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10 World Trade in Boston’s Seaport District recently broke ground. When complete, the development will include a new pedestrian footbridge that will connect the existing roadway over to a new structured park. / Rendering courtesy of Sasaki Associates / Full story page 13

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Anastasia Barnes Spring is here, and with it comes the opportunity to get outside and enjoy our local parks and green spaces, many of which are being designed by this month’s featured contributors. In her article on pg. 22, Cheri Ruane of Weston & Sampson shares how a playground in Cambridge is incorporating universal (inclusive) design to allow children with special physical, emotional, or sensory needs to “enjoy the thrill of sliding, spinning, swinging, or other activities in ways that able-bodied children do with ease.” On pg. 20, Rick Jones of Jones Architecture also talks about his firm’s mission to embrace universal design concepts on every project it undertakes. It’s good to see that inclusivity is being considered in all sorts of design, including parks and other outdoor spaces. One of the most notable contributor

articles this month is from Naomi Heller of studioMLA Architects (pg. 19). She gives a fascinating history lesson on playground design as it has evolved over the last century. The ”Handbook for Public Playground Safety” was published in 1981, resulting in an almost identical design for most playgrounds across the country. As a child of the ‘80s, I remember what they looked like: Black asphalt. Jungle gym. One slide. No sand or water or trees. These days, Heller explains, playground design utilizes natural elements, and “strives to create customizable, modular, and flexible equipment, giving children the freedom and autonomy to imagine their own play space.“

Boston Nature Center in Mattapan, Mass. / Photo courtesy of studioMLA Architects (pg. 19)

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engineering and construction firms, streamlining procedures and enabling higher quality remote collaboration than ever before. Reeti Gupta of HKS Architects starts off our Technology and Innovation section on pg. 23, sharing how her firm is elevating the design process with new and existing technologies. She talks about how HKS’ Practice Technology team was established to “focus on leveraging technology to advance the firm’s design capabilities and improve delivery processes.” I was thrilled to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for 10 World Trade in Boston in early April (pg. 13). It was one of the most memorable groundbreakings I’ve ever attended. There was even a cake in the shape of the actual building! I’m really excited about this project for a variety of reasons. It is an example of how a developer really embraces diversity and inclusion and is delivering on it. At the event, I met Gosder Cherilus of Bastion Companies. Bastion Companies is one of the MBE developers involved with the project. It was great chatting with him and getting to hear about his journey from professional football player to real estate investor, and about his passion for this unique project. Next month’s focus is on Healthcare

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PROCON Celebrates Groundbreaking

Golden Announces Departure from BPDA Boston – Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) director, Brian Golden, announced he is concluding his tenure after serving for more than eight years as the chief executive of the agency. As chief executive, he has managed the biggest building boom in Boston’s history, while ushering in holistic reforms designed to improve how the agency supports the residents of Boston. He focused on improving transparency, accountability, and community engagement, while furthering equitable outcomes throughout Boston’s neighborhoods. Appointed as permanent director by Mayor Martin J. Walsh in 2014, Golden is the longest serving leader in the agency’s 65-year history. Over the past eight years, he has steered more than 90 million square feet of development approvals through the BPDA’s permitting process. He grew the BPDA’s planning capacity, dedicating the resources and personnel necessary to complete the first general city plan since 1965, Imagine Boston 2030, which the BPDA board formally adopted in 2017. In 2020, Golden announced the creation of the first ever Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI).

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Today that office is led by a director of DEI and supported by a team of community engagement managers. “The board has seen firsthand the instrumental work Brian has led to support economic development and new housing opportunities that lift up our communities, while creating a more transparent, accountable BPDA that better serves the people of Boston,” said BPDA board chair, Priscilla Rojas. “On behalf of the board, I thank Brian for his many years of service to our city and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.”

Suffolk Encourages Next Generation

Boston – Suffolk announced it took a unique approach when installing fencing around its jobsite at 401 Park in Boston. The project team decided the fence surrounding the project should generate warmth and inspiration for children at a nearby daycare center rather than serve as a barrier separating the project site from the community. The company wanted students at the Bright Horizons daycare center to feel engaged in the building process. Suffolk hosted virtual classes for the children to spark their interest in construction and encouraged them to draw what they saw on site, right outside their windows. Using their artwork, the team designed custom scrim (the wrap on the fence) with lookout holes so students could have a sneak peek at the action

At the groundbreaking (l-r): Matt Mecum, chair of board of selectman, Town of Boylston; Kim Ames, chair of planning board, Town of Boylston; Adam Tominsky, general manager, Rand-Whitney Container; Nick Smith, president and CEO, Rand-Whitney Container; Christopher Harrigan, CFO, Rand-Whitney Container; Ted Fire, VP of construction and development, The Kraft Group; and from PROCON: Matt Wirth, SVP architecture; Phil Germain, SVP of preconstruction; Jen Stebbins Thomas, managing director; John Stebbins, managing director; Daniel Messier, SVP of construction operations; and Tom Haubrich, senior project manager.

Boylston, MA – Rand-Whitney officials were joined by business leaders, Town of Boylston officials and their designbuilder, PROCON, for the groundbreaking ceremony of a 384,000sf packaging facility in Boylston. The state-of-the-art facility represents the latest investment by the company in equipment and capacity to meet the significant growth in worldwide demand for packaging that was accelerated by the COVID pandemic. When fully operational, the new packaging facility will have the potential to manufacture 300 million boxes annually. Operating in Massachusetts since 1938, Rand-Whitney chose to build the facility in Boylston due to its proximity to major transportation corridors and access to a skilled workforce. The sustainable facility will feature energy efficiencies and the industry’s most efficient robotics and automation equipment. Rand-Whitney’s vertical integration will allow the facility to manufacture packaging that uses a very high percentage of post-consumer waste, using 100% post-consumer waste linerboard produced in the company’s own mill in Connecticut. Rand-Whitney is one of several companies owned by New England Patriots’ Owner Robert Kraft and is the largest independent corrugated

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Wilmington Development Tops Off

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Tavernier Place Breaks Ground

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Wilmington, MA – The Procopio Companies announced the official topping off of its multifamily development, located at 635 Main St. in Wilmington. “We’re really excited about Lume. Wilmington hasn’t seen the development of new multifamily construction in over 10 years,” said Michael Procopio, CEO of The Procopio Companies. “With the life sciences boom expanding into the 128 belt, Lume’s location is prime for anyone working in the industry, as well as anyone looking for a convenient, luxury development outside of Boston to call home.” Lume’s topping off marks the completion of the building’s vertical structure. The 74,000sf development includes a 3-story podium style apartment building with 39 garden style units and 10 additional luxury townhomes. Community amenities include a

fitness center with a dedicated yoga room, a club room, pet spa, outdoor patio area, and work-from-home rooms specifically designed for virtual meetings. The property is less than a mile to the Wilmington MBTA stop, as well as minutes from numerous local restaurants, parks, schools, and the new Yentile Farm Recreational Facility. The $20 million project began after a complex entitlement process, given the location directly abuts the MBTA Haverhill Line. Procopio has partnered with Peabody-based architecture firm, DMS Design, as architect of record for the exterior design, and with Ipswich-based Conant Design Group for interior design. Boston-based Charlesgate is handling property management and leasing. Construction began in July of 2021, and completion is expected this fall. 25 Spaulding Rd. Suite# 17-2 Fremont, NH 03044 603.895.2412 www.jewettconstruction.com

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Acton, MA – Peabody Properties and Common Ground Development Corporation (CGDC), a nonprofit subsidiary of Community Teamwork, announced the groundbreaking for Tavernier Place, a new construction of 31 one-bedroom affordable rentals for seniors ages 62 and up and individuals with disabilities, located at 446 Massachusetts Ave. in Acton. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 25. The ceremony also celebrated Acton resident, Nancy Tavernier, who has spent decades advocating for, and making possible, more affordable housing opportunities in Acton. Among the speakers who addressed Acton’s support for affordable housing and Nancy Tavernier’s dedication were Senator James Eldridge, Middlesex and Worcester; Representative Danillo Sena, 37th Middlesex District; a representative from the Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan, Third Congressional District; David Martin, chair of the Acton Select Board; Clark Ziegler, executive director, Massachusetts Housing Partnership; Carl Howell, chief program officer of CTI; and Janet Adachi, chair of the Acton Community Housing Corp. Steven Joncas, director of real estate development for Common Ground Development Corp., emceed the event. At the conclusion of the event, Tavernier spoke in gratitude of this recognition, and on the importance of

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enough affordable housing, especially for seniors. The 3-story building will include an exercise room, community room, outdoor bicycle racks, on-site management, extra storage space, lobby area with a three-season screened-in porch and two elevators, as well as a robust service plan to address the needs of the elderly population, provided by Peabody Properties. “We are honored to have been selected to manage another Acton community,” said Karen Fish-Will, principal and CEO of Peabody Properties, which also manages Old High School Commons. “We look forward to welcoming new residents soon, and providing another affordable option for our seniors.” The project team for Tavernier Place also includes Maugel Architects, Inc., architect, and Dellbrook|JKS, construction. The project is expected to be completed later this year.

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Boston – The Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) Northeast’s 2022 Building Trades National Recovery Week took place on April 25-29. The mission of National Building Trades Recovery Week is to curtail substance use disorder (SUD) and the drug overdose crisis in the construction industry. It aims to break the stigma of addiction, educate the industry about viable recovery options and prevent increased fatalities. An in-person ceremony was held on April 25 in Boston. From April 26-28, BTEA Northeast hosted live webinars

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featuring nationally recognized experts to educate, train and identify resources for both labor and management to make workplaces and job sites safer. On April, 29, a National Job Site Stand Down honored the lives lost to SUD. Workers stood down at jobsites to honor the 229 overdose deaths for every 100,000 building trades industry workers. “The construction industry is disproportionately impacted by the drug crisis,” says Thomas S. Gunning, executive director of BTEA Northeast. “We are in the middle of a mental health crisis and it’s time we talk about it.”

