High-Profile: October 2022

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NEI General Contracting Begins Construction on Chelsea Development

Chelsea, MA – NEI General Contracting announced it has started construction at 25 Sixth Street in Chelsea, Mass.

Selected by The Neighborhood De velopers, Inc., a community development corporation founded in 1978 in Chelsea, NEI will transform a former light indus trial site into a single mid-rise building with 62 new mixed-income rental and homeownership units, located on the MBTA’s Silver Line near Bellingham Square. The Massachusetts’ Legislature has committed $115 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to scale up the Common Wealth Builder Program, and 25 Sixth Street is the first homeownership project in Massachusetts to utilize the funding. The CommonWealth Builder Program is an initiative created to address the racial homeownership gap in Massachu setts by creating new homeownership and wealth-building opportunities in commu nities of color.

be constructed to meet passive house standards. This is NEI’s eighth passive house project in Massachusetts.

Eight of the new rental apartments will be subsidized with federal housing vouchers and restricted to households earning up to 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI), 36 apartments will be restricted to households earning up to 60% of AMI, and there will be 12 workforce housing units for households earning up to 90% of AMI. Three of the six townhomes will be sold to households earning up to <80% AMI, and three units at <100% AMI. There will be 27 one-bedroom rental apartments, 18 two-bedroom apartments, and 11 three-bedroom apartments. The building will feature a second-story roof deck courtyard.

Developers, and for our state’s leadership in deploying federal pandemic relief to create stronger and more equitable communities,” said MassHousing executive director, Chrystal Kornegay. “This development will create quality new homeownership opportunities and affordable rental housing, in close proximity to transit and jobs, and provide a platform for economic prosperity.”

“We have a long-standing working

relationship with NEI and knew they would be a great partner in bringing this project to life,” said Steve Laferriere, director of real estate at The Neighborhood Developers. “The CommonWealth Builder Program is hopefully going to fuel the development of more transitoriented affordable homeownership opportunities to serve communities of color like Chelsea across the state.”

NEI was retained by TND for the demolition of an existing building and the construction of a new 5-level residential building with 56 rental units, six ownership units, and covered parking for 40 vehicles. The new building will

The project team also includes Utile Architecture and Planning, architect; Winn Companies, property manager; Fraser Poly Engineering Services, civil engineer; RSE, structural engineer; Peterson, MEP/FP engineer; and Offshoots Inc., landscape architect.

“The transformation of 25 Sixth Street in Chelsea is a showcase for the missionoriented work of The Neighborhood

25 Sixth Street rendering

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins Chrystal Kornegay, Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino, officials from The Neighborhood Developers, representatives from NEI General Contracting, and community stakeholders.

Dellbrook|JKS Breaks Ground on Condo Development

Cohasset, MA – On Aug. 18, Dellbrook|JKS broke ground on The Harbor, a 23-unit, luxury condominium development, with Cohasset Hospitality Partners (CHP) and Nelson architects.

This project, nestled beside Cohasset Harbor’s waterfront, is comprised of three structures, each three stories tall, with parking garage spaces. The North and South buildings, which total 48,000sf, will reside together at 124 Elm Street, the site previously occupied by the Cohasset Harbor Inn. The West building, which totals 32,000sf, will be constructed at 87 Elm Street, across from its counterparts.

Amenities will include outdoor gathering areas, a fitness center, waterfront club room, and outdoor pool with Cohasset Harbor views. Project plans include the creation of a 20,000sf public park and boardwalk along the water’s edge. Additionally, in the North and West Buildings there is retail space allocated for future fit-out open to the public.

“The Harbor’s construction will transform the functionality of the waterfront area for the Cohasset community, as well as offering timeless, resort-style living to future residents,” said Patrick Finn, Dellbrook|JKS

Project partners break ground on The Harbor in front of Cohasset Harbor project manager. “Building in a coastal environment presents unique challenges for construction, however we have a

talented team that is excited to play a role in revitalizing the area and know this will be a successful project.”

CTA Construction Celebrates Topping Off

Watertown, MA – Construction on the renovation and expansion of the Lowell Elementary School in Watertown recently hit a new milestone. The town celebrated the completion of the steel structure for the new Learning Commons addition to Lowell Elementary with a topping off ceremony.

CTA Construction Managers staff joined school officials, town building committee members, project management firm Hill International and Ai3 Architects at the ceremony where the final beam, signed by Lowell Elementary School staff members, was placed on the structure.

CTA Construction was awarded the contract in March to renovate the existing historic school and complete two new additions. “We are very happy with the progress our combined teams have made,” said Jeff Hazelwood, principal at CTA Construction. “The teams are now installing underground utilities prior to preparing for placement of concrete slabs at the addition. The renovation work is wrapping up demolition activities and commencing mechanical trades as well as starting installation of interior walls to facilitate the next phase of construction.”

The new addition, designed by Ai3 Architects, “will foster the students’ educational engagement within a 21st century educational environment,” said

Daren Sawyer, partner at Ai3 Architects LLC.

This will be CTA Construction’s 41st school project in Massachusetts and second project for the city of Watertown.

CTA previously built the public works facility that is located near the school.

The Harbor, rendering courtesy of NELSON Worldwide

View of The Harbor site

Lowell Elementary School topping off

Sasaki Celebrates ADA Day at Boston City Hall Plaza

Boston – On Aug. 31, the City of Boston held its annual ADA Day celebration at Boston City Hall, where city officials and disability advocates remarked on the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and highlighted the accessibility of Boston-based global design firm Sasaki’s City Hall Plaza renovations approaching completion nearby.

descent from Cambridge Street to Congress Street across several sets of stairs, broke wheelchair bearings with its rough and widely-spaced bricks, and only had one accessible entrance to City Hall itself. When Kristen McCosh was appointed as disability commissioner of Boston in 2010, these barriers still persisted, 20 years after the passage of the ADA. McCosh said, at the beginning of her term as the city’s chief accessibility officer, “people with disabilities felt like they literally had no path into City Hall.” One of the first things McCosh and other advocates on the Disabilities Commission Advisory Board successfully pushed for was the installation of an asphalt ramp leading to the building’s entrance.

Since its opening in 1968, the plaza had been largely inaccessible to people with disabilities. Its original design required people to navigate a 26-foot

Sasaki’s renovation of Boston City Hall Plaza integrates accessibility into the foundation of the space, rather than creating a separate experience for people with disabilities. Every area will be universally accessible. The 26-foot slope of the site is no longer navigated by a series of steps but by a sweeping and gently sloping promenade designed to tie the whole plaza together, linking Cambridge Street to Congress Street with a new, fully-accessible route. For the first time, all primary entrances to City Hall are universally accessible as well, connected to gathering spaces by gradual

inclines rather than circuitous ramps. And while maintaining the plaza’s original material palette, the new design uses bricks that are tightly jointed, stabilized by edge restraints, finely detailed, and deliberately patterned to prevent mobility aids from getting stuck in cracks, a notable problem with the unprotected bricks of the old plaza.

Other new accessibility components include more than 10 companion seating arrangements in performance spaces across the plaza, a public indoor Civic Pavilion that overlooks Hanover Street, and a 12,000sf accessible playscape designed to provide equal opportunities for children with different abilities to

reach the play elements. The playscape features transfer spaces for children to get out of a wheelchair and gain access to elevated elements, accessible operating wheels and buttons to operate play elements, and an accessible path through the entire play area. Sensory components, including interactive water runnels, interactive chimes, and play cubes with varied concrete textures etched with letters and numerals, also provide a range of experiences for children with sensory disabilities.

Sasaki’s designers say they hope the new City Hall Plaza, which opens this fall, serves as an inspiration for universal accessibility projects across the city.

Sasaki principal, Fiske Crowell, spoke about the accessible components of the plaza’s design.

Sasaki designers chatted with ADA Day attendees about the accessibility improvements to the plaza.

Boston Disability Commissioner Kristen McCosh spoke at the ADA Day event.

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Loan Secured for First Residential Building at Suffolk Downs

Revere, MA – National Real Estate Advisors, Cathexis and The HYM Investment Group announced they have secured a $150 million construction loan for Amaya, a 475-unit, 415,000sf multi-family residential building, the first of many set to be delivered at Suffolk Downs. The funding was secured by JLL and provided by Ullico, a labor-owned insurance company that invests in highquality construction and commercial real estate projects across the country.

Situated steps from the MBTA Blue Line Beachmont Station, Amaya was

designed by ICON Architecture and will feature a range of apartment styles from micro studios to two-bedrooms. The property will also feature 34,000sf of amenity space and 24,000sf of ground-floor activated retail space. The building’s outdoor amenities will feature two landscaped courtyards with a pool, fire pits, and outdoor kitchen with grilling stations. Indoor amenities will feature a fully-equipped fitness center and yoga room, as well as a game room and arcade. Amaya is set to be delivered in Q2 2024.

John Moriarty and Associates, Na

tional, Cathexis and HYM broke ground on Amaya in May 2022 along with 100 Salt Street, a 280,000sf life science facil ity that will also be completed in 2024. The groundbreaking ceremony served as the official kick-off for Suffolk Downs and began the transformation of the 161acre underutilized site into a new urban district that will serve the communities of East Boston, Revere and beyond.

The redevelopment of Suffolk Downs will ultimately deliver over 10 million sq. ft. of residential development (approximately 10,000 units) which will

be the largest single delivery of housing in Greater Boston’s history. These residential buildings will include a mix of apartments, condominiums, senior housing and affordable housing.

“This project is a win for a great Boston neighborhood, for the creation of family-sustaining, career-building union construction jobs, and for investors who will benefit from the highly-skilled and trained crafts-workers required for a successful Suffolk Downs,” said Edward M. Smith, president and CEO of Ullico Inc.

BPDA Approves Plans for Roxbury Prep High School

Boston – Roxbury Prep, a public charter school that currently serves over 1,500 Boston students across five campuses, has received approval from the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) to move forward with plans to build a new high school in Boston’s Newmarket neighborhood.

Founded in 2015, Roxbury Prep High School has sought for four years to build a permanent campus to welcome all high school students under one roof. Currently, Roxbury Prep’s 650 high school students are separated by five miles and between two buildings in Hyde Park and Roxbury.

“The opportunity to have all our students in one building, after years of moving and separate campuses, in a neighborhood that is welcoming, reflective, and inclusive of our school community will strengthen learning, success, and our school community,” said Shradha M. Patel, founder, Roxbury Prep High School.

Located on Proctor Street, the new site will provide the school with space to build a state-of-the-art facility that meets the needs of its students, staff, and community. It is in close proximity to multiple public transportation options, and will be designed to offer students a permanent, well-equipped learning environment to help build community and

create a complete high school experience. The 83,000sf facility will accommodate all students in grades 9-12, and will include a full-sized gymnasium, cafeteria, performing arts spaces, and high-tech science classrooms.

The new building will also serve as a foundation to build and strengthen community. Roxbury Prep High School will join the neighboring Mason Elementary School, Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School, nonprofit organization The Base, student meal provider City Fresh Foods, as well as the newly established

Newmarket Business Improvement District. This new location also offers students and staff multiple options to utilize public transportation, including four bus lines and the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line’s Newmarket stop, which are essential to the 80% of students who currently take public transportation to get to and from school.

Roxbury Prep will partner with Suffolk Construction, a Newmarket headquartered business, on development of the new high school. The school will seek LEED Gold certification, and include

high efficiency lighting and electrical systems, electric vehicle charging stations, bike storage, and rooftop solar.

Roxbury Prep High School will also invest in public realm enhancements. To enhance multimodal transportation options and ensure accessibility, the project will replace deficient sidewalks, add pedestrian crossings, add accessible ramps, and increase street lighting.

Roxbury Prep will also add new street trees and benches to the Magazine Street area for improved public realm amenities.

Roxbury Prep High School / Rendering courtesy of SMMA/Roxbury Prep

Topping Off Held for Condos with Focus on Health, Wellness

Brighton, MA – As New Boston Ventures and RISE celebrate the topping off of Nevins Hill in Brighton – placing the last steel beam atop the residential building – the team also announced that Nevins Hill will come to market with significant post-pandemic health and wellness design considerations.

Located atop an expansive hill with views of Brighton, this project consists of 55 luxury condominiums, with indoor and outdoor amenity space, enclosed parking, and private roof deck access for penthouse residents.

New Boston Ventures worked

closely with RISE for preconstruction, design review and budgeting. J. Garland Enterprises is the architect, and Charlesgate Realty is the exclusive brokerage agency.

