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Construction Begins on Revolution Labs

Boston – Greatland Realty Partners, a Boston-based real estate development firm, announced that construction has begun on Revolution Labs, a new 180,000sf life science lab building in Lexington, Mass.

The development is available for lease and will feature purpose-built laboratory infrastructure, full service onsite amenities, and multi-functional outdoor spaces. Callahan Construction Managers is the general contractor for the project.

Located at 1050 Waltham Street, the property is south of Route 2 in a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood with convenient access to Interstate 95 and less than 15 minutes from Cambridge. The Lexington/ Waltham area is well-positioned within the Massachusetts “Super Cluster,” housing some of the most prominent life science, pharmaceutical, and biotech companies in the country. JLL is serving as leasing agent for the property.

“Revolution Labs has been specifically designed for the benefit of the end user, consistent with Greatland’s customerfocused philosophy,” said Phil Dorman, managing partner at Greatland. “Our experienced, multidisciplinary team has created an incredible new opportunity for leading life science companies to expand their physical footprint in a market with extremely limited supply of existing lab space.”

Designed by architecture firm SGA, the development will offer full lab infrastructure with extended clear heights, covered parking with a solar canopy and electric vehicle charging stations, shuttle service to the nearby Alewife MBTA station, an onsite cafe, fitness center, bike share, bike storage, lockers and showers, lounge areas and meeting space, an amenity deck with a fire pit, sport court, and a connection to more than four miles of nature trails along the Western Greenway.

The location also offers walkable access to retail such as Starbucks, Chipotle, and Panera Bread. In addition, the building has been designed to achieve WiredScore Wired Certification along with both LEED and WELL goldlevel certifications for environmental sustainability and occupant health and wellbeing.

The JLL team leasing the project includes Managing Directors Jason Fivek and Don Domoretsky, and Vice President Jordan Yarboro. The property is expected to be ready for occupancy in the third quarter of 2022.

The Revolution Labs team from Greatland Realty Partners, Callahan Construction Managers, JLL, and SGA at a recent groundbreaking ceremony at the property / Photo by Nate Photogra

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Joint Venture Brings Life Science Development to Boston

Watertown, MA – The Davis Companies closed on a joint venture agreement with Boston Development Group (BDG) to co-develop 66 Galen Street, Phase 1 of a purpose-built Class A life science campus in Watertown. The campus will include more than 450,000sf of research and lab space in two buildings. Phase 1 will break ground in May.

Planned in close collaboration with the town of Watertown, 66 Galen Street will address the growing need for quality life science space as short supply in Cambridge and Boston has prompted companies to search beyond traditional urban markets.

Phase 1 will be a 224,106sf, class A, inner suburban lab building that will be LEED Gold certified upon completion. One of the distinguishing factors of the project is its significant upgrade of the public realm along the Galen Street corridor. Substantial transportation infrastructure improvements, including traffic signalization, lane widenings, dedicated bus lanes and sidewalks, will be completed with the project, and 40% of the site will be dedicated to parks and green spaces.

Designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects, the building will include five private tenant outdoor spaces with panoramic views of the Charles River, and high-end amenity spaces, including a fitness center, locker rooms with showers, a 45-space bike room, on-site retail/cafe space, a hotel-style building lobby, and ample indoor parking.

“Given The Davis Companies’ success and experience in life science development, we are pleased to have the opportunity to partner with them on this project,” said Jodie Zussman, president of BDG. “The expertise of our two firms, along with the incredible work done to date by Elkus Manfredi Architects and John Moriarity & Associates, will ensure the future of 66 Galen Street as a destination for companies looking for thoughtfully designed lab facilities in a park-like setting.”

The project team for the new development also includes WSP, mechanical/ electrical/plumbing designers; McNamara & Salvia, structural engineers; VHB, site/ civil designers; Ground, landscape architect; and DENS Facility Services.

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AGC MA Names Ferrante CEO

Wellesley, MA – The Asso- representing contractors’ sigciated General Contractors natory with 13 different union of Massachusetts (AGC MA) trades. board of directors announced During his time there, he John Ferrante as the newly launched a training and eduappointed chief executive cation program and raised the officer. Ferrante succeeds Bob BTEA’s profile in government Petrucelli who served as CEO relations and industry affairs for the past 34 years. on Beacon Hill. He simulta-

For the last five years, John Ferrante neously worked for the North/ Ferrante has been the associate East Roofing Contractors executive director at the Building Trades Association as the director of government Employers’ Association which is an and industry affairs. umbrella group of five trade associations Ferrante began his duties on April 14.

Ashland to Build Public Safety Complex

Ashland, MA – CTA Construction Managers announced it will begin work on a new public safety complex for the town of Ashland. The company was awarded the contract with a low bid of $22 million for new construction of the planned 42,000sf facility.

