High-Profile: November 2021

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Focus: Life Science

Harvard University’s Science and Engineering Complex opened its doors to students this fall. / Photo by Brad Feinkopf Page 20

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

All Work is Local by Lynn DiGiovanni DPS Group to Design GMP Clinical Manufacturing Facility MBTC Recovery Council Launched Bill Grover Passes Away Gilbane Receives AGC Diversity Award DBIANE Competition Winners Announced ULI’s Fall Meeting Challenges the Return to ’Normal‘

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Examining Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex

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ULI’s Fall Meeting Challenges the Return to ‘Normal’

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All Work is Local

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Brennan Consulting … ..................................... 23 CANAM ............................................................ 29 CE Floyd …......................................................... 28

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Publisher’s Message That struck me. The word “demand” is the operative word in that sentence.

There’s no option when that word is used.

I feel that most of us in this industry have changed our course over the past 19 months. The pandemic demanded it.

Anastasia Barnes In early October, I attended the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International Conference and Expo, which was held at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center. Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian and author, was the keynote speaker. Having both studied and written extensively about past U.S. presidents, she shared her 10 lessons in leadership, which included, “Changing times demand the ability to change course when necessary.”

The life science industry demanded more space for research and development, prompting building owners to begin converting office spaces into labs. It’s wild how quickly our industry responded.

Mark Pelletier of Maugel Architects talks about the four features a building must have to be considered by a savvy lab tenant in his article on page 12.

Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex is our cover story for this month.

Designed by Behnisch Architekten, the 544,000sf building opened this fall to students. The project was also named Green Building of the Year at this year’s Green Building Showcase hosted by BE+.

Read more about this unique project on page 20.

Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals, Hopkinton

HP editor, Emily Langner, recently covered the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Fall Meeting. In one session, Meghan Webster, principal at Gensler, highlighted the importance of “inclusive innovation” on the future success of life sciences ecosystems, and said organizations are recognizing that “there is a potential within the immediate community to be able to drive the future talent in a much more diverse and inclusive way.” Read the full report on page 23. ULI’s Spring Meeting will be held in San Diego next April. I’m already planning my trip! Let me know if you’ll be attending.

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We have one more issue before we move into 2022! December’s issue has a focus on Year-in-Review and Awards. We also have our Annual Green Supplement that will be sent out with the December edition, which will also include all of the winning projects from the BE+ Green Building Showcase.

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Bayview Crossing Breaks Ground ReArch Company CM

Bill Grover Passes Away Centerbrook, CT – Centerbrook Architects announced the passing of one of its founders, Bill Grover.

A fellow of the American Institute of Architects, his alma maters include Cornell University, Art Center College of Design, and Yale Architecture School.

Born in 1938, he was a founding and central member of Charles W. Moore Architects which subsequently became Moore Grover Harper, which, in turn, grew and became Centerbrook Architects.

Grover’s work included bridges, numerous single-family houses, and academic and research buildings. He designed 25 buildings at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, transforming the science research campus over the course of 34 years.

He is survived by his wife, two

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daughters, a son-in-law, and two stepbrothers and their families, as well as caregivers and dear friends.

Suffolk Celebrates BU Center Topping Off

South Hero, VT – State leaders joined Cathedral Square and the nonprofit Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources (C.I.D.E.R.) for a groundbreaking ceremony for Bayview Crossing, an affordable housing community for older adults in South Hero, on Sept. 22.

ReArch Company is serving as the construction manager on this 38,000sf, 30-unit community targeting adults age 55 and over. This space will also house the new home office for C.I.D.E.R., which provides transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, and meals, wellness programs, and accessibility improvements throughout Grand Isle County.

Bayview Crossing’s design team of Wiemann Lamphere Architects and Buermann Engineering designed the building to consist of wood frame

construction with slab on grade floor systems, engineered wood truss systems, clapboard style siding, and a combination of flat and sloped roof systems. Bayview will be solar-ready and meet Efficiency Vermont’s HighPerformance Certification, with a highly efficient building envelope and advanced mechanical and electrical systems.

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Boston – Suffolk recently celebrated topping off the state-of-the-art Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences. When completed, the 19-story tower will be the university’s tallest building on campus and its first major teaching center in more than 50 years.

With nearly 350,000sf of interior space, the new center will combine Boston University’s departments of mathematics, statistics and computer science under one roof to further interdisciplinary research in the rapidly-growing field of data science. The building was designed

by Toronto-based KPMB Architects to maximize opportunities for interactivity among students and faculty while symbolizing the university’s commitment to STEM research.

The facility will be the largest carbonneutral building in Boston since the Boston Climate Action Plan Update was

enacted in 2019, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases for all newly constructed buildings in the region. The building will be fossil fuel-free and will also feature energyefficient elements including advanced solar shading devices, geothermal energy production, and triple-glazed windows.

The unique cantilevering design makes room for several green roofs and balconies that will bring occupants closer to fresh air and city views.

“The Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences will be a gateway to the future of data science and sustainability, and it will be symbolic of Boston’s leadership role in higher education, technology and research,” said John Fish, chairman and CEO of Suffolk.

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Delphi Awarded Tabor Academy Project Marion, MA – Delphi Construction has been awarded the contract for a new Campus Center to be built on the property of Tabor Academy in Marion. The project value is $11.5 million.

The Campus Center, designed by Saltonstall Architects, will replace an outdated 1950s-era library with an underutilized space configuration on the independent school’s waterfront campus.

The new contemporary design of a 30,000sf, 2-story facility with concrete and steel superstructure and large banks of glass, will serve as the school’s first ever Campus Center, complete with a student union and cafe for gathering and socialization, and a centralized location for the Student Life offices. It will also house the library, Tabor Archives, and ASSIST academic support program offices and tutoring spaces, as well as a number of collaborative work and meeting rooms.

Delphi’s project development team was involved from the earliest days of the new Campus Center project, having assisted the school through the preconstruction planning phase. Delphi will manage the project out of its Cape Cod office. Construction got underway in August with abatement and demolition of the existing building.

Tabor Academy Campus Center / Rendering courtesy of Saltonstall Architects

“The building is a much-needed facility on campus that will benefit student life greatly and enhance our campus program both academically and socially,” said Tabor’s chief financial officer, Stephen Sanford.

Sanford noted that the school is pleased to continue contracting with the

two organizations. “We appreciate our strong working relationships with both Delphi and Saltonstall, and look forward to our continued partnership and the completion of this important project.”

Both Saltonstall and Delphi have been

active on Tabor’s campus for a number of years. Delphi was selected to build the school’s new girl’s dormitories in 2018, also designed by Saltonstall, followed by several other smaller, restorative projects on campus.

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Marlborough, MA – Community leaders from the city of Marlborough gathered in September to celebrate the groundbreaking for the 16,000sf expansion of the Marlborough Public Library.

Built in the early 1900s and last renovated in 1969, the current library lacks room for meetings and quiet study.

The design and construction plan will expand the existing facility from 22,300sf to 38,306sf. Most of the existing building will be demolished and replaced with a new addition, but the historic facade and front rooms will be retained and have been incorporated into the design.

LLB Architects has designed the addition and CHA Consulting, Inc. will serve as the owner’s project manager for the renovation and expansion.

M O’Connor Contracting is the general contractor. The library has temporarily relocated to a nearby municipal building in Marlborough until the renovation and expansion is complete.

During the groundbreaking ceremony, Library Director Margaret Cardello said, “The library aspires to be one of the engines that creates and sustains community in Marlborough. We’ll have the space to achieve this in our new facility.”

To support the expansion project, the City of Marlborough has been granted $10.1 million by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissions Construction Program. The entire project is expected to cost nearly $24 million, and is slated for completion in the spring of 2023.

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Newton Affordable Housing Breaks Ground

Haywood House project team / Photo by Steph Stephens Photo

Newton, MA – Construction manager Colantonio Inc. recently started construction of Haywood House, 55 new units of affordable housing for the Newton Housing Authority (NHA).

The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Oct. 7 at John F. Kennedy Circle and featured guest speakers Richard Kronish, NHA chairman, and City of Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. Also in attendance was Karen “Katy” Haywood whose late husband, Reverend Howard Haywood, played a crucial role in getting the project to construction and was Electrical Construction

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The new building will include amenities for residents such as a community center, laundry facilities, fitness and community center, and multiple decks and lounge areas. The scope of work incorporates related parking, demolition of the existing community center building, and landscape improvements.

Anser Advisory is the owner’s project manager for the project, which was designed by BWA Architecture.

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Jewett Celebrates Groundbreaking

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Newmarket, NH – Jewett Construction held a groundbreaking on Sept. 30 to celebrate the expansion project for PromoCentric of Newmarket.

Two additions are being added to PromoCentric’s existing space to allow for its continued growth as it has now outgrown two facilities during the company’s history. PromoCentric will also be using some of the new addition as leasable space for industrial and manufacturing tenants. The two additions, one being 11,445sf and the other 12,610sf, feature a 28 clear height and new loading dock areas.

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employees, customers, and community to provide a full-service marketing company that aims to promote brands with an array of promotional gear solutions. The company has chosen to build the new expansion with aims of better serving its customer’s needs.

“Over the last few years, we have become very close to Jewett Construction.

Our company has grown quite a bit, so when we decided we needed more space we knew exactly who to call. We couldn’t be happier to work with our friends at Jewett,” says Justin Gray, president of PromoCentric.

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MBTC Recovery Council Launched Boston – Former Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, now U.S. secretary of labor, recently joined Massachusetts building trade unions, substance use recovery leaders, and union members to help promote the launch of the newly-created Massachusetts Building Trades Recovery Council (MBTRC).

The council will bring together a number of initiatives that unions affiliated with the Massachusetts Building Trades Council have been leading in an effort to reduce the stigma endured by those who are struggling with addiction, and to support their recovery efforts.

A statewide public education campaign was also announced. The campaign will promote a wide range of resources including counseling and treatment, weekly peer-to-peer support meetings at union halls, and personal facilitation and advocacy by union recovery leaders and coordinators. A recent report conducted on these programs was shared by the newly formed MBTRC. “As a former construction worker and someone in long-term recovery, I am grateful to my partners and friends at the Massachusetts Building Trades Council for taking their support for recovery to the next level. This report and these new

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initiatives will help countless workers get access to recovery services, reduce the stigma that prevents people from getting help, and advance our fight to end the epidemic of addiction that impacts every part of our country,” stated Walsh.

Through a newly created online resource, members will be able to easily connect with their union’s recovery coordinator, supports, and regular meetings.

