High-Profile: June 2023

INDUSTRY EXPERT ARTICLES:

June 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Archoustics Northeast Completes Facility for Child & Family Services

Maugel DeStefano Completes Behavioral Health Clinic

OnyxGroup, Maven Construction Selected for Brockton Redevelopment

Suffolk, Home Base Call for Increased Suicide Awareness in Construction

Urban Land Institute Announces New Global Chair

ABC NH/VT Hosts Trench Safety Summit

MBC Appoints Hopson as Executive Director Cruz Cos. Recommits to Community Service, Stewardship

Focus: Healthcare Facilities Page 24

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For Hartford Healthcare’s Jefferson House renovation in Newington, Conn., designers from Amenta Emma Architects removed walls to capture light and outdoor views, and selected warm wood finishes to create a calming environment for residents.

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Reaghan Schicker 12 Julia Donahue 14 Thaddeus Minshall 17 Steve Corletta 20 Cecilia Needham 21 Emily Knipe 22 Mary Beaumont 27 Robert Adams 34

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Publisher’s Message

Summer solstice is on June 21 this year. It makes me happy to know that we’re in spring, and summer still hasn’t arrived! Some would debate me on that with this unpredictable weather we’re having, but hopefully it means we still might have a chance to see a few cool spring days this month.

June is our annual focus on Healthcare Facilities, and we have a lot to share in this issue. Rod Poe, High-Profile’s VP of sales, and I attended PWC Connecticut’s Southern New England Healthcare event that was held on May 2. The panel was fantastic, and it was there that I met Reaghan Schicker of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

Reaghan was one of the panelists, and I loved what she had to share with the audience. Our healthcare section opens with her article, Navigating Beyond the Pandemic: Collaboration, Innovation and Impact in the Healthcare AEC Industry. Check it out on page 12.

What an exciting month for HP! We just launched our first episode of Season 3 of the Build Better podcast. Matt O’Malley of Vicinity Energy joined me to talk about Vicinity’s Clean Energy

Future, Net Zero Carbon plan. He was a delight to have on the show, and I learned a great deal. Visit buildbetter.space to listen to the episode.

You may see folks from High-Profile Media Group attending a lot of events this month. I had forgotten how many are actually held in June! Check out our calendar at high-profile.com/events/. One of the events you’ll see me at is the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) Boston chapter’s first panel and discussion on June 15. The topic will be Flexibility in Healthcare. Visit amfp.org/boston to learn more and to register.

Speaking of AMFP, we have a nice five page feature in this issue on the Boston chapter, which includes a letter from chapter president, Connor O’Keefe, and a list of our 2023 board members. If you didn’t know already, I am the communications director for the Boston chapter. It’s been great getting to be a part of the process of building the chapter from the ground up. You can read Connor’s message on page 24. Until next time, enjoy the read!

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Up-Front

Ground Broken on $32M Police Station in Lexington

Lexington, MA – CTA Construction Managers recently broke ground on Lexington’s new $32 million police station, designed to support the community’s burgeoning needs and population. The new facility will replace the current building, built in 1956.

Jeff Hazelwood, principal, CTA construction, stated, “It is always a great feeling to get the first shovel in the ground on a project; it means even more knowing what this building will bring to the local police and community they serve.”

With efforts and multiple studies done starting as far back as 2011, the town confirmed the current station was not adequate for the present police force. The local community pushed the project in 2020, and Lexington voted in favor of the new facility to meet the demands of today.

Conversations on race, social justice, and modern policing strategies had a large impact on the design of the building.

“The new police station has been designed to meet the evolving needs of

HOK Establishes New Studio in Boston

Boston – HOK is extending its reach in the Northeast with the addition of a new Boston studio located in the city’s Leather District. The office will support clients throughout the region, including Astra Zeneca, Sanofi, Longfellow and more.

Tom Grimble, AIA, LEED AP will serve as the senior regional practice leader for the Boston studio. He has lived and worked in the Boston area for over 30 years, and his expertise includes firm management and operations, and lab design. His portfolio also includes healthcare, hospitality and residential projects.

“We have deep roots and relationships across New England and see tremendous opportunities for further growth,” said Carl Galioto, FAIA, HOK’s president and managing principal of the Northeast practice. “We are excited about the prospects this studio will provide for our people, clients and firm. I know we will accomplish wonderful things under

Tom’s leadership.”

Grimble, and a growing team, will support existing and future projects in a variety of HOK markets, including science and technology; higher education; healthcare; workplace; aviation and transportation; and sport, recreation, and entertainment.

Groundbreaking for Lexington police station the Lexington police department, and it will include a range of new features and technologies,” said Matt Salad of Tecton Architects.

The Lexington Police Department will continue operations just down the road at 173 Bedford St. until the completion of the project. “We cannot wait for the community to receive their new building in June of 2024,” said Mike Cronin, director of public facilities for Lexington.

