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LBC Boston Fundraiser Supports People of Ukraine
Sunflower for Peace volunteers Quincy, MA – Margarita Kvacheva, CEO of LBC Boston, announced she has raised over $56,000 for Sunflower of Peace to support Ukrainian citizens affected by the war. Temple B’nai Moshe matched the first $20,000 of donations from the fundraiser.
“We employ both Ukrainian and Russian employees and want to show our support for not only our employees, but their friends and family in Ukraine. I do not support what Russia is doing and decided to raise money for Sunflower of Peace as they know how to get the help to where it is most needed,” said Kvacheva. “Many of our partners and vendors have contributed to our fundraiser, and we thank everyone for their generous donations. Every little bit helps and we hope to continue to raise money to help people in Ukraine.” Sunflower of Peace Foundation is a Boston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its current mission is to
LBC Boston organized an auction to raise funds for Sunflower for Peace to support Ukrainian citizens affected by the war. support the people of Ukraine affected by the Russian military invasion. It is collaborating with a global network of established organizations and institutions to provide medical and humanitarian aid that will be used by the paramedics and doctors in the areas that are affected by the violence in Ukraine. The organization is acquiring and distributing first-aid backpacks, medicine, medical instruments, and other means of survival.
First aid kit
Pittsfield Firm Volunteers at Earth Day Events
Pittsfield, MA – On April 22, employees of Pittsfield-based architectural and engineering firm, EDM, volunteered at Earth Day events at two area environmental education sites: Spicebush Swamp Park (Westmoor Park) in West Hartford, Conn. and the April Hill Conservation and Education Center in South Egremont, Mass.
The crew, which in addition to architects, designers, and other team members included CEO Jeromy Richardson, traded the usual tools of their trade for shears, rakes, and other landscaping implements to make a positive difference in their
The EDM team at Spicebush Swamp Park
communities’ environments.
At Spicebush Swamp Park, which serves as a 33-acre “outdoor classroom” for area schools and includes a trout pond, the EDM team used the paid day of service offered by the company to remove invasive trees and plants, work that paved the way for planting native species, further beautifying the area and ensuring an even more welcoming habitat for birds. These efforts were organized for the Town of West Hartford and coordinated by the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut as part of its Year of Caring initiative.
At the April Hill Conservation and Education Center, the location of a farm where area students learn about sustainable farming and regenerative farming practices that are responsive to climate change, EDM employees readied the vegetable garden for planting and undertook other tasks, including mulching, and splitting and stacking firewood. April Hill is operated by Greenagers, which provides employment and volunteer opportunities for teens and young adults in the fields of conservation, sustainable farming, and environmental leadership.
In addition to the events at Spicebush Swamp Park and April Hill Conservation and Education Center, several EDM staff members participated in Earth Day volunteer events at locations in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.
Jeromy Richardson stacks wood at April Hill Conservation and Education Center.
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Daughters of Israel Senior Living Campus
Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, Conn.: KBE is the construction administrator for upgrades to the 10,000seat multipurpose arena in downtown Bridgeport. The project is currently in preconstruction.
Daughters of Israel Senior Living Campus Expansion, West Orange, N.J.: The multi-phase expansion at this 300,000sf skilled nursing facility is currently in the preconstruction phase. The expansion will encompass demolition of existing structures and construction of a new rehab building with skilled nursing and assisted living. Construction to support the expansion of services includes over 75 independent living units and a new, central commons serving both the rehab and independent living building.
Wren Kitchens, Lawrenceville, N.J. and Wilkes-Barre, Pa.: KBE is currently building two retail centers for Wren Kitchens. These are KBE’s second and third projects for the privately owned British kitchen retailer, which designs, manufactures, and delivers custom residential kitchens throughout the U.S. and the U.K.
For the Lawrenceville project, KBE is managing the interior build-out, renovation, and reconfiguration of an existing 21,108sf single-story retail structure. The space will feature a retail showroom of various kitchen types, backof-house spaces, warehouse/staging areas, workspaces, and an interactive CAD design area to help customers visualize and design their custom kitchens.
The Wilkes Barre project is also underway, where the KBE team is renovating the existing 30,624sf Wren Kitchens, with completion this summer. the roles of project architect/manager and director of operations before becoming a firm principal in 2008 and focusing on business development. He has served on many committees and boards, for organizations such as the ACE Mentor Program, NCARB, SMPS, CBC, and CI.