“The work being done to combat substance use and dependence in Mass. building trades unions is historic, and the path has been paved by the leaders who have come before us. Building Trade Union leaders have fought substance use stigma and helped found a culture of recovery among the trades,” noted Frank Callahan, president of the Massachusetts Building Trades Council.

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Focus: Life Science Designing Exceptional Life Sciences Facilities for Innovation and Growth

by Mark Pelletier Maugel Architects has been shaping exceptional spaces for innovation and growth for nearly 30 years. Over that time, we have worked with a broad range of science clients and real estate development firms within the medical device, biotech, biopharma, biomanufacturing, and diagnostic and clinical lab sectors. We understand the complex R&D, process manufacturing, and distribution needs that are major challenges in the design process. Here are some of the ways we have helped our clients create exceptional life sciences environments.

Repositioning Existing Buildings to be Lab-Ready

We are helping many of our developer clients reposition commercial and flex buildings to attract life science tenants.

However, there are many challenges that building owners face when planning a lab suite in a space that had never been intended for such use, and the increased costs associated with creating a lab-ready environment are often a surprise to many building owners. There are four features a building must have to be considered by a savvy lab tenant: • Location: Life sciences companies want to feel like they are part of a community and will look for locations with clusters of other life sciences companies. We have positioned over a dozen properties in the Hartwell Ave. area of Lexington and towns throughout the Middlesex 3 corridor and along Interstate 95, all fast-growing life science hubs. We are also experiencing a lot of activity in the Worcester area.

• Mechanical Space: It’s important that the building has adequate space in the mechanical rooms and distribution routes to avoid unsightly utilities. It is often most cost-effective to plan labs on the top floor to take advantage of open space on the roof. If planned correctly, you can position equipment on dunnage with carefully placed screens and avoid unsightly

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mechanical systems.

• Superstructure: Vibration, clear ceiling height, glass exposure, and the ability to support concentrated loads are all important factors, but one of the first things we look for in evaluating a building is the existing framing system’s ability to coordinate with a lab module. This area should fit within a structural bay and allow for utility penetrates at the floor or the ceiling.

• Material Handling: Material handling is vital to the daily operations of most life sciences facilities. Unfortunately, it is often one of the most overlooked features when evaluating a building’s suitability.

Life sciences companies depend heavily on chemical delivery and waste pickup services. Depending on the research material being used, proper handling often dictates more than one loading dock to prevent cross-contamination.

Optimizing Workflow and Efficiency

Lease space often has irregular shapes that present design challenges. For an R&D client in Hopkinton, a potential space had

the right square footage and location, but a unique geometry. Before ruling it out, we created a test fit of the program and carved the labs into space aligned with structural bays. This approach allowed for an efficient layout and correct proportions for casework.

To optimize workflow, we carefully plan space to maximize efficiencies. We examine every component and determine its value to the overall process. It is critical to invest time in the casework layouts, which will result in high functioning, ergonomic labs.

When considering the opportunity of a life sciences tenant, consult with an experienced lab design specialist. By establishing that your building will be able to accommodate a lab environment before signing a lease, you will avoid construction cost nightmares and ensure your project’s success.

Mark Pelletier, AIA is a principal at Maugel Architects where he manages the firm’s life sciences practice.

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Triton Systems Gets New Home Chelmsford, MA – Windover Construction recently completed a lab fitout for Triton Systems, a technology incubator and developer of breakthrough products, to provide a new space to accommodate its growth and expand its capabilities.

In its new home, Triton joins 70 other businesses in Chelmsford’s new Cross Roads at 129, a hub for technology, research and development, healthcare, and education. Windover partnered with Fishbrook Design Studio for this designbuild fitout which included remodeling two floors and 47,000sf.

Triton joins 70 other businesses in Chelmsford’s new Cross Roads at 129, a hub for technology, research and development, healthcare, and education.

Windover’s Virtual Design and Construction technology capabilities were used to laser scan Triton’s existing lab space and the reality capture data was added into design models to support architectural planning and to ensure all lab spaces would fit perfectly in the new building. Windover also utilized BIMMEP coordination and laser scans of the new location’s existing conditions to

Cross Roads at 129, new home of Triton Systems / Photos by John Cannon

ensure the MEPs were fully coordinated without clashes before fabrication, avoiding costly delays.

The upgraded space now features 17 different labs, as well as remodeled office, meeting, and dining space. Each of the labs has its own focus and required connections and equipment, including spaces for chemistry, biology, robotics, additive manufacturing, and more.

Windover meticulously planned and coordinated construction to make sure each lab space and development center was set up to meet the specific needs of the different end users.

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BioPharma Boom: Unique Challenges in Technically Complex Spaces

by Kevin Chronley The biopharma industry is experiencing a boom, which is a prominent driver behind the growth of local area biopharma facilities. Companies are developing technically complex space and fueling an impressive volume of real estate growth.

Additionally, improved health care for patients and attractive economic objectives accelerate schedules. These fast-track expectations have pushed a massive effort to adapt to “office to lab renovations.” As this innovative industry evolves, real estate developers and the construction industry are rapidly mobilizing to support the growth. The proliferation of clean space to support this boom has several contributing factors: • Universities: In the Boston/N.E. area, the high concentration of higher education institutions provides the critical trained workforce necessary in this STEM-oriented field.

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concentrations of the biopharma workforce promotes collaboration, accelerating ideas, and supporting innovation.

• Innovation: Emerging therapies such as cell and gene modifications, including the mRNA vaccines, have led to the need for new technologies, investments, and facilities.

• Single-Use-Technologies (SUT): Innovation regarding process development in SUT has impacted approaches for compliance with regulatory requirements and driven smaller, less costly,

operationally efficient, and flexible facilities.

• Flexibility: enhanced investment funding for biopharma facilities, knowing there is a robust pipeline of candidate applications.

The combination of architectural fit and finish to support clean space requirements, intensive utility infrastructure, HVAC – air pressurization schemes, waste, and structural are all challenges of biopharma facilities. The unique/regulated aspects need to be understood, planned, and addressed.

With renovations, understanding existing conditions is critical. As such, unique technical and clean space requirements can include: • Design Intent: understanding user requirements and engineering specifications. The mix of innovation, variety of lab/process equipment, and regulatory/code requirements are factors behind the highly complex nature of these unique, cleanroom spaces. continued to page 22

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DPS Group to Design GMP Clinical Manufacturing Facility Andover, MA – DPS Group announced it has been selected by Oncorus, Inc. to design a 88,000sf Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) viral immunotherapy clinical manufacturing facility on the Innovation Park campus, located at 4 Corporate Drive in Andover.

The facility is intended to provide a comprehensive solution for Oncorus’ Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) development needs, enabling the manufacture, quality, control, and supply of clinical-grade viral immunotherapies for investigational new drug (IND)enabling studies and clinical studies.

“We selected DPS due to its robust history performing specialized design services in the life sciences industry,” said Brett Belongia, PhD, vice president of CMC operations at Oncorus. “This new GMP viral immunotherapy clinical manufacturing facility demonstrates our commitment to advance innovative treatment solutions aimed at improving outcomes for cancer patients, and our desire to contribute to the long-term success and impact of the Massachusetts biotech sector.”

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Plasma Center Opens in Worcester

We Make The Complex Simple Opening day of BioLife’s Plasma Donation Center in Worcester

Worcester, MA – BioLife Plasma Services, part of the global biopharmaceutical company Takeda, announced the opening of a new plasma center in Worcester.

Plasma donations received at BioLife centers are used to make established therapies that treat a range of rare and chronic complex diseases, such as immunodeficiency disorders, for which there are often no alternative treatments.

“We’re excited that BioLife is opening its doors in Massachusetts, the same state in which Takeda’s U.S. hub is located. This expansion represents our growth around the country, which is a key component of BioLife’s mission to address an urgent

need for life-saving plasma, a need that has become even greater during the pandemic,” said Hema Tallman, senior vice president/global head of BioLife.

The Worcester center, the first BioLife center in Massachusetts, will be followed by a second center opening in Medford in the spring of 2022. The Massachusetts centers join a growing network of more than 160 state-of-the-art plasma donation centers in the U.S. Each center will contribute approximately $2-3 million annually to its local community through donor compensation and bring up to 70 new jobs per center.

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The facility is being designed and constructed as a core and shell building with preparations for future tenants, and will include one level of below-grade parking and a mechanical penthouse on the roof.

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New Halda HQ Spotlights Transparency New Haven, CT – Svigals + Partners designed a new 7,500sf combined laboratory and workplace for research-stage drug discovery company Halda Therapeutics.

Halda’s new home base occupies the ground floor of the former Winchester Arms factory, originally built in the late 19th century. The office area accommodates 24 employees, separated by a glass-enclosed conference room from the laboratory’s 40 wet benches outfitted with sinks and fume hoods. It includes glass partitions spanning the length of the headquarters.

“Halda’s leaders are not concerned about casual glances into their office or labs,” says Svigals + Partners architect, Omarys Vasquez, AIA, NOMA. “The information they consider sensitive is mostly digital, which we helped to protect

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Even Organizations and Event PWC CT Welcomes New Board

Hartford, CT – The Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter (PWC CT) recently welcomed its new board of directors for the 2021-2022 program year.

Patricia Bilotto returns as chapter president. She is the manager of marketing and business development for van Zelm Engineers. She has nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and business development in the AEC industry, andof presently serves on the Halda Therapeutics / Photos by Robert Benson, courtesy Svigals + Partners program, membership, and awards found around the workstations, meeting committees. by treating glass in sensitive locations rooms and huddle areas.” In addition to with a film that obscures images on this unusual ceiling treatment, Berger screens, including the full-height glazed and Vasquez also addressed the issue of enclosure of the conference room.” two massive sloping structural beams in The design team focused on solutions the reception area by introducing two for infrastructure upgrades needed for the standing planters, focusing traffic flow laboratory use, including the installation between the beams, while adding warmth, of a 3-foot-wide shaft that would direct color, and a biophilic element. venting to new air handling equipment According to Svigals Partners Laurann Asklof, principal+of Shipman installed on the roof. partner and LLP, principal, BobonSkolozdra, & Goodwin, will serve the board “Halda’s decision-makers were open AIA, AP, Halda’s and as viceLEED president.