The building features several significant amenities and facilities that support healthy living in a post-pandemic era and is on schedule to be one of the first to come to market with this healthy building focus. Innovative technology solutions to achieve healthy lifestyle standards include robust individual unit HVAC systems. In addition, common areas such as shared corridors, lobby,

and amenity spaces will utilize heating and cooling units with added purification systems via ultraviolet light to reduce airborne and surface bacteria, viruses, and common allergens.

A mobile app will allow residents touchless elevator travel. KONE Elevator Call is a cloud-based solution that allows a user to call an elevator with their smartphone, without touching elevator buttons. Interior features also include three Zoom Rooms in the ground floor common area with desks and acoustically designed walls and finishes. Additionally, 21 of the larger units will offer sleek glass

spaces that can be used as a den or home office.

Nevins Hill features outdoor community green space with BBQ offerings, and an outdoor wellness and gym area. A common roof deck will be accessible to all building tenants. Nevins Hill offers Boston skyline views from units and roof decks.

Beyond the health of tenants, Nevins Hill was designed with a concerted effort to minimize impacts to the environment. For instance, 14 electric car charger locations will be available in and around the building.

Nevins Hill renderings

Focus: Corporate and Interiors

For Interior Corporate Fit-ups, Focus on the Future

engineer who can identify and explain the functional ramifications of each layout choice you make.

By Thaddeus Minshall

When customizing an existing basic space for your business, there are many factors to weigh. While these will vary widely by business, there are some general best practices that apply to any corporate fit-up project, including consulting with design professionals, carefully considering infrastructure needs, and facilitating ease of future growth.

Broaden Your Design Thinking

In the corporate fit-up process, it is natural to gravitate toward interior design. While selections such as paint color, lighting, plants, and artwork are important and highly-visible facets of your environment, avoid the temptation to quickly skim past the engineering design of your space.

Early conversations about a project should involve not only an architect and interior designer, but a consulting

For example, perhaps you want to move or remove an existing wall containing plumbing lines; a discussion with a mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) consulting engineer is crucial in understanding what this design choice will involve now and what it will enable or disallow in the future. Often, a solid design-build firm can initiate such conversations and help weigh costs and benefits.

Plan for Infrastructure Improvements

The fit-up process is the best time to consider long-term infrastructure improvements. If the use of your space will be changing – in New England, think of that growing IT firm moving into a stylish old brick mill building – it is wise to reevaluate your electric power to make sure that the existing service will support your operations. Similarly, the fit-up period is the ideal time to get the HVAC setup right. If the space features an aging heat pump, there is no more convenient or cost-effective time to update equipment.

The fit-up planning period is also a time

to get creative. While any infrastructure upgrade will have its cost, owners with roof access and a lot of sunlight may be able to offset some expenses and bolster their bottom line by installing solar panels and lowering their monthly power bill. Rather than retrofitting later, the fit-up process is the best time to mull all possibilities.

Facilitate Comfortable Growth

Last but not least, plan your fit-up with a focus on the future. On day one, say your business needs 50% of the available space as a work area and 50% for inventory storage. Now imagine that your business does remarkably well. Your future may involve moving storage to another site

and converting that other half of the space into more work area. You can plan for such scenarios in the fit-up process with elements such as walls that are “tear-down-ready” (i.e., diverting HVAC, MEP, and load-bearing duties elsewhere). Likewise, a forward-looking planning and design process can set you up to make an electrical upgrade as easily as possible should you need additional power as the business expands.

Careful consideration of the future and the factors above during the corporate fit-up process will set you up for the smoothest possible growth transition.

Thaddeus Minshall is vice president of real estate/development at Connolly Brothers Inc.

Creativity in Design to Enrich Lives

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Lee Kennedy Begins Construction for NOBULL HQ

Dorchester, MA – Lee Kennedy Co. (LKCO) announced it recently started construction on an 86,000sf fit-out of NOBULL’s new headquarters at The BEAT on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester.

NOBULL will be one of the first major tenants in the redeveloped industrial-style building that once housed The Boston Globe until 2017. It will be among life science, medical, and hightech companies expected to occupy the building.

NOBULL has tripled in size over

the last two years, making a new office space necessary. Designed by Studio Luz Architects, the space will include workout and studio areas, locker rooms, a sauna, plunge pools, and a rock-climbing wall. The company wanted to keep the space collaborative but also encourage employees to stay active, so a track was designed that weaves through the office and ideates a world where meetings will be taken on foot.

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Spaces for digital content production were also prioritized including a photography studio and recording office for the Boston-based sportswear brand’s co-founders Michael Schaeffer

and Marcus Wilson’s podcast, Behind the Horns. An “experiential” retail and outdoor space are in the plans for spring 2023 once the initial build-out is complete.

www.high-profile.com October 2022 15High-Profile: Corporate and Interiors “We are excited to begin the work on NOBULL’s headquarters at The BEAT. Their innovation and creativity into their new office is a perfect fit for the diversification of LKCO’s Interiors/ Special Projects sector,” said Scott Giles, vice president – interiors/special projects. “We are looking forward to providing an inventive space for NOBULL to continue to expand and grow their business.”

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NOBULL HQ - track

Sustainability From an Interior Perspective

By Lauren Nowicki

Along with America’s economic domi nance, our nation ranks first globally in waste. From a per capita perspective, the U.S. contains 4% of the global population yet generates 12% (239 million tons) of the world’s municipal solid waste (MSW). Construction is inextricably linked to this profound problem, with up to 30% of site materials (145 million tons) becoming waste.

With this influx, sustainable design’s ecologically friendly spaces, waste reduc tion and resource conservation properties are increasingly demanded. There is no direct pathway to optimizing a sustainable site – it is a series of decisions across nat ural resources, materials and means that constitutes the art of functional design.

Contemporary Spaces and Lifestyles

Within the post-pandemic marketplace, architecture’s lexicon now makes em ployee comfort, occupant health, flexible spaces and open configurations founda tional components. In creating a Silver accredited LEED design for Edwards Vacuum Technologies’ innovation center, an early evaluation of elements began with communicative, cultural and phys ical facets. From this, a singular design thematic of connectedness arose.

Edward’s core values rest on product

innovation, human interaction and commitment to best performance. The firm manufactures vacuum and abatement products that traverse extreme environments for semiconductor, power, R&D, food and chemical processing facilities. The firm’s logo reflects this, accenting the ‘E’ to stress precision engineering, an arc for global reach and a pointer representing direction. In tandem with cultural goals, it was decided that this would be a primary visual asset throughout the facility. Brand colors

of radiating red (reflecting 100 years of impact) and metallic grays (representing the base material of their products) became the predominant color palette, reiterating a distinctive brand and energizing culture.

The client requested that connectedness be conveyed both inside and outside of the facility. Bringing that to life began with welcoming guests into the 2-story atrium as an informal social space. Communal areas – a training room, fitness center, cafeteria and locker rooms – radiate around the atrium, which serves as a hub for high traffic. Second story offices are linked to the manufacturing space via a windowed mezzanine viewing area to reinforce transparency between executive and manufacturing teams.

and environmental steward. To support the space’s dynamism, LEED v4 certified wood ceiling panels created from 80% recycled content add texture, tonality and acoustic control to high traffic areas. Ethically sourced products and low emitting, high-recycled content finishes are used throughout the building. For practicality in delivering design goals in high traffic areas, Patcraft’s 100% recyclable, PVC-free carpet tiles with silver cradle to cradle ratings cover the main stairs, customer care center, meeting rooms, training room and R&D storage. Main corridors, bathrooms and locker rooms are covered in Java Joint Stone by Crossville which has a minimum of 4% pre-consumer recycled content (12 million pounds of filtrate per year) which can be repurposed through its Tile Take-Back Program. Armstrong Imperial Texture Standard Excelon low VOC tile in brand colors is used to highlight floor areas.

To reinforce environmentalism in daily performance, water conservation, green cleaning and recyclable waste programs are put in place. Low flow sensor faucets are located throughout the building to achieve water efficiency credits. Cleaning program components include a strategy for improved hand hygiene, recycled paper products and use of Green Seal certified commercial cleaning products.

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Interrelating Edwards’ facility with nature and the local community acts as another visual form of connectedness. The main entrance serves as the only access point to the walking trails and bike paths leading to public transportation. Markers are planned along the trail to educate visitors about local wildlife and terrain.

Product Stewardship

While sustainability doesn’t detract from design, it can necessitate exploring multiple options to suit clients’ expectations that meet cost and aesthetic requirements. Edwards’ desire was that their Haverhill headquarters be a statement as a business

In building Edwards’ LEED facility, the conceptual process entailed eval uation of fundamental elements from communicative and lifestyle facets. In this facility, the use of ethically sourced mate rials was not just a means of accreditation – they also express a business’ cultural attributes. Within a designer’s toolbox, the efficient design of space, use of materials, energy consumption, waste and pollution all coalesce in creating a sustainable design. Through environmentally appro priate product choices, color tonality and textures, this design rationale fulfills the client’s goal of connectedness resulting in a motivating sense of purposefulness for its users.

Lauren Nowicki is chief communications officer at Dacon Corporation.

Edwards Vacuum’s Innovation and Solutions Center in Haverhill, Mass.

Edwards Vacuum’s Innovation and Solutions Center in Haverhill, Mass.

DPS Group Expands U.S. Headquarters in Boston

Framingham, MA – DPS Group announced it has expanded its U.S. headquarters at 959 Concord Street in Framingham to accommodate and serve the needs of its clients in an expanding market.

Founded in 1974 in Dublin, Ireland, to service the country’s burgeoning pharmaceutical sector, DPS Group opened its first office in the U.S. in 2011 with a staff of less than 10 based in Framingham. The company has since grown its U.S. presence to over 900 employees across eight offices in Albany, N.Y.; Cary, N.C.; Framingham, Mass.; Portland, Ore.; Kansas City, Kan.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Wall Township, N.J.

“Over the past 10 years, our Boston client roster has grown year over year, and we continue to recruit talented staff to address the need for highly specialized design in the life science and biotech industries,” said Paul DePriest, senior vice president and head of Boston operations. “DPS has evolved from its process engineering roots to deliver services across the engineering and construction value chain, including feasibility studies, architecture, procurement, construction management, CQV, and client-side technical services. With demand at an alltime high, our timely office expansion and addition of new top talent will allow us to

better support our clients in the Greater Boston area and beyond.

“The DPS Boston office is the largest project center serving this industry in the

Northeast and that offers unique benefits to our clients they cannot find with other service providers. This recent expansion saw added real estate to accommodate

significant growth with the Construction Management and CQV teams as well as continued expansion of design and technical services personnel.”

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Ebbrell Completes HQ Renovations for Coffee Company

Gloucester, MA – Ebbrell Architecture + Design, a Boxford-based certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise, announced it completed the renovations on the headquarters for Cometeer, makers of the first precision-brewed, flash-frozen coffee. The company moved into a large production facility in Gloucester that needed serious updating to meet the growing company’s needs.

“We had nothing but old desks when we started,” said Tess Loniewski, special projects manager at Cometeer. “We needed a team that could help us gather our vision and Ebbrell Architecture + Design was the future-forward firm we needed to bring our ideas to life.”

The renovations in the 12,000sf industrial office space took place in three phases, all of which were constructed by VBA Construction Management of

Lowell, with the first phase focused on branding, space planning, and furniture.

“We wanted to create a mid-century inspired design that aligned with Cometeer’s retro-future branding and coffee technology culture,” said Rachel Molé, LEED AP, interior designer at Ebbrell. Due to the company’s rapid growth in employees, gaining more rooms within the existing space was a top priority. Ebbrell added meeting rooms, pods of desks and bench seating.

Phase II focused on programming and revisiting some spaces previously mapped out. Loniewski said, “The company was

growing so rapidly, which required ongoing changes to the design plans, but the Ebbrell team celebrated that with us. They were more than flexible and rolled with the punches with enthusiasm.”

The Sensory Bar, where the coffee team performs quality control tests, samples new coffees, and shares the latest brews with colleagues, includes specialized, high-end equipment and is the focal point of the office. “We took an existing dated kitchen that was virtually unusable for Cometeer’s needs and transformed it into a space that is instrumental in their product

development process,” said Molé.

The third stage of the 18-month phased project focused on the lobby. “We created a custom wall covering for the 3-story elevator shaft and added pendant lights, both of which were a nod to Cometeer’s products and packaging,” said Molé. “The whole space was tied together with matte black and cream pinstripes.”