“The effort to get the project to this point was a large undertaking by many parties. All groups involved were tasked

with creating a state-of-the-art facility for the town of Lexington,” said Mike Burton, partner of Dore and Whittier, the OPM. “We are thrilled to be part of a project that will have such a large impact on the community; it has been a pleasure working with CTA Construction and Tecton Architecture to start making the town’s vision a reality.”

CTA has a long history of construction projects with the Town of Lexington including the Fiske Elementary School, Samuel Hadley Public Services Building and Lexington Children’s Place.

Tom Grimble

OnyxGroup and Maven Construction Selected to Redevelop Historic Brockton Property

Brockton, MA – The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) recently selected OnyxGroup Development, Maven Construction and Concord Square Development Corporation to redevelop a historic property on Main Street in Brockton. This project marks the first-ever development of this size in the city of Brockton to be developed by a Black woman-owned development company.

Chanda Smart, CEO and cofounder of OnyxGroup Development, said, “The OnyxGroup and Maven Construction are thrilled about this joint venture and to partner with Ted Carman and Jeff Schlossberg of Concord Square Development Corporation to not only become the first Black woman-owned and operated development company to develop and own a project of this scale in Brockton, but also change the face of development and how it occurs.”

Designed by The Architectural Team, the building will include 35 apartments, with 20% of the units affordable at 80% AMI. The project will also feature 1,500sf of commercial community space, co-working space, and bicycle storage. The building will be equipped with a high

efficiency energy recovery ventilation system and a heat pump electric hot water system for each unit. The development will also include a green roof and rooftop solar panels.

Construction is slated to begin in spring of 2024.

Construction Begins on Logistics Facility

West Bridgewater, MA – National Development, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm, announced it has closed on the acquisition of a 20-acre parcel located at 586 Manley Street in West Bridgewater, and that it has commenced construction on a 210,600sf Class A logistics facility. The building is expected to be able to accommodate tenants for occupancy in April of 2024.

Designed to meet institutional-quality specifications, the building will feature 36-foot clear heights, 168 parking spaces, 45 trailer parking spaces, and 37 loading docks with 2 drive-in doors, and can be subdivided to meet the needs of multiple tenants.

“We are excited to deliver this firstclass logistics facility to the Greater Boston market. We are confident in the strength of the market particularly given the relative lack of modern, institutional-quality product available for tenants seeking to lease between 50,000 and

200,000sf,” said Andrew Gallinaro, managing partner at National Development. The project was approved with no traffic or operational restrictions, making it an attractive option for last mile distribution operations and thirdparty logistics users, according to representatives of National Development. The site is located six minutes from Route 24, 16 minutes from I-Route I-93, and 33 minutes from Boston.

Cranshaw Construction is the general contractor overseeing the construction and Jones Lang Lasalle is the project’s leasing agent.

Gray, Gray, & Gray Recognized

Canton, MA – Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP has been ranked as the seventh largest independent accounting firm in New England by Accounting Today.

Gray, Gray & Gray’s annual revenue of $29.5 million represents a rate of growth of almost 10% over the previous year. The firm serves clients in a broad range of industries.

“Our growth is directly related to our strategy of offering an expanded advisory relationship with an array of complementary consulting and accounting services to our clients,” said Jim DeLeo, MBA, CPA/MST, leading

partner at Gray, Gray & Gray. “As our clients’ needs have grown exponentially, we have stepped up to be a more complete resource. That extends beyond traditional tax and audit services to encompass such critical services as strategic business planning, client accounting and advisory services, and cybersecurity and IT consulting.”

Gray, Gray & Gray is also ranked among the country’s Top 200 accounting firms by INSIDE Public Accounting magazine, which also named them to its “Best of the Best” list as one of the nation’s best-managed firms.

586 Manley Street

Robert Duval, PE, LEED AP - President or Paul Sbacchi,

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36 Main Street in Brockton, Mass. Rendering courtesy of OnyxGroup Development

Suffolk, Home Base Call on OSHA for Increased Suicide Awareness in Construction

proud to partner with Suffolk to ensure that we can continue to provide world class care for veterans, service members and their families all at no cost to them.”

In their letter to Douglas Parker, OSHA assistant secretary of labor, Fish and Hammond write, in part: “Together within our construction industry, and

with the help of experts like OSHA, we must prioritize fostering a widespread culture of support and transparency regarding mental health. We believe that with increased training, awareness and resources, we can create a safer and more supportive environment for every worker operating in our industry.”

STEM Solutions Selected for Lab Reno

Boston – To mark Construction Safety Week and the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, Suffolk partnered with Home Base, a U.S. private sector clinic dedicated to providing lifesaving clinical care and mental health support for veterans, to spotlight the need for increased mental health resources and suicide awareness in the construction industry. In a letter sent to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the organizations call for additional suicide awareness and prevention initiatives, and inclusion of suicide awareness and prevention training as a core requirement in the OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training curricula.