She hasleadership approximately to some unusual suggestions, which we staff are very happy in the newarea space 30 years of experience in the of loved,” says Svigals + Partners director and are already at theShe restwill of construction law looking and litigation. of interior, Katherine Berger. “They let us the first floor and thinking how to continue to participate in about the chapter’s introduce open ceilings in the labs, which expand to accommodate expected shortprograms, mentorship, and scholarship is rare, painted with a brand-inspired blue term growth. committees. accent color. The same blue accent can be

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Office Space or Lab Space: A Planning Formula

by Imran Khan One of our clients recently asked which scientific processes must be performed in a lab versus what can be performed in office space. This question is a game changer when it comes to making space allocation decisions.

According to CBRE in its 2020 U.S. Life Sciences report, Boston/Cambridge, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego represent the country’s top three regions for life sciences clusters. Growth in this market sector has been steady for the past five years, but COVID-19 has pushed it to new heights. As a result, the demand for lab space has intensified concurrently with an increase in available office space, leading to a wave of office to lab conversions.

More recently, according to a July 27 article in the New York Times, more than 20% of the laboratory spaces being built within the top six U.S. markets are conversions from offices. It is a lucrative business trend for the commercial real

estate industry, with rents for lab space up by 60% since Q1 2016, versus a 15-30% rise in office rents for the same period. A report by Newmark cites pricing for new construction (ground-up and conversions) as getting even higher and driving rental rates upward, with rent premiums on new space in mature life science markets being “20-40% above current asking rents.”

Laboratory environments are considerably more expensive to build, operate, and maintain. They require specialized air conditioning and exhaust systems, a higher level of energy use (lighting, plug loads, equipment), and robust finishes that can withstand chemical use and frequent aggressive cleaning.

With the average tenant-improvement cost to create lab space roughly quadruple the cost of an office fit out, the ratio of lab to office space has cost consequences over the life of a lease.

As to the question of which processes could be performed in an office environment, there is no specific industry guide or code that answers it fully. In general, however, any activity that can be considered hazardous, requires safety equipment, is regulated, or has environmental criteria above and beyond a standard office environment, should be performed in a lab to facilitate controlled conditions.

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Examining Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex / Photo by Brad Feinkopf

Boston – Global engineering and consulting practice, Buro Happold, announced it completed work for Harvard University’s new Science and Engineering Complex (SEC), designed by architecture firm Behnisch Architekten.

Buro Happold provided structural engineering, building information modeling (BIM), and geotechnical consulting services for the project, which is LEED Platinum certified and meets Living Building Challenge petal certification in Materials, Beauty, and Equity.

Opening its doors to students this fall, the SEC is the latest significant addition to Harvard University’s Allston campus.

Its diverse mix of labs and collaboration spaces were designed to further a robust

culture of interdisciplinary work.

The 8-level, 544,000sf building houses a major portion of the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science, offering multitude of lab and core science facilities. Highly visible makerspaces and teaching labs located

The complex houses some of Harvard’s most popular courses.

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at street level showcase the work being done at the school. The public spaces at a variety of environments and scales were designed to incorporate the structure into the fabric of the neighborhood. The lower floors of the building embrace an extensive landscaped Engineering Yard intended for ceremonial and recreational activities.

“This innovative and architecturally significant new complex has been constructed on top of existing foundations and basement spaces created for a different project, offering a chance to reduce embodied carbon while addressing a unique set of complexities for the design team in delivering a modern, vibrant space

fitting both the client’s and architect’s aspirations,” says Craig Schwitter, P.E., senior partner and chair of the global board for Buro Happold.

Buro Happold’s team carried out extensive analyses to assess how best to incorporate the new building over the existing substructure, seeking an efficient, elegant solution that maximizes the reuse and strength of the existing construction.

The resulting design’s soaring, sunlightdappled atrium links the new and existing buildings. The upper levels, linked by cantilevering walkways, bridges and interconnecting staircases, contribute to a sense of openness between labs, collaboration zones and learning spaces.

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New Life Science Building Tops Off

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Topping off celebration at 300 3rd Ave.

Waltham, MA – A topping off ceremony was recently held for the 300 3rd Ave. project in Waltham.

The ceremony, held on Oct. 6, marked the placement of the final beam at the new life sciences building, which is scheduled for delivery in early 2022. Callahan Construction Managers, along with developer Lincoln Property Company, architect DiMella Shaffer, Iron Workers Local 7, AHA Consulting Engineers, and elected officials and city councilors, gathered to commemorate the significant milestone in the ongoing progress of the project. Attendees were invited to autograph the final steel beam that was adorned with project team logos before it was placed on the building.

After breaking ground in July 2020, the topping off marks the completion of the building’s vertical structure. The

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140,000sf life sciences building will offer high-demand lab space to a growing life science cluster in Waltham. All four stories of flexible and customizable office and laboratory space will feature an expansive glass curtain wall that will wrap the facade, which faces the Route 128 corridor.

Each floor will span 35,000sf and will have bright light and expansive views from each of the workspaces. The building’s poured concrete foundation and steel frame concrete deck will be juxtaposed by a glass entrance accented by a natural wood ceiling, along with custom lighting. Finally, the building will include five levels of parking, two above grade and three below, as well as a mechanical penthouse and roof deck.

The new development is located 10 miles from Cambridge and Boston and is located off exit 27A on Route 128/I-95.

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Special Report ULI’s Fall Meeting Challenges the Return to ‘Normal’

by Emily Langner The Urban Land Institute (ULI) held its Fall Meeting, both in-person and digitally, on Oct. 11-14 in Chicago. This year’s meeting covered a wide range of topics, including biophilic design; affordable housing; advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; community planning for extreme weather; and how the Covid pandemic has influenced trends in mixeduse development, retail and entertainment, and travel and events facilities.

A major focus of this year’s meeting was the future of office development. In the session, Lessons Learned from the Pandemic: The Role of the New Office in a Post-COVID World, John Rivard, chief investment officer for Accesso, and Alejandro Romero, associate director of Investments at Accesso, examined the effects of the pandemic and how companies are using office space. With occupancy levels currently at around 36%, the pandemic has led to the worst recession the office sector has ever faced.

Rivard and Romero said they expect to see a continued shift away from working in urban office environments and toward

suburban offices, driven by a desire for quality of life and working closer to home. They concluded that “part time working from home is here to stay for many companies as employees favor flexibility, but providing the option of going to an office will remain imperative for attracting and retaining strong talent, as well as establishing and showcasing company culture.”

In the session, How Developers of Life-Sciences Ecosystems Fuel Resilient Communities, panelists explored the life sciences sector and the strong demand for lab-ready real estate around the world.

Meghan Webster, principal at Gensler, pointed out the importance of coming together in physical lab spaces and its effect on productivity and innovation. She said in-person connection builds trust,

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inspires collaboration, and provides an important connection to an organization’s mission. Webster also highlighted the importance of “inclusive innovation” on the future success of life sciences ecosystems. She said organizations are recognizing that “there is a potential within the immediate community to be able to drive the future talent in a much more diverse and inclusive way.”

The session entitled, Build Back Better: The Mandate and the Opportunity, focused on laying the foundation for “a more resilient, equitable and inclusive future where opportunity and prosperity are shared by all.” Amy Liu, vice president and director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at The Brookings Institution, said, “every community should have the aspiration to produce high quality jobs

and create wealth in their communities, in their local economies, with racial and economic inclusion at the center of that.”

ULI and PwC also shared the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2022 report, which highlights the evolving trends shaping the real estate industry.

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Mixed-Use PROCON Celebrates Office Building Grand Opening Portsmouth, NH – New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu spoke at the ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies of 145 Maplewood Avenue, a mixed-use office building located in Portsmouth’s North End. The event was held on Oct. 7.

Calling the project “one of the most state-of-the-art office buildings with the coolest views,” Sununu commented that “everyone benefits from” the building.

The 4-story office building includes Class A office space as well as retail space, and was designed and built by PROCON, a family-owned and operated design-build firm, for the Kane Company.

Also speaking at the event were Michael Kane, president and CEO of The Kane Company; Ben VanCamp, president of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth; and Lance Bennett and Jim Loft, co-presidents of PROCON. Also in attendance at the event were PROCON managing directors, Jennifer and John Stebbins; building tenants; and Portsmouth city manager, Karen Conard.

In his remarks, Loft said, “This building is the most articulate and well laid out building that we have done. It’s a milestone building for us that will take us

Representatives of Kane Company and PROCON celebrated the grand opening with Governor Sununu and tenants of 145 Maplewood Avenue.

to another level.”

Referencing Mark Stebbins, who passed away earlier this year, John Stebbins said, “My father was a big part of this effort and I am sure he is proudly watching. We are honored to carry on his legacy.”

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BPDA Approves New Developments Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board of directors recently approved nine new development projects. The projects will create 940 residential units, will represent 4.2 million sq. ft., and will support 3,500 construction jobs and 6,636 direct jobs.

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Nexus at the Innovation Corridor will transform four acres of industrial and auto-related uses along 250-280 and 305 Western Avenue in Allston into a mixeduse development with a state-of-the-art research laboratory and new publicly accessible open space. Approximately 26% of residential units will be incomerestricted. The project has committed to support local retailers throughout the project’s retail spaces.

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston will build a new state-ofthe-art clinical building along Cambridge Street in the West End. This project

will total approximately 1,050,450sf, providing MGH with approximately 482 beds as well as space for clinical, ambulatory and support services for the hospital. As part of the project, MGH will

deliver numerous community benefits to the surrounding area, and the building intends on using 100% renewable energy once constructed.

The project at 220 Huntington Avenue and 1 Cumberland Street will replace existing buildings with 325 units of transit-oriented housing, including 43 income-restricted units with AMIs below 70%. The approximately 10-story project will replace the Midtown Hotel and bring sidewalk, crosswalk, bicycle lane improvements at Huntington Avenue and Cumberland Street.

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A component of the fifth phase will be to include the construction of a 5-story building with approximately 44 incomerestricted units, providing affordable housing to households at 30-80% Area Median Income.

Located within walking distance of the Stony Brook MBTA Station, a two-building project at 265-267 Amory Street will include the new headquarters for Youth Enrichment Services (YES), add nine units of housing, a ground floor ski-shop, and conference rooms.

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All Work Is Local Why M & J Engineering, P.C. decided to expand to New England and why I decided to join them.

by Lynn DiGiovanni Business Development professional in the AEC industry; New England native.

I love what I do. I love engaging with people to learn about the challenges and opportunities that exist to make the world a better place. I love to be a catalyst for the solution. I am motivated by the idea that, in some small way, my work positively impacts the comfort, enjoyment, and safety of the lives of the people around me. Therefore, it is important for me

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I came to understand how this work was a source of community pride, requiring the outcome to be attractive and enduring.