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‘The Embrace’ Monument Unveiled in Boston Boston – On April 27, King Boston welcomed close to 500 community members and partners to break ground on a new historical monument dedicated to the racial justice legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King. The 22-foot-high monument, The Embrace, was inspired by a photograph of Dr. and Mrs. King’s entwined arms in the moments after Dr. King learned he had won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. Designed by Hank Willis Thomas and Mass Design Group, the monument will be set on Boston Common, America’s first public park, linking the Common’s 400-year history as a gathering space to the age of a “New Boston” rooted in equity, healing, and well-being. The Embrace will be the centerpiece of the 1965 Freedom Plaza, where King Boston will highlight 65 of Greater Boston’s leaders during the civil rights movement, and it is scheduled to be unveiled on Martin Luther King weekend in 2023. The groundbreaking, which took place on the 95th anniversary of Coretta Scott King’s birth, featured a number of speakers addressing the importance of the memorial as a symbol of a Boston transformed, and recognized as an inclusive, welcoming, and anti-racist city as it moves toward its 400th anniversary in 2030. The sculpture is also situated just yards from Parkman Bandstand, where

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Dr. King addressed a large crowd after his historic march in April 1965 from Roxbury to the Common. Attendees of the groundbreaking included United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Rachael Rollins, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Massachusetts State Senator Sonia Chang Diaz, King Boston co-chair Rev. Jeffrey L. Brown, King Boston co-founder Paul English, Senior Pastor of Roxbury Presbyterian Church and King Boston co-founder Rev. Liz Walker, Former Massachusetts State Representative Marie St. Fleur, King Boston Executive Director Imari Paris

Jeffries, Boston Foundation President and CEO Lee Pelton, philanthropists Demond and Kia Martin, Celtics player Grant Williams, and a number of Boston city councilors and other notable guests. “The Embrace will be an important cultural symbol of equity and justice for Boston residents and all those who visit our city and region,” said Jeffries. “It will serve as a permanent monument representing the Kings’ time and powerful presence here in Boston, a time that helped shape their approach to an equitable society. This monument, and the tribute to 65 other civil rights icons, are critical elements of King Boston’s spatial justice efforts and will advance our collective work toward a ‘New Boston.’”

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the importance of the memorial as a marker of a bold new vision for Boston and its inclusivity.

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Colantonio Begins Golda Meir Expansion STEM Solutions Selected for Lab Fit Out Boston – STEM Solutions announced it has started the lab fit out on ProtaGene’s newest lab in the Burlington Bio Center. STEM is providing and installing fume hoods, epoxy counter lab benches, stainless steel sink basins, electrical ceiling panels, cylinder racks, and gas plumbing.

“The 190,500sf Burlington Bio Center brings much needed life sciences space to Boston’s north shore.” – Steve Cooke

Golda Meir House expansion / Rendering by Prellwitz Chilinski Associates

Newton, MA – Construction manager Colantonio Inc. has begun construction on 2Life Communities’ Golda Meir House expansion project in Newton. The firm is building additions of 45,000sf and 30,000sf to either side of the independent living community, which will house 68 new residential units. Eleven existing units will also be renovated. A reconfigured parking lot will accommodate 27 additional parking spaces and provide access to a new ADAaccessible entrance to the building. The new apartments, a mix of one and two bedrooms, will be affordable to seniors with a range of incomes, with nine

being designated for chronically homeless individuals. The project was designed with sustainable features to comply with both Energy Star Multifamily New Construction and 2020 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria – New Construction certification requirements. The architect for the project is Prellwitz Chilinski Associates and the owner’s project manager is WaypointKLA. Colantonio completed a comprehensive, occupied renovation to the Golda Meir House in 2018. The work included upgrades to all 199 units, HVAC and MEP systems, and all interior and exterior common areas.

“We are excited to be working again with STEM Solutions on this latest lab fit out,” said Steve Cooke, senior project manager for PIDC Construction, the general contracting firm heading up the lab build out. “The 190,500sf Burlington Bio Center brings much needed life sciences space to Boston’s north shore.” ProtaGene is a CRO partner for the biopharmaceutical and gene and cell therapy industries.

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CTA Selected for School Expansion

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Watertown, MA – CTA Construction Managers announced it was awarded the contract for the renovation and additions to the historic Lowell Elementary School. The school building committee approved its bid of $37,974,750, which includes renovation of the existing 71,000sf building and the two new additions.

“We are excited to work with the city of Watertown, the school building committee, Ai3 Architects, and Hill International on this project,” said Jeff Hazelwood, principal of CTA Construction Managers. This will be the construction management and general contracting firm’s 41st school project in the Commonwealth.

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Belmont, MA – The Belmont School community recently gathered to celebrate the placement of the final steel beam for the Belmont Middle and High School project. The beam was signed by many including onsite construction workers and the Belmont students. Belmont student signatures were joined by the signatures of Chenery Middle School students who will be the first students to attend the new middle school section when it opens. CHA Consulting, Inc. serves as the owner’s project manager for the Town of Belmont for the expansion and renovation project. Skanska is the construction manager and Perkins & Will is the designer. During the topping off ceremony, Principal Isaac Taylor spoke about the school supporting the students’ changing needs, while Massachusetts School Building Authority CEO, Jim McDonald, thanked the community for investing in its young people. The Belmont Middle and High School project includes the renovation of the existing school building and a major expansion to add facilities and incorporate grades 7 and 8. The 445,100sf, $295 million project consists of an extensive, phased and occupied renovation along with new construction. The new school will feature improved

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ADA accessibility, improved health and safety standards, video production space, makers spaces for robotics and engineering, and science labs. The MSBA-funded project is being designed and constructed net zero ready and the design includes a comprehensive strategy involving more than 330 geothermal wells and roof-top photo-voltaic panels. Construction began in August 2019 and completion is planned for September 2023.

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10 World Trade Breaks Ground Boston – On March 31, Boston Global Investors (BGI) and its development partners celebrated the official groundbreaking of 10 World Trade, a $600 million life sciences building located in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. The ceremony was held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Designed by Boston-based architecture firm, Sasaki, the property is defined by a uniquely curved and high-tech glass facade and surrounded by an array of indoor-outdoor connected spaces. The 17-story building will deliver over 555,000sf of new workspace for life sciences and office users, as well as retail and cultural space at the ground levels where the project also has over two acres of new outdoor public improvements. The project team for 10 World Trade includes Suffolk Construction Company, general contractor; Arup, engineer; C3, MEP engineer; and Thornton Tomasetti, engineer. PGIM and Wheelock Street Capital are equity partners on the project. Co-developers include EDGE, out of the Netherlands, as well as two MBE developers: Bastion Companies and Cogsville Capital Group. JLL is the leasing broker. “In an area known for being home to corporate headquarters and world leading companies, this building stands out on all levels: design, building technology,

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meet a strong demand for lab space.” Onsite amenities will include a 150-seat auditorium, a sky-level fitness center, and cultural and entertaining programming activations throughout the year. The building’s chilled beam HVAC system, tall floor-to-floor heights, and large column-free floor plates are designed to meet the flexible needs of life science and office users alike. The curtain wall system will also feature View Inc.’s Smart Windows, which use artificial intelligence to automatically adjust in response to the sun, maximizing natural light and outdoor views while optimizing building occupant comfort and reducing energy consumption from lighting and HVAC. The building’s smart design incorporates multiple innovative features to enhance sustainability and wellness including touchless systems, augmented air flow systems, post-pandemic safeguards and energysaving measures. The building will be among the first in the region to achieve certifications from SmartScore and SITES, and according to John Hynes IV, vice president at BGI, is pursuing Gold (or better) certifications from LEED, WELL, and WiredScore. The two acres of sustainable indoor/ continued to page 14

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outdoor public space will include a revitalized World Trade Center Avenue and a pedestrian footbridge connecting the existing roadway over to a new structured park. At the ground level, a domed ceiling will reach 45 feet in height and house a food hall, an onsite cultural tenant, and a 24/7 accessible connection between the Congress Street and World Trade Center Avenue levels. Sasaki’s design centers around the idea of an urban push/pull, with this multi-story ground floor appearing nearly transparent from

the exterior while the building’s corners surge outward toward nearby landmarks, such as Boston Harbor, the Seaport and Congress Street, the SBWTC and BCEC, and Summer Street. The BGI team was designated pursuant to a Massport RFP and is the second project to be built using the “Massport Model” for diversity, equity and inclusion. “We are excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new iconic building in the South Boston Waterfront,” said Massport CEO, Lisa Wieland. “Boston

is known globally as a leader in the life sciences, and we look forward to growing our hub and the city’s recognition on the world stage. This project is once again showing that putting DE&I on equal footing gives us all a leg up.” Suffolk will be teaming with H.J. Russell & Company, one of the largest Black-owned construction services and real estate development firms in the United States. Representatives of Suffolk say it is committed to ensuring its ambitious diversity hiring compliance plans will be implemented and participation goals will be met or exceeded, and that the company’s diversity hiring initiatives will

be characterized by a proactive outreach program that provides equal access and opportunity for all qualified firms. “Sasaki’s design for 10 World Trade is nothing short of iconic and will cement its position as one of Boston’s most significant commercial projects,” said Hynes. “This project will have an incredible impact on the community and this milestone would not have been possible without the visionary efforts of Sasaki and all of our project teams. We eagerly anticipate welcoming visitors and tenants to enjoy all that 10 World Trade has to offer when it opens in Q4 2024.”