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Miika Ebbrell, AIA, LEED AP, founder and principal of Ebbrell, said, “We were thrilled to work with this innovative tech start-up and share in their excitement as their company and space aligned in both growth and vision.”

Loniewski added, “We value the Ebbrell and VBA teams’ expertise and are grateful to them for guiding us to create a beautiful workplace that reflects the growth of our business.”

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HMTX Celebrates New HQ

Surf Seafood Restaurant Completed

Norwalk, CT – Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new World Headquarters for HMTX Industries, a global new materials flooring company, in Norwalk. The 4-story, 24,000sf building broke ground in April of 2021.

In partnership with McLennan Design and its founder, Jason F. McLennan, the HMTX Industries World Headquarters is the first project ever in Norwalk to pursue the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most stringent green building rating system. As a living building, the facility will be largely self-sufficient by generating more energy on-site than it uses, producing zero carbon emissions, and capturing and re-using rainwater.

The building is designed to be energy positive with over 100% of the building’s power demand coming from on-site PV panels with an estimated 144,000 kWh/ yr in solar power. It has a predicted energy use intensity (EUI) of 18 with ultra-efficient envelope and mechanical systems, a 60% reduction from baseline

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Woburn, MA – The new Surf Seafood in Woburn debuted recently as the latest north-of-Boston restaurant destination for Michael Timothy’s Dining Group.

Designed by the architects and interior designers of Cambridge-based PCA, the 267-seat restaurant’s design features a warm, welcoming color palette, marine artwork, and custom wooden furnishings. Whether seated in the modern, open environment of the dining room or at the sushi and raw bars, guests order from a menu that features traditional and chefinspired seafood dishes.

“PCA successfully captured our design vision for Surf Seafood, allowing us to explore different concepts until it felt right, said Michael Buckley, chef/founder of MT Dining Group. We are confident this lively, new dining space will be the

place to come for a fun evening out with family and friends.”

“Designing the new Surf Seafood restaurant inspired us to fulfill the creative vision of Chef Buckley, his son Ian Buckley, and their entire team,” said Eric Brown, a principal and architect with PCA. “In addition to serving great food, today’s restaurants need to offer a distinctive, enjoyable visual experience for guests to want to return. We enjoyed keeping that idea as our guide and loved working with Michael to create a memorable guest experience.”

The new Surf Seafood is in Woburn Village, a mixed-use residential, hospitality, and retail center located nine miles north of Downtown Boston. Additional locations are in Portsmouth and Nashua, N.H.

Senator Bob Duff, majority leader of the Connecticut State Senate; Mayor Harry Rilling, City of Norwalk; Harlan Stone, CEO of HMTX; Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont; and Jason McLennan, CEO of McLennan Design

HMTX Industries’ new world headquarters in Norwalk, Conn.

Surf Seafood in Woburn, Mass.

Amenta Emma Completes Renovation for The Hartford Steam Boiler

By Debra Seay

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic rewrote traditional office culture, global insurance and technology services company The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, Inc. (HSB) was already thinking about its workplace of the future. Collaborating with the design team, a concept evolved that would organize company teams into supportive “neighborhoods” gathered around a central communication/ gathering space. Designers tamed a challenging building geometry to accomplish just that on the eighth floor of the company’s riverfront headquarters. The concept will be tested and refined as a prototype for other floors the company occupies in the building.

The engaging space is organized around a central hub that brings together the company’s various work neigh borhoods and the social programming (eating, meeting, brainstorming) in a seamless way. Assisted with visual clues,

occupants move through the space along a “boulevard” that minimizes distraction to office staff while providing access to social spaces. A serpentine passageway, defined by a graphic mural, clarifies circulation with intuitive wayfinding and reinforces connectivity between the front of the floor to the back. The concept al lows employees to choose the best space that supports the work they are doing, from heads-down to collaboration, and the layout encourages physical movement.

Natural materials like wood are used throughout, including wood panels on workstations, and cork wall coverings are used in enclosed meeting spaces to assist with acoustics. Formerly closed offices were moved away from the exterior win dow wall, allowing the perimeter glass to benefit all employees with a light-filled space and connection to the outside. A black ceiling panel gives the illusion of height and reinforces the open feeling.

Worktables in many collaborative areas are round or oval, rather than rect angular, breaking down old hierarchies. Employees have sit-stand desks. The

The experiment is working. HSB re ports that the new spaces are well used, as employees transition from their homes back to the office to reconnect with col leagues.

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former break room was opened up to be come another community space. Personal lockers are located in the curved corridor.

Debra Seay, AIA, WELL AP is senior associate at Amenta Emma Architects.

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OneDigital Showcases New Office Space

Farmington, CT – For its new Farmington office, OneDigital, an employee benefits consulting business, was challenged with materializing these principal values into the design of its new Farmington office: strategic, fresh thinking, and big ideas.

QA+M Architecture’s visioning workshops resulted in a design that embodied OneDigital’s culture in a variety of flexible work environments. What emerged from these workshops were schematic plans that included public spaces for work and socialization, semi-private workstations, private huddle rooms, conference rooms, a cafe, podcast room, training/multi-purpose space, and

reception. These spaces work together for an open office with ancillary furniture designed to foster collaboration and productivity.

COVID-19 emerged as the design neared completion. As a result of the pandemic, careful consideration was given to the space ensuring employees would feel safe and comfortable returning in-person to the workplace. QA+M Architecture brought its vision to life with gentle modifications: Furniture on casters accommodated safe distancing, and hygienic finishes promoted a cleaner environment.

Hosting clients and engaging

community groups to use the space was paramount. QA+M Architecture created a training space to accommodate 60+ people that doubles as a yoga studio. Additionally, a telescoping glass wall opens to networking spaces and the cafe for ease of event flow. The design includes tech-friendly features and mobile white boards.

Principles of biophilic design were applied to the space, to capture OneDigital’s spirit while connecting building occupants to the outdoors. Mountain ranges, used to differentiate the work room and meeting areas, were also depicted on the glass to enclose

these spaces. Other homages include the reception area’s moss wall, and wood panel wall accents throughout the office. The natural elements were intentionally selected to compliment the woodland views outside the office’s perimeter of ribbon windows.

Close attention was paid to OneDigital’s branding, highlighting its logo colors through the furniture and finishes. The ceiling was raised to expose the structure and to create a larger space that feels limitless, designed to be representative of the bold ideas that are generated in the office.

Saint Albans, VT – ReArch Company and the design team at Cross Consulting Engineers have entered the final construction phase on an 11,662sf addition and renovation project at the Barry Callebaut facility in Saint Albans.

Barry Callebaut is a manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products. The project included a 3,777sf addition and 7,885sf of renovations that were phased in four separate construction sequences based on the building being

fully occupied.

The scope of work included adding and renovating Barry Callebaut’s main front office area and providing employees with a new break room and outdoor patio space, new men’s and women’s locker rooms and restrooms, and significant sitework, including additional parking and creating a new entrance.

Jerry Dukas, plant manager at Barry Callebaut, said, “Together with our team, ReArch helped navigate this project through the constraints of both material

and labor challenges to deliver a finished product that is being enjoyed by our employees today and for many years to come. We are very excited to showcase our new and renovated space to our visitors, colleagues and customers. Many thanks to the ReArch team for delivering this project!”

Currently, in Phase 4, ReArch’s construction team is wrapping up the project and finishing the hallway spaces utilized during construction.

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High-Profile: Corporate and Interiors

IIDA NE Celebrates Annual Design Awards

Boston – The Interior Design Association New England chapter (IIDA NE) held its 15th Annual Design Awards celebration on Sept. 14 at Boston Park Plaza in Boston. The 2022 awards, which honor the work and celebrate the teams behind the year’s most show-stopping spaces throughout New England, were held both in person and virtually.

The ceremony was hosted by 2022 event co-chairs, Ryan Akers of Interface and Meghan Bildner of Allsteel. According to Lisa Statkiewicz, 2022-23 IIDA NE president, this year’s event included 86 professional entries from 42 firms and a record 16 student entries, with seven colleges represented. The Design Awards Committee asked the judges to pay special attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their jury process.

A new category at the event was Hospitality – Retail & Experiential which focuses on amenity spaces in the hospitality industry such as boutique stores, cuisine arts, pop-up shopping centers, marketing and merchandising spaces, and event spaces that enhance the retail experience. The award went to Gensler for the High Street Place project in Boston, who was also awarded Best in Show at the ceremony.

The Humanity of Design award is given for the project that best incorporates elements to enrich the human experience through wellness, sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The award went to Merge Architects, Inc. for Ten Percent Happier Headquarters in Downtown Boston.

AWARDED PROJECTS:

Building Repositioning/ Building Amenities

Harvard University Soldiers Field Park: Elkus Manfredi Architects (MA)

RDK Engineers / LAM Partners / Acentech / Kalin Associates / Vanderweil Engineers / Jensen Hughes / McNamara Salvia / IBI Placemaking / Robbie McCabe Consulting / KMA, LLC

Community and Culture

Worcester Public Library Children’s Room: LLB Architects (RI)

Sladen Feinstein / Forbo / Wright Architectural Millwork / Keilhauer / KI / Hale Manufacturing, Inc. / Leland / Arcadia / Stinson

Education – Small

Countway Library Renovation: Shepley Bulfinch (MA)

Odeh Engineers / Sladen Feinstein / Acentech / ColburnGuyette Foodservice Design Consulting / Lee Kennedy / MillerKnoll / BR+A / Thornton Tomasetti / Barlow Architectural Millwork / Arktura

Education – Large

Hildreth Elementary School: Arrowstreet (MA)

Acentech / Cosentini Associates / Crabtree McGrath Associates / Kalin Associates / Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Health & Wellness

Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders: E4H Environments for Health Architecture (Portland, ME)

Acentech / Langford & Low / Stantec / Foley Buhl Roberts & Associates Inc. / Barry J. Hosmer

Hospitality – Hotel/Lodging

The Cloudveil: TruexCullins Architecture & Interior Design (VT)

CLB Architects / IBI Group / Yarrow Group / Helius Lighting Group / Bray Whaler / Dick Anderson Construction / Nelson Engineering / Matsuo Engineering, LLC / Mecho, Inc. and JTEC, Inc. / KL&A, Inc.

Hospitality – Restaurant

Omni Mount Washington: TruexCullins Architecture & Interior Design (VT)

Bull Stockwell Allen / Sue Dulmage Associates

Architecture Interior Design Lab Planning

Dewpoint Therapeutics

Photo: Keitaro Yoshioka

Dewpoint Therapeutics at 451 D Street / Photo by Keitaro Yoshioka

Hospitality –Retail & Experiential

High Street Place: Gensler (MA)

Acentech / AKF Group LLC / Consentini Associates, Inc. / LAM Partners / Le Messurier / Gilbane Building Company / Beals Associates, Inc. / Feldman Land Surveyors / Groundswell Design Group, Inc. / Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. / Younts Design, Inc.

Residential – Multi-Unit

144 Addison Street: Arrowstreet (MA)

Available Light / Peabody Office / Kalin Associates / Redgate Real Estate Advisors / Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Residential – Private

Sunset Hill: Hutker Architects (MA) Martha’s Vineyard Construction Co. / Horiuchi Solien / Siegel Associates / TE2 Engineering LLC

Student Housing

Eastern Connecticut State University –Shafer Hall Renovations: Stantec (Boston, MA)

Odeh Engineers / BVH Integrated Services, Inc. / LAM Partners / ARUP / Acentech / Colburn&Guyette / Kalin Associates / Insalco Corporation / Richter & Cegan / Barbizon Light of New England / Wiss Janney Elstner Associates, Inc. / Whitney Veigas / O&G Industries Inc.

Science & Research – Small (Under 50,000 sq. ft.)

Dewpoint Therapeutics at 451 D Street: Lab/Life. Science. Architecture, Inc. (MA)

Wise Construction / TotalOffice Interiors / Boston Light Source / Interface / Vanderweil Engineers / Total Glazing / FalkBuilt / Donovan Consultants

Science & Research – Large (Over 50,000 sq. ft.)

The Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus: Elkus Manfredi Architects (MA)

Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers / Acentech / Array Architects, Inc. / Castelli Design / Jensen Hughes / Roll Barresi & Associates / EHT Traceries / McNamara Salvia / The Green Engineer / Mikyoung Kim Design

Workspace – Small (Under 30,000 sq. ft.)