“The alarming data around the prevalence of mental health disorders and suicide in the construction industry requires immediate action to better

support workers,” said John Fish, chairman and CEO of Suffolk. “It is the responsibility of every person, from our trade partners to superintendents to the highest levels of leadership, to help each other and encourage transparency, education and action. This is a national crisis, and we have a duty to everyone that works in our industry and their families to keep workers safe and provide the resources they need on the job and at home.”

“The current demand for mental health and brain injury care at Home Base for veterans has never been higher than it is today and with much of the construction workforce being comprised of veterans, it is imperative that we ensure they have the critical resources they need now,” said Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Jack Hammond, executive director of Home Base. “We are

Boston – STEM Solutions announced it was recently chosen as the lab fit out partner for Boston’s Mass Eye and Ear 4th Floor OHNS Research Lab renovation. The general contractor is Columbia Construction and the new lab space was designed by Perkins+Will.

STEM is providing fume hoods, ceiling utility panels, custom benches, tables, fixed painted steel casework, and epoxy countertops.

“This is our third project for Mass Eye and Ear in Boston,” said Ed St. Peter, STEM’s managing member. “We are pleased to continue our work on the Mass Eye and Ear campus and excited to participate in another Perkins+Will designed project.”

STEM Solutions LLC is a nationwide provider and installer of laboratory equipment, casework, and modular lab furniture solutions.

Mass Eye and Ear in Boston

New $44M Elementary School Tops Off

Providence, RI – O&G Industries, Inc. recently celebrated the topping off of the new Frank D. Spaziano Elementary

School in Providence. The O&G project team was joined by officials from Providence Public Schools and Rhode Island Dept. of Education (RIDE); representatives of Downes Construction Company, who serve as the owners’ representative; Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee; and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley.

Also in attendance were members of the Spaziano family, including the wife and children of Frank Spaziano, the school’s namesake and an educator and

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in the days prior to the event. Those who attended the event were also invited to sign the beam before it was hoisted into place by Berlin Steel, the steel subcontractor on the project.

The new $44 million, 4-level school project, designed by Tecton Architects, broke ground in July 2022 and is

expected to be completed this fall. Built on the site of the former Laurel Lane school, it will feature pre-K through fifth grade classrooms, specialized education classrooms, art and STEM rooms, a cafeteria, gymnasium, and outdoor play areas. The facility will total 78,600sf and have a student capacity of 684. 35

Governor Dan McKee with the project team

Members of the Spaziano family

Governor Dan McKee signs the beam.

Maugel DeStefano Completes 14,000sf Community Behavioral Health Clinic

for group therapy, a patient nourishment station, and ample support spaces to maximize staff efficiency.

Interviews with clinical staff conveyed the impact design has on the success of treatment. All interior spaces were purposefully designed with a calming color palette and soothing materials to create a comforting environment for patients. Maugel DeStefano partnered with Creative Office Resources to select furniture that was both safe and aesthetically pleasing.

Framingham, MA – Maugel DeStefano

Architects announced it has completed a 14,000sf behavioral health clinic for Advocates, located at 1094 Worcester Road in Framingham. Advocates provides a broad range of services for people facing life challenges such as addiction, aging, autism, brain injury, intellectual/ developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges. The renovated facility is now home to one of the largest outpatient behavioral health clinics in Massachusetts.

Maugel DeStefano’s healthcare team worked closely with Advocates’ clinicians and executive team to transform an existing structure into a modern

Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CBHC) that provides scheduled and urgent care services for youth and adults. The new clinic features 30 treatment rooms, an onsite lab and pharmacy, rooms

“The dedicated professionals at Advocates provide exceptional behavioral health care and support to individuals, families, and the community,” said Nicole Kirouac, architect at Maugel DeStefano Architects. “We are grateful for the opportunity to design this exceptional behavioral health clinic and crisis stabilization unit. This new community resource will enable Advocates to expand their vital programs supporting people in need.”

The facility will also be home to a Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) program that provides a safe space for patients to stay when in crisis. The program’s goal is to alleviate pressure on emergency room stays while trying to place a patient in the appropriate recovery program. The Framingham CCS unit will

Group therapy room

be open and staffed around the clock, seven days a week. Interior spaces are thoughtfully designed with a residential aesthetic to promote a sense of well-being, and feature a kitchen, lounge area, six bedrooms, laundry services, and shower facilities.

Individual therapy room

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The Effect of Art on Behavioral Health

By Julia Donahue

In recent years, artwork has become an integral part of the design process, rather than a decorative afterthought. The goal of art in architecture is to improve the environment, provide wayfinding, and enhance the physical and mental well-being of employees and guests. The impact of art in healthcare design is no different, especially for behavioral health facilities. Art that is integrated into the design of a space from its conception plays a vital role in creating a positive patient experience and recovery. Not only does it provide an aesthetic escape and help with wayfinding within a space, but it can also help create a sense of community and calm, especially in a clinical setting. Examples of beneficial uses of art in behavioral healthcare design include but are not limited to: paintings, murals, landscape photography, biophilia, and interactive sensory opportunities where light, touch, and sound are all part of the experience. Sensory experiences

have been shown to help patients selfsoothe when experiencing emotional distress. Biophilic installations, such as live plants and green walls, have been shown to help reduce stress in both healthcare and workplace settings, which is beneficial for patients and providers alike. Abstract and landscape paintings,

as well as photography, can enhance patient experience, lessen recovery time, and improve staff morale.