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Focus: Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering Urban Wellness and the Public Realm in a Post-Pandemic World

by Michael Hunton As a landscape architect and urban designer, I find that during my daily commute I cannot help but critique the designed world around me, especially the streetscapes, parks, and plazas. In the context of the ongoing pandemic and its implication for wellness, top of mind lately has been the question of how

landscape architects can incorporate wellness design into what we do. For many workplaces, the recent pandemic changed the way many people envision “going to work.” For me at least, not having to travel to work allowed for more time during the day for walking or jogging nearby as I began working from home. I was also able to visit the corner market more often to avoid crowds in larger stores. The most noticeable change in my work-at-home world is that there are more people around the neighborhood and in parks since there is less commuting. In and outside of most offices, wellness became a common topic of conversation. Although some industries, such as

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hospitality, took a significant financial hit over the past few years, the architecture, engineering, and construction industry has been booming in numerous markets. In addition to stress caused by the pandemic, stress levels also grew because of increases in workload and overtime. Recently, however, a general acceptance and promotion of a healthy work–life balance and workday flexibility has, from a personal health perspective, perhaps been one of the greatest positive benefits of this pandemic. In the urban designer’s toolbox, we already have design concepts that can address the need to strengthen wellness within local communities in a city network. Listed with each item here is a Langan project that incorporates strengthening wellness: • The 15-minute city is a concept, developed by Professor Carlos Morena in Paris, that envisions a city organized by neighborhoods where one can access most daily necessities within a 15-minute walk or bike. (Olive + Wooster, New Haven, Conn.) • Placemaking and tactical urbanism create culturally rich public spaces that are inclusive and equitable especially within low-income areas. (Plumley Village, Worcester, Mass.) • Complete Streets philosophies promote a pedestrian-first environment that recaptures the urban fabric for multimodal travel and safely accommodate people, pets, bicycles, and cars in order to increase physical health and encourage

people to get outside. (Riverfront Master Plan, Middletown, Conn.) • Resilient planning encourages durable, lasting waterfront design that enhances habitat and allows for public access to the water using the Waterfront Alliance’s WEDG Guidelines (Southpoint Park, New York City, N.Y.) • Sustainability is inherent in all of these concepts above, encouraging green infrastructure to reduce the burden on stormwater systems and the overall carbon footprint by minimizing the need for vehicular travel and emissions to improve air quality. (Saugatuck TOD Master Plan, Westport, Conn.) With wellness at the forefront of designers’ minds, the future could be brighter for urban neighborhoods. The design-concept examples discussed above are not new to landscape architects and urban planners. But the pandemic emphasized our need to focus on wellness, and that need drives the urgency to incorporate these concepts into more and more design projects. It is up to us as urban designers to advocate for wellness by focusing on environment-healthy design and to educate the public about the benefits of that design. While observing our cities over the next few years, I will look forward to critiquing less of the old and applauding more of the new successful installations of urban wellness design. Michael Hunton, PLA, ASLA, WEDG is the New England Landscape Architecture + Planning Studio lead at Langan.

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Colby College Athletics Center Receives LEED, SITES Certifications Waterville, ME – Sasaki, along with Hopkins Architects, announced the Colby College Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center has received both LEED Platinum and SITES Gold certification status. Awarded by the U.S Green Building Council, Platinum status is the highest LEED certification a project can attain. SITES Gold is awarded by SITES, a comprehensive rating system designed to distinguish sustainable landscapes, measure performance, and elevate value. The 350,000sf Colby College building, which opened in August 2020, includes a multi-use fieldhouse with a 200-meter track and tennis courts, an ice arena, an Olympic-sized pool, a competition gymnasium for basketball and volleyball, squash courts, a strength and fitness center, and multi-purpose studios, supported by locker rooms, sports medicine facilities, and offices. Chris Sgarzi, a principal architect at Sasaki and a leader in the firm’s sports practice, said, “Colby College is a demonstrated leader in sustainability and committed to maintaining its carbon neutral status, so this project was especially focused on the health and wellness aspect of both the environment and students, faculty, and staff who utilize the facility.” Sgarzi added that core sustainability principles related to indoor air quality, daylight and views, thermal comfort, and building performance are seamlessly integrated into the facility and site design to meet project goals related to health, wellness, and optimal performance of body and mind. Colby College is one of only four campuses in the country to achieve carbon neutrality. With guidance from Thornton Tomasetti, which served as the LEED and SITES consultant and saw the certifications through to completion, the project team was not only able to meet the enhanced LEED standard and certification, but do so within budget and schedule. The overall credits included the demolition and waste reduction stream of the former athletics complex, which required an additional year of work.

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The combination of solutions developed in collaboration with Arup, which include daylight harvesting, air system energy recovery wheels, and a pool heating system powered by excess waste heat, enabled energy use reduction to 47% below the code baseline. Arup’s structural designers helped the team develop the most lightweight structural solution possible. The highly optimized design lowered embodied CO2 by approximately 800 tons by reducing the structure’s steel tonnage by 20% and lowering the volume of concrete required by 5% relative to more conventional design solutions. These solutions contributed to the project earning all 33 possible energy points in the LEED Platinum criteria and were also important in the pursuit of the SITES Gold certification. The SITES standard was added to the project as a goal and completely new standard for the college. The team and the landscape architects, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, and civil engineers, Sebago Technics, incorporated soil restoration and native wet and upland meadows to increase site biodiversity and manage stormwater through natural systems. This new landscape provides an opportunity for teaching, research, and recreation, while showcasing over 1 million sq. ft. of native plants. The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center is the first SITES project in Maine and New England to obtain Gold-level accreditation. In its review, SITES noted exceptional achievement – 26 of a possible 30 points – in the Site Design-Human Health and Well-being category. In addition to

serving the college, the athletic venues and site related amenities feature universal accessibility and are made available to local communities for their use. The project team also included Con-

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South Windsor, CT – Colossale Siteworks, working for the Gilbane Building Company in Windsor, is currently setting the stage for the construction of a new 102,000sf elementary school. According to Vice President Michael Colossale, “Getting the earthwork done to clear the entire 10 acre site was very challenging as we had cuts and fills in excess of eight feet; we moved nearly 50,000 yards of material to get the site prepped.” Draining the site properly was critically important too due to

underground aquifers and the amount of water that need to be controlled during rains. “We kept that all under control with swales, pumps and check dams,” said Colossale. Current work includes preparation for the 102,000sf slab and readying the site for utility installation that includes water, gas, electrical, sewer, storm drainage and retention basins. Future finish work will include installation of curbs, parking lots, sidewalks, a courtyard, and site furnishings.

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Redniss Named AICP Fellow Stamford, CT – Redniss & Mead, a land use consulting firm, announced that principal planner Richard Redniss, AICP has been named to the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) College of Fellows (FAICP) for his outstanding achievements in urban planning. The 2022 class is scheduled to be inducted into the College of Fellows at the National Planning Conference in San Diego on May 1. Redniss previously served as president of Redniss & Mead. “Rick has a long track record of success working in very challenging environments. Rick’s professional work and his personal pursuits further demonstrate his commitment to the ethical responsibilities of a certified planner to the public, to clients, and to the profession and colleagues,” said Rebecca Augur, president, Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). “We were proud to nominate him for his sustained leadership in the planning field and for his lasting influence in crafting inclusionary zoning, promoting affordable housing, and fostering historic preservation and permanent open space in particular.” “This is a well-deserved honor,” said Craig Flaherty, P.E., president of Redniss & Mead. “Rick has been an exemplary leader in the community and for the planning profession. His ideas and efforts

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applied through the planning discipline and his clients land use applications have literally changed lives and enhanced the communities where they are located. We are grateful for his continued contributions to our firm and our clients.” Fellowship is granted to planners who have achieved certification through the American Planning Association’s professional institute, the AICP, and have achieved excellence in professional practice, mentoring, public and community service, and leadership. Redniss is the only Connecticut member being inducted into this year’s College of Fellows and will join one other practicing fellow in the state.

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From Adventure Playgrounds to The Modern Playscape

by Naomi Heller During World War II, metals were diverted to build war essentials. The manufacturing of playground equipment ceased and playgrounds fell into disrepair. Oddly, post-WWII bomb sites created opportunities for play, allowing children to experiment with lighting fires, building structures, and manipulating materials from demolished buildings. This free-

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spirited play evolved into adventure playgrounds. In the mid-1940s, landscape architect Lady Allen of Hurtwood petitioned for the first adventure playground in London. These playgrounds featured an abundance of unconventional structures, discarded household objects, and loose materials. Aside from utilizing unusable land, the playgrounds acknowledged broader social issues. Responding to WWII horrors, adventure playgrounds were “little models of democracy.” Children collaborated together and seemingly created a socially conscious society through children’s play. In the post-war spirit of rebirth,

questions surrounding creative play surfaced. In Amsterdam, architect Aldo van Eyck was commissioned with building a public playground in each of the city’s neighborhoods. His principal consideration was to safeguard children’s creativity. The playgrounds were woven into the fabric of public parks, squares, and derelict post-war sites. With no clear partitioning between these playgrounds and city life, he also aimed to provide appropriate social engagement for the children. Responding to the Cold War, designers began to create novelty playgrounds that were dominated by fantasy sculptures.

These novelty playgrounds took on spaceship-themed structures. During this period, the manufacturing process for playground equipment also advanced, leading to more standardized pieces. During the 1970s, lawsuits against playgrounds arose. The era of the “standardized playground” began. In 1981, the Consumer Product Safety Commission published the Handbook for Public Playground Safety. Although safety regulations were important, the proliferation of identical-looking playgrounds incited public criticism and a decline in the use of public playgrounds. During the 1990s, efforts were made to fund play research to redefine the goals of the modern playground. The demand emerged to extend beyond standardized equipment to include spaces for people of all ages and abilities, with both natural and built environments. This trend toward inclusive play led to a shift in designing “playscapes.” The term was coined by Isamu Noguchi, whose playscapes blurred the line between fine art, landscape design, and childhood play. He believed that environments should challenge and inspire their users’ imaginations. One modern version of a playscape, known as a nature playground, focuses continued to page 31

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Opening Doors Means Opening our Eyes

by Rick Jones It would have been enough to simply go through the checklist that came with the comprehensive assessment: Add the handrails, ramps, curb cuts and door operations that help people with mobility challenges get around campus more easily at Cape Cod (CCCC) and Massasoit (MCC) Community Colleges. The campuses were two of many sites slated for site, landscape, pedestrian circulation, and entry improvements as part of the DCAMM Statewide Accessibility Initiative. Instead, working closely with the civil engineer and landscape architect (for MCC: Nitsch Engineering and Crowley Cottrell; for CCCC: Brennan Engineering and Lemon Brooke), we developed comprehensive solutions that not only solve for MAAB, but address aesthetics, native plantings, and stormwater management. Why?