Ten Percent Happier Headquarters: Merge Architects, Inc. (MA)

Stone Source / WSP / Trinity Construction / Evan Hankin

Workspace – Medium (30,000 – 80,000 sq. ft.)

AEW Capital Management: Elkus Manfredi Architects (MA)

Vanderweil Engineers / LAM Partners / ACT / ColburnGuyette Foodservice Design Consulting / Cavanaugh Tocci Associates, Inc. / Kalin Associates / MillerKnoll / Code Red Consultants / Robbie McCabe Consulting

Workspace – Large (Over 80,000 sq. ft.)

Verizon at the Hub: Gensler (MA)

Crabtree McGrath Associates / LeMessurier / John Moriarty & Associates / Stantec / Lighting Workshop / Intertek / Design Communications, Ltd.

Student Entries

First Place: The 11’s

Joanne Ryu / Boston Architectural College

2nd Place: Cabin –Hybrid Workplace Design

Jessica Cunningham / Wentworth Institute of Technology / Undergraduate

Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders

Omni Mount Washington / Photo by Jim Westphalen

DECCO Announces New Service Offering

Nashua, NH – DECCO, Inc. announced its newest service offering at the ISPE Boston Product Show, a one-day biopharmaceutical show in the Northeast.

DECCO’s new Critical Equipment Handling Services group offers professional rigging services of vital equipment. This group delivers a unique skill set that includes the safe removal,

storage, and installation of process equipment by a qualified technician with cleanroom and cGMP expertise.

Additional services include the storage and delivery of critical process equipment, shutdown support services, refurbishment services, and crating and packing services for storage and shipping.

DECCO’s new 20,000sf Critical

Equipment Storage facility, located in Nashua, will provide long-term or shortterm storage space for equipment in a clean, secure, and temperature-controlled environment.

“We have successfully been working in and around the industry’s most sensitive cleanroom equipment and environments for decades and recognized that this

was a vital service offering,” noted Kyle Reagan, CEO, DECCO, Inc. “We retain the most qualified, experienced technicians and resources within our cadre of professionals who are committed to executing services safely with a focus on quality and integrity within the most critical environments.”

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BPDA Approves New Developments

Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board of directors recently approved five new development projects which will create 305 residential units, 111 of which will be designated income-restricted, and will support 450 construction jobs and 220 permanent jobs.

project site, the project will contribute $200,000 to the City of Boston Fund for Parks. A new public art mural will also be implemented on the project site in consultation with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.

The site at 69-71 Proctor Street in the Newmarket neighborhood will be transformed from several warehouses and abandoned buildings into a new high school for Roxbury Preparatory Charter School. Roxbury Prep High School has been housed in temporary and split campuses since its opening in 2015. This project will make it possible for the school to serve all of its students in one facility, at a location accessible to its student body by public transportation, and within its core student demographic area. It is slated for LEED Gold certification.

The project at 30 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway will transform what is now a vacant bank into a new mixed-use development, with 117 new homes in the Brighton community. Twenty of the new units will be income-restricted. The building will offer ground floor retail and commercial space, as well as a common area and shared amenity space for tenants. Thirty percent of the project site will be made up of open space, most of which will be open to the public.

Located in Mission Hill, the project at 775 Huntington Avenue will makeover a parking lot into a 13-story mixed-use, mixed-income residential building that will include ground floor commercial space. It will be a transit-oriented development, and the project will improve the pedestrian experience at the Fenwood and Huntington Avenue intersection by widening the sidewalks, which will also shorten the crosswalk.

Located in Roxbury, 100-114 Hampden Street will become a 3-story cannabis production and cultivation facility. As part of this project, the developer will improve nearby intersections and make streetscape and landscape improvements, including access to bicycle parking and storage. In support of two parks near the

With the relocation of the Massachusetts State Police barracks, the site at 46 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway will be redeveloped into a 6-story, multi-family building, including 38 residential units, seven of which will be income-restricted. The project will widen sidewalks and enhance the pedestrian experience in the area, as well as add street trees and create additional open space. This development will also allow space for public art created by local artists.

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Rhode Island Communities Announce Launch of Electricity Aggregation Programs

Providence, RI – Six Rhode Island cities and towns have joined together to launch aggregation programs that leverage community-wide buying power to provide their residents and businesses with new options for electricity supply. These Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) programs will focus on providing competitively priced rates while also including additional clean energy from Rhode Island.

The new programs, set to launch in May 2023, are the culmination of a multiyear effort involving the communities of Barrington, Central Falls, Newport, Portsmouth, Providence and South Kings town working with electricity aggregator Good Energy. By working together, these communities can harness significant buy ing power, collectively representing over 100,000 eligible electricity users.

Each municipality developed its own aggregation plan, customized to reflect its community priorities. These were then approved by votes of its city or town coun cil, as well as by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission.

The primary electricity offering in each CEA program will exceed state renewable energy standards while main taining focus on competitive pricing.

With a combined load of roughly 15%

of the state’s electric utility, the group will benefit from substantial economies of scale while also providing significant demand for new renewable energy in the region.

The municipalities have committed to sourcing their renewable energy from within New England. This will include specific Rhode Island-based projects such as solar power facilities built on brown fields in North Providence and Johnston, as well as wind turbines located in Provi dence, Coventry and Narragansett.

“Providing cleaner energy options, and making those options more acces sible and affordable, is a key strategy of Providence’s Climate Justice Plan,” said Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. “We are proud to join these fellow cities and towns in beginning this program and excited to offer new options for energy supply in our community.”

“We are excited to help communities combat climate change while also looking out for the energy spend of their residents and businesses,” said Philip Carr, New England regional director of Good Ener

gy. “Community electricity aggregation programs are rapidly transforming the electricity sector in many states, and we are thrilled to bring this program to Rhode Island consumers.”

Providence-based nonprofit Green Energy Consumers Alliance will provide a significant portion of the voluntary re newable energy from Rhode Island-based projects. “Our organization’s mission is to speed the transition to clean energy, and that’s exactly what this program does. We’re going to bring more wind and solar onto the grid and the best part is that it will be from projects located right here in the Ocean State,” said Larry Chretien, executive director of GECA.

After a competitive bidding process, the group selected NextEra Energy Services, LLC as its electricity supplier. Final pricing will be announced about two months in advance of the launch, in March 2023, via community-wide outreach and education initiatives.

Focus: J.E.D.I.

HP’s J.E.D.I. section is designed to highlight the people, companies and organizations that are implementing principles to further justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in their workplaces and communities.

Setting up an IDEA Committee to Encourage Progress

(DEI) team that we termed internally the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Council.

By Margaret McCarthy and Kara Keleher

Weston & Sampson, a 700+ employee environmental and engineering consulting firm based in Reading, Mass., has recognized that we have an opportunity to make substantive and meaningful progress when it comes

We engaged an outside consultant to help us complete a gap analysis on our DEI efforts and develop a strategic plan to help us move forward. Our resulting action plan is a blueprint to further foster a sense of belonging, expand our diverse business development opportunities, enhance our existing relationships with diverse project partners and subconsultants, and seek out projects that will benefit underrepresented populations.

Corporate Commitment

At the onset, several employees gathered with our consultant to discuss developing an action plan. The action items from that session were separated into three phases. Phase I included designing, developing, and updating the committee’s mission and vision statements. Phase II included drafting the action plan, and Phase III included developing external facing messaging.

Specific Instances or Opportunities

Under IDEA, we set up several committees for individuals to contribute to, celebrate, and broaden awareness around DEI, specifically:

enterprises (DBEs) and other diverse vendors and partners. We also engage with residents and project stakeholders, including local small businesses, minority populations, and environmental justice communities and gateway cities. We also embrace our expanding network of certified diverse vendors (e.g., MBE, WBE, SDVOBE, LGBTBE firms, etc.).

Accomplishments Thus Far

to societal justice and equity. It was in that light that, in 2020, we created a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our leadership team has made a significant commitment to DEI and encourages all staff to join the IDEA Action Committee or any of several subcommittees to move our action plan forward. Attendees are given the time needed, using a dedicated timesheet code, to learn from these events and celebrate our IDEA program through both formal and informal get togethers, social interactions, and outside events and training.

Developing an Action Plan

• Action Committee

• Trainings, Activities, and Programming (TAP) Subcommittee

• Communications Subcommittee

• Steering Subcommittee

• Talent Retention & Recruiting Subcommittee

• Culture Subcommittee

• Finance Subcommittee

• Employee Recruitment and Retention Efforts

Our employee recruitment efforts include:

• Developing a strategic plan for recruiting and obtaining diverse talent

• Conducting interviews with relatable interviewers

• Recruiting diverse members for our board of directors

Our employee retention plans include ensuring fully transparent, clearly communicated expectations around promotion policies and practices and conducting exit interviews to identify themes around reasons for departure.

External Efforts

Weston & Sampson empowers our employees to direct project-related spending through disadvantaged business

In 2021, Weston & Sampson published our IDEA Mission and Executive Summary and adopted our IDEA Action Plan. We also conducted four company-wide IDEA training sessions, created a dedicated internal SharePoint page and a monthly IDEA newsletter, started a book club and a movie club, and held several social events, in addition to many employees participating in external DEI conferences on their own.

2022 Goals and Beyond

Our 2022 goals include conducting quarterly training, developing a selfguided curriculum, and continuing to build IDEA awareness throughout the firm. We are also developing a Talent Management Plan and project delivery standard operating procedures (SOPs), establishing DEI-centric financial metrics, and then benchmarking those metrics.

In 2023 and beyond, we have set goals to keep us moving forward. We believe that working toward and achieving our goals of metrics, vendor diversity, internal and external transparency, and incorporating IDEA into the project lifecycle will make us a better employer and member of the communities where we live and work.

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• Merit shop approach focuses on efficiency and results.

• Through ABC’s STEP Safety Management System and the Gould Construction Institute, ABC’s training affiliate, ABC helps its members achieve top-notch results, delivered safely.

www.high-profile.com October 202230 Margaret McCarthy, PE is a vice president and principal at Weston & Sampson in the Portsmouth, N.H. office. Kara Keleher, PE, ENV SP is senior team leader in the firm’s Reading, Mass. office.

Turner to Celebrate Inclusion Week

New York – Turner Construction Company announced that, during Construction Inclusion Week on Oct. 18-21, the firm will connect with 100,000 people from approximately 9,000 companies who work on its projects each day. People will come together to learn from one another and renew commitments to take action to maintain a safe and inclusive work environment.

Turner is a founding partner of Construction Inclusion Week, which brings members of the construction industry together to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company will hold site-wide events, toolbox talks, and huddles to discuss leadership commitment and accountability for diversity, equity, and inclusion; cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging; and the importance of establishing and maintaining a positive workplace environment.

Turner is organizing events during the week to support supplier diversity and reaching out to young people – with particular focus on those who historically have been underrepresented in the construction industry – to invite them to explore rewarding career possibilities within the industry. These actions support ongoing workforce development programs that directly connect with

community members to make them aware of opportunities to access handson training and full-time work in the industry.

The company has established a 2030 vision to reflect the diverse communities in which it builds, and to achieve equal representation at all levels of the company. Efforts are focused on creating meaningful partnerships, including committing $15 million by 2030 in support of scholarships, grants, pre-college STEM programs and other initiatives. Turner’s 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Impact Report highlights its’ commitments and progress.

“Active caring is a guiding principle at the heart of everything we do. Participation in Construction Inclusion Week furthers our work to promote the right environment in the workplace and supports efforts to make our projects and company better reflect the communities in which we build as we intentionally reach out to people and companies who historically have been underrepresented in the construction industry,” said Abrar Sheriff, Turner executive vice president. “This industry-wide collaboration celebrates diversity and helps build a stronger foundation for equity and inclusion.”

Developer Increases M/WBE Spending

Boston – WinnCompanies recently announced it increased its spending with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) in Massachusetts by 14% year over year.

The company’s property management arm, WinnResidential, awarded more than $19.2 million to M/WBEs during the fiscal year that ended June 30, to provide goods and services to 48 apartment communities financed by MassHousing, the independent agency responsible for helping to finance affordable housing in Massachusetts. The company’s M/WBE expenditure totaled $18.4 million in the prior fiscal year.

“M/WBE engagement has been a priority and source of pride for the company for decades. Setting a new expenditure record this past year truly illustrates our continued commitment to equity,” said WinnCompanies CEO, Gilbert Winn. “Our minority and women partners are fundamental to our success. We value the expertise, vitality and economic reinvestment they bring to the communities where we work.”