Motivated by my desire for professional growth and guided by my insight, I recently made the decision to join M&J Engineering, P.C. Like many, I dedicate a lot of time and energy to my work. To inspire the passion that drives me, my work must be fulfilling, and the environment dynamic and collaborative.

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M&J is a fast-growing consulting engineering firm that was born out of the drive and passion of its leader, Maqsood Malik, PE. Founded in 2004 in New York, M&J has grown into a dynamic multidisciplinary firm of over 300 professionals spanning seven states. It is my charge to help M&J continue to grow in Connecticut and throughout the New England region.

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Admittedly, I was starstruck by the scale and complexity of these impressive projects. However, I also realized that M&J’s high-profile success could create a perceived disconnect that may impact its

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business pursuits in the nooks and crannies of New England. After all, the infrastructure improvements needed in most communities are not of such a grand scale.

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New Apartment Community Completed SCIC Launches New Division Billerica, MA – Erland Construction, alongside CUBE 3 and Building Consultation Services, recently completed construction of The Val, a 404,093sf, mixed-use property on Middlesex Turnpike, for Alliance Residential Company and G|I|D Boston.

The wood-framed building features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes and amenities such as a resortinspired pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, dog wash, bike repair station, large exterior courtyard and outdoor fire pits with lounge seating. The Val houses a total of 211 residential units as well as a 181-space parking garage and 2,750sf of commercial space.

Safety was Erland’s top priority throughout construction. With residential construction allowed to continue during the state’s “stay-at-home” advisory, The Val team heightened their safety efforts to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19 and followed both the local and state mandates as well as the Centers for Disease Control’s guidelines. Given the site constraints, two tower cranes were used to erect the 3- to 4-story structure.

Erland worked to mitigate disruption to neighboring businesses as well as the flow of traffic on the surrounding busy streets.

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Marion, MA – South Coast Improvement Company (SCIC) recently launched an affordable housing division. The new division includes additional staffing in the areas of business development, project management and support.

“The affordable component is part of most new developments undertaken these days,” said Tom Quinlan, SCIC president.

“With this new division and added reinforcements, we are better equipped for projects with an affordable housing component.”

This comes on the heels of SCIC completing phase 1 of a project to convert the former Wingate Residences assisted living and nursing facility into Serenity Brewster, a rental housing for those ages 55 and over. SCIC recently began phase two of the project, located at 873 Harwich Road (Route 124) in Brewster.

When complete, the 119,000sf Serenity

Brewster complex will have 132 units, 20% of which will be affordable (The Massachusetts state requirement is 10%, otherwise known as 40B.). The project is being developed by the Elevation Financial Group of Orlando, Fla. “We’ve been doing affordable projects for years with success. We look to model what we have done in senior living and focus on process. We think that many of our processes that have resulted in becoming a partner with top senior living providers translate well into affordable housing,” said Quinlan, in reference to the Simon C. Fireman Community, a 160-unit affordable senior property located at 640 North Main Street in Randolph. The property is owned and operated by Hebrew SeniorLife. SCIC began a $5 million renovation project there in October 2020, and is expected to complete it in March of 2022.

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Restoration and Renovation Nauset Completes Luxury Condo Complex Reading, MA – Nauset Construction recently completed The Postmark, a mixed-use complex developed by DiBiase Homes and Matrix Property Group.

Nauset constructed 50 luxury residential units, which were 90% presold, and preserved the facade of the historic 1918 U.S. post office while transforming the century-old building into 8,000sf of commercial space that will feature a ground floor restaurant.

Located at the junction of Haven and Sanborn Streets in the heart of Reading’s downtown commercial business district, The Postmark is steps away from the MBTA Commuter Rail Haverhill Line.

The development team and O’Sullivan Architects of Reading worked closely with the Massachusetts and Reading Historical Commissions to create a design that preserves the Georgian Revival style facade and Corinthian columns, as well as the exterior curved stairways at the front entrance. The 5-story contemporary-style residential addition was constructed using a combination of brick and stone at the base and clapboard siding and wood details to replicate the classic character of the original post office.

The one- and two-bedroom condominium homes feature open floor plans, designer-curated luxury finishes, an abundance of natural light and energy efficient appliances. Homeowners enter The Postmark through a dedicated and

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Abbot Completes Boston Building Repair Boston – Abbot Building Restoration Company, Inc. recently completed a masonry repair project at 129 Portland Street, a prominent 6-story commercial building situated at the corner of Portland Street and Valenti Way in the heart of Downtown Boston. The brick and stone building facade had deteriorated over the years and was in significant need of repair.

Prior to initiating repairs, Abbot erected pipe staging to access the work area starting on the Portland Street elevation and then extending to the Valenti Way elevation. After the staging was in place, Abbot performed the following repairs: cut and pointed 100% of brick and stone joints, caulked all windows, patched any spalls in the stonework, coated all of the stone on the bottom two floors, scraped and painted all windows and trim, and repaired copper roof cap and replaced a section that had been displaced with matching patina copper.

A complex portion of the project was to replace a missing cast iron inlay between the windows at the bottom floor of the Valenti Way elevation with a fiberglass replica to match the aesthetics of the existing inlays.

Abbot secured the project via a referral from an engineering company with which they have a close mutual relationship. The

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project was originally intended to begin in 2020 but was pushed back to the spring of 2021 due to the pandemic.

The Doyle’s Cafe in Jamaica Plain will be renovated, revived, and return with a new roof deck as part of a multiparcel project that will house 29 families.

It will include six affordable units. An expanded storefront will also make space for an urban grocery market on the corner of Washington and Gartland Streets.

The new 6-story building at 16 Taber Street in Roxbury will create 30 new units of housing including four income-restricted units, along with a new ground floor retail space. As part of the community benefits package associated with the project, the proponent will provide $35,000 to the Justice Edward O. Gourdin Veterans Memorial Park Fund in support of the care and operations of the park, and approximately $9,000 in funding toward

the city’s BlueBikes program.

Located between Roxbury and the South End, a new modern industrial building at 55-115 Hampden Street in Newmarket will bring additional jobs and economic opportunities to the neighborhood. The project proponent, F.W. Webb, worked closely with the PLAN: Newmarket team to align the project with the vision of BPDA’s ongoing PLAN: Newmarket planning initiative.

The project at 819 Beacon Street in the Fenway neighborhood will create 393 residential rental housing units, including 59 on-site affordable units, and 53 institutional patient-family housing units in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital. The project also includes a 1,600sf retail space on the corner of Beacon Street and Maitland Street.

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Corporate JM Electrical Completes 20,000th Project Lynnfield, MA – Thirty-six years after completing its first job at the Boston Marriott in Copley Square, JM Electrical Company, Inc. (JME) has announced a major milestone with the completion of its 20,000th project. The landmark project was carried out for Sarepta Therapeutics at the global biotechnology company’s gene therapy lab in Andover.

Thirty-six years after completing its first job at the Boston Marriott in Copley Square, JM Electrical Company, Inc. (JME) has announced a major milestone with the completion of its 20,000th project.

JME, a Lynnfield-based electrical contractor, has grown from a small firm with two employees to having a staff of 180 that contribute to some of the most high-profile construction developments in the region, from Millennium Tower to projects at Cambridge Crossing, the Seaport District, Kendall Square, and Assembly Row. Paul Guarracino, who began his career in 1972 as a general foreman at the Watertown headquarters of the New York company, Lord Electric, transformed the company which now takes on thousands of jobs each year at colleges and universities; corporate headquarters in and around the burgeoning innovation districts in the

Seaport and Kendell Square; hotels and retail outlets; and hospitals, health care, and life science centers.

Despite its tremendous growth, JME remains a family affair with Guarracino’s three sons rising through the ranks. Today, Matthew Guarracino, principal and CEO, and John Guarracino, principal and COO, help lead the firm while younger brother, Andrew Guarracino, serves as an assistant project manager. They have also developed and retained a strong team, many of whom have been associated with the company for over a decade.

In addition to a dramatic increase in the number of projects that JME undertakes annually, with 10,000 jobs completed during the company’s first quarter century in business and another 10,000 completed in the last nine years alone, the projects have become more complex as a result of new technologies and an emphasis on sustainability.

“Our clients are interested in more sophisticated, energy-saving systems which are better for the environment and for the end user’s bottom line,” said Matthew Guarracino. “Eighty percent of our portfolio represents the installation of HVAC controls that manage heating, cooling, lighting, and air quality, reducing a building’s environmental impact and increasing energy efficiency. Many of the projects we work on earn LEED certification, a designation that has grown in importance here and across the country.”

Ebbrell Brings Hefring Space to Life Gloucester, MA – Ebbrell Architecture + Design, a certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise, announced it worked with R+D firm, Hefring Engineering, to establish its new headquarters in Gloucester.

Hefring Engineering sought to leave its temporary office space in Boston and establish a headquarters that fit its oceancentric mission. “We needed direct access not just to water but deep water,” said Freda Zifteh, global marketing director, Nortek AS and Hefring Engineering.

The location at 417 Main Street, a newlybuilt research building directly on the

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water in Gloucester Harbor, had a first floor vacancy that opened directly to the water, an ideal fit for Hefring’s product development requirements.

Led by Ariane Purdy, RA, LEED, AP, senior architect with Ebbrell, the design highlighted the company’s top priorities.

“The client’s business model requires a variety of workspaces,” Purdy said. “Therefore we incorporated glass partitions and flooring finish boundaries to create the mix of open-concept office, conference, and research space they needed.” Purdy’s

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team also strategically located eye-catching wall murals to help identify different spatial zones and to create visual interest upon entering the space.

Purdy noted finishing touches included specialized static-dissipative flooring and modern light fixtures, with a custom design for a branded entry fixture to create a “wow” factor for visitors. “I worked with the manufacturers to get the right design at the right price for the client. This was an extra for them, so we worked really hard to make it happen and to make it special,” she said.

Miika Ebbrell, principal of Ebbrell Architecture + Design, said, “Our team was really excited to help Hefring bring its new space to life. The fact that it was an empty building shell gave our team a chance to really exercise its creative prowess and deliver a functional, yet beautiful space.” Ebbrell added that an important goal was ensuring that the main focal point of the high-bay research space was to allow the company’s flagship product, an ocean research glider, to be on display in a way that directly connects it to the harbor views outside their front door.

Minotti Opens Flagship Showroom in Boston Boston – Minotti Boston, the company’s fifth flagship showroom in the U.S., recently opened in the heart of the Theatre District.

