with the 2020 LifePublic Policy Committee. He time Achievement Award that also serves as the IREM regional was presented during a virtual VP, and on the 2021 IREM Bosceremony held on Dec. 2. ton Metropolitan Chapter No. 4 Barrett Barrett is the president of board of directors.

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