WinnResidential’s fiscal 2022 expen diture on MBEs topped $10.7 million, accounting for 22.3% of its total expen diture on vendors that support property management at the MassHousing com munities. Nearly $8.5 million was paid to

Mystic Place Apartments in Medford, Mass., a 465-unit community where WinnResidential awarded $835,000 in contracts to M/WBEs in FY22.

WBEs during the same period, represent ing 17.7% of the total spend at the 48 sites.

“Housing is a major economic driver that creates jobs which benefit thousands of families and businesses across Massachu setts,” said MassHousing executive direc tor, Chrystal Kornegay. “The M/WBE pro gram strives to make sure those economic opportunities are shared equitably with minority and women-owned businesses, who in turn foster additional employment and economic openings to underserved residents in communities throughout the Commonwealth. We commend our partners like WinnCompanies, who share our deep commitment to making sure that minority and women-owned businesses have the same ability to provide goods and services at MassHousing-financed rental communities.”

Opening Doors for Women through the Generations

By Susan McCabe Messier

Women have always played a part in all facets of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The ability to be recognized for our competence, commitment and contributions has at times felt like an uphill battle, as we serve as business leaders, owners, and CEOs, and create space for the women that come after us. Making our way in a maledominated industry often still presents its challenges, but real change has begun to cultivate a more supportive atmosphere, allowing women-owned businesses a greater visibility to showcase their work as innovative and influential providers in the industry.

As a female owner and principal of an independent hardware consultancy, I have been fortunate to witness these forward steps while also recognizing

how far we still have to go. My father, Robert J. McCabe, AHC, purchased Campbell Hardware, Inc. in the 1950s, later naming it Campbell-McCabe, Inc., focusing services on hardware consulting specifications. Throughout his time as owner of the firm, he was a strong supporter of women in the industry, as he prioritized hiring women and supporting them in their education or as apprentices.

As one of my biggest supporters, I distinctly remember him telling me that women have to work twice as hard in the industry to achieve the same roles and recognition as our male counterparts, a sentiment that often rings true today.

When I accepted the role of CEO and owner of Campbell-McCabe in 2013, I immediately began pursuing the Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification for the state of Massachusetts. I wanted to continue my father’s legacy while purposefully pursuing opportunities to demonstrate our high-quality work and participate as members of diverse project teams. The WBE certification is offered through the State of Massachusetts’ Supplier Diversity Program, and it has made a difference for our firm, as diversity guidelines and requirements are

incorporated into more building projects, at all stages of construction. It has given us the opportunity to work alongside some of the most well-respected architecture, design, and construction teams in the business, and to make our brand more visible. As our reputation becomes more well-known in the industry, nearly all of the firm’s present day contracts – both public and private – now result from word of mouth referrals. In addition, close to 40% of our current work now comes from repeat business.

in the qualifications as part of a diversity requirement will indeed participate in the project. Important steps like this one will continue to lift up the businesses that have been overlooked or who have lacked the visibility or resources to compete with bigger firms on high-profile building projects.

Another important influence on our company has been the State of Massachusetts’ requirement that a design firm that is awarded a project be obliged to use the consulting team it presented as part of its qualifications. This ensures that the women- and minority-owned businesses (W/MBEs) that were originally presented

I remain grateful for my father’s advocacy and commitment early on, as he took an active role in lifting up women and providing pathways for their success, including my own. It has been refreshing to see that mentality really taking hold within the industry, and women-owned companies having greater opportunities to exhibit their great work and build a reputation on building projects in all sectors. I look forward to the next decade, as we continue to work to ensure that W/MBEs play a substantial role in the industry and the building projects of tomorrow.

Susan McCabe Messier, DHT is principal and owner of CampbellMcCabe Worldwide, LLC.

Applications Open for Equity & Diversity Scholarship

New York – Stantec has launched its third annual Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to support future industry leaders and innovators who are from historically underrepresented groups pursuing science, technology, engineer, arts/ architecture, and math (STEAM) fields.

Stantec will award $200,000 in global scholarships for the upcoming annual academic year (2023-24) as well as opportunities for more than 20 paid internships in 2023. The Equity & Diversity Scholarship is part of Stantec’s broader commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion within the company, and is an example of the firm’s initiatives aimed at supporting members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, veterans, and first-generation college students who are exploring a STEAM-related education. In 2022, Stantec awarded

41 scholarships and 10 internships to students in locations across the world, that included Canada, the United States, India, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

To be eligible for this award, applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, or post-secondary institution in the 2023-24 academic year. An independent selection committee will evaluate the complete applications and select recipients considering educational goals, community service and leadership through extracurricular activities and overall career ambitions. Scholarships will be awarded in February 2023 and internships will be interviewed in 2022.

The deadline to apply is October 14.

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NAA Announces DEI Grant, Scholarship Recipients

Arlington, VA – The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced the recipients of the 2022 Innovation in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (IDEI) Grant and the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) Alexandra Jackiw Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship.

The IDEI Grant, sponsored by The Home Depot Pro, is awarded to NAA member associations, property management firms, supplier partners and related groups that have innovative ideas to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within their own organizations. NAA’s total pool of funds for the IDEI grants is $25,000 per fiscal year.

IDEI Grant Recipients

The 2022 IDEI grant funding is broken down as follows, accompanied by project summaries submitted on the recipients’ applications.

The Morgan Group: DE&I Education & Development Program – $5,000 “Morgan embraces and respects differences in age, ethnicity, gender identity, learning styles, national origin, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic class. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council

and Committee members continue to move Morgan’s DEI goals from aspiration to reality. The DEI members strive to demonstrate our commitment through our leadership, curriculum, programs, practices, and in every aspect of our community and culture. Together, we will work to ensure that all employees of Morgan feel a deep sense of belonging. To encourage training and education on DEI for our people to ensure a diverse workforce that is prepared to meet our current and future needs.”

developing a framework that holds the organization, leaders, and all employees accountable, Weller and employees alike benefit from an inclusive, belonging workplace culture.”

PeakMade Real Estate: Fostering Inclusive Excellence & Belonging Through Microlearning Live Training Program – $8,000

fund by Alexandra Jackiw, CAPS, CPM, both a past chair of NAA and a past president of NAAEI, this scholarship covers fees for one of two credential programs for recipients: Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS). The 2022 recipients are listed alongside their member company as well as the program for which their scholarship will cover.

• Demetri Gantt, RangeWater Real Estate (CAM)

Weller Management: DEI – A Business Strategy, Delivery Workplace Change and Belonging Program – $12,000 “At Weller, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the core of our values. In support of our ever-changing multi-family rental industry, Weller’s continued commitment to positively impacting and representing the communities and lives Weller serves includes developing and launching the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program (DEI Program). Weller is committed to embracing a culture of belonging by building a framework of initiatives, programs and accountability that are aligned through the entire culture of the company where all people feel respected, accepted, supported and valued. By

High-Profile Anniversary Edition

High-Profile is turning 25, and this year we’ll be publishing a special 25th Anniversary issue and sharing how we have evolved and grown over the years!

“We have worked hard over the last two years to continue to expand our resources and education as it relates to fostering belonging and cultural competency within our organization and we look forward to partnering with [NAA] to help achieve that goal. The objective of Fostering Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is to give our leadership team – directors, RVPs, regional managers, and more – the ability to reevaluate where they are currently in relation to their ongoing DEI journey and where they have opportunity to close the gap and enhance their understanding of unconscious bias.”

The NAAEI Alexandra Jackiw Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship is awarded to rental housing industry professionals from diverse backgrounds as they seek to advance their careers through NAAEI credential programs. Established as a scholarship

We are using this opportunity to highlight the strengths and longevity of the members of the AEC/RE industry all over New England. Celebrate with us by sharing your insights or the story of your company’s challenges/successes or evolution!

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High-Profile is turning 25, and this year we’ll be publishing a special 25th Anniversary issue and sharing how we have evolved and grown over the years!

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We are using this opportunity to highlight the strengths and longevity of the members of the AEC/RE industry all over New England. Celebrate with us by sharing your insights or the story of your company’s challenges/successes or evolution!

• What initiatives do you have in place to create a more equitable/inclusive future? How will this change or how has this changed your company culture?

• How has the AEC/RE industry changed in the last 25 years?

• How have your company’s processes and/ or technology changed?

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• Trey Leotti, Greystar (CAM)

• Christine Munda, Berger Rental Communities (CAM)

HP25 will be in a similar style as High-Profile’s special VISION issue.

• Kara Lea Elzey, Apartment Management Consultants, LLC (CAM)

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• Caleaya Miller, Highmark Residential (CAPS)

• Amanda Graham, Olympus Property (CAPS)

• Selena Curtis, ConAm Management (CAPS)

“Fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive industry is a key priority for NAA, and we are proud to lead these important efforts to ensure everyone feels at home within the rental housing industry,” said Bob Pinnegar, NAA president and CEO.

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Real Estate

Federal Realty Investment Trust Releases ESG Report

Somerville, MA – Federal Realty Investment Trust recently released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Featured in the report is Federal’s Assembly Row 65-acre mixed-use project in Somerville. Representatives of the firm say the project demonstrates how investments with positive environmental and social impact can also deliver positive financial results, benefiting all stakeholders, and that this project, which unlocked a formerly underutilized waterfront brownfield, has created a transit-oriented neighborhood and an economic growth engine for decades to come.

According to the report, key Assembly Row achievements include:

• Completed in 2022, 455 Grand Union Boulevard (office) and Miscela (residential), achieved LEED Gold certification bringing the total LEED footprint to 1.7 million sq. ft. and making all fully owned mixed-use buildings LEED Gold-certified.

• Commitment to the arts and partnerships with local artist and organizations like Artists For Humanity.

• More than 100 events annually create a community gathering place where people can relax and recharge.

• Creation of transportation management association to promote

WinnCompanies Joins MSEP

Boston – WinnCompanies, a national developer and manager of apartment homes, has become an official partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), a U.S. Department of Defense program that connects military spouses with employers committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting, and retaining military spouses.

The partnership means that military spouses will have access to hundreds of jobs available at the more than 600 apartment communities that the company operates in 23 states and the District of Columbia, including open positions at numerous military housing communities.

“Our teams interact every day with members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, many of whom are required to relocate frequently in service of our country. We know firsthand about the employment challenges that military spouses face,” said Patrick Appleby, president of WinnResidential, the company’s property management arm. “Our national presence gives spouses

multiple, convenient options for rewarding career opportunities. We’re excited to welcome them to our team.”

MSEP, a targeted recruitment and employment solution, offers training and employment connections that provide companies with direct access to military spouses seeking career opportunities, giving spouses direct access to employers who are actively recruiting.

Following the success of a program for Army spouses, MSEP launched in June 2011 to also serve Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force spouses. As part of the Defense Department’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities initiative, MSEP participants have hired more than 220,000 military spouses.

WinnResidential Military Housing Services, based in Nashville, Tenn., manages privatized military housing, serving more than 40,400 households at 26 military communities in 12 states.

sustainable transportation solutions to reduce traffic and enhance the quality of life, accessibility, and economic vitality of the greater Assembly Square area.

• In 2014, in partnership with the state and federal agencies, Federal Realty brought the first MBTA subway station on the orange line since 1987.

• Significant investment in on-site environmental remediation, clean-up of the Mystic River, and improved infrastructure provided the foundation for rejuvenation of the site and local marine species.

With these achievements, Assembly Square is poised to become the newest cluster in Greater Boston’s thriving life sciences hub with more than $1 billion in investment currently planned within the 1-mile area around Assembly Row, according to representatives of Federal Realty.

The report also highlights Federal’s ESG achievements across the entire portfolio that include:

• Announcing a commitment to achieve net zero for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

• Achieving a 39% year-over-year reduction in like-for-like Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions through the aggressive use of green power purchasing, accomplishing Federal’s reduction target three years early.

• Achieving LEED Gold certification for the company’s One CocoWalk office building at its newly renovated CocoWalk project in Coconut Grove, Fla.

• Expanding its sector-leading on-site solar generating capacity to 13.6 MW.

• Expanding climate scenario disclosures in accordance with the Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosures.

To learn more about Federal’s ESG efforts and to view the full report, visit www.federalrealty.com/esg.

RE Firm Closes Largest Fund to Date

Boston – Marcus Partners, a real estate investment, management and development firm, announced the final closing of Marcus Capital Partners Fund IV, L.P., a value-add real estate fund with commitments totaling $650 million.