The exhibition space of over 6,000sf was launched with ddc Group, already a partner of the company for the flagship stores in New York and Miami. The interior architecture, conceived and created by Minotti Studio, the company’s in-house creative department, presents a variety of sizes, shades, and sophisticated textural choices, in harmony with a cosmopolitan city’s taste and lifestyle.

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The space features a long-slatted wood signature hallway in a deep, rich tobacco hue, and a warm, relaxing space bathed in the natural light filtering through the large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Stuart Street. The slatted wood accent can be found throughout the Minotti Boston showroom.

The showroom intersperses a carefully placed, alternating exchange of vignettes and visual details, including portions of mirrored walls and ceilings. The window

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Minotti has championed both domestic and international designs, and the new showroom is a series of living, dining, night, and outdoor areas showcasing best-sellers and distinctive pieces from recent collections.

Guests of the opening included Anthony M. Frausto and Kyle McCreight Carroll of Morehouse MacDonald and Associates; Adolfo Perez, Adolfo Perez Architects; and Elizabeth Whittaker, Merge Architects, who collaborated on the showroom’s design with Minotti.

Also in attendance were Emily Pinney of Pinney Designs; Dane Austin, Dane Austin Design; Paula Daher, Daher Interior Design; and Bill Trifone, Bill Trifone Interiors and Hancock Appliance. Kristin Rivoli of Kristin Rivoli Interior Design; Mechi Peng, Meichi Peng Design Studio; Gina Newfeld, GSD; and Laura Schwendt, Schwendt Interiors; also attended.

Dennis Duffy of Duffy Design Group, who has a long history with ddc Group and Minotti, also attended the event. He expressed his excitement for the Minotti Boston showroom by saying, “For me, Minotti embodies the epitome of modern luxury. The design is distilled and, at the same time, extremely livable in many contexts. And the craftsmanship is unequaled.”

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Unmasking Microaggressions and Designing DEI Policies for Greater Impact NIBS Building Innovation Conference 2021

by Emily Langner The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recently held its Building Innovation virtual conference, which included sessions on resilience, building technology and the workplace. The event also included the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion, and successfully implementing DEI principles into an organization.

In the session entitled Designing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies on Purpose for Greater Impact, Daniel Villao, CEO of Intelligent Partnerships, Inc., said, “There is no single, correct approach. Like people, organizations have differences in history, priority, and needs; there is no one-size-fits-all solution.”

Villao added that it’s imperative to take a real and honest look at where the organization is currently while being inclusive in the planning process. This includes setting measurable goals with

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• Adjust: Make changes to ineffective policies; solicit input from the whole team.

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microaggressions are defined as “the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile derogatory or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.”

Warner said the first step in creating a culture of inclusion is identifying the blind spots or the bias that we may hold as individuals, expanding our flexibility, and making sure our biases don’t negatively impact our interactions with our co-workers within our workplace.

He added, “Research shows that when microaggressions are directly addressed, workplace teams enhance performance, cohesion and outcomes.”

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AIA, Richmond, Va.; Melanie Ray, AIA, Baltimore; Sophia Tarkhan, AIA, Atlanta; and Ellie Ziaie, Assoc. AIA, Minneapolis.

Next to Lead is a two-phase program, launched in October, that will include an online curriculum and monthly virtual sessions focusing on association leadership during 2022.

In the second phase, participants will work on a collaborative project developed with a local or state component or a knowledge-based group within the AIA. The program was created as a result of a member driven resolution sponsored by AIA Georgia in 2018, which was intended to ensure AIA is developing education, systems, and processes that are inclusive for the short and long term.

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DesegregateCT Takes Action Against Exclusionary Zoning Laws in Connecticut

by Peter Harrison A few years ago, homes across northeastern Connecticut started sinking.

The problem was eventually traced to faulty concrete poured in the 1980s.

Thousands of homeowners risked losing their homes, and their financial security, through no fault of their own. In response, the Connecticut Legislature created the Crumbling Foundations Assistance Fund, which charged every Connecticut homeowner $12 annually to replace the foundations and save the homes. Though controversial, this measure was not only right, but smart. Inaction would have cost the state and towns involved much more in the long run.

I learned about this story from Sacha Armstrong-Crockett, a realtor and anti-racism activist in Middletown. She shared it to contrast the state’s relatively swift action for these homeowners with the state’s long-standing inaction in addressing the damage exclusionary zoning laws have done to communities

of color in Connecticut.

Over nearly a century, local zoning laws have blocked black and brown families from living in certain parts of the state and from building generational wealth through homeownership. As documented in The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein, in Connecticut and across the country, this was first done explicitly through racial covenants; later, it was done implicitly through things like banning multi-family housing and requiring large lot sizes for single family homes.

The result of this racist zoning regime is undeniable: Connecticut is one of the most racially and economically segregated states in the country. Two-thirds of the state’s people of color live in only 15 of its 169 towns and cities. While 76% of white families own homes in Connecticut, for black and brown families, it’s only 40% and 34%. This legacy is also undeniably tied to why the state is currently near the bottom of population, job, and home construction growth in the country.

As Armstrong-Crockett pointed out to me, the lives of generations of black and brown families in Connecticut were built on crumbling foundations, but the state hasn’t rescued them. In 2020, with the national upheavel over racial justice after the murder of George Floyd, Connecticut

residents finally began to acknowledge the cost of that inaction.

Out of this moment, DesegregateCT created action. Everyday folks from across the state came together to begin undoing the state’s dark legacy of land use and to create a new, brighter legacy, one that is equitable and sustainable for all residents of Connecticut. In our first year, we educated thousands of people on zoning laws, trained hundreds of local advocates to seek change in their towns, and passed the first meaningful statewide zoning reforms in three decades.

Our work has been challenging. But we are winning because fighting for zoning reform in Connecticut is not only right, it is smart. It means more opportunity for businesses, workers, and families.

It means a fairer society and a cleaner climate. A more equitable and sustainable Connecticut is a more prosperous and safe home for all of us. It is the firm, lasting foundation for a better future that the state must build.

Peter Harrison is the senior policy fellow at DesegregateCT.

Gilbane Receives AGC Diversity Award Providence, RI – Gilbane Building Company received the 2021 Associated General Contractors (AGC) Large Contractor Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Award at the AGC’s annual convention in Orlando, Fla. Gilbane was recognized for its commitment to advancing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusion within its workforce, supply chain and in the communities they serve.

Gilbane has prioritized inclusion and diversity as a core company commitment and recognizes that the commitment in this area must be continuous in order to effect change. Gilbane also focuses on programs and outreach to enhance op-

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Moisture Risk Mitigation for Mass Timber Buildings

by Wei Lam If a mass timber building is to be successful, the mass timber components must be kept warm and dry throughout the building’s construction and occupancy. Project teams can achieve this by designing the building enclosure with the necessary layers to control loads on the enclosure, effectively managing moisture exposure during construction, and providing the mass timber elements an opportunity to dry out if wetted during unplanned in-service conditions.

Managing moisture risks in mass timber buildings and enclosures requires attention to the many sources of moisture that exist during design, manufacturing, shipping, construction, and occupancy.

Long-term or persistent exposure to moisture is usually more problematic to the mass timber elements than the overall quantity of water (e.g., prolonged moisture exposure due to snowmelt).

Moisture can penetrate deep into the mass timber, becoming trapped within the pore structure of the wood, and at locations such as prefabricated panel interfaces, lamination interfaces, splices, exposed end grain, and between laminations and sheathing layers. Retroactive attempts to fix these problems require tents or largescale drying that are costly and can delay

the construction schedule.

As real as these risks are, they are typically not reason to avoid mass timber building systems and the many benefits these systems provide. Rather, approaching the mass timber building through the integration of science, design, and construction with the guidance of experienced specialists who understand the considerations needed to create a durable and high-performance enclosure can significantly manage these risks.

An engineer monitors moisture content of a mass timber building component during construction. / Photo by Nelson Mouëllic Studio

Steps for mitigating moisture risks:

• Plan early: Start planning for moisture management in the design phase, beginning with the enclosure assemblies and intermediate floor assemblies.

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• Perform a Risk Evaluation: Work with the construction team to evaluate all factors that may contribute to moisture exposure during construction and occupancy. Use this evaluation and available assembly planning tools to arrive at appropriate mass timber assemblies and protection methods, whether factory-installed or siteinstalled.

• Develop a Construction Phase Moisture Management Plan: Establish the plan during design to prepare the design and construction teams for managing moisture and potential exposure risks, including a response to unexpected moisture exposure.

• Execute the Design: Execute the design while also implementing the moisture management plan during construction, and continue to be responsive to wetting events.

• Monitor the Plan: Throughout the construction phase, monitor and

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evaluate the effectiveness of the moisture management plan through quality control and quality assurance review procedures.

Further discussion on this approach and the referenced planning tools are provided in two industry available companion guides, Mass Timber Building Enclosure Best Practice Design Guide and Moisture Risk Management Strategies for Mass Timber Buildings, published by RDH Building Science. The latest edition of these guides will be available on Nov. 22. On Nov. 16, RDH’s building enclosure specialists will also be exploring best practice design strategies and use of these planning tools for mass timber buildings in the New England Region at the virtual Mass Timber Enclosure Symposium.

Wei Lam, PE is principal/building science specialist at RDH Building Science.

Increasing Time and Cost Efficiencies with Design-Build

by Jay Connolly Design-build is the fastest-growing construction method in the U.S. Depending on client preferences, our construction management, planning, design, and development firm uses both traditional and design-build construction methodologies.

This diversity of approach provides us with a suitable vantage point to determine which method works best for different kinds of projects, and while not a perfect fit in every instance, design-build offers

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significant advantage in many cases.

First, design-build appeals to those interested in a single source of responsibility. This requires complete transparency on the part of the designbuild entity so that the client remains informed via an open-book bidding process. When questions arise, designbuild spares the client the need to play the part of centralized administrator. Instead, there is only one phone call to make, to the design-build firm, which assumes responsibility for ensuring that all members of the team are working together effectively and efficiently. In this way, design-build transforms the relationship between design and construction teams.

Especially when unexpected issues occur, design-build incentivizes collaborative problem solving rather than wasting resources on establishing sources of fault.

Next, many clients initially gravitate toward the design-build model due to its efficiencies of cost and time. With a clear picture of both the vision and budget, no time need be wasted on designs that are too costly to make it from the page to the construction site. As projects develop, unforeseen needs and challenges may occur no matter what methodology one employs, but by marrying a design vision with planning and budget early on, and seizing opportunities for value engineering, design-build is often useful in avoiding schedule-busting redesigns and costly unplanned architectural fees.