While biophilia and plants may not be your initial thought when you think of art, they are an essential part of our natural world and are becoming increasingly common within indoor environments. A study has shown that spending 120 minutes per week in nature is tied to good health and well-being. With the pandemic, we have seen activities in nature and incorporating natural elements into the workplace becoming more common. Further studies have shown that enriching a space with plants can increase productivity by as much as 15%. Not only do plants help with productivity, but they can also help with stress relief as well. When surrounded by greenery, people have a more relaxed and tranquil attitude.

Incorporating art into the design of the expanded behavioral healthcare units at Sanford Medical Center in Sanford, Maine was critical to the project. Photos of scenic Maine lighthouses and

waterfront views were carefully selected to create full wall murals. The intention behind using these images was to help foster a sense of calm in patients and instill a sense of place and community between patients. Natural imagery and organic textures were also used, when possible, to help create a sense of calm. A relaxing color scheme was curated to avoid causing patients or staff negative emotions, as certain colors can evoke negative feelings. The group therapy room features a textured installation with primary colors, and customizable lighting and sound to generate a full sensory experience.

Incorporating art of all types into the design of clinical care settings, especially behavior healthcare facilities, is integral to creating a calming experience for patients and staff alike. We foresee this trend becoming only more prominent in the future.

Julia Donahue, IIDA, NCIDQ, WELL AP is an interior designer and project coordinator at Margulies Perruzzi.

The Sanford Medical Center behavioral healthcare units program accommodated a calming room on each floor.

Photos by Warren Patterson Photography

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A calming room allows agitated patients a quiet area to self-calm through tactile work surface, reduced lighting levels, and reduction in both audio and visual distractions.

Campbell-McCabe Worldwide Announces Work on $237M Cancer Center

Maynard, MA – Campbell-McCabe Worldwide, LLC announced it recently assisted Tsoi Kobus Design on the new Cancer Institute and Proton Therapy Center for Order of Saint Francis (OSF) HealthCare at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill. Construction on the 5-story, 190,000sf facility is underway and is located on the hospital’s main campus.

The $237 million project, which will provide interdisciplinary cancer treatment and telehealth services, includes one of only a few proton therapy systems in the country, manufactured by Varian Medical Systems. Proton therapy aims and stops radiation on its target with significantly less damage to surrounding tissues and vital organs than conventional radiation. The facility will also include a new patient garden, community rooms, and a new parking structure.

“Projects like this one for OSF Healthcare are some of the most technical of any that we work on, as they require adherence to strict codes and guidelines designed for patient comfort and safety,” said Susan McCabe Messier, DHT, principal and owner, Campbell-McCabe Worldwide, LLC. “Additionally, the intent of individual rooms and spaces are often altered or revised during the design

process. Flexibility and understanding of the highly technical elements of the hardware, and the ability to adapt quickly, is vital in keeping a project of this scale on schedule.”

As part of the project, OSF HealthCare

recently unveiled the Breakthrough Treatment Center, and construction on the Cancer Institute is expected to be completed in 2024.

“It’s an honor to contribute to this innovative facility focused on providing

world-class care for its patients,” said McCabe Messier. “We’re grateful for our continued relationship with Glenn Pacheco and the Tsoi Kobus Design team, and the opportunity to work with them on this one-of-a-kind project.”

Rendering courtesy of Tsoi Kobus Design

Dacon Completes New Lifespan Urgent Care Facility

Johnston, RI – In collaboration with Carpionato Group and Union Studio, Dacon Corporation has completed a new Lifespan Urgent Care facility. As Rhode Island’s first healthcare system and a not-for-profit entity, Lifespan consists of multi-specialty practices, teaching and community hospitals offering integrated healthcare. This location will treat ages 18 months to adult across a continuum of care for common ailments such as immunizations, flu diagnosis, infections

and sports physicals.

The U.S. Urgent Care Centers Market Size & Share Report 2030 by Grand View Research indicates that the urgent care market was valued at 56.7 billion in 2022 and is forecasting 11% growth until 2030 as rapid service delivery and shorter wait times outpace primary care (PCP) office experiences. While acute respiratory infection dominates the market with a 28% revenue share, influenza and pneumonia are anticipated to drive growth due to

longer flu sessions with Covid awareness.

Expanding into central Rhode Island, this Lifespan facility will address urgent care needs from a large-scale population on a local level using a balance of physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Union Studio, a designer of Lifespan’s facilities, created a layout maximizing individual privacy without forsaking a social environment. Seven exam rooms radiate around a central nurses’ station, accommodated by

common spaces, office and supply areas.