This exceeds both the original $500 million fundraising target and $550 million hard cap, a demonstration of investor confidence in the firm’s mission, team and investment strategy.

“Amidst today’s volatile investment landscape, we remain keenly focused on capital preservation,” said Marcus Partners founder and CEO, Paul Marcus. “We have a demonstrated track record of investing across economic cycles and our vertically-integrated team is wellpositioned to capitalize on dislocations in

our target, knowledge-based markets.”

“We are deeply thankful to our many longtime investors that committed to Fund IV and pleased to expand our investor base with a select number of new key relationships,” said Marcus Partners COO and head of capital, Patrick Sousa. “This is strong recognition of our differentiated value proposition and commitment to generating strong returns for investors.”

The firm is active in three primary metro markets: Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. In recent years, Marcus Partners has particularly focused its valueadd strategy on industrial, multifamily and life science investments, while simultaneously possessing the ability to invest across additional property types.

Assembly Row

BVH Celebrates SCSU Ribbon Cutting Education

New Haven, CT – BVH Integrated Services and Salas O’ Brien announced that the official ribbon cutting for Southern Connecticut State University’s (SCSU) new Health and Human Services building took place on Sept. 16 to a large audience of students, faculty, alumni, community organizers, dignitaries, and members of the design and construction team. Student ambassadors, who started classes in August, led tours of the 94,750sf building following the ceremony.

“Connecticut, as does most of the country, has critical shortages in many areas in the healthcare industry, and this new building will allow us to both increase enrollment and further diversify the state’s healthcare professional workforce,” said SCSU president, Joe

opportunities while expanding enrollment capacity for nursing students. Designed by Svigals+Partners in collaboration with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, the building is designed for training the next generation of nursing students and preparing graduates to fulfill much needed positions statewide.

The building brings programs formerly dispersed through eight buildings under one roof to improve collaborative learning

Last month, Governor Ned Lamont used the new building as the backdrop to announce his administration’s “Connecticut Health Horizons” program, designed to help additional nurses get to work. It’s a $35 million investment in higher education to accelerate nursing education and training and provide financial aid to students.

The SCSU Health and Human Services building marks one of many nurse-training facilities completed by the BVH and Salas O’Brien team and includes systems to support state-of-the-art spaces

Cristo Rey Boston Celebrates Opening of School Gymnasium

that mimic real hospital environments, as well as those for health and movement sciences, and nutrition and public health learning spaces.

Dorchester, MA – Cristo Rey Boston High School, a Catholic high school in Dorchester that exclusively serves students from under-resourced communities in Boston, celebrated the opening of its newly restored gymnasium on Sept. 19, with project partners in attendance.

The partner companies who donated their professional services and materials

Cristo Rey Boston ribbon cutting to help make the project a success include Gilbane Building Company, Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies, New England Regional Council Carpenters, Select Demo Services LLC, K-Town Disposal, New England Finish Systems, Specialty Services of New England, and ATS Equipment Rentals.

Gilbane Building Company donated

its professional services to the school for the building of the gym to further support health and wellness at Cristo Rey Boston. Gilbane and Cristo Rey Boston’s longstanding relationship dates back to 2010. The company is a committed partner of Cristo Rey Boston’s Corporate Work Study Program and hosts a student worker each year.

ten programs to make sure everything they needed fit in a way that the state could afford. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent supply-chain delays that put the project almost a year behind schedule, the project finished below budget.

Cristo Rey Boston offers college preparatory academics and a workstudy program, and provides full-tuition scholarships to all enrolled students. It is dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for college bound students, and identifying and removing the barriers that exist in the way of student academic and professional success.

Bertolino, in his opening remarks.

SCSU Health and Human Services building

Photo courtesy of SCSU, Isabel Chenoweth

At the ribbon cutting (l-r): Joe Bertolino; Melody Lehrman, communication disorders clinic advocate; Terrence Cheng, CSCU president; Dan Ybanez, nursing student; Sandra Bulmer; Michelle Gilman, commissioner, State Department of Administrative Services; and Will Ginsberg, president and CEO, Community Foundation of Greater New Haven

Photo courtesy of SCSU, Isabel Chenoweth

The team made a focused effort during design to manage the process, working with the College of Health and Human Services Dean Sandy Bulmer’s selected focus group representing approximately

Members of the Cristo Rey Boston sports teams celebrate the dedication of the gym.

Demolition Completed for new BFCIT Campus in Roxbury

Boston – Dellbrook One Way, a joint venture between Dellbrook|JKS and One Way Development, has completed the demolition of a long-vacant warehouse in Roxbury’s Nubian Square, to prepare for construction of the Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology’s (BFCIT) new campus.

Shortly after celebrating an April groundbreaking ceremony, Dellbrook One Way began demolishing the structure which previously resided on the 1.26-acre property at 1011 Harrison Avenue. In its place, a 3-story building designed by Studio G Architects will be constructed to house BFCIT’s technical and trade programs.

“The removal of this warehouse was a large step in transforming the site into a place that will best serve not only future BFCIT students but also the Roxbury neighborhood. This will reinvigorate an unused property that has been a blight to the community for several years, which is something our team is proud to take part in,” said Sheryce Hearns, director

of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Dellbrook|JKS.

BFCIT’s new 68,000sf academic facility includes 23 state-of-the-art labs and other learning environments fit for electrical engineering, computer technology, machining, advanced manufacturing, construction management, practical electricity, and

HVAC programs. Enrolled students will have access to an engineering technology robotics lab, optical shop, live automotive garage, outdoor learning lab, and more.

Demolition of vacant warehouse on the site of BFCIT’s new campus

“The Dellbrook One Way team has a lot of energy for beginning the next phase of construction,” said Sumul Shah, project executive at One Way Development. “After months of working through preconstruction and behind-thescenes details, finishing demolition is a milestone worth celebrating; it marks the beginning of our ability to see these plans finally come to life.”

The Dellbrook One Way project team

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology / Rendering courtesy of SGA Architecture

Life Science

Revista to Launch First Customized Life Science Building Database

Arnold, MD – Maryland-based Revista announced it will be offering a propertylevel database of all U.S. life science real estate, RevistaLAB, with industry statistics and resources, metro and regional market reports, and a directory of industry product and service providers.

RevistaLAB will also host high-level, strategic networking and educational events, including in-person forums, conferences, and webcasts with industryspecific, data-based subject matter and experts.

Revista began providing the nation’s only medical real estate data service, RevistaMED, in 2014, which now has more than 1000 users and attendance at its annual executive-level networking event of nearly 500.

“We are excited about our partnership with Revista,” said Mark Burkemper of Harrison Street, which is also a founding signature partner with Revista. “We share their vision of improving the availability of life science real estate data and information to ultimately facilitate a better-equipped industry that is ready to meet the country’s growing demand for pharmaceutical research and development.

We look forward to collaborating with Revista’s well-established team through participation in the advisory board, events and in the presentation of these key resources to the industry.”

“Life science has become a dynamic real estate sector that is attracting the interest of the broader real estate investment community,” said Erik Tellefson, senior managing director of Capital One, which has a longstanding relationship with Revista. “The increased transparency and analytical tools that Revista is building will provide specific insight into these powerful trends that will benefit both investors and providers.”

Revista will introduce data for the three bioscience markets of Boston, San Fransisco, and San Diego in October, roll out the remaining sector markets during the next several months, and hold a national launch event at the Encore Boston Harbor on Oct. 13-14. Access to the one-stop online resource will be easy to use and subscription-based. With a simple registration and login, and a highly specialized interface, users can filter and customize the search results in various ways. These resources are provided in

collaboration with Revista’s life science real estate industry partners and sponsors.

The national event in October will feature six of the most popular general sessions from Revista’s medical real estate event with a new life science focus. Sessions include a macro-overview of the sector; a national and marketlevel data-driven state of the industry presentation; a Capital Markets panel with executives from some of the top investors in bioscience; a construction, development, and repurposing case study panel; a dealmakers spotlight session; and a closing real estate economy keynote

featuring Jim Costello, head of real estate economics MSCI/chief economist MSCI – Real Assets.

Revista’s resources are being designed for a wide range of potential users, including real estate brokers; property owners, bioscience real estate executives, managers, and investors; advisory firms, investment banks, and underwriters; equity research analysts; academic and government researchers; merger and acquisition firms; development/ construction firms; architecture firms; and legal firms.

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Cambridge, MA – Broad Institute has selected HGA to design a 225,000sf lab and office space for advanced biomedical research in Cambridge.

Located at 300 Binney St., the project significantly increases the footprint of Broad Institute within Kendall Square. The project will convert and expand an existing 6-story building into a state-ofthe-art biomedical research facility with robust laboratory infrastructure.

Slated for completion in early 2025, HGA will provide architectural programming and design services that will allow Broad to support the continuing growth of its faculty labs, research programs, and technology platforms led

by professional scientists.

“We are thrilled to be supporting Broad Institute in their vision for this major expansion,” said Mark Allen, science + technology principal. “It is exciting to work with leaders in genomics and related fields, and to plan collaboratively for the next generation of lab spaces that will enhance scientific innovation.”

HGA has worked closely with Broad Institute on several master planning and research facility renovations, including those for the Genomics Platform at 320 Bent Street and laboratory conversions at 75 Ames Street, both in Kendall Square.

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300 Binney St. / Rendering courtesy of HGA and BXP

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Restoration and Renovation

Kaplan Wraps Up Renovations for The Village Works

Boston – Kaplan Construction announced it has completed interior and exterior renovations to a 15,000sf building at 761773 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Mass. The project included the demolition of interior space and a 7,500sf renovation within a historic retail block to create new commercial space including The Village Works and four other businesses.

To build out The Village Works’ new location, Kaplan gutted a former appliance store before installing new spray foam insulation, drywall, glass partitions, and ceilings. To increase the building’s footprint, Kaplan converted the lower level of an adjacent hair salon for back-of-house operations and a staff break room. The space also features an open co-working area, cafe with kitchenette, both a loud and quiet room,

three conference rooms, and 12 private offices. System upgrades include all new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety (MEP/FP); water service; fire alarm system; and gas service. Green building

Bowdoin Renovates Rivers School

selections were implemented throughout, including smart systems, energy efficient upgrades, and reclaimed materials.

Other tenants at this address, including Espresso Yourself, Vee Vee Restaurant, Station 8 Salon, and Salmagundi, received new life safety systems. Several new openings were made in the existing masonry facade for new windows, and skylights were installed to bring in more natural light. In addition, Kaplan replaced and repointed the masonry facade for the entire building. Major repairs were made to the roof, including the century-old front parapet, which was structurally compromised and required a full restoration. After salvaging the existing precast, Kaplan repaired the steel structure and rebuilt the parapet using the

original materials.

Renovations to the rear site included the installation of a new groundwater recharge system, lighting, and parking lot. Updated landscaping elements feature trees and plantings along with an irrigation system. The new multi-level shared courtyard houses a bar and dining area under a glass roof for building users.

Weston, MA – Bowdoin Construction recently completed renovations to Haynes Hall at The Rivers School. This was the third in a series of classroom building renovations Bowdoin performed on the school’s Weston campus.

The work involved select demolition and installation of new flooring, ceilings, windows, interior and exterior doors, lighting fixtures, and electrical and plumbing upgrades. The scope also included installation of an ADA ramp, ADA unisex toilet room, as well as new HVAC, sprinkler, and alarm systems.

Previous Rivers projects managed by Bowdoin are the new Revers Center for Science and Visual Arts and its Campus Center. All projects were done in partnership with Dario Designs.

The project team members also include 769 Centre Street LLC, owner; Spear Design Group, architect; The Village Works, interiors; Roome & Guarracino, structural engineer; Wozny Barbar, MEP/FP; Everett M. Brooks, civil engineer; Michael Wasser Associates, landscape architect; and Cavanaugh Tocci, acoustics.

Marr Begins Work at One Alewife Ctr.

Cambridge, MA – Working for construction manager AECOM Tishman and in conjunction with site development contractor J. Derenzo Company, The Marr Companies has begun work at One Alewife Center in Cambridge, a MassDEP site formerly occupied by W.R. Grace chemical company that was found to be contaminated with asbestos and hydrocarbons. Three entities of Marr will be heavily involved in the soil excavation process: Daniel Marr & Son, Marr Scaffolding Company and Marr Crane & Rigging.

Named One Alewife Center by current owner IQHQ, the project is located near Alewife Station along Alewife Brook Parkway. Two existing buildings plus three newly constructed buildings and a new parking garage comprise the majority of new development which is slated for research.