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We offer membership within the Mechanical Contractors Association, Mechanical Service Contractors Association, and the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau. We support our member contractors through our educational seminars, labor and government relations, industry news and marketing. Committed to the future of our industry, we sponsor MCA student chapter at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Our affiliation with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America and our strong, cooperative relationship with the United Association enable us to offer our members numerous opportunities to build lasting, beneficial relationships with peers while acquiring the business knowledge and tools to keep their company successful.
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Erik Sanford
This year’s inaugural Digital Leadership Award goes to Erik Sanford, CM-BIM, CM-Lean, LEED-AP, VDC/ BIM director at Dimeo Construction Company. For over 22 years, he has contributed to the AEC industry through technology and process improvement. Sanford has devoted the previous 14 years to the advancement of VDC, with a focus on automation and the collection and use
of data. He is also a certified instructor for the AGC Certificate of Management PWC CT Welcomes New Board – BIM program. He is a frequent speaker Hartford, CT – The Professional Women on technology topics, including BIM, in Construction Connecticut Chapter (PWC CT) recently welcomed its new blockchain, and smart contracts. board of directors for the 2021-2022 This year’s inaugural Volunteer of the program year. Year award goes to the 2022 Planning
Patricia Bilotto returns as chapter Committee of the AEC Leadership Conpresident. She is the manager of marketing ference. The 2022 Planning Committee and business development for van Zelm members are Ayles, Kate Anderson of Engineers. She has nearly 30 years of The Lee Company, Tiffany Cartier of experience in marketing, communications, Fuss & O’Neill, Jim Cecil of Nexii, and business development in the AEC Kaitlyn Dobberfuhl of Gilbane Building industry, and presently serves on the Company, Jeryn Koritzinsky of BRG, program, membership, and awards and Tony Messina of Whiting Turner committees. Construction. They are being recognized for their effective teamwork and their innovative contributions to the conference.The 2021-2022 PWC CT board (l-r): Choity Khan, Blerina Pina, Amy Ray, Patricia Bilotto, Dawn Meeker, Laurann Asklof, Carolyn Kurth, Interstate Electric Services Kyma Ganzer, and Jennifer Marks. Not pictured: Kim Colapietro and Ronald Paolillo Corporation is the recipient of this year’s Special Industry Recognition Award. This award is reserved for an AEC organization, firm or institution that has made an outstanding contribution to the
Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman industry and to the community. In 2020, & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board Interstate launched the first apprenticeship as vice president. She has approximately program in Massachusetts specifically 30 years of experience in the area of designed for manufacturing assemblers construction law and litigation. She will in the electrical field. Participants who continue to participate in the chapter’s complete the program earn an Assembler programs, mentorship, and scholarship Certificate, which is officially registered committees. with the state of Massachusetts.
Carolyn Kurth, CPA, CFE, of CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee.
Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.
Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.
Kyma Ganzer, project manager at
PWC CT Welcomes New Board Hartford, CT – The Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter (PWC CT) recently welcomed its new board of directors for the 2021-2022 program year.
Patricia Bilotto returns as chapter president. She is the manager of marketing and business development for van Zelm Engineers. She has nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and business development in the AEC industry, and presently serves on the program, membership, and awards committees. The 2021-2022 PWC CT board (l-r): Choity Khan, Blerina Pina, Amy Ray, Patricia Bilotto, Dawn Meeker, Laurann Asklof, Carolyn Kurth, Kyma Ganzer, and Jennifer Marks. Not pictured: Kim Colapietro and Ronald Paolillo LaRosa Building Group, returns for her second year as a director. She is the recipient of the 2019/2020 PWC CT Rising Star Award. She will serve on the mentorship committee.
Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board Robinson Cole, makes her debut on the as vice president. She has approximately board as a director. She presently serves 30 years of experience in the area of on the mentorship committee. construction law and litigation. She will continue to participate in the chapter’s Companies, returns for her second programs, mentorship, and scholarship year. She will serve as the mentorship committees. committee chair.
Carolyn Kurth, CPA, CFE, of CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee.
Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.
Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.
Kyma Ganzer, project manager at
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