“It is a state-of-the-art facility for urgent care that captures Lifespan’s signature image reflected throughout their other facilities,” said Union Studio’s architect, Kevin Beaulieu.

The owner is Carpionato Group, a real estate developer across retail, hospitality, office and residential markets. Dacon ran the project’s construction, and is currently working on a second Lifespan facility in Middletown.

Lifespan Urgent Care facility

Keys to Medical Office Building Construction and Development

By Thaddeus Minshall

Between the healthcare industry’s mission to reduce hospital visits and consumer preferences among the aging baby boomer population, the surge of healthcare facilities and medical office buildings (MOBs) is expected to continue. From standalone facilities to medical office complexes, many investors view MOBs as one of the safest bets in real estate, with success dependent on developers’ degree of field-specific knowledge.

The specialized nature of a MOB fit-up involves more extensive investment than a standard office building; this investment is generally rewarded in the form of longer leases, higher rents, and lower tenant turnover. While these factors make MOBs a popular target among developers open to the added up-front costs, it’s critical to understand that designing and building a MOB requires specialized expertise in areas such as building materials, nuanced MEP needs, accessibility, office flow, and acoustics.

First, medical office buildings come with a set of rules as to acceptable building materials (non-slip flooring, durable walls and doors, vinyl-coated surfaces for easy cleaning, etc.). MOB developers must be knowledgeable of the best practices for outpatient facilities prior to the preconstruction and design phase.

Also, given the need for exam room sinks and additional restrooms, MOBs come with advanced plumbing needs. Likewise, HVAC systems must meet the setting’s more stringent ventilation requirements, from reducing the risk of airborne pathogens to venting facilities such as those storing anesthesia gas or involving radiation. Speaking of which, radiology equipment is also a good example of the potential need to plan for specific power demand; some medical equipment requires and/or draws power in ways that developers must plan for from the project’s outset.

Accessibility is another key consideration, and the Americans with Disabilities Act includes legal requirements for health care facilities that developers must know. For example, exam rooms must include a clear space of at least 60 inches by 60 inches so that those in wheelchairs can turn without restriction. Beyond legal requirements, MOB developers must also possess

awareness of medical office flow to best align the experience of patients and practitioners with the reality of day-today operations. A savvy developer can accomplish this feat with efficient and cost-effective design solutions.

Sound is another key factor in MOB development. Under HIPAA, MOB walls must be rated for a sound transmission coefficient that protects patients’ sensitive information from being overheard between exam rooms. Also, to create a peaceful environment, the building envelope should be designed to minimize the level of exterior noise that can be heard inside.

This is a small sampling of considerations integral to MOB planning. With requirements satisfied, developers can often attract highly desirable tenants to multi-

tenant medical office buildings by pairing a primary care firm with specialists who might benefit from referrals as well as complementary service providers, such as those who do lab or imaging work. Regardless of the composition of the MOB, it is critical for developers – and ideally, if possible, prospective tenants – to review plans and costs early and carefully to achieve success.

Everyone involved must meet the unique demands of the MOB. By working closely with clients and consultants on patient and practitioner needs, developers can ensure that a medical office building delivers an experience in tune with its core purpose: care.

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

Bowdoin Nears Completion on EMKCHC’s Newest Location

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Worcester, MA – Bowdoin Construction is in the second phase of construction for a new 30,000sf satellite facility for Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (EMKCHC) in Worcester.

As construction manager, Bowdoin is working with The S/L/A/M Collaborative and local area subcontractors on this project that nearly doubles EMKCHC’s service capacity within the Greater

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Construction Underway on 10,000sf Emergency Room for Parkland Medical Center

Plaistow, NH – Fulcrum Associates announced it is underway on a new freestanding emergency room for Parkland Medical Center in Plaistow.

Located on Plaistow Road, the Plaistow Freestanding Emergency Room will expand local access to emergency care for residents and employees of the region. Fulcrum Associates, along with HCA Parkland Medical Center, celebrated the groundbreaking for the emergency room in October 2022.

The new ER is a nearly 10,000sf facility and will be staffed with boardcertified and board-eligible emergency room physicians and nurses 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It will provide the same services as an emergency room that is housed within the walls of a hospital. The new facility will feature walk-in and ambulance entrances, 10 private treatment rooms, CT capabilities, onsite laboratory,

digital ultrasound and diagnostic x-ray.

“In an emergency situation, every minute matters,” said Colin Devlin, MD, medical director of Parkland Medical Center’s ER. “Having 24/7 access to emergency medicine physicians close to home for residents in the Plaistow area will save lives and enhance patient recovery.”

“With a commitment to patient care as our focus, we are filling a gap by bringing high-quality emergency services to Plaistow and southern New Hampshire, which continues to see significant growth,” said John Skevington, chief executive officer. “This

facility will also have the same advanced medical technologies and life-saving services that are available at our main ER on the Parkland Medical Center campus and will be similar to our sister hospital Portsmouth Regional Hospital’s freestanding Dover and Seabrook ER locations. With this new ER conveniently located along the busy Route 125 corridor, patients who live and work in this area will be able to receive services faster, resulting in better health outcomes.”