Yet another advantage of the designbuild model is the ability to secure materials and subcontractors earlier than one might in a design-bid-build model.

Instead of waiting for drawings to be completed, bids to be gathered and leveled,

and teams to be selected, the designbuild firm can bid individual trades to multiple subcontractors as drawings are incrementally completed, allowing for an accelerated timeline while retaining competitive pricing advantage.

A 2018 study of more than 200 contemporary projects by the Construction Industry Institute and the Charles Pankow Foundation found that design-build remains the most cost- and time-efficient methodology available.

Still, it is important to understand that, like any method, design-build is not “inherently good.” Rather, design-build is intrinsically tied to the practices of those who use it, so it remains crucial to conduct work-quality research to ensure that your project is in good hands.

Jay Connolly is president of Connolly Brothers, Inc.

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Sustainability is Evolving by the CI Editorial Committee We’ve heard the term “sustainable” now for decades, but has its intrinsic meaning evolved? Arguably, yes, and here’s why: In 2021, and moving forward, sustainable design is responsible not only for our buildings’ impact on the climate, but also its resilience in the face of public health crises. How flexible are the program spaces within the building, and how do the systems and materials support occupant health?

We are all very familiar with the term “sustainable” but there has been a notable shift in the way that architecture, engineering and construction teams approach sustainable change. We are seeing the design process evolve to include not only energy efficiency but health, wellness, and resilience in the face of public health crises. Look at the recently constructed Lexington Fire Headquarters in Lexington, Mass. as a case study.

At the heart of this project is the traditional focus of sustainability: energy efficiency and climate impact. From

Lexington Fire headquarters / Photo by Red Skies

an energy efficiency standpoint, the fire headquarters was designed to meet the Town of Lexington’s progressive sustainability guidelines. The station uses a full electric and solar thermal system, including the first full-electric radiant apparatus floor in the world. No fossil fuels are burned on-site, with the exception of a back-up hot water heater and kitchen range. Rooftop photovoltaics off-set the building’s electrical use and are

hidden from street view, in keeping with historic district considerations. As for performance, this LEED Gold equivalent building really works – it exceeds the ASHRAE 90.1 standard by 30%.

From a health and well-being perspective, responder health, safety and comfort were paramount to the design.

The 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City sparked two decades of medical and design research, following the many first responders who have subsequently developed significant illnesses as a result of exposure to carcinogens. With this in mind, air quality has become a central focus of firematic design. For Lexington, the supply of fresh outdoor air is maximized in the building through the use of 100% outside air units and MERV 13 filters. The system also monitors carbon dioxide within the indoor environment, which is important because carbon dioxide levels are indicative of other contaminants that impact air quality.

Though this case study is a fire station, the connection between these systems and occupant health, safety, and comfort transcends building typology. These

dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) have been used in school designs since 2010 and are only growing in popularity.

Ultimately, the same approaches that can help mitigate exposure to soot and asbestos in a fire station can also reap benefits in the era of COVID-19, influenza and the common cold.

In this new evolution of sustainability, the resilience of the building program areas should accommodate future growth and flexibility, and balance collaboration with the possibility of separation or even isolation. Space planning is critical.

Thoughtful consideration to the layout, the integration of technology, and smart building systems is key to providing capacity for change in the future.

Sustainable design doesn’t have to start with a clean slate. There are other opportunities that can have a significant influence, particularly for existing buildings that may not necessarily be able to embark on an extensive renovation project. These entry-level or “low hanging fruit” approaches to change are inexpensive and impactful. First and easiest is the installation of hand sanitizing stations at major traffic points. Second: Amplify any pre-existing cleaning schedules and consider a switch to green cleaning supplies. Third: Reduce as many touchpoints as feasible. If installing new doors, hardware, and automatic openers is not an option, consider placing additional hand sanitizing stations at these locations and plan to include these touchpoints in the cleaning schedule.

Our buildings, and by association each of us, has a responsibility and opportunity to make impactful design decisions both small and large. From the seemingly simple installation of hand sanitizing stations to the complex balance of spatial programming, everyone can promote sustainable change.

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Philanthropy Cummings Commits $20M to Endicott College

(l-r) Melissa Hempstead, Endicott College board of trustees chair; Bill and Joyce Cummings, Cummings Foundation co-founders; Steven DiSalvo; Nancy Meedzan, School of Nursing dean; and Deborah Swanton, School of Sport Science dean

Woburn, MA – The philanthropic arm of Woburn-based Cummings Properties has committed $20 million to Endicott College to expand and enhance its School of Nursing. It will support the creation of a new building dedicated to the instruction of future healthcare workers.

Cummings’ partnership with Endicott was formally announced on Oct. 21 at the groundbreaking for the new Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences building. This commitment is the largest in the Beverly college’s history. In recognition of this substantial funding, the nursing school will be renamed

Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Endicott College president, Steven DiSalvo, Ph.D., has joined Cummings Foundation’s board of trustees.

“We are thrilled about this new partnership with Cummings Foundation and very thankful for the continued generosity demonstrated by Bill and Joyce Cummings,” said DiSalvo. “Cummings’ support will ensure the continued development of our future nurses and health science professionals, which is critical, particularly during the current public health crisis.”

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Office Space or Lab Space: A Planning Formula continued from page 19

Most experiments, procedures, and commonly used equipment are easy for owners, designers, and specialty lab consultants to assign to a space type, thanks to well-established industry best practices and Environmental Health and Safety guidelines. Equipment manufacturers also reinforce the process by stipulating environmental and safety criteria and providing guidance on the use and operation of their products.

How a prospective tenant chooses to allocate its science space will have a profound effect on many factors that must be considered before signing a lease. Among them are site selection,

building systems infrastructure, floor-toceiling heights, floor load capacity, space allocation, regulatory requirements, building codes, and local ordinances.

With the help of an architect and/or lab planner, the tenant will gain a distinct advantage in finding a building that will truly meet their immediate scientific and future operational and budgetary needs, by spending time at the onset of a project to analyze their current space use and consider moving appropriate science activities to less expensive office space.

Imran Khan, AIA, LEED AP, is an associate principal and director of science at Margulies Perruzzi.

Gilbane Receives AGC Diversity Award continued from page 39

help firms build capacity, and examines ways to reduce barriers to success. The company focuses on internal inclusion and diversity efforts with leadership support from an internal Inclusion & Diversity Council, through training and education related to unconscious bias and other topics, employee resource groups, a multi-pronged strategic plan, and other initiatives.

“Gilbane knows that inclusion is the fuel that drives diversity,” explains Kavon

McAdams, inclusion program manager at Gilbane Building Company. “We can’t achieve diverse results without instituting an inclusive mindset. With the support of executive leadership, we’ve developed a strategic plan with allocated personnel and dedicated resources to drive results.”

Gilbane also joined with five other construction management firms to launch the inaugural Construction Inclusion Week, which was held Oct. 18-22, with the theme of “Building the Foundation for Inclusion.”

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is primarily on giving back in the areas where it owns commercial buildings, all of which are managed on a pro bono basis by Cummings Properties. Founded in 1970

by Bill Cummings, the commercial real estate firm leases and manages 11 million sq. ft. of debt-free suburban space, all of which exclusively benefits the foundation.

The $20 million commitment is accompanied by a large-scale conceptual orange “iron butterfly” sculpture, Cummings’ recently adopted symbol of hope, rebirth, and emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The foundation this year erected 20 iron butterflies at various properties associated with the Cummings organization.

Bill and Joyce Cummings address the crowd at Endicott’s Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences groundbreaking ceremony.

C.E. Floyd Donates School Supplies

With the UCFS backpacks (l-r): Pamela Kinder, UCFS; Lindsey Webber, C.E. Floyd Company; and William Hague, UCFS

Bedford, MA – C.E. Floyd Company recently donated backpacks and school supplies to The Wish Project in Lowell and United Community and Family Services (UCFS) in Norwich, Conn. This was the company’s eighth year supporting the Backpack Attack project and the first year contributing to UCFS’s backpack drive.

The Wish Project provides backpacks to children from homeless shelters and other social service programs in the Merrimack Valley. UCFS distributes to those in need throughout greater southeastern Connecticut.

C.E. Floyd Company serves New England from its Massachusetts and Connecticut locations and supports these organizations that are dedicated

With The Wish Project backpacks: Catie McMenamin, C.E. Floyd Company

to providing services to their local communities and giving students the helping hand to start the school year off with the supplies they need.

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Awards

Kaplan Construction Recognized

PROCON Receives ABC Award

PROCON’s design-build project team

Hooksett, NH – PROCON recently received the Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/ Vermont Chapter’s (ABC) Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award in the Commercial Over $10 Million category for the design and construction of Unitil’s new Exeter-based Distribution and Operations Center. The awards ceremony was held on Oct. 14.

The new 54,000sf, 2-story regional facility includes office space, conference rooms, a 24/7 dispatcher center, training and testing center, warehouse, vehicle storage and wash bay. The facility will serve as Unitil’s regional emergency operations center and houses the company’s seacoast distribution operations and forestry, engineering, and centralized electric dispatch teams.

Unitil continued its three-decade long partnership with PROCON by teaming up in the design process to determine

current and future needs for space and technology. This collaboration led to the development of a unique building layout and design to accommodate the regional emergency center’s need to be able to operate 24/7/365 during man-made and natural disasters. The building was also designed and built with sustainability as a priority in pursuit of LEED, WELL Building and EnergyStar certifications.

The EIC awards program recognizes general and specialty contractors for worldclass, safe and innovative construction projects, and honors every member of the construction team, including the contractor, owner, architect and engineer. The winning projects selected from entries across New Hampshire and Vermont are judged on complexity, design, challenges overcome, completion time, workmanship, innovation, safety and cost. A panel of industry experts served as the competition’s judges.

Spectrum IT Recognized

Boston – Kaplan Construction announced it has been named to the annual list of the Largest Family-Owned Businesses in Massachusetts, published by the Boston Business Journal (BBJ), for the third year in a row.

This list includes Massachusettsheadquartered companies that are owned, 51% or more, by two or more family members or a husband and wife. Kaplan is co-owned by COO Jane Kaplan Peck and President Nate Peck. The rankings are based on 2020 revenue.