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making sure that people who are perceived as different understand what it would be like if they were normal,” says James Robinson, a recent Duke graduate with sight challenges who made a video about his experience. “But we rarely ever do the opposite; pushing those who perceive themselves as normal to understand what it would be like if they were different.” The architect’s job is to “do the opposite;” to push ourselves into understanding what it would be like to swim in the “sea of difference,” as Robinson describes his experience, and then design places that meet those differences with intelligence and grace. Empathy

This inclusive approach is known as universal design or designing for accessibility, or just plain old good design. Regardless of what we call it, it’s all about empathy. We have to imagine how all kinds of people with diverse abilities can experience the same place without compromise. Every project that Jones undertakes embraces universal design concepts. Quite often, we are working on campuses constructed well before laws that govern universal access were enacted, which means we don’t have the luxury of starting from scratch. Solutions within buildings are solved

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as part of renovations. Many buildings have had incremental updates that include improvements to accessibility in compliance with the law: bathroom updates, ramps, etc. However, on a campus there is an illdefined limit outside the building where the accessibility scope stops. It is not a standalone building in a parking lot where you can draw a clean line. Campuses are networks of circulation, and we are often tasked with drawing these lines in ways that improve accessibility, while limiting scope to contain costs. The all-important spaces between buildings are particularly plagued by impediments, whether the small moments of a single step or two, or the sweeping challenges of a sloped walk that exceeds code limits and runs for hundreds of feet. At the same time, sitework and landscape offer some of the best opportunities to achieve universal access and can be far less expensive than renovation or building new. Creatively manipulating a site can shape a system of access that everyone uses in the same way; raising the grade so that no stairs are required, for example. More than Accessibility

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Designing a Universal Playground on Top of a Closed Landfill

by Cheri Ruane Universal (or inclusive) playgrounds can be defined as those that “enable and empower a diverse population by improving human performance, health and wellness, and social participation” (Source: University of Buffalo Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access). Universal playgrounds are designed to be used by children with special physical, emotional, or sensory needs, and their caregivers. They allow all users to enjoy the thrill of sliding, spinning, swinging, or other activities in ways that able-bodied children do with ease. The new universal playground at Danehy Park in Cambridge is one such effort. The City of Cambridge worked with Weston & Sampson and a team of designers, engineers, landscape architects, and environmental scientists to design and construct this new playground. The facility is on a 0.75-acre, underutilized grassy site on top of a closed landfill that

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offers a convenient location, is close to other recreational facilities, and provides nearby access to public transportation. Danehy Park’s universal playground design addresses the needs of both users and caretakers and integrates features that are attractive for people of all abilities and ages, while also focusing particularly on those who face a host of physical and

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The team began by conducting a thorough site evaluation and holding coordination meetings with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The team then performed geotechnical investigations and developed preliminary concepts. After refining those concepts and determining the preferred design elements, we developed schematic design plans and prepared construction documentation to put the project out to bid. Design and construction permitting occurred concurrently and was a collaborative effort with regulatory agencies. A key part of the project was overseeing construction activities and working with the contractor to respond to the inevitably unpredictable subsurface conditions of a closed landfill. The design process included collaboration with the local arts community, including an artist with

• Sensory/nature play areas • A play slope that makes use of the site’s high elevation point to engage and encourage climbing and rolling • A water play/splash pad area • Separate, accessible, and active play areas for children ages 2-5 and 5-12 while accommodating physical, sensory, and social needs • A primary entry area with parking and a drop-off zone, a secondary entry area, and inclusive circulation • Areas to accommodate gathering (both social and refuge) • Elements that offer a balance of sun and shade • On-site stormwater management features with educational signage • Protection of the existing tree canopy and new plantings in support of Cambridge’s urban forestry efforts We designed the playground to work with the existing unusual landforms related to the landfill as well as custom climbing features inspired by the site’s historic uses. This created a unique sensory experience while also providing a place where everyone is welcomed and enabled to enjoy the simple yet important pleasure of play. Cheri Ruane, FASLA is a vice president and design discipline lead at Weston & Sampson.

May 2022

Technology and Innovation Elevating the HKS Design Process with Technology

by Reeti Gupta A big part of working in a large 1400 person architecture firm like HKS is establishing firmwide standards, policies, and procedures to work with technology platforms from concept to completion. HKS’ Practice Technology team was established to focus on leveraging technology to advance our design capabilities and improve our delivery processes. Practice Technology focuses on project delivery, visualization and immersive environments, building performance analysis, technical support and software management. Remote collaboration became vital when the pandemic hit in March 2020. With a robust infrastructure already in place to work on projects remotely, such as laptops and Citrix VDI capabilities, the switch to remote work was rather

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seamless. We have a number of our Revit projects on Autodesk BIM 360 Cloud that has facilitated consultant coordination and overall team collaboration on projects to be done remotely. HKS employs several other cloud-based software platforms that support Model Coordination and Bluebeam Studio, that allow for collaborative markups, reviews and coordination of our drawings and models. For ideation and design collaboration, we also adopted MIRO, a virtual online whiteboard to sketch, pin up, comment and support discussions.

On the visualization side, we participated in an exploration of NVIDIA’s latest collaborative rendering technology, Omniverse, to create highquality renderings that allowed us to generate a visual in about half the amount of time it would have otherwise taken. At HKS, Extended reality (XR) technology is changing the way we present and communicate design to our clients through immersive experiences. Using virtual reality (VR), our clients can provide feedback and approval on the spaces we design for them, not just by

presenting a rendering or an animation, but by placing them in the model and guiding them through the spaces while they are still in concept. On a recent healthcare project proposal developed by HKS’s New York City Health Practice, VR was used to guide the client through the space which helped the stakeholders to envision proposed design solutions. The virtual environment accurately represented materials like warm woods, painted glass walls, stone, flooring finishes and other design features that are not perceived on a 2D image. The HKS team also shared multiple design options for a recovery room; each option was aimed at maximizing flexibility with the number of beds. By leveraging virtual mock-ups the team was able to quickly switch between design options with the click of a button on the VR headset. This allowed the client to clearly understand the implications of the different scenarios and pick an option that was best for their project. Photo-realistic renders were also set up in the VR experience to get a complete understanding of lighting, medical equipment, and materials for continued to page 42

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The Use of Electronic Validation in CQV for the Life Sciences Industry

by Neeraj Joshi Commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) describes an integrated quality assurance process for the performance of highly technical and deeply regulated facilities in the life sciences industry. It provides the documented evidence needed to verify that utilities, systems, and equipment are designed, installed, and operated as required. CQV is performed in accordance with industry and regulatory standards and is an exceptional tool for evaluating a manufacturing operation’s potential life cycle. Most CQV efforts follow the guidelines established by the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). Adoption of ICH’s consensus-based guidelines by regulators around the globe is critical to realizing the benefits of safe, effective, and highquality medicines for patients as well

as for industry. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a major role in the development and dissemination of each of the ICH guidelines. The successful provision of CQV services is predicated on mutual trust between the engineer and the client. Confidentiality is mandatory in this hyper-competitive market sector, as is complete objectivity on the part of the evaluation team, whose job it is to support quality programs that are unique to each client and project.

the successful implementation of a product’s life cycle. • Validation is the collection and evaluation of data from the process design stage to commercial production, which establishes scientific evidence that a process is capable of consistently delivering quality products. This activity is required by the Good Manufacturing Practices.

The CQV process has three distinct phases:

• Commissioning is a documented engineering process to confirm that systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) are installed and performing according to design intent and manufacturer’s recommendations, with a focus on maintainability, testability, and accessibility. • Qualification occurs in tandem with commissioning and involves the application of a scientific and risk-based approach to verify adequate installation, operation, and performance with respect to a specific manufacturing process. Delivery of a robust and compliant qualification program is essential for

Until recently, CQV was largely a paper-based process. A single paper copy report, sometimes upward of 2,000 pages, would be scrutinized by a group of reviewers. The process was sluggish and vulnerable to misinterpretation and loss of critical data through wear and tear of repeated handling. In an industry where speed to market and microscopic precision are paramount, this is a major bottleneck.

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The benefits to using e-validation tools are many and improve workflow efficiencies while promoting uniformity in data collection and report formatting. Using e-validation tools, teams can collaboratively review documents, allowing for real-time dialogue while supporting remote working. The integrated document management systems in these platforms are a major improvement over the conventional report. The use of these platforms provides more standardized CQV documents, higher fidelity in the data collected throughout the process, and a smoother process resulting in significant time savings. Due in part to elevated client expectations, demand for workflow efficiencies among practitioners, software advancements, and sustainability initiatives, cloud-based electronic validation platforms have become the industry gold standard for collection and documentation of CQV-related data. As the industry continues to adopt these tools, the increased collaboration promises to unlock new efficiencies in the CQV process. Neeraj Joshi is a CQV project lead at DPS Group.

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May 2022

Innovation Ties Together JM Electrical’s Past, Future

by Matthew Guarracino Last fall, 36 years after completing our first job at the Boston Marriott in Copley Square, JM Electrical announced a major milestone with the completion of its 20,000th project. This landmark project was carried out at a global biotechnology company’s gene therapy lab north of Boston. From our modest origins in the mid80s to servicing some of the most complex construction developments in the region, our company has grown and evolved. One of the biggest differentiators over the years has been the way we developed new areas of expertise and expanded our service offerings. As our clients became more interested in sophisticated, energy-saving systems that were better for the environment and for the end user’s bottom line, we were ready to meet their changing needs. Making this transformation allowed us to take on many jobs each year at the

region’s best colleges and universities; hotels and retail outlets; and hospitals, health care and life science centers; as well as service cutting edge companies residing in the Seaport and Kendell Square. JM Electrical ’s evolution required one thing: a robust investment in innovation. Today, our workers in the field utilize iPads allowing our foremen to see live snapshots of jobs in progress and remain in constant communication with our headquarters. From an installation perspective, Internet of Things (IoT) software and buildings with automated, smart features provide real-time updates from jobsites and facilities, so workers can remotely control settings. In addition, we currently use a program called Egnyte for companywide file sharing and leverage our accounting software to communicate, track, and automate change orders. Relying on these platforms allows us to make on-site technological and staffing adjustments instantaneously. But our commitment to innovation goes beyond utilizing technology for internal purposes, such as streamlining how our people interact. It also provides a path forward in terms of the services we can offer customers. Currently, we are investing in a new facility designed to house our prefab production division in nearby Woburn, Mass. This timely venture will increase productivity by

eliminating weather delays, creating greater efficiencies, abbreviating project timelines, and allowing for work schedules that accommodate the changing needs of our team. Equally important, prefab and modular construction offer many green benefits, including the ability to more easily recycle materials. New digital tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) play a key role in the evolution of construction, helping contractors better visualize the scope of work, accurately estimate the cost of materials and labor, and eliminate waste. With its emphasis on precise advanced planning, today’s prefabrication models are increasingly innovative and economical. Additionally, this new offering will allow us to expand our apprenticeship program, hire new staff and give students the kind of real-world experience that will serve them when they enter the profession after graduating from a vocational training program, college, or institutions specializing in technology and the trades. In short, this new approach will drive greater innovation within our business and keep us current with the ever-changing construction industry. In November, we announced the launch of a division focused solely on maintenance and recurring service. This new division offers direct, on-site service,

helping building managers and developers avoid disruptions and added expenses, making the buildings we service run more efficiently. While perhaps not as flashy as a new technology, applying high-level recurring service and timely customer support to the business of commercial electrical installation is a different kind of game-changer, allowing our customers to save time and money while prioritizing on-site safety. For over 35 years, JM Electrical has contributed to numerous high-profile projects that are visible across the changing Boston skyline. As we look to build on our legacy of service and innovation, we are proud to partner with developers and general contractors seeking more sophisticated technologies for their projects. Today, our company is uniquely positioned to install the latest devices and employ new software while also fine tuning our internal protocols through technology, enhancing our bottom line. Moving forward, embracing the benefits of new tech will provide clear and measurable insights that will shape the way we run our business and our job site engagements, all aimed toward the goal of delivering a higher level of service to our clients and the industry. Matthew Guarracino is principal and CEO at JM Electrical Company.