Daniel Marr & Son will erect four large tents on the site to provide cover during the excavation and treatment of the soil. Each tent will measure 100 feet by 200 feet and will be 46 feet high at the peak. The tents

are constructed of aluminum framing and have a fabric shell; each tent is designed to be taken apart and reassembled in three sections. Utilizing crawler cranes, the 30,000 pound tent sections will be relocated around the site as each section of excavation is completed – this process could be repeated some 50 times given the massive size of the site. Excavation is expected to take approximately one year, starting this fall.

Daniel Marr & Son will act as project manager and will oversee the site and the various labor forces including ironworkers, laborers, operating engineers and carpenters. The initial tent erection will utilize cranes provided by Marr Crane & Rigging. Marr Scaffolding boom lifts, scissor lifts and telehandlers will be greatly utilized throughout the project.

Marr was uniquely suited to meet the demands of this project given the company’s various union affiliations and its ability to provide the variety of equipment needed, according to representatives of the company.

The Village Works

Haynes Hall main entryway

Gathering room

ADA ramp

The Village Works / Photos by Josh Kuchinsky Photography

Senior Living

Dellbrook|JKS Celebrates Brown Family House Ribbon Cutting

Brookline, MA – Dellbrook|JKS announced it celebrated the ribbon cutting for 2Life Communities’ Harold and Ronald Brown Family House on Sept. 14.

The Brown Family House, located in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner, is a new 62,118sf, 6-story building with 62 units of affordable senior housing, designed

by Prellwitz Chilinski Associates. Like all 2Life projects, the Brown Family House focuses on creating a vibrant community for its aging population by offering a variety of valuable programs

and services. Additionally, the Brown House is designed so the residents are well-connected to the area, with only a shared courtyard separating the complex from Congregation Kehillath Israel, the synagogue next door, and the MBTA green line just a short walk, or 2Life van ride, away.

The Brown Family House’s lobby features residents’ artwork, and includes

Cannabis

fireside seating and a mini library. The Brown Family House residents have occupied the building for about two years, as the ribbon cutting event was postponed until the threat of covid-19 had minimized.

“It was wonderful celebrating the Brown Family House’s official ribbon cutting and the completion of another successful project with 2Life

Communities,” said Assistant Project Manager Carli Dantas. “From the beginning, we knew the Brown Family House would be a unique project, as affordable housing solutions for seniors in this area are difficult to find. This, in addition to the building’s artful attachment to the neighboring temple, makes the Brown Family House truly special.”

ARCO Celebrates Grand Opening of Cannabis Facility

North Adams, MA – Temescal Wellness recently celebrated the grand opening of its new 71,400sf cannabis grow facility in North Adams. The facility will increase the company’s production and cultivation capacity, allowing it to expand its portfolio of product offerings for consumers throughout the region.

Temescal Wellness partnered with design-build general contractor ARCO National Construction for the project, a renovation of an existing building owned by Innovative Industrial Properties. In addition to interior renovations, the project included structural upgrades and exterior modifications to accommodate new equipment and lighting.

“At the forefront of this project is our new and larger state-of-the-art cultivation space, which paves the way for expanded manufacturing and production space.

North Adams is a community with natural beauty, a strong available workforce, and the city has been great to work with,” said Alex Hardy, CEO of Temescal

Wellness. “We recognize consumers are eager for high quality flower, as well as novel, innovative and functional cannabis products. In addition to expanded flower lineages and offerings, we are looking forward to delivering marijuana infused products like our cartridges and edibles

to more people, in addition to new products we are developing in our product pipeline.”

pot filler, transplanter, and a table return crane. The building also includes a management system to monitor and control the HVAC, fertigation, and automated equipment. Once fully operational, the facility will employ approximately 80 people.

www.high-profile.com October 2022 41 The facility features a 61,800sf production area including 1,376 LED grow lights. State-of-the-art automation features include movable grow benching,

Amy Schectman, CEO of 2Life Communities; Ronald Brown; and the Brown Family cut the ribbon at The Brown Family House

Katherine Wilkins, 2Life resident, addresses guests at the ceremony.

Temescal Wellness grand opening

Awards

Nickerson Named ‘Woman of Influence’

Boston – Nickerson, a global fullservice branding, marketing, PR and communications agency, announced that Founder and CEO Lisa Nickerson recently won the 2022 GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum Women of Influence award.

international award-winners including but not limited to branding, marketing strategy, crisis communications/ reputation management, and community relations. Nickerson also serves as the CMO and CRO of Infinityy, an online platform designed to transform real estate decision making into a collaborative online experience. She is a speaker and moderator, a devotee of professional and community service, and a champion of women’s leadership initiatives.

“Lisa Nickerson is respected and trusted within the industry and has been relentless in the elevation of her client-partners and the pursuit of new forward-thinking brands,” said Michael Beckerman, CEO, CREtech and CREtech Climate. “It’s no surprise to her colleagues that she would capture such a prestigious award, and we are honored that one of our own in the proptech industry has been included on a list with some of the most talented women in the real estate industry.”

GC Firm Recognized

Nickerson was recognized as a leader in the Marketing/Communications category who fully embraces and integrates herself into the world of marketing and communications in the real estate, AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) and PropTech (property technology) industries, using her expansive network and influence to partner with and guide her team’s diverse client base while also contributing to industry leadership and philanthropy in the Greater Boston area and beyond.

Nickerson and the Nickerson team are multiple-industry, national and

The GlobeSt. Women of Influence award selection process examines a stringent set of criteria, identifying candidates based on career achievements, community outreach and mentorship within the industry. The candidates come from diverse backgrounds with a wide array of specialties and have all made a distinctive mark in commercial real estate. Nickerson was honored at the GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum’s third annual GlobeSt. Women of Influence Awards dinner, which was held in Park City, Utah on July 26, and is currently featured in a spotlight in the GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum July/August issue.

Senior Living Company Awarded

Baltimore – Brightview Senior Living announced its recognition as the top Fortune Best Workplace in Aging Services 2022. The Best Workplaces in Aging Services award is based on analysis of survey responses from more than 140,000 current employees in the aging services industry. In that survey, 89% of Brightview employees who responded to the survey said the company is a great place to work, compared with 57% of employees in a typical U.S.-based company.

“Being number one on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services for a fourth consecutive year is an incredible honor,” stated Doug Dollenberg, president of Brightview Senior Living. “Brightview’s continued recognition is evidence of our team’s commitment to our

people-first culture. It is clear in every Brightview community that our associates are proud of their work and feel empowered to create excellent experiences for residents and families.”

Great Place to Work, a global people analytics and consulting firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included the extent to which employees trust leaders, the respect with which people are treated, the fairness of workplace decisions, and how much camaraderie there is among the team.

This award follows another recent accolade: Brightview was the only senior living company in the country to be named to the PEOPLE Magazine Companies That Care list.

Boston – NEI General Contracting announced it has been recognized with a 2022 Corporate Citizenship Award from the Boston Business Journal (BBJ). As one of the top charitable contributors to Massachusetts nonprofits during the 2021 calendar year, NEI was honored at the BBJ’s 17th Annual Corporate Citizenship Awards on Sept. 8 at the Revere Hotel Boston Common.

The BBJ annually publishes this list to showcase companies that promote and prioritize giving back to their communities. This year, 95 companies have qualified for the distinction. The honorees include companies from such industry sectors as financial and professional services, health care, technology, retail, and professional sports.

“The past couple of years has presented companies and communities with many challenges, and the needs have continued to grow. It is with honor that we present our list of the Top Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts – companies who gave $100,000 or more to Mass.-based

charities in 2021. Collectively, they gave $322 million in cash contributions, a true example of the business community coming together to help those in need,” said BBJ market president and publisher, Carolyn Jones.

NEI prioritizes equity and inclusion with initiatives that are designed to engage and maximize the participation of diverse local contractors and community-based workforce on all of its construction projects. To this end, NEI partners with a number of local organizations such as Metro Housing Boston, The Neighborhood Developers, Urban Edge Housing Corp., Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corp., Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corp., and others.

“To be ranked with Massachusetts’ most philanthropic companies is an honor, and one we work hard to achieve,” said Josef Rettman, president of NEI. “We are dedicated to being a responsible corporate citizen and a positive force enhancing our communities.”

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office buildings of the same size and location; passive cooling with operable windows and skylights; and natural daylighting by facade optimization and sunshade louvers.

Water conservation features include a rainwater capture and reuse system with a 5,000-gallon storage tank to provide gray water for flush fixtures and utility uses; low-flow fixtures throughout the entire building; three separate rain gardens that treat storm water naturally and provide on-site retention and infiltration; natural site drainage preserved to the highest extent possible; and a water-wall in the building plaza to create white noise over surrounding traffic.

Employees’ health and wellness has also been taken into consideration in the design, with natural daylighting in every

space, healthy indoor air through use of Red List Free materials, the highest ventilation standards, and EPA cleaning protocols with green cleaning products. Biophilic design features connect users more closely to nature, including a 1,700sf green roof with native flowers, shrubs, and trees; a naturally daylit green wall and several interior planters; natural and biophilic finish materials throughout; natural patterns and geometries to offer spaces of both prospect and refuge; and paths and boardwalks outdoors for birdwatching and forest bathing. Interior design and landscape features artwork by local and worldwide artists, and the ecologically conscious facility will also provide spaces for artists-in-residence design studios.

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From NEI General Contracting: Melissa Baldwin, senior manager, people operations; Andre Barbour, diversity and inclusion director; Jessica Morrissey, associate director of preconstruction; and Rachel Gordon, controller

MassDevelopment Awards TDI Creative Catalyst Grants

Boston – MassDevelopment has awarded $500,000 in grants to seven organizations for public-facing projects that support arts and culture-based economic development and neighborhood revitalization such as new shared spaces, public art programs, collaborative workshops, and more. The funding was awarded through the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Creative Catalyst Grant program, a competitive opportunity for eligible gateway cities.

Awarded projects:

La Colaborativa, Inc. will use $40,000 in grant funds for personnel, program expenses and supplies, and marketing materials for a community-based commercial kitchen located at its new headquarters and food pantry at 63 Sixth St. in Chelsea. The communal kitchen space will prepare and serve healthy meals to the community, host meal prep demonstrations, offer nutrition courses, and empower community chefs to build job readiness skills.

Apollinaire Theatre Company will use $80,000 in grant funds to hire additional staff for Teatro Chelsea, the community theatre project it launched in 2020, who

can provide the infrastructure needed to foster sustainability and future growth, continue to create a regional hub for Latinx artists, and hold a free bilingual three-week performance event in summer 2023 in downtown Chelsea.

The Neighborhood Developers, Inc. will utilize $100,000 to collaborate with the City of Revere’s Revere on the Move (ROTM) program and Women Encouraging Empowerment (WEE) to utilize themes of healthy eating and active living for a place-based project with four interconnected elements, all which improve, utilize, and/or activate public spaces within the Revere TDI District. The project aims to ensure that the Shirley Avenue neighborhood welcomes families and residents of all ages and cultural backgrounds with a vibrant business district, mercados, open spaces, accessible housing, and economic opportunities.

The Arts and Justice Collective is a proposed cluster of leaders from The Cordial Eye Gallery and Artist Space, Inc., Amplify POC Cape Cod, Cape Cod Voices, and Belonging Books, which are four nonprofit and mission-driven organizations in Barnstable County that

specialize in art, culture, and equity with the ultimate goal of creating an art and social justice hub in downtown Hyannis. The $90,000 in grant funds will be used for three projects to help establish space for the hub that can serve as a location where organizations involved can host programs, collaborate, support one another, share resources, and create more holistic and intersectional experiences for community members.

The Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition (FRACC) Ignition Fund: Artist Recovery Grants is a pilot project bringing a creative multifaceted approach to Fall River’s economic recovery from the pandemic. The $40,000 was awarded for a project that will include four workshops focused on grant writing, project planning, and finance that will be open to every FRACC member and will help address the current needs of underserved artists recovering from the ongoing pandemic. As part of the workshops, One Southcoast Chamber Inc. will provide access to educational tools and resources, technical assistance, oneon-one consultation, and new pathways to capital and project funds.

The Lawrence Arts Collective:

Deepening Engagement in Our Community is a pilot artist-in-residence program aimed at strengthening community relationships, putting Lawrence on the contemporary art map, and driving economic growth. With the support of the Lawrence Mayor’s Office and the Lawrence Partnership, the following organizations will host an artist-in-residence: Essex Art Center, Izizwe’s Dance Studio, and Ateneo Dominicano de Nueva Inglaterra. The Lawrence Art Collective will use $75,000 in grant funds for artist stipends, marketing and publicity, documentation, and other project-related expenses.