“We greatly appreciate the confidence HCA and Parkland Medical Center placed in Fulcrum. Having successfully completed HCA’s freestanding emergency

room in Dover, we could not have been more excited to be awarded this project,” said Daryl Luter, president of Fulcrum.

The project design team includes Hereford Dooley Architects, Power Management Corporation for MEP engineering services, Structural Design Group for structural design, and Crunk Engineering for civil engineering.

The Fulcrum team is led by Megan Butcher, project manager; Kevin Cooper, site superintendent; and Dave Stearns, lead carpenter. Fulcrum is joined by a team of subcontractors including Gate City Electric, Denron Hall Plumbing and HVAC, Capitol Fire Protection, Metro Walls, George W. Pynn Masonry, SL Chasse Steel, and Lynch’s Landscaping and Excavation.

Parkland Medical Center Emergency Room is scheduled to open to patient care late this summer.

Rendering of the Parkland Medical Center freestanding ER

Construction Companies Are Key Partners in Preventing the Spread of Disease

from escaping into a corridor or adjoining room.

By Steve Corletta

Preventing the spread of infections has always been a priority for hospitals and healthcare centers, but that mission has come into sharper focus in recent years with the emergence of COVID-19.

A hospital’s strategy for preventing the spread of disease is a thorough regimen of disinfection and hygiene that includes scrubbing, wearing gloves and masks, and diligently sterilizing equipment. But it starts with operating in a space that helps contain infections.

At LeChase, our extensive experience in hospital and healthcare construction has shown that a hospital’s construction partner plays a key role in containing infections, notably airborne germs. A well-constructed building is the stage on which infection-control measures take place. Airtight seals and negative air pressure in key rooms – and now in more rooms than before – ensure that air moves inward and prevent airborne germs

Historically, one or two rooms in a hospital wing of 20 rooms were specially built to contain infections. While that may have been sufficient when hospitals were concerned with breakouts that were less rampant, COVID-19 changed the equation. The fast-spreading pandemic showed that more such rooms were needed. Indeed, hospitals need to be prepared to isolate everyone in a wing – this means more seals that need to be reliably airtight and more dedicated equipment for each room.

To meet the higher level of protection, LeChase applies the deeply ingrained understanding of quality control we have developed over many hospital construction projects. We also remain mindful of the hospitals’ costs, which can rise substantially with the higher capability to isolate patients. LeChase, a leading builder of healthcare facilities, applies its purchasing power and expertise to keep costs down.

We demonstrated our dedication to infection control and efficient, highquality construction at the University of Rochester, where we recently installed one of Synergy Med’s Clean Cube operating rooms in the recently-completed surgical center at the Center for Orthopaedics and Physical Performance. The prefabricated,

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pre-engineered room is the world’s first fully functioning, technologically complete smart-cube of its kind in an academic institution. The unit includes a built-in, automated system that provides continuous 99.9% disinfection. Its glass walls are more hygienic, non-porous and easily cleaned than drywall or stainless steel and offer the ability to hermetically seal the space.

from its construction projects, including hospital renovations and expansions that often take place near areas where medical personnel are treating patients.

Located at the company’s New York Metro office in Armonk, it was among the first ICRA centers developed by a private company in the country. By training construction staff to prevent the spread of dust and other contaminants, it plays an effective role in containing infections. As the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention notes on its website, “Airborne transmission can occur when infected patients cough, talk, or sneeze germs into the air (example: TB or measles), or when germs are aerosolized by medical equipment or by dust from a construction zone.”

LeChase’s dedication to controlling the spread of infection begins with its own operations. In late 2021, the company took a major step forward in providing less disruptive, cleaner construction operations with the opening of its Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Center. The center trains crews to prevent dust and other contaminants from spreading

Construction companies who serve hospitals and healthcare facilities must commit themselves to being innovative and staying abreast of the latest developments in infection control. As key partners in helping prevent the spread of disease, the companies and their crews shoulder the responsibility of helping to prevent outbreaks, stem the spread of diseases already impacting a community, and even mitigate the impact of a pandemic.

Steve Corletta is project executive at LeChase Construction Services, LLC.

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Building Healthcare Equity in Haiti

By Cecilia Needham

In Haiti, one CT scanner serves 11.45 million people. It is privately-owned and located in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, rendering diagnostics services financially and geographically inaccessible for most Haitians.

“Every day a lot of people die because they can’t [get] an exam,” said Jimmy Forest. Forest is the electrical foreman at Build Health International (BHI), a design-and-build nonprofit that has completed over 200 projects in over 50 countries to deliver high-quality and dignified healthcare infrastructure. The organization started in Haiti with the construction of Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais (HUM) and remains committed to serving the doctors and patients there.