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May 2022

Evolving Toward Seamless Visuals in the Digital Age

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as weather, people, and animations. Using today’s rendering software allows engineers and landscape architects to provide remarkably lifelike and accurate representations of the environment they are creating. The use of a consistent scale allows clients to see what their building will look like from various perspectives, and how effective their screening will be. Programs like these also provide an opportunity to design backward: The sizes, colors, and textures of plants are visually displayed,

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As universities across New England seek to reduce their carbon footprint and lead the way toward a more sustainable future, their path requires a multi-pronged and integrated approach. With careful planning and life-cycle analysis, strategic investments can pay big dividends and put institutions on the right course toward decarbonization. Building on experience in the Midwest for colleges that include Ball State (Indiana) and Miami University (Ohio), projects for Amherst, Smith, and Mount Holyoke Colleges highlight how Salas O’Brien’s recent merger with BVH Integrated Services is enhancing our capacity for delivering advanced energy solutions to a variety of projects. Amherst College plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. The guiding principles

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sewage heat recovery, or other emerging technologies. Second, energy source: Assuming colleges don’t want to adopt small-scale nuclear reactors, eliminating steam and electrifying the heating load is the best way to leverage the low-carbon energy market. This is done primarily through a heat pump (ground-source, airsource, or heat-recovery). The Amherst College Decarbonization Plan includes:

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Education Ribbon Cut at Ana Grace Academy of the Arts

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Bloomfield, CT – Hundreds gathered for a ribbon cutting and ceremony on March 30 that marked the official grand opening of the Capitol Region Education Council’s Ana Grace Academy of the Arts. The magnet school was named after Ana Grace Márquez-Greene, one of the 19 first-graders and six educators slain in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. The new school is one of more than a dozen magnet schools run by the CREC, an organization Ana Grace’s parents previously worked for. The ceremony included student performances and was attended by elected officials, community leaders, the design and construction team, school community

members and Ana Grace’s parents, Nelba Márquez-Greene and Jimmy Greene, who are also both CREC alumni. This cutting-edge performing-artsthemed school is the culmination of a years-long collaboration among CREC, architect Friar, and construction manager Bartlett Brainard Eacott (BBE). The $84 million facility sits on a 29-acre lot with 157,000sf of space, and accommodates 850 students in pre-K through eighth grade. The new building replaces two smaller schools that CREC operated in Hartford and Avon, and emphasizes classes in music, dance, the visual arts, theater and more. The Friar/BBE architecture and

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construction team worked closely with Ana Grace’s family to ensure the building would properly honor her memory. “Every room, every corridor, every swatch of fabric, every paint color – her presence is here,” said Jimmy Greene. The new school has been open since January, but the event was the first time the public has been welcomed in. “We are so proud to be part of a project that will have such a positive impact on the hundreds of students who will benefit from the school’s renowned arts education program,” said Noal Jenkins, BBE’s COO and project executive of the Ana Grace

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May 2022

Bruner/Cott Designs Amherst College Building

The Aliki Perroti and Seth Frank Lyceum at Amherst College Renderings courtesy of Bruner Cott Architects

Amherst, MA – Bruner/Cott Architects announced it is designing the new Aliki Perroti and Seth Frank Lyceum at Amherst College in Amherst. The building will bring together the college’s Center for Humanistic Inquiry (CHI) and Department of History with other selected faculty members, and is designed to drive discourse, critical thinking, and exploration of the human condition. Inspired by the Lyceum of ancient Athens, the 20,000sf project will comprise an historically significant Greek Revival house owned by the college as well as a conjoined new building. Their comprehensive interior and exterior spaces are strategically and collectively

arranged to encourage interaction, collaboration, and conversation for fellows, faculty, students, and the greater college community. The historical house will comprise the core of the project, its footprint augmented by an addition that extends to its south and west. Its expanded interior will be modified for a program of offices, classrooms, spaces for informal study, multipurpose rooms, and support spaces. A new 2-story addition will be placed next to the house along Pleasant Street, separated by a transparent exterior wall. These two structures will contain the larger, more public spaces, an event space, and a flexible classroom. A new 3-story office wing within will wrap behind the

existing house and create a linear band of offices looking west. The project’s inclusive design intends to leverage the adjacencies of offices, classrooms, a ground floor event space, and an outdoor terrace – all connected by an open central commons – to establish multiple places for the community to share thoughts, ideas, and work.

The lyceum will be a “smartly sustainable” building, designed to support the college’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030 and to showcase low carbon construction. The interior and the exterior materials palettes will prioritize those with lower amounts of embodied carbon as well as products that can store carbon, such as wood and other plant-based materials. Indoor air quality, operable windows, a daylighting strategy, and views to the surrounding campus environment are all designed to enhance occupant well-being. The new building will include efficient mechanical systems and the building’s envelope will be highly insulative and airtight. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2023.

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Restoration and Renovation Marr Scaffolds the Top of the Pru Boston – The top three floors of the Prudential Tower in Boston – levels 50, 51 and 52 – are being redeveloped to make way for the new View Boston observation deck. When the project is completed in 2023, a new, 3-level indoor/outdoor, 360-degree observation deck will open to the public, providing panoramas of the city of Boston and beyond. Boston Properties is owner and manager of the Prudential Tower and is leading development of View Boston. One highly visible component of the renovation project included the replacement of the original Prudential signage hanging on the north and east sides of the tower on the 52nd floor with

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energy-efficient, LED illuminated letters. In 2021, Marr Scaffolding Company’s (MSC) Scaffold Division contracted with Turner Construction to install a solid, temporary wall along the perimeter of the mechanical room on level 51 for the room’s partial demolition, and to install scaffolding along the facade of levels 51 and 52 for crews to access and replace the existing signage. Marr installed the temporary wall around the 51st floor’s mechanical room. Constructed of Aluma Beam, Aluma Strongbacks and fire-rated plywood, the wall reached 21 feet high and was designed to keep demolition debris inside and the elements outside during interior renovation work. Following this, Marr installed scaffolding 50 feet high from the 51st floor on both the east and west sides, rising 750 feet above ground level. Starting with the east side of the tower and later moving on to the west side, an average crew of four scaffolders per day built the staging over two weeks’ time using Systems scaffolding, steel plank and fire-rated debris netting. Scaffold ties were installed every 7 feet out of caution for high wind speeds

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roof level and were topped with three layers of cantilevered steel cribbing with a rigging capacity of 2,000 pounds each. These secure work decks were built for Boss Steel to hoist new steel framing above the roof level, which was used by Northeast Mechanical to rig the cooling towers into place. All materials used by Marr were loaded by hand into the Prudential freight elevators.

Working at approximately 700 feet above ground level, a Marr scaffolder secured plank to the scaffold to prevent uplift.

while planks were secured to prevent uplift; both the scaffolding and temporary walls were built to withstand winds up to 140 mph. Custom-designed steel ties were installed at level 52 to accommodate the existing glass panels. Additionally, MSC’s Shoring Division built secure work decks at the penthouse level erecting eight shoring towers for the installation of new cooling towers on the roof. The towers extended 12 feet above

Marr installed scaffolding along the facade of levels 51 and 52 of the Prudential tower for crews to access and replace the existing signage.

Abbot Completes Masonry Repair Boston – Abbot Building Restoration Co. recently completed a comprehensive masonry repair project at the Porcellian Club, located just outside the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. The Porcellian Club is located at 1324 Massachusetts Avenue above first floor retail space. As this historic 5-story brick building is a part of the Harvard Square Conservation District, Abbot was required to adhere to strict protocols set forth by the Cambridge Historical Commission. Working in conjunction with Wessling Architects of Braintree, Abbot performed significant repairs on the front and rear elevations overlooking the building’s scenic courtyards. On the front elevation, Abbot’s work included repair and selected replacement of damaged brick, slate, and wood windows. Abbot also removed paint from all wood surfaces and repainted these areas. In addition, Abbot replaced damaged copper elements and flashing, and replaced all of the downspouts. On the rear elevation, Abbot cut and pointed all mortar, and repaired and replaced selected damaged wood windows. In addition, Abbot installed interior storm windows and replaced two doors with custom, mahogany doors. Abbot also installed a new copper gutter,

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capped a non-working chimney, and scraped and painted the fire escape. Due to the massive scope of work and the multiple subcontractors/trades involved, including masons, carpenters, roofers, and painters, the most challenging aspect of the project was the overall coordination and timing. To add to the complexity, the work had to be accomplished off pipe staging that was shared by the trades, on both elevations. Despite these challenges, the job was managed and completed in an efficient manner.

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Fulcrum Completes The Davis Agency HQ Concord, NH – Fulcrum is celebrating its recently completed project for the Davis Agency in downtown Concord. Looking to grow its operational footprint, the Davis Agency turned to Fulcrum and the H.L. Turner Group Inc. to redesign the interior of its new 3,400sf, 2-story historic building.