Leveraging a partnership with the Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), the Holyoke hARTwork is a proposed project that will provide entrepreneurial training to empower people to see art as a business. New England Farm Workers’ Council Inc. plans to utilize an existing space at 225 High St. – in the heart of the Holyoke TDI district – to hold art classes and gallery events. The $75,000 in grant funds will be used for buildout, rent expenses, stipends for artists, grants for participating youth, and a part-time project coordinator.

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ReArch Company Hires Two People

South Burlington, VT – ReArch Company announced the arrival of two new employees, Corey Woloschin and Sally Litchfield. Woloschin joins ReArch as an estimator, and Litchfield joins ReArch as an administrative and accounting assistant.

In his role, Woloschin provides quantity takeoffs, estimates material and labor, and oversees value management on assigned projects. He is responsible for project procurement, and issues award notices to subcontractors and material suppliers.

Woloschin has over eight years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to joining ReArch, he worked as an assistant project manager, superintendent, and estimator.

In her role, Litchfield works closely with the accounting team to provide customer support to clients, subcontractors, and co-workers. Her responsibilities include receiving incoming phone calls, greeting visitors, and receiving and

distributing mail and package deliveries. She assists the accounting department by processing accounts payable invoices and payments, ensures compliance management, and follows up on the release of liens.

Litchfield has worked in construction and commercial real estate for over 11 years. She has experience with contract preparation, billing management, and general office management duties including transactions, setting up systems and policies, and implementing procedures for the business.

Amenta Emma Promotes Pearcy

Boston – Amenta Emma Architects announced the promotion of Beth Pearcy, AIA, CHPC, LEED AP BD+C to studio director of the firm’s Boston office.

Since joining Amenta Emma Architects in 2021, Pearcy has been leading the business development and management of projects for clients throughout the Boston area.

Within the company, she oversees firm-wide sustainability efforts and works closely with project teams to reach sustainability goals. In the community, Pearcy serves as cochair of the BSA Committee on the Environment, Sustainability Committee co-chair of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Boston, and transfer program manager for the Junior League of Boston.

Bowdoin Hires McGuinness

Needham Heights, MA –Bowdoin Construction an nounced the recent hiring of Shawn McGuinness as director of design management.

McGuinness brings more than 30 years of industry experience in both the private and public sectors, most recently as manager of design and construction at University of

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Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester.

In this new role, she will lead the firm’s preconstruction efforts on design-build work. She will work directly with Bowdoin’s estimating and operations teams, coordinating with outside design partners to oversee development of the design-build projects in Bowdoin’s portfolio.

Architecture Firm Welcomes Michel

Boston – Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) announced it hired Matthew Michel as an associate principal in the firm’s East Coast office, based in Boston.

Michel joins SCB’s Science and Technology leadership team. He brings nearly 35

years of design experience, along with a robust portfolio of completed projects in Boston and the greater Northeast.

He was previously a partner at SGA, where he helped grow the firm from 20 to 130 people over the last 22 years.

Boston – Margulies Perruzzi (MP) announced the addition of four new professionals to support the firm’s growth in its healthcare, science, and real estate practice areas. Ronald Ashton, AIA, LEED AP has been named senior project manager; Bayley Forgues joins the firm as interior designer; Jess Hamilton has been named project manager; and Shruti Kumar, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP joins the company as job captain.

With decades of experience, Ashton has honed his skills on multiple project types, including science/technology projects, medical/hospital renovations, core and shell facilities, tenant improve ments, fit-outs, and building repositioning projects. He excels at problem-solving with expertise to synthesize client re quirements into innovative architectural solutions.

As a recent college graduate, Forgues is focused on assisting the interior design team at MP with project space planning, material selection, and presentation de velopment. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design and architecture

with a minor in studio art from Endicott College. She has been a volunteer fire fighter for over eight years and brings a background in fire science with her to MP.

Hamilton is a project manager in the science studio with over 15 years of experience leading a diverse portfolio of projects, including life sciences, corporate interiors, retail, and building repositioning located throughout the New England region. At MP, he provides his guidance, attention to detail, and technical know-how to each project to achieve a successful outcome and overall client satisfaction.

Kumar brings over five years of experience as a project captain and architectural designer. As a job captain in the healthcare studio at MP, she is responsible for assisting the project team with design as well as coordination between consultants and the architectural team. As a LEED AP BD+C and WELL AP accredited professional, she is wellversed in the evidence-based connection between design and health.

Landry/French Promotes Rowell

Scarborough, ME – Landry/ French Construction announces the promotion of Mason Rowell to vice president of preconstruction services.

He joined Landry/French in 2011 as an assistant project manager and has risen through the ranks in various roles, including project manager, senior project manager, and most recently, director of preconstruction.

In his new role, Rowell will lead the planning, preconstruc tion, and estimating team for all Landry/French projects. He will focus on developing his team, growing the department to support the company’s continued growth, and enhancing systems and processes.

Rowell is a Landry/French Executive Team member, contributing to the company’s strategic growth.

Maugel DeStefano Promotes Baldwin

Harvard, MA – Maugel DeSte fano Architects announced architect Jeremy Baldwin has been promoted to multifamily studio lead.

Baldwin joined Maugel DeStefano in 2017 with over 20 years of experience leading teams on a broad range of project types.

In his new leadership position, Baldwin will be responsible for defining

and implementing the strategic direction of the firm’s multifamily business and managing day-today operations of the studio.

The firm’s representatives say he has a long track record of helping clients formulate strategies and execute projects efficiently, and that he is a passionate relationship builder and holds a strong belief in the importance of teaching and mentorship within the firm and the industry.

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Procopio Announces Promotions

Middleton, MA – The Procopio Companies announced the promotion of four team members for their continued dedication to Procopio’s values, culture, and growth.

Those promoted represent several departments across the firm including construction, acquisitions, and development. These four promotions come after the hiring of Shad Brook as director of operational excellence and Neil Geary as CFO.

Formerly principal, VP of construction, Greg Procopio will now serve as Procopio’s executive vice president, serving a greater role in the firm’s core business functions. He will also continue to oversee construction responsibilities at the firm.

As senior development associate, Angelo Antidormi was responsible for managing a handful of Procopio’s development projects. Within his new role as director of acquisitions, he will lead the entire acquisitions team through the acquisitions, entitlement, and design phases, building and maintaining Procopio’s portfolio pipeline as the firm targets continued expansion.

Chris Dandreo is responsible for much of the firm’s financial modeling. He’s quickly risen from the financial

analysis role he was hired for, to now supporting Procopio’s major financial decision-making as acquisitions associate, managing all acquisition activity to meet business plan goals.

While previously serving as a project manager, Mark Procopio’s new role as pre-development manager will see him transition to Procopio’s development team, where he will be responsible for estimating and supporting the firm’s development processes.

Duhamel Begins Term as NCEES President

Cranston, RI – DiPrete Engineering announced that Principal Chris Duhamel has begun his term as 2022-23 president of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Duhamel began his term at the conclusion of the organization’s 101st annual meeting, held Aug. 23-26 in Carlsbad, Calif.

Duhamel has served as a member of the Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers since 2008 and is a past board president and secretary and

current vice president. Duhamel also serves on the Westerly Town Council for 18 years and is a URI adjunct professor for the Civil Engineering Capstone Design Course.

As president of NCEES, Duhamel has established primary goals to support the organization’s mission on a national level including outreach to the public, assisting members of the military, expanding licensure mobility, and addressing threats to licensure that undermine public protection.

Dellbrook|JKS Welcomes Sanford

Quincy, MA – Dellbrook|JKS announced it welcomed Erik Sanford, CM-Lean, CM-BIM, LEED AP as its first director of MEP/VDC and will utilize Sanford’s technical knowledge to further the firm’s construction capabilities.

“Erik ’s skills in leveraging BIM and VDC technology will be key to managing MEP coordination challenges and constructing future complex projects,” said Mike Fish, CEO

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With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Sanford has served in positions such as a VDC/BIM director, VDC manager, and director of virtual construction & chief field engineer.

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October 13-14

2022 Life Science Real Estate Investment Forum

Life science real estate professionals will have the opportunity to meet in-person, learn from, and share strategies with top experts in the industry to improve their business. The event will include executive networking, investment discussions, and deal-making and will be held at the Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Mass.

BSLA

October 15 at 8:15 AM

Inside/Out: Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway Fall Foliage Tour

BSLA’s 2022 Inside/Out series continues with a tour of Maine’s Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, guided by landscape architect Larry Johannesman. Attendees will learn about landscape architecture and the Scenic Byways Program by visit ing some of MainDOT/Byway Communi ty Partners’ completed project sites.

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October 18-19

CACX’22: Connecticut Architecture Conference & Expo

This year’s conference will be held at Hotel Marcel in New Haven, Conn. and will offer peer led sessions, a keynote luncheon, product demonstrations, and networking with industry partners and professionals. Sessions, activities, meals, and the cocktail reception are included in the registration fee.

NAIOP

October 19 at 12:00 PM

2022 Women of Influence Luncheon

Hear from leading female professionals at this event, to be held at Nutter McClennen & Fish, LLP in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. Speakers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Colliers, VHB, and Ionic Development Company form a panel of female executives from across the CRE industry that will discuss their stories and successes in a historically male-dominated industry.

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AMFP Boston

October 19 at 5:00 PM

First Networking Event

The new Boston chapter of the Association of Medical Facilities Professionals is hosting its first networking event at Break Rock Brewing in Quincy, Mass., with networking and trivia. New members are encouraged to join the Boston chapter of AMFP, where healthcare built environment leaders share ideas, gain knowledge, solve challenges, connect with peers, and shape the future of the industry.

IIDA NE

October 20 at 5:30 PM

Business & Brews

The Interior Design Association New England chapter is joining AIA RI for an evening of networking and games at The Guild in Pawtucket, R.I. The event will include a raffle, local brews, and an opportunity for attendees to update their headshots for free with Kevin Trimmer of Kevin Trimmer Photo.

BRAGB

October 20 at 6:30 PM

PRISM Awards Gala

The gala will be held at the Boston Museum of Science and is an evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment that recognizes the projects and achievements of professionals in the home building industry. There are six award categories covering 64 subcategories in New Construction, Remodeling, Community Design, Design & Merchandising, Sales & Marketing, and People Recognition. A portion of sales and proceeds from the event will be donated to Careers in Construction Massachusetts.

BE+

October 24 at 8:30 AM

Winthrop Center Tower: Sustainability and Wellness Tour

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ELA

October 27 at 8:30 AM

2022 Season’s End Summit

The Ecological Landscape Alliance summit will be held both in-person and virtually. This fall conference has engaged five professionals to tell their stories of landscape interaction of plants, the environment, the management and the creatures that rely on them (including humans). Additionally, speakers will be covering plant selection; the function of native, nativar, and non-native plants in the landscape; and more. In-person attendees will gather at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, Mass.

MBC

November 3 at 8:00 AM

Nubian Square Ascends –A Transformative Development in Roxbury

The Massachusetts Building Congress is hosting a panel to share plans for Nubian Square Ascends, a mixed-use project that will be developed by an all-minority team. It will offer retail, entertainment, artists housing, and commercial uses and will create a nexus of science, academic, and medical research. Join the development, design, and construction team as they discuss plans for the project.

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November 10 at 8:30 AM

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The Winthrop Center Tower, developed by Millennium Partners, is making history in Boston as the largest Passive House office building in the world in addition to achieving LEED Platinum and WELL Core Gold certifications. This tour will take participants to the active project site for a behind-the-scenes look at the sustainability and wellness features of the project.

SCUP

October 25 at 2:30 PM

TIMELESS: The Evergreen Ideals of Olmsted

SCUP North Atlantic Region will celebrate Frederick Law Olmsted’s legacy as a landscape architect with a presentation, campus walking tour, and

The conference will bring experts and attendees together to discuss specific aspects of company culture that align employee success with company success, and will be held at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn. This year’s event will feature a panel discussion, breakout sessions, a focused case study, group workshop, and reception.

AGC MA

November 10 at 4:00 PM

What’s Next: The Economics of Construction in 2023

AGC MA will be hosting a panel of experts at Boston’s Westin Copley Place to discuss local and national economic trends in construction. Speakers will include leaders from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, AGC America, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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