People travel from across Haiti to receive treatment at the world-renowned 300-bed teaching hospital. Since opening in 2014, HUM has served over 500,000 unique patients. To further enable comprehensive care, BHI designed and constructed dozens of campus additions, including an emergency department, mother’s home, oncology center, rehabilitation center, solar grid updates, and most recently, a new diagnostics center.

Forest has overseen electrical maintenance and construction at HUM since the beginning, recounting that his “favorite thing about working with BHI is every project, you have something new to learn.” For the diagnostics center, the lesson plan includes how to install and maintain vital diagnostic equipment:

two CT scanners, one X-ray, and support spaces in a 6,000 square meter, two-story facility.

Haiti has one of the highest rates of breast cancer and cervical cancer in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, a lack of resources has prevented early diagnosis and deterred patients from receiving timely care. Prevention is vital to promoting good health, and an important step in the mission for healthcare equity in Haiti. Preferred by patients and healthcare professionals alike, preventive care is more effective in fighting disease. To close the healthcare gap, the diagnostics center will save many lives and prioritize preventive and primary care.

Forest and the rest of the BHI team overcame many barriers so the diagnostics center can open this July. The design switched to two stories; construction has occurred adjacent to the emergency department and maternity ward, which cannot be shut down; the project required the biggest concrete pour in a single day (over 100 cubic meters); and perhaps most impressive of all, construction has continued forward despite ongoing in-

country security challenges, shipping port shutdowns, and road closures.

Despite these barriers, success has been possible through the incredible initiative and collaboration of BHI team members from Haiti, Massachusetts, and across the globe. Haitian construction team members such as Forest have assumed significantly more responsibility and work in order to realize this project.

While still head electrician, Forest now supports every step, including

logistics and management. “We put all heads together to move forward with different challenges in Haiti. We’re still going on, we’re still moving forward, so that’s my proudest,” he said.

With dedicated staff like Forest, BHI is uniquely equipped and committed to continuing to build healthcare equity in Haiti and across the world, despite the most difficult challenges.

Cecilia Needham is external programs coordinator at Build Health International (BHI).

BHI completed its largest concrete pour to date for the HUM diagnostics center, which was over 1,000 cubic meters.

Senior Electrician Jimmy Forest (middle left) with his colleagues Abijah Offre, Wilner Elia, and Ernilus Jonel on the site of Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais in Haiti

Research, Explore, Innovate, Design!

By Emily Knipe

As an interior design professional, I love nothing better than a great space. But the more I read and learn, I am convinced there is much more we can do. That was my motivation for pursuing accreditation and certification in Evidence-Based Design (EBD) from the Center for Healthcare Design. The program teaches how to apply evidence based on credible, curated research to planning and design through construction “in settings that contribute to health, safety and well-being.”

In health care, the evolution of technology and scientific research on diseases such as Alzheimer’s have major impacts on treatment and care. Traditional models no longer apply, whether it’s in hospitals, assisted living, memory care, and more. There is so much to learn about the psychology of design in these settings. Careful research and proven data

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solutions for each project.

Air, water, food and safety are basic needs, but to thrive, we need more: mobility, thermal and visual comfort, balanced light exposure, a sense of community, and rest. Designers must be empathic to these extra needs to make smart decisions about natural light, access to fresh air, wayfinding, room placement

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if a facility has staff calling in sick 15% of the time, a project goal might be to reduce that metric to 8%. If a facility has a high fall rate among clients, a goal would be to define what changes or technologies might alter that outcome. Stakeholders are engaged early, as they help articulate their day-to-day challenges and most often are aware of research and trends.

Some Examples:

Science tells us that biophilic design, connecting to nature, is important in healthcare. Exposure to daylight helps reinforce the body’s circadian rhythm (natural sleep cycle). This is especially helpful for seniors wishing to stay active. For those with memory care issues, exposure to daylight is critical. A more active day can mean fewer issues with sundowning in the late afternoon and more restful sleep at night. Views of and access to the outdoors contribute to lowered blood pressure and heart rate, improved engagement, and a greater sense of well-being.

For memory care, design can address cognitive clarity, simplicity, and ease of way-finding. By dramatically reducing the amount of detail in an environment and reducing the stimulus value of the environment, a resident’s environment is more understandable, familiar, and soothing.

Something as simple as adding lighting

to hand rails creates better contrast for residents’ safety and pleasant illumination to the corridor. This feature was so wellreceived in a recent innovation, the client asked that it be incorporated in another project.

Independent living facilities and Life Plan Communities also benefit from EBD. In an anticipated refresh of common amenities at Kendal on Hudson, residents will enjoy better access to a terrace for functions like gardening and outdoor fitness. The updated Gathering Room will be equipped with a sophisticated hearing system for residents and enhanced screen views for pull-down projection. I-pad-like technology will enable residents to order and pick up food at a grab-and-go counter. An exhibition kitchen will promote community engagement.