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Previously the home to an educational nonprofit organization, the new headquarters features conference spaces, a community area, cubicles, upscale appointments, and a spiral staircase that was original to the space. A fresh and coastal New England theme carries itself through the conference rooms and into the collaborative areas. The preserved spiral staircase leads directly to the second floor which houses new offices, a game area, and the executive suite. The Fulcrum team, led by Bob Levesque and Marcus Swedberg, partnered with Boisvert Electric Co.; Marchand Painting; Merrimack Drywall,

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less on the sculptural and artistic qualities of the pieces and more on using natural materials to design site-specific equipment that is built into the landscape. The landscape itself often becomes a playing piece. The modern playscape is not only concerned with incorporating access to natural elements, but also strives to create customizable, modular, and flexible equipment, giving children the freedom and autonomy to imagine their own play space.

Looking back at history, playground design has been impacted by political events, technological advancements, and the influences of developmental psychology. Some concepts and designs reappear throughout playground history, while others disappear from the design forever as new ideas take hold. Naomi Heller is a landscape and architectural associate at studioMLA Architects.

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Framingham, MA – DPS Group announced it recently completed the second expansion of its office at 201 Fuller Road in Albany, N.Y., and the second expansion of its office at 175 Regency Woods Place in Cary, N.C., in order to better accommodate and serve the growing needs of its clients. The Albany expansion doubled DPS Group’s office space in the Zen Building, and the Cary expansion more than doubled the firm’s office space in the Regency Woods building. Serving high-tech industries around the world, DPS Group delivers full-service engineering across a range of disciplines, including project management, procurement, design, construction management, Electrical Construction

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Foxborough, MA – In late included naming two Projects of March, Dellbrook|JKS held the Year from large and small its annual company meeting categories. These categories at Gillette Stadium’s Optum were based on revenue and Field Lounge in Foxborough. contained two nominated With over 200 employees in attendance, Dellbrook|JKS projects each. In the large celebrated its people, projects, category, Viva Lakeshore in and future. Bridgewater won against Alma As a tradition, del Mar’s Frederick Douglass Dellbrook|JKS honored Patti Snell Campus in New Bedford. 2 numerous individuals for Life Communities Kurlat their dedication to the firm. Recognition with thank Administrative Offices won in you items were given to the small category against the staff members who reached Squash Courts and Summer five- and 10-year work Work at Dexter Southfield. anniversaries. Additionally, “As a growing firm, we have Human Resources Specialist welcomed many individuals to Patti Snell was highlighted for marking 20 years of Dellbrook|JKS over the past outstanding service with year. Our company meeting Dellbrook|JKS. is an excellent opportunity The most significant honor Marie Walker to introduce new hires to our of the night, the EAF Award, culture, celebrate the work was received by Human Resources Coordinator Marie Walker. of our tenured employees, and remind This distinction, named after Edward everyone of our gratitude for their A. Fish, father of CEO Mike Fish, efforts. With this yearly event, we hope acknowledges a staff member who exudes to emphasize our employee appreciation perfect alignment with company values because the success of Dellbrook|JKS is and has proved tremendous loyalty to largely driven by our team,” said Mike Dellbrook|JKS. Other accolades from the evening Fish, CEO of Dellbrook|JKS.

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Build Better Podcast The Emergence of Ghost Kitchens and the Future of Restaurant Design by Emily Langner On season 2, episode 14 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomed Meredith Sandland, co-author of the book, “Delivering the Digital Restaurant.” Previously, she served as the chief development officer at Taco Bell, and as the COO of Kitchen United. Sandland has created and driven disruptive growth at both Fortune 100 and start-up companies, and has spent a decade navigating changing consumer demands and real estate environments for restaurants. She shared more about the recent shifts in consumer behavior, and how the emergence of ghost kitchens and other methods of food delivery are impacting the restaurant industry. Sandland sited three major changes occurring in consumer behavior. The first is that the economics of eating at restaurants vs. eating at home have changed, and that food “away from home” continues to grow. Second, consumers’ tastes are changing and they are starting to demand better nutrition and greater diversity in their diets. Third, the new generation expects the convenience of

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quick, on-demand service. In response, restaurants are adapting parking lots for curbside pickup and incorporating mobile ordering forms. Additionally, ghost kitchens have emerged as a cost-effective and efficient way to fulfill customer orders through off-site production. According to Sandland, ghost kitchens are restaurants that are optimized for off-premise consumption. They typically do not have a front of house or sit-down environment, and often have multiple

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A Place to Live: Creating Long-term Solutions for Homelessness by Emily Langner On season 2, episode 15 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomed Marc Margulies, principal and senior partner at Margulies Peruzzi, and Joe Finn, president and executive director of the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA). They are working to change the ways in which homelessness is addressed in Massachusetts, something that continues to be a complex issue and one that demands immediate solutions. Marc Margulies

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of appropriate housing for a significant part of the population, so creating that available housing is the first step. They are creating low-threshold housing that first invites a person in and then applies the appropriate resources and services particularly as that person feels they need them. They also emphasized that if you design the structure right from the start with everything it needs to serve its purpose, the building can be smaller and the units can be larger because all those things can be built into a cost-effective model. In 2018, MHSA launched the “A Place to Live” initiative, a scalable, cost-effective and permanent supportive

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standards, far exceeds what can be built in the field. Additionally, they cost 30% less than a traditional construction model and take half the time to build. The first of the pilot projects will be completed in September. Margulies said the pilot project includes important aspects that are key to understanding how to move forward with the concept; most important are the ability to develop a delivery system that includes the right kind of leadership, the right kind of procurement processes, the right kinds of relationships with the modular manufacturers, and the right understanding of what each of their abilities are and how to coordinate them. Finn and Margulies said it is important to provide housing that is respectful and set up for independent living. Prioritizing a “housing first” approach ensures that residents achieve the stability they need to be successful in the long term. For more information on the “A Place to Live” initiative, visit https://mhsa.net/. Emily Langner is editor at HighProfile Monthly.

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Best Practices for Material Volatility Mitigation

by Ronald D. Ciotti COVID-19 disruptions to supply chains created volatility in the pricing and availability of building materials. These risks will continue in global markets susceptible to natural disaster, political upheaval, and climate change. This article is a collaboration of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA), the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM), public and institutional owners, owner’s project managers, and legal counsel. It is intended to provide stakeholders with best practices to mitigate material volatility. Owners

Although some owners believe lump sum bidding protects them from material volatility, projects can be severely

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material volatility. Finally, owners may have to accelerate their decision-making processes from bids that quickly expire due to inability to hold material prices. Communication between stakeholders is critical to limiting the risk of material volatility. At inception, owners should identify volatile materials and consider alternative project delivery such as CM at Risk, design-build, or integrated project delivery, to encourage collaboration between design and construction teams. This allows those with direct knowledge of materials’ volatility to provide input as soon as possible. Design Professionals

Design professionals may not face direct financial risk of material volatility, but are a critical part in mitigating that risk. Owners reward design professionals who account for material volatility. Design professionals looking to build client trust must recognize and address material volatility before it affects their projects. Design professionals must communicate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to discuss material volatility and address potential impacts with owners. Design professionals need to be flexible in material selection and be open to suggested alternatives for volatile materials. Finally, design professionals can mitigate risk by expediting submittal approvals on highrisk material packages. Contractors and Subcontractors

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At the time of bid, contractors can mitigate risk by: • Identifying material volatility and potential solutions with subcontractors and suppliers; • Submitting Requests for Information (RFIs) for alternative materials; • «Discussing the potential benefits of a material price escalation clause; • Attempting to lock in material prices with suppliers; • Shortening bid duration; • Accounting for volatility in estimates through a cost index, or include a bid contingency. In the contract phase, mitigating material volatility risk requires negotiating material price escalation clauses into the contracts such as: • “Day One Escalation Clauses,” requiring the upstream party to pay for increases in material costs; • “Threshold Escalation Clauses,” requiring the upstream party to pay for increases in material costs above a defined threshold; • “Delay Escalation Clauses,” holding a fixed price for a limited period, but require the upstream party to pay for increases in material costs if the project or material procurement is delayed; • “Bilateral Threshold Clauses,” defining a threshold for both increase and decrease in material prices that trigger the upstream or downstream party to pay the difference. In anticipation of buyout, stakeholders should discuss early procurement of volatile materials. While this depends on the certainty of the final design, the benefits of predictability and avoiding future escalation can outweigh storage costs. Warehousing of regularly used volatile materials also brings some cost and schedule certainty to projects. Conclusion

The volatility of materials is a significant risk to all parties on a construction project. Open communication, understanding, and shared risk are key factors leading to a successful project for all. Without such communication and collaboration, projects face delay, suspension or collapse, and firms face the disastrous reality of massive financial losses. Ronald D. Ciotti is partner at Hinckley Allen, a member of the Associated General Contractors of America’s board of governors, and a national director for the Associated Builders and Contractors.

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Training & Recruitment Firm Celebrates Anniversary of Business Accelerator Program ourselves to other general contractors,” said Deon Cameron, estimator and project manager at KO Stone, Inc. “Build With Us @ Suffolk was the turning

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Boston – Suffolk is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Build With Us @ Suffolk program. The business accelerator program provides an eight-course curriculum for minority-, women- and veteran-owned trade partners and subcontractors that helps them expand their businesses, develop important industry relationships and learn how to partner with Suffolk on the most sophisticated and complex projects in the country. Originally launched in Massachusetts as the Trades Partnership Series, Build With Us @ Suffolk has expanded nationally to California, Florida, New

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Quincy, MA – Dellbrook|JKS is celebrating the trademarking of Safety365. Representatives of the firm say the trademarking is a continuation of the Dellbrook|JKS’ year-round dedication to safety and that it plans to utilize the trademarked phrase in an accelerated push to remind employees and trade partners of the importance of practicing safety daily. This additional emphasis on Safety365 includes a program that organizes bimonthly training and other informational sessions based on critical construction safety risks. The program is scheduled to launch the first week of May during Construction Safety Week in conjunction with OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down for Fall Prevention. The critical risks that Dellbrook|JKS will highlight and bring awareness to include fall protection and prevention, excavations

and trenching, falling objects, scaffolding work, hoisting operations, and electrical hazards. Dellbrook|JKS’s safety education also extends into training future industry professionals. The firm kicked off a safety partnership with Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, in late 2021. This collaboration encourages students to think about Safety365 with presentations, hands-on practice, and live trainings. “We’re excited to have the trademark Safety365, as a formal acknowledgement of our efforts and as a reminder that focusing on construction safety daily is critical to our firm’s success. I’d like to thank our entire Safety and Risk Management Department for their work in helping Dellbrook|JKS function at its best,” said Mike Fish, CEO of Dellbrook|JKS.