Founded in 1976, Kaplan Construction’s highly experienced staff has worked together for many years, building a strong resume of renovation and new construction projects for commercial, healthcare, multi-family, and worship clients along the way. In 2014, Kaplan announced the culmination of a three-year management transition in which Kaplan Peck was appointed COO and majority owner, and

Jane Kaplan Peck and Nate Peck / Photo by Robyn Ivy Photography

Peck was promoted to president.

“Family is and always will be the foundation of our work, so to be listed alongside so many outstanding local family-owned businesses is a privilege.

We celebrate the longevity in our core staff and are proud to have seen four sets of second-generation employees in our company since our founding 45 years ago,” said Kaplan Peck.

DBIANE Competition Winners Announced

(l-r) DBIA Student Design-Build Competition winners, Alec Kalogeropoulos; Guinevere Rhuda; Tanya Gianitsos, team captain; Luke Carey and Dominick Stanco; and Issa Ramaji, faculty sponsor

The Design-Build Institute of America New England (DBIANE) announced that the first place prize of phase 1 of the annual 2021 Student Design-Build Competition for the New England area went to team Seamless Design Build at

Roger Williams University. The team’s captain is Tanya Gianitsos and its faculty sponsor is Issa Ramaji.

Phase 2 of this year’s nationwide competition takes place at the annual Design-Build Conference & Expo in Denver on Nov. 1-3.

Conn. Firm Named Top Workplace (l-r) Jeff Viel, Terry Kilduff, Jonathan DuPont, Steve Feldman, and Michael DiBona

Dedham, MA – AMAG Technology, a manufacturer of unified security management solutions, has recognized Spectrum Integrated Technologies (Spectrum IT) with its 2020 Eagle Award as New England’s leading authorized dealer of AMAG security system equipment.

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) contractor, Spectrum IT, the low-voltage division of J. & M. Brown Company, Inc, received the award on Sept. 15 at company headquarters in Dedham. AMAG regional sales manager, Jonathan Dupont, presented the award to the Spectrum IT’s senior management team: Director Steve Feldman, Operations Manager Terry Kilduff, Account

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Executive Jeff Viel, Technology Manager Michael DiBona, and Technology Specialist George Camia.

“AMAG proudly recognizes Spectrum for their excellence in customer service and outstanding sales achievement,” said Dupont. “The company is extremely knowledgeable of AMAG’s fully integrated security system product line.

Most importantly, they are diligent in ensuring the Spectrum team of technicians are up to date and certified as new AMAG security products are introduced, and also in keeping clients abreast of the evolving, advanced security solutions available to them.”

Farmington, CT – KBE Building Corporation has been named one of The Hartford Courant’s Top Workplaces in Connecticut for 2021.

Only 58 companies were named a Top Workplace in 2021; KBE ranked 24th in the small employer group (under 150 employees). Companies are recognized solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey. The anonymous survey, administered by Energage, LLC, uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution, and connection.

“We’re proud each time that KBE is honored as one of the Courant’s Top Workplaces,” said Michael Kolakowski, KBE president and CEO. “Our employees are the backbone of what we do and how we’re able to provide superior services for our clients. Their daily commitment to our

The team at a Veterans BBQ Lunch, hosted by KBE, at the Newington Veterans Center.

mission of building excellence together and fostering exceptional relationships with our clients, design partners, trade contractors, and each other is the reason for our success.”

This year marks the sixth time KBE has been named a Top Workplace.

Previous years include 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

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Organizations and Events SMPS Boston Announces New Board Boston – SMPS Boston, a volunteer organization for marketing professionals in the AEC industries, announced its new board of directors for the upcoming program year. The new board includes 12 members of SMPS Boston, represented

by AEC marketing and business development professionals, all of whom help the organization in meeting its vision: Business Transformed Through Marketing Leadership.

The new board members are:

• President: Andrew Beaton – CDM Smith, associate and MarComm • President-Elect: Abigail Iorio – HLB Lighting Design, senior associate/ national marketing manager • Immediate Past President: Lisa Frisbie – AGC MA, director of business development & marketing • Secretary: Hilary Nieukirk, CPSM – Shawmut Design and Construction, marketing manager • Treasurer: Britt-Anya Bursell – HMMH, marketing manager • Director of Communications: Virginia Steigerwald – Nitsch Engineering, marketing & proposal specialist

• Director of CPSM Certification: PJ Roscoe – Mount Vernon Group Architects, CPSM, marketing consultant • Director of Membership: Jessica Harris – C.E. Floyd Co., business development manager • Director of Outreach: Marsha Miller, Assoc. AIA – Vanderweil Engineers, associate • Director of Professional Development: Kelly Auld – DBVW Architects, marketing & communications manager • Director of Special Events: Lindsay Accardi – SmithGroup, marketing manager, East region • Director of Programs: Leena Kent – Suffolk, marketing manager, pursuit management The board has dedicated this program year to the theme, “Visionary.” After the 2020-2021 chapter year, filled with unexpected challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, board representatives say they are excited to embrace the Visionary mindset and, in the words of SMPS Boston president, Andrew Beaton, “… see what lies ahead, spot the pitfalls and the rewards, and map a path to success.”

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Middle (l-r): Britt-Anya Bursell, Virginia Steigerwald, PJ Roscoe, and Jessica Harris.

Bottom (l-r): Marsha Miller, Kelly Auld, Lindsay Accardi, and Leena Kent.

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Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts Names New President and Officers

Back row (l-r): Lenny Monfredo, Christopher Buell, Brian Lynch, Michael Kosiver, Ellen Young, Aideen Doneski, Charran Fisher, Bernard Quinlan, and Michael McDonagh. Front row (l-r): Regina McGregor; Stephen Amanti; Dennis Drain; Peter Gormley; Jeffrey Marr, Jr.; John Guarracino; Cassie Johnston; and Jacquelyn Magill

Boston – Jeffrey Marr, Jr., vice president at Marr Scaffolding Company in Boston, was elected recently as president of the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM) for the 2021-2023 term. The event took place at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy and included the election of the ASM board of directors and officers.

As president, Marr will lead the

activities of the association, preside at all meetings of the board of directors and executive committee, represent the association at important meetings and functions, and serve as the spokesperson for the association. Prior to his election, he served on the board of directors and executive committee for six years and has been an active participant on the association’s legislative committee.

Marr replaces outgoing president, Peter Gormley of New England Waterproofing, Inc. in Natick.

Massachusetts State Senator Walter F. Timilty also attended the event to give remarks and issue a proclamation from the state Senate congratulating Marr on his election as ASM president and thanking Gormley for his service as most recent president. Massachusetts State Representative William C. Galvin was also in attendance and spoke about his continued commitment to working on behalf of subcontractors.

Other officers elected at the event include: • President-Elect: Leslie Carrio of Depaoli Mosaic Company • Treasurer: Steven Amanti of E. Amanti & Sons, Inc. in Salem • Vice President and Assistant Treasurer: Matt Brown of Greenwood Industries, Inc. in Worcester

(l-r) Peter Gormley, Jeffrey Marr, Jr. and Senator Walter Timilty / Photo by Paul R. Horwitz of Atlantic Photo

• Vice President: Peter Townsend of ML McDonald Sales Company, LLC in Watertown ASM members also elected three new directors to the board: Aideen Doneski of Gleeson Powers, Inc.; Charran Fisher of Fisher Contracting Corporation; and Wayne J. Griffin of Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc.

Professional Women in Construction Boston Announces 2021-22 Board Boston – The Boston Chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC) announced its incoming board of directors for the 2021-2022 program year.

PWC Boston 2021-22 Board of Directors:

• Caroline Fitzgerald, PE, President – Northeast Business Development Leader, RMF Engineering, Inc – Executive Committee, past Co-Chair of Sponsorship Committee • Caitlyn Angelini, PE, Vice President/ President Elect – Director of Code Consulting, AKF – Group Executive Committee, Member, Programs and Events Committee • Ben Sawa, CPSM, PMP, Vice President Vice President – Director of Marketing, GEI Consultants, Inc. – Executive Committee and Operations Committee, DEI Champion • Rebecca Barlage, LEED AP BD+C, Treasurer – Construction Manager, WS Development – Executive Committee and Chair of Operations Committee • Kaija Peterson, Moderator – Project Engineer, Structure Tone – Executive Committee and Operations Committee •S arah McGillicuddy, Immediate Past President – Associate Principal, Director of Business Development, BR+A Consulting Engineers – Executive Committee, Liaison to the Advisory Board • Kelly Bliss, Chair, Programs and Events – Development and Strategy, EYP Architecture & Engineering

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• Chloe Louise Bouscaren, Chair, Membership – Associate/Client Development Manager, NBBJ • Molly Canfield, Co-Chair, Membership – Director of Marketing, TRIA, Inc. • Keri DiLeo, Co-Chair, Programs and Events – Vice President, Scalora Consulting Group • Kristi Tamanini Dowd, Chair, Sponsorship – Senior Vice President, Redgate • Leann Gebhardt, Chair, Marketing and Communications – Marketing Communications Manager, GEI Consultants Inc. • Kelsey Rogers, Chair, Outreach and Scholarship – Senior Consultant, Acentech PWC Boston 2021-22 Advisory Board:

• Luciana Burdi: Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at Massachusetts Port Authority • Douglas Carney: Senior Vice- President, Real Estate, Facilities & Operations at Brigham and Women’s Hospital •C hristine DePalma: Senior Project Manager, EMD Serono, Inc. • Nancy Hanright: Senior Director, Real Estate and Space Planning at Boston Medical Center (BMC) Health System •M ichelle Landers: Executive Director at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Boston • Maureen McDonough: Deputy Chief of Contract Services at MBTA • Colleen McGinty: Assistant Vice President, Annual Capital Projects at Boston University • Andy Reinach: Senior Vice President, Design and Construction, Alexandria Real Estate

• Nicole Richer: President and Founder, The Compliance Mentor Group • Steven Ng: Vice President, Design and Construction, SCAPE USA • Tim Singleton: Associate Director of Construction, Wellesley College • Athené Sirivallop: Senior Project Manager, Harvard University • Catherine Walsh: Associate Vice President, Facilities Division, Northeastern University

“I am honored to serve as the PWC Boston chapter president and am looking forward to working with this incredible group of dedicated professionals who are committed to our mission,” said incoming president, Caroline Fitzgerald, PE. “Their hard work is reflected in the high-quality programming and robust outreach efforts that PWC Boston has become known for.”