The project will create a steel-framed, three-story, 40-foot high building for Ashland police and fire with apparatus and sally port bays, detention cells and training areas for both departments. Public safety and town officials expect to reduce emergency response times because of the new facility’s central location at 1215 Union Street.

HKT Architects of Charlestown is the architect on the project. Vertex Companies of Weymouth is the owners’ project manager. Total project cost is approximately $30.9 million

Ashland public safety complex including construction, engineering and architectural design work. The time frame is less than 18 months.

“The site is a little bit complex with mostly ledge that will require significant blasting and rock removal. But its central location will serve the community well, and the Ashland police and fire departments will have first rate facilities upon completion of our work,” said CTA principal, Paul DuRoss.

Weymouth Middle School Holds Topping Off Ceremony

Boston – BOND Building Construction, Inc. (BOND Building), a building construction firm in the Northeast, has completed the structural steel work on the new Maria Weston Chapman Middle School in Weymouth, Mass.

BOND Building celebrated this milestone alongside members of the school, elected officials, and community members at a topping off ceremony on April 7, at which the final steel beam was placed into position signifying the successful completion of the framing of the structure. The ceremony took place outside, with face coverings required and social distancing guidelines enforced.

Chapman Middle School will host 1,470 students in grades 6-8. Designed by HMFH Architects, Inc., the $164 million, 252,170sf facility features three distinct academic wings which will surround centrally located exploratory labs.

These labs will be built around the school’s ‘Town Square,” a central gathering area that functions as the dining facility. Wings to the west and south of the Town Square will house an auditorium, a central kitchen, administrative offices, music spaces, and a fully renovated gymnasium and fitness area.

The project included the demolition of the former Maria Weston Chapman Middle School, originally built in 1961, except for the gymnasium which will be fully renovated. The demolition, new construction, and renovation is taking place in close proximity to the surrounding neighborhood. While keeping safety at the forefront, BOND Building is also making sure to minimize disruption, implementing several construction mitigation strategies including noise mitigation and monitoring, dust control and monitoring, vibration monitoring, traffic management plans, and a community outreach and notification system.

The BOND Building team at the topping off ceremony for Maria Weston Chapman Middle School (l-r): Mike West; Brendan O’Malley; James O’Brien; Tommy Lee; Joe Authier; Frank Hayes, president; Kyle Cataldo; Matt Hines; Serina Medeiros; Kristen Carroll; Dave Capaldo, director of public education; and Tony Bond, president and CEO

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Wohlsen Celebrates 131 Years

Mauro Rubbo

Hamden, CT – Wohlsen Construction, a construction management firm headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., recently celebrated its 131st anniversary.

Wohlsen is an ENR Top 400 firm with over 300 employees in eight offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. The result since opening its Connecticut office in 2016 has been a steadily growing portfolio, which has triggered recognition among design, engineering, and construction professionals around the state.

Connecticut native Mauro Rubbo is Wohlsen’s regional vice president and is responsible for charting the path forward, which includes priorities to elevate the brand in the local market and establish Wohlsen project teams as best-in-class builders. Rubbo said, “Our goal is to foster long-term partnerships and generate repeat client satisfaction. We offer a unique combination of capacity and agility, which means we are supported by the strength of a regional builder yet perform with the flexibility of a local partner. Subcontractors enjoy working with Wohlsen which pays dividends toward the overall success of a project.” He added, “We are a merit-based shop. This advantage positions us to exceed expectations and deliver the highest quality project while using the most costefficient approach possible.”

Joining the Wohlsen team is Director of Business Development Bob Labanara. “From a client’s perspective, whether a private developer, college or university, health network, senior living community, or private K-12 institution, deepening your general contractor bench is a good thing,” noted Labanara. “Wohlsen has arrived in Connecticut at the right time. We are thrilled to supply the market’s demand for an energized and experienced construction partner among an otherwise usual list of builders.”

The team at Wohlsen has a strong background in senior living, education, hospitality, healthcare, and corporate work. “Competition drives quality. Our completed projects throughout Fairfield County and our current work managing the new parking garage at Central Connecticut State University speak for themselves. We are excited at what the future holds for Wohlsen Construction in Connecticut,” commented Rubbo.

Antinozzi Announces Leadership Transition

(l-r) Michael Ayles, Michael LoSasso, Paul Antinozzi, and Paul Lisi Photo by Catherine Conroy Halstead Bridgeport, CT – Paul Antinozzi, AIA announced that Antinozzi Associates, PC will now be led by firm principals Michael Ayles, FAIA, NCARB; Paul Lisi, AIA, BCEO; and Michael LoSasso, AIA, LEED|AP BD+C.

Antinozzi will remain with the firm as principal emeritus while Ayles, Lisi, and LoSasso take on the day-to-day management of the firm. This leadership transition positions Antinozzi Associates, in the post-COVID era, to build upon the success of its 65-year history and implement a strong succession plan for the coming years.

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