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How to Launch a Successful Marketing and PR Program from Scratch

by Susan Shelby and Barbara Hicks

Starting a new initiative can be as invigorating as it is daunting, and for many AEC firms, the conscious decision to launch a marketing and PR program may represent a major turning point in their strategic business approach. Because of the comprehensive nature and sheer interwovenness of the various components of such a program, unless you have experienced in-house marketing staff to champion the process and keep all the plates spinning, then outsourcing is often the most viable option. Step 1: Getting to Know You

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at project kickoff: Gather information that will crystallize the client’s goals and objectives. In the case of a marketing and PR program, we learn everything possible about the client, especially in areas that will inform the overall plan and action items. Explored topics range from basic facts – the company’s organizational structure, services, markets, and competitors – to a more intimate examination of what differentiates it from the competition; target audience; current and hopedfor clients; the business development process and cycle; and plans for growth in size, geography, or expansion into new markets. Drilling down even further, we conduct a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. The outcome of this intensive process will be three to five key messages the company wishes to communicate to the identified target audience, as well as setting realistic expectations for results at the end of a successful, year-long PR and marketing campaign.

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Discovery also enables us to define, or clarify, your brand. Contrary to popular belief, “brand” isn’t about graphics; it’s not a logo or a color palette. Rather, it’s your firm’s reputation and what clients, colleagues, and prospects may be saying about you to their friends and colleagues. It’s also about how your firm operates: Branding starts from the top down, encompassing people, services, integrity, mission, values, culture, and the energy you put forth into the world. In the end, it’s about your message, which eclipses graphics every time. Step 3: Putting It into a Plan

At the conclusion of Steps 1 and 2, everything will be on the table: what the company is now and what it wants to be; its primary marketing and business development goals and objectives; and of course, the time, money, and resources it has to commit to this initiative. We are then able to develop a strategic PR and marketing plan featuring specific implementation tactics and deliverables

while establishing the communication vehicles and touchpoints most conducive to reaching your target audience. In the AEC industry, these may include PR (press releases, media relations, industry awards, speaking engagements); social media; website (content, graphics, search engine optimization); and marketing/BD collateral (proposals, firm profile, project sheets, resumes, brochures, business cards, and even email signatures). Like a building design and construction project, a successful PR and marketing program requires unwavering support from firm leaders, the budget to back it up, and, for best results, a one-year commitment. Success takes time and repetition. In a crowded landscape where it’s hard to stand out, keeping your name out there is what gets results. Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM is president and CEO of Rhino Public Relations, and Barbara Hicks, CPSM is owner of B-Graphic.

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Green Green Architectural Consulting Firm Launched Boston – Sustainable design consultants Brian Salazar and Tyrone Yang have launched Entegra + Architectural Health (E+AH), a Massachusetts-based green architectural consulting firm. The founders have merged their practices, Entegra and Architectural Health, the former focusing on sustainable design and LEED certification and the latter specializing in healthy, human-centered design and WELL/ Fitwel building standards. Organized around three pillars – healthy buildings, environment, and people – E+AH helps architects, corporations, and developers implement these building standards to create resource-efficient solutions, human-centered spaces, and healthier communities. E+AH also conducts “Lunch+Learn” information sessions to guide the restructuring and design of healthy workspaces following the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees can also earn credits for American Institute of Architects continuing education. Recently, E+AH completed projects

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for Hobbs Brook Real Estate in Waltham, Mass. It assisted with sustainability analyses and LEED documentation for these projects, collaborating with Margulies Perruzzi Architects, Gensler, Vision3 Architects, Maugel Destefano Architects, Cosentini Engineers, and RFS Engineering. These projects have received accolades, including LEED for Core &

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operating rooms, without the need for modelling the entire floor. The project team accomplished this work by leveraging the workflows, processes, and training for Oculus Go and Yulio developed by HKS’ Practice Technology team. Beyond the development of standard project deliverables, HKS is working to develop multi-user collaboration processes in VR by walking through our Autodesk Revit Models hosted on the cloud. These processes allow us to mark up changes, and measure heights and distances using a software called Prospect that also allows us to talk to each other while we are on the Oculus Quest Headset. This type of VR collaboration allows us to coordinate with our consultants in real-time to identify potential issues during the design phases of the project.

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The Practice Technology team believes that for any technology to be adopted and implemented, we must have the right people who are also eager to improve processes. To support these efforts, we have established a network of specialists: the Practice Technology Specialists and Immersive Technologies specialists who ensure proper implementation of our standards and workflows within each project. At HKS, we continue to advance our tools, and improve our processes to adapt to and keep up with the adoption of new technology so we can ensure that we provide the best services and highest quality projects for our clients and the communities we serve. ReetiGupta is director of practice technology at HKS Architects.

Shell Platinum and Gold certifications. E+AH has also worked with Brookline Schools Staff Children’s Center, a nature-based daycare. It provided healthfocused architectural consulting services, including assistance with site selection and evaluation to support physical activity and contact with nature, natural ventilation planning, and code research on daycare fire protection and egress

requirements. The firm also provided recommendations for stand-alone air purifiers, healthy cleaning products, and additional child-height classroom sinks for hygiene. E+AH has also expanded its education projects to the Midwest. Currently, E+AH is working with legacy Italian shoemaker Vibram Corporation, which aims to renovate and expand its existing facilities in North Brookfield, Mass. In collaboration with Thomas Douglas Architects, Tighe & Bond, Wang Commissioning, and Walker Development, E+AH will provide LEED expertise. “As perceptions of a space affect wellness and performance, marrying psychology with design helps us create safer, welcoming spaces that drive productivity among inhabitants,” Yang explained. “This merger creates a space for us to combine these strengths with sustainable solutions and help businesses navigate through COVID-19 pandemic guidelines around building health and safety.”

Mass Timber Design Manual Released Washington – WoodWorks and Think Wood recently released Volume 2 of the Mass Timber Design Manual, a free interactive resource offering a comprehensive collection of up-to-date information on topics from mass timber construction and design best practices to case studies and information on sustainability and taller wood buildings. Volume 2 of the manual features more than 30 pages of new content, including 10 new case studies of timber projects, expert Q+As, and technical resources. Topics include product overviews, mass timber construction management, creating efficient structural grids for a mass timber building, CLT diaphragms, tall mass timber fundamentals, and code requirements. According to the report:

• Mass timber buildings are on the rise across the U.S., driven by market interest in their low-carbon, aesthetics, speed-of-construction and marketdifferentiation benefits. • Expanding the use of mass timber in all types of buildings, from industrial and commercial to civic and multifamily, can play an important role in tackling the 21st-century challenges facing the

built environment. • A range of mass timber products are opening up even more possibilities, from newer innovations like CLT and DLT to tried and tested technologies such as NLT and glulam. Mass timber products combined with concrete, steel, and lightframe wood construction can deliver building solutions for virtually any occupancy type. They also lend well to modularized prefabrication and open flexible grid configurations. • Mass timber performs when it comes to safety, thermal efficiency, acoustics, durability, moisture management and biophilic design. Rigorous testing has proven mass timber is fire-safe and offers natural fire resistance. • When it comes to reducing a building’s environmental footprint, life cycle assessment and carbon accounting demonstrate mass timber’s benefits. Not only is sustainably harvested wood a low-carbon alternative to extracting energy-intensive materials, but timber buildings store carbon, keeping it out of the atmosphere for the lifetime of the structure, and even longer if the wood is then reclaimed and reused. Funding for the manual was provided by the Softwood Lumber Board.

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SJC Holds That Parties Cannot Contract Away Willful or Knowing Violations of Ch. 93A

by Michael P. Dickman On January 24, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) struck down a contractual limitation of liability provision as void against public policy. In H1 Lincoln, Inc. v. South Washington Street, LLC, et al., the SJC held that contract waiver does not preclude multiple damages under the Massachusetts consumer protection statute (G.L. c. 93A) for willful or knowing misconduct. G.L. c. 93A, § 11 governs business-tobusiness disputes. Section 11 authorizes a person engaged in trade or commerce to file an action for damages and equitable relief arising from unfair and deceptive acts. If a violation of c. 93A is willful or knowing, a claimant may be entitled to recover double or treble damages. In the underlying dispute, Alfredo Dos Anjos, the principal of the defendant entities, breached a lease for the operation

of an automotive dealership by H1 Lincoln. The lease contained a limitation of liability provision barring recovery for “speculative or consequential damages.” H1 Lincoln filed a lawsuit in Hampden Superior Court against the Dos Anjos entities for breach of G.L. c. 93A, § 11, among other claims. After a bench trial that focused on the 93A claims, a Superior Court judge found in favor of H1 Lincoln and awarded double damages arising from the Dos Anjos entities’ willful and knowing violations of their contractual obligations by breaching the dealership lease. The Superior Court held that the 93A violations sounded in tort, rather than contract, so the contractual waiver did not apply. The Dos Anjos entities appealed the lower court’s ruling and multiple damages award, arguing that even if their conduct violated c. 93A, the lease waived H1 Lincoln’s right to recover “speculative or consequential damages” which would include statutory multiple damages. The SJC rejected this argument, holding that the limitation of liability provision was unenforceable as a matter of law. The SJC reached its conclusion through different means than the Superior Court, disregarding the distinction between the

claim “sounding” in tort, not contract. Instead, the high court emphasized the public policy behind c. 93A and the punitive impact of multiple damages awards. Upholding contract waivers in instances where a party commits knowing or willful misconduct “would do violence” to the punishment and deterrence goals of multiple damages awards. Moving forward, it will be critical for

commercial actors to not rely on blanket contractual damages waivers to protect themselves against significant c. 93A exposure. While contract documents govern the relationship between the parties, the SJC’s decision in H1 Lincoln is a reminder that Massachusetts public policy plays a significant role as well. Michael P. Dickman, Esq. is an associate at Kenney & Sams.