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Suffolk Welcomes Four

SLAM Hires New Director Glastonbury, CT – Michael term goals include expansion of “Mike” Zuba, an AICP certified public education master planning professional planner, will services nationally. He is based serve as the director of public in the firm’s Glastonbury office. education master planning for Zuba will augment SLAM’s The S/L/A/M Collaborative service offerings with his (SLAM). experience and expertise in city Zuba will lead and expand planning, which includes land SLAM’s public education use planning, public outreach, Zuba master planning practice with geographic information systems an immediate focus on Connecticut (GIS) analysis and asset management, and New England, including in the new demographic modeling, spatial analysis, Providence, R.I. office. The firm’s longand zoning analysis.

Tunsky Joins Weston & Sampson Rocky Hill, CT – Weston & Sampson recently announced that Jonathan Tunsky has joined the firm in its landscape architecture practice in Connecticut, as a senior landscape architect.

He brings over 15 years of experience in the management, design, and detailing of complex landscape architecture and site

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design projects, including for parks, athletic and recreational fields, K-12 schools, and housing.

He is also a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.

Tunsky earned his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, N.Y.

North Branch Hires Two, Promotes One Concord, NH – North Branch Construction announced the recent addition of Bronson Raspuzzi and Jessica Raymond to the company, as well as the promotion of Thomas Hannan.

Raspuzzi, joining North Branch in the role of project manager, brings over 20 years of experience working in the commercial construction industry managing a multitude Raspuzzi of commercial, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and educational sector projects in both the public and private sectors.

Raymond, project coordinator, comes to North Branch with extensive administrative experience, most recently working for the City of Concord with the Concord Police DeRaymond partment, providing technical and administrative support for the project management team and other project team constituents.

Hannan was recently promoted to project manager. He joined North Branch as a summer intern in 2020 working within all departments of the company over Hannan the course of the summer. He was hired at the end of the summer into the role of project coordinator while he continued his studies at Southern New Hampshire University pursuing a degree in construction management.

“North Branch Construction is very pleased to welcome Bronson Raspuzzi and Jessica Raymond to our team and recognize Thomas Hannan’s hard work and professional growth with a promotion to project manager,” said Joseph H. Campbell, North Branch Construction president. “They each bring valuable experience and passion for their work to their new roles, enabling North Branch to continue the pursuit of our mission to provide unrivaled value, quality, and service in the construction industry.”

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Boston – Suffolk announced it hired Charley Leatherbee, Mike Trovini, Kevin Sharkey, and Christian Riordan.

Leatherbee is the new president of Suffolk Ventures, the real estate investment arm of Suffolk. Previously, he held leadership positions at Trammell Crow Company where he opened an office in Boston and was responsible for development and investment activity in the New England region.

Trovini is the new head of FUSE, Suffolk’s self-perform function, and Construction Solutions, which consists of Suffolk Illuminate, the company’s design-assist team, and Suffolk Edge, the organization’s planning and scheduling solution. He joined Suffolk from The Related Companies, where he served as senior advisor providing strategic guidance to project teams on the successful executions of signature projects in New York City.

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Sharkey is executive vice president of National Business Development. He is responsible for leading and executing business development strategies to help expand Suffolk’s reach and build its relationships throughout the country.

He previously worked for Turner, where he began his career and spent the past 35 years in various operational and leadership positions across all construction disciplines.

Riordan is Suffolk’s new COO of education in the Northeast. He is responsible for developing strategy for the firm’s education sector work, identifying and strengthening client relationships, recruiting and developing teams, overseeing preconstruction efforts, and ensuring all education projects adhere to Suffolk’s highest safety and quality standards. His industry experience spans more than 26 years.

Landon Named NAWIC Granite State VP Concord, NH – Jennifer Landon, the construction industry for vice president of education their career path. and workforce development at Katie Delay of Maine Drilling the Associated Builders and and Blasting was voted in as this Contractors of NH/VT (ABC year’s Granite State Chapter NH/VT), was sworn in as vice NAWIC president. Delay said, president of the Granite State “I am excited to work alongside Chapter of National Women Jennifer Landon, our new vice in Construction (NAWIC) for president of NAWIC Chapter Landon the 2021-2022 term, at its 46th 218.

She brings strong leadership and Annual Meeting held in September. energy to our organization.”

The annual conference keynote speaker Landon, who has been a member of was NH State DOT Commissioner, the organization since 2017, says she looks Victoria Sheehan, whose presentation forward to continuing NAWIC’s work and focused on workforce development and fostering relationships between industry, partnering with associations such as NAWIC to encourage women to consider education and community agencies.

Murray Joins Ebbrell Architecture + Design Boxford, MA – Ebbrell AIA, LEED AP, principal. “Her Architecture + Design enthusiasm, spirit, and ability to announced that Michelle Murray focus on the small details are all has joined its team as a junior critical in helping to deliver great interior designer. projects for our clients.”

Among Murray’s early Murray earned a Bachelor of projects was a 9/11 memorial in Fine Arts from Endicott College her community that was selected in Beverly with a major in to be brought to fruition. interior architecture and a minor Murray “Michelle is a welcome in theatre. Says Murray, “My addition to our team,” said Miika Ebbrell, dream is to be a set designer.”

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JM Electrical Promotes Two

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Lynnfield, MA – JM Electrical Company, Inc. (JME) announced two promotions as part of its long-term growth strategy.

Kyle Gillis has been elevated to the position of project manager and Chris Hurley has been named warehouse supervisor.

Prior to his promotion, Gillis served as an assistant project manager at JME. In this capacity, he was responsible for supporting the operations team.

Before joining the company full-time in 2018, Gillis took part in JME’ s co-op program, supporting staff members foc used on project management and estimating. He maintains an OSHA 30 Certification and is an active member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

Bedford, NH – TFMoran, Inc. announced that Sharon Monahan, CWS has joined the firm as a wetland scientist and septic designer in the Bedford office; Nathan Cote, PE has joined TFMoran, Inc. as a civil project engineer in the Bedford office; and Jason Cook, EIT has joined the firm as a civil project engineer in the Portsmouth office. Additionally, Marinus “Mo” Vander Pol III, LLS of TFMoran’s Seacoast Division recently earned his Land Surveyor License for the state of New Hampshire.

Monahan has over 20 years of experience in permitting in New Hampshire regarding wetlands, shorelands, septic systems, and zoning. She is a Certified Wetland Scientist and Septic Subsurface Designer and has a paralegal certificate in land use law. Previously, Monahan worked for various survey and engineering firms throughout northern New England.

Cote has over 14 years of experience which includes project management and engineering for electrical and natural gas systems, stormwater management, and geotechnical. He is a prominent member of the New Hampshire section of the American Society of Civil Engineers where he has served as president.

Cook received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Western New England University in Springfield, Mass., where he received an Excellence

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Hurley came to JME in 2019 with 15 years of experience in warehouse operations. He is recognized for solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in scheduling. Hurley’s new responsibilities include overseeing staff as well as all warehouse activities, from shipping and receiving to storage and deliveries.

Hall Joins Gaston Electrical Norwood, MA – Gaston Low Voltage Division, fostering Electrical Co., Inc. announced new industry relationships and that Scott Hall has joined its team partnerships while ensuring the as low voltage division manager success of existing accounts and at its Norwood headquarters. clients.

He will be reporting directly He brings over 15 years to Mike Weber, Gaston principal, of professional experience to as the company continues to his role, having worked for expand services across the top telecommunication and Hall Greater Boston region. Hall will distribution companies during develop and lead growth strategies for the his career.

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in Engineering Award in 2017. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Civil Engineering program. Cook has his Engineer in Training certification in the state of Connecticut and is a member of the American Society for Civil Engineers.

Vander Pol joined TFMoran as a survey technician in 2017 and was then promoted to professional land surveyor.

In addition to boundary and subdivision surveys, his over 14 years of land surveying experience includes construction layout, existing conditions, ALTA surveys, deed research and instrument operations.

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Calendar DBIA November 15 at 10:00 AM Virtual Progressive Design-Build Done Right The Design-Build Institution of America will be hosting a webinar on progressive design-build (PDB). This course will help participants gain insight into the flexibility of design-build project delivery and the trade-offs, key considerations and opportunities of the various procurement approaches.

ULI Boston November 16 at 5:00 PM Seaport Harbor Way Tour This tour, hosted by the Boston chapter of the Urban Land Institute, will consist of a preview walk through of the newest public space in Boston’s Seaport District, and a tour of a new building. The Rocks at Harbor will connect Congress Street and Boston Harbor once complete.

CBC November 16 at 5:30 PM 2021 Project Team and Scholarship Awards Banquet The Connecticut Building Congress will honor project teams that demonstrated extraordinary collaboration in the execution of their projects, and recognize this year’s

scholarship winners. Meet representatives from the project teams, including building owners, architects, engineers, constructors, subcontractors, suppliers and subconsultants.

ELA November 17 at 12:00 PM Nature’s Sanctuary: Challenges of and Solutions for a SITES Gold Landscape In this webinar hosted by the Ecological Landscape Alliance, horticulturist Gregg Tepper will talk about the history and challenges of a SITES Gold landscape and real-world solutions to achieve the desired results. From the site’s creation in 2008 and original design intent, to 2020 and its evolved management plan, Tepper will share the difficulties faced and detailed, pragmatic solutions.

SMPS CT November 17 at 1:00 PM The Future is Now and Online With digital transformation, generational shift and the long-lasting effects of the pandemic are changing how AEC firms build relationships with their prospects and clients. This session will discuss the most effective strategies for reinventing business development, marketing and relationship-building, and winning with digital.

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November 18 at 12:00 PM Women in Green Roundtable The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as women in the industry.

November 18 at 7:00 PM URI LA Lecture with Danielle Desilets The University of Rhode Island’s fall Landscape Architecture lecture series continues with Shifting Perspectives: Correcting the National Record with Danielle Desilets. This lecture will take place in person and be offered via Zoom.

ISPE November 18 at 12:00 PM Fast Track Delivery: Balancing Capital Projects and Operations This session will provide an introduction into Fast Track Delivery, as well as the lessons learned from a large pharma expansion and renovation project.

BOMA Boston November 18 at 5:30 PM Annual TOBY & Industry Awards Building Owners and Managers Association’s annual TOBY & Industry Awards recognize the best and brightest in the commercial real estate industry. For more information, visit the event’s website.

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December Awards HP will feature various AEC-related awards from organizations like BE+, ABC, USGBC CT and more. If your firm has been recently recognized, let us know!

Year-In-Review

ABC CT recently recognized KBE Building Corp. with a merit award for restoration of The Sacred Heart University Community Theatre in Fairfield, Conn.

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