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W.L. French Names Shannon CFO North Billerica, MA – W.L. French Excavating Corporation announced that Michael Shannon has joined its team as chief financial officer. He brings 20 years of construction and accounting experience, rising through the ranks at Suffolk Construction where he most recently served in a senior

TFMoran Welcomes Two Bedford, NH – TFMoran, Inc. announced that Matthew Bean has joined the company as a structural project engineer, and Robin Carter has been hired as an accounting assistant. Both join the firm’s Bedford office. Bean obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in structural engineering at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). During his undergrad at UNH, he worked as a summer research fellow, conducting research on the effect of freeze-thaw cycles on asphalt performance. Bean also worked as a teaching assistant with the UNH Civil Engineering department,

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tutoring students and assisting faculty. Carter has extensive experience in office management duties and customer service. Her new position involves processing payroll, client invoicing/ accounts payable, and some general ledger entries and reconciliations.

Copley Wolff Promotes Louw Boston – Copley Wolff Design Group, Inc. announced it promoted Andrew Louw, ASLA, PLA, LEED AP, SITES AP to the position of associate. He will be responsible for project management, staff mentoring, and business development at the firm.

Louw brings an in-depth knowledge to land development, urban design, and site planning projects throughout New England. His eight years of experience includes working for design firms in Massachusetts and more recently, the City of Somerville. Louw

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role, overseeing the finances for Suffolk’s Northeast region. Shannon’s direct experience in the construction finance industry, coupled with his strong mentoring and leadership skills, will help to drive W.L. French’s future growth initiatives and overall profitability, according to representatives of the company.

W.T. Kenney Hires Benoit Arlington, MA – W.T. Kenney & Co. Inc. announced the hiring of Amy Benoit to the newly created director of business development position. Benoit brings 14 years of service and relationship building in commercial real estate to her new role. W.T. Kenney’s senior vice

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president, Brian F. Jurgens, spoke on behalf of leadership saying, “I am especially excited to work closely with Amy to grow and expand our direct to owner services. Amy’s outgoing personality, enthusiasm and strong business relationships will undoubtedly make a huge impact in our future success.”

Margulies Perruzzi Promotes Five Boston – Margulies Perruzzi (MP) recently announced the promotions of Tim Bailey, AIA, LEED AP BD+C; Derek D’Amico, AIA, LEED AP; Cynthia Gibson Bailey Murphy, AIA; Paul McIntire, AIA; and Nathan Turner, AIA, LEED AP to associate principal within the firm. Bailey is an architect whose leadership plays a critical role in the design of real estate and workplace projects across the firm, according to representatives of MP. An advocate for high-performance office and life science buildings, repositioning, creative office space, experiential design, brand awareness and sustainable development, he leads large and integrated projects, providing expertise on the design of the building and the interiors. D’Amico is responsible for daily interaction with clients and daily supervision of large design projects. He has more than 25 years of experience and specializes in solving design and technical problems to keep projects on schedule and budget. He provides design services for all phases of a project from schematic design to construction administration for large corporate and life science clients. As an architect and project manager with over 20 years of experience, Murphy’s personal project portfolio spans all four of the firm’s design studios and encompasses projects of all scales. She has designed and specified lighting on multiple large-scale projects, producing well-lit spaces with energy consumption below code requirements. McIntire has more than 30 years

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of architectural experience working on commercial, office, institutional, and multi-family projects. As a senior architect, he is responsible for leading teams in developing the design direction of projects, from the early conceptual stages through construction documentation. He is facile in utilizing multiple visualization techniques, such as 3D model building, realistic renderings, virtual reality, rendering videos, and post-production. With over 20 years of experience, Turner has been involved with the planning, design, and construction of projects ranging in complexity across multiple sectors. His experience within the Real Estate Development, Workplace, Science, and Healthcare studios at Margulies Perruzzi has contributed to award-winning projects centered on client needs. He says he takes great pride in capturing a project’s essence from its initial conceptualization and implementing a workable design solution.

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Kolhonen Joins JM Electrical

Warner Larson Promotes Hunt

wide-ranging assignments Lynnfield, MA – JM Electrical, including the implementation, Inc. (JME) announced that management, and maintenance Kevin Kolhonen has been named of the company’s safety policies, health and safety manager at the procedures, compliance plans, firm. and improvement initiatives. He He brings significant expewill also monitor industry regrience in employee health and ulations, visit construction sites safety, loss prevention, and risk to ensure the safety of the JME management in the insurance, Kolhonen team, and establish communicatransportation, and energy sections with field supervisors and field staff tors to his new role at JME. among other stakeholders. Kolhonen will be responsible for

that Hunt has great attention to Boston – Warner Larson detail while keeping the big picLandscape Architects ture in view, and her efficiency in announced that Emily Hunt responding with timely, complete has been promoted to project and accurate information, and her manager. collaborative team spirit, makes Representatives of the firm Warner Larson projects shine. say, in her three years at Warner Hunt achieved registration as Larson, Hunt has demonstrated a landscape architect and became exceptional professionalism and Hunt a Certified Playground Safety initiative to develop her capabiliInspector last year. ties as well as the firm’s as a whole, adding

RE Firm Expands Leadership Team Boston – Real estate development firm The Fallon Company announced several personnel moves designed to continue the company’s growth and expansion into new markets. FoundJoe Fallon er Joseph (Joe) Fallon has been elevated from CEO to chairman; President Michael Fallon was promoted to CEO; and Brian Awe was named partner and new company president. As chairman, Joe Fallon will play a pivotal role in the development and determination of The Fallon Company’s strategy and business objectives, and will counsel the leadership team in alignment with his founding vision. As CEO, Michael Fallon will be responsible for creating, communicating and implementing The Fallon Company’s

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vision, mission and strategic direction. He will also be charged with managing growth as the firm continues to expand its U.S. footprint, leading the executive team and managing its real estate investment portfolio. As president, Awe will play a pivotal role in creating and implementing the company’s mission and strategic direction. He will also lead the company’s business units and management team and assume responsibility for the company’s performance.

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North Branch Promotes Two, Hires One Concord, NH – North Branch Construction recently promoted Sandra McNeff, SHRM-CP to human resources manager, and Rick Williams to assistant superintendent. The firm also McNeff welcomed Eli Wilson as a project superintendent. Since joining the company in 2018 as a human resources generalist, McNeff has grown the department and the services it provides to the employees of North Branch Construction. In 2019, she completed the requirements for and received the Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional credential.

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Rick Williams joined the company in 2020 and previously held the role of commercial carpenter. Wilson brings over seven years of experience in the construction industry, including supervising the construction of custom homes, designing floor plans, managing remodels, and overseeing site development.

JM Coull Promotes Croteau Maynard, MA – JM Coull announced that Craig Croteau was promoted from carpenter to assistant superintendent. Croteau has been a member of the field team at JM Coull since 2017, earning his Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License in 2019. The firm’s representatives say he has worked on some

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of JM Coull’s most exceptional award-winning projects and has excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; expertise working with a wide range of construction materials and equipment; and an earned reputation as a respected, dependable, and results-oriented member of the team.

Dacon’s ‘Designed with Dignity’ Funds Community Program Norwell, MA – Dacon’s Designed with Dignity philanthropy program honored the retirement of longtime friend and business colleague Michael Prendergast, president of Burgin Platner and Company,

with funding for 50 individuals with developmental disabilities to attend social recreational programs at Friendship Home, Inc. in Norwell. “We offer social programs five nights per week, none of which are supported by state funding. As a result, 50% of our budget is reliant upon the generous support we receive from the community. This funding helps to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities ages 12 and older of all income levels and social demographic backgrounds in our community have access to life-enriching experiences that help them learn social skills, achieve a sense of accomplishment, and have fun,” explains Andrea Pyke,

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executive director at Friendship Home. “Michael and his team have long been involved with us, and we are delighted to see his generous spirit honored in this way.” Friendship Home offers cooking nights, art lessons, dancing, outdoor

recreation, exercise classes, and community outings to more than 200 members. Dacon’s Designed with Dignity philanthropy initiative seeks to acknowledge, encourage and highlight the work of organizations that create measurable change.

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May 18 at 4:00 PM WIP, EDEI, & VIP Walk The walk is hosted by the ISPE Boston Area Chapter Women In Pharma (WIP), Ethnocultural Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (EDEI), and Veteran’s in Pharma (VIP) committees. Participants will meet at Beaver Brook Reservation in Waltham, Mass. Registration is encouraged.

May 26 at 4:00 PM Making Space: Leading Conversations On Change, Culture, And The Way We Work Join the Northern New England chapter of SMPS for a dialogue on how leaders can facilitate and support change management efforts in their organizations. Attendees will also be introduced to key principles derived from the recently published “Work Better. Save the Planet,” authored by co-presenter, Lisa Whited.

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May 19 at 3:00 PM 2022 Annual All Member Social This event will be held at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, Mass. and will celebrate the new board of directors and honorees of the 2022 Member Distinction Awards. Immediately following the membership meeting, guests can enjoy the museum grounds, cornhole, and Air Stream open bar.

June 8 at 12:00 PM Emerging Professionals The Emerging Professionals

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ULI Boston May 11 at 12:00 PM WLI Panel: Making Consistent Impact in a Hybrid Environment In many places, the hybrid workplace has become the new normal. Participants of this virtual panel will hear from leading women in real estate on how to best promote themselves and their business in this new environment.

SMPS Boston May 12 at 5:30 PM New Member Event and Cornhole Tournament Current, new, and prospective SMPS Boston members are welcomed to participate in this event at Notch Brewery & Taproom in Brighton for an evening of food, drink, networking, and friendly competition.

SMPS National May 18-20 SMPS Northeast Regional Conference Join fellow marketers from around the Northeast for C.A.M.P. (Communication and Marketing Planning). The conference will be held at the Sagamore Resort in Lake George, N.Y. Participants will learn first-hand business challenges and issues clients are facing, and gain insight into

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ABC MA May 19 at 4:30 PM Spring Fling & GCI Student Appreciation Night Join the Massachusetts chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, in conjunction with GCI, for a night of networking with fellow ABC members along with honoring GCI students.

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CBC June 14 at 5:30 PM 26th Project Team and Scholarship Awards Banquet Join the Connecticut Building Congress to celebrate with the project owners and teams that represent the 2022 Project Team Award winners.The organization will honor project teams that demonstrated extraordinary collaboration in the execution of their projects.

Healthcare Facilities Summit Announced Boston – The Hospitals, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit is scheduled for June 8 at District Hall in Boston, and will address the most critical trends reshaping healthcare. The theme is “What’s Next for Healthcare Facilities in These Unsettled Times,” and the event is cohosted by Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute (SquareFootage) and Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP). High-Profile Monthly is the media partner. Among the sessions:

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