Evidence-based design promotes creativity and innovation. It challenges the status quo and informs decisionmaking and design. Since achieving certification, I am convinced that the EBD process can be applied to any design discipline. Design should elevate a space and improve lives using proven data to lead decision-making that will result in the best outcomes we can imagine for those who use our spaces.

Emily Knipe, IIDA, LEED AP, WELL AP, EDAC is an interior designer at Amenta Emma Architects.

Custom lit handrails create better contrast for residents at Southington Care Center.

Designers removed walls to capture light and outdoor views, and warm wood finishes were selected for Hartford Healthcare’s Jefferson House renovation. / Photos by Robert Benson Photography

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New England Design Firm Selected for Hospital Expansion

Boston – Henry Ford Health has named Boston-based Tsoi Kobus Design among the architectural engineering and construction management firms it plans to use in the design and construction of its over 1 million sq. ft. hospital campus expansion in Detroit.

Tsoi Kobus Design has partnered with Henry Ford Health for more than 10 years as master plan architect on the strategic re-planning of its core campus. “Over the last decade we have developed a deep understanding of Henry Ford Health’s mission, and an appreciation for the vibrant city of Detroit and Henry Ford Health’s place within it. We are proud to bring our expertise and knowledge to the team that will carry this transformative vision to fruition,” said Richard Kobus, founding partner and senior principal, Tsoi Kobus Design.

Alongside Tsoi Kobus Design are architecture and engineering firm HDR and Hamilton Anderson Associates, an African-American owned architecture and landscape architecture practice. For this project, the construction management team is composed of Barton Malow, Turner Construction, and Dixon Construction Services.

“As an organization, we are deeply committed to being socially responsible through the partners we choose,” said Robin Damschroder, executive vice

president and chief financial officer for Henry Ford Health. “To ensure those we partner with share our values, mission and dedication to promoting diversity, all vendor contracts for this project contain targets of 35% commitments from minority- and women-owned businesses, and we’ll also work with our selected partners to engage and include diverse subcontractors.”

Commitment to sustainability will

also be at the core of any architectural and construction plans that come to fruition through these partnerships. All design and construction decisions made will have Henry Ford Health’s goal to be net zero emissions by 2040 in mind.

In February, Henry Ford Health announced its plans to vastly expand and modernize its Detroit campus, including a brand-new hospital facility and patient tower. The hospital expansion plan is

part of a broader development vision in the New Center neighborhood where the organization began more than a century ago. Henry Ford Health’s team, patients, neighbors and the greater community’s needs are at the heart of this plan, and the organization will be engaging those stakeholders every step of the way.

Construction is expected to begin on the hospital expansion project in 2024.

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CEO/Administrator Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network

Rendering of Henry Ford Health’s hospital campus expansion

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital, Portsmouth, NH

“The comments about the building design, the quality of the workmanship, and the general comforting and healing feeling that one gets while touring the facility are better than consistently positive - they are over the top. A sure sign of your success is when patients tell you they are reluctant to leave because they are so comfortable in our facility.”

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A Message From AMFP Boston President, Connor O’Keefe

Our organization is wholly committed to fostering collaboration and promoting excellence in the development, construction, and administration of healthcare-built environments. We aspire to serve as a valuable resource and platform for the numerous professionals in the Greater Boston area, facilitating connections, knowledge sharing, and contributions to the dynamic landscape of healthcare design and facility management.

In February, our board convened to address a pressing requirement in the Greater Boston area, a renowned national hub for healthcare, by launching the Boston Chapter of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP). Witnessing the tremendous success of existing AMFP chapters in New York, Philadelphia, and nationwide, our goal is to extend similar support to the multitude of healthcare design and facility professionals in New England.

Our organization is wholly committed to fostering collaboration and promoting excellence in the development, construction, and administration of healthcare-built environments. We aspire to serve as a valuable resource and platform for the numerous professionals in the Greater Boston area, facilitating connections, knowledge sharing, and contributions to the dynamic landscape of healthcare design and facility management.

In the forthcoming year, we foresee a remarkable opportunity for our chapter’s expansion, enabling us to offer spaces and events where diverse professionals can gather, network with peers, and make a positive impact in the field. Our inaugural event in March successfully brought together architects, engineers, project managers, and other healthcare

Connor O’Keefe professionals, allowing them to meet our board and familiarize themselves with our new chapter. We are already eagerly anticipating and actively planning

additional opportunities for both existing and prospective members to engage, learn, and even earn continuing education credits through expert panels, collaboration with colleagues, and interaction with professionals in related fields.

Our board represents a distinctive and diverse assembly of professionals hailing from various disciplines and backgrounds. By bringing together such a multifaceted group, we aim to better serve and comprehend the broader community of medical facility professionals in Boston. As we progress through our inaugural year as an established chapter, we are eager to learn and evolve alongside our membership and the wider Boston community, ensuring that we effectively address the unique needs of this innovative city in healthcare design and facility management.

Advancing the mission of healing environments

With experience, expertise and caring, our dedicated health care builders embrace a tailored approach to manage all sizes and kinds of projects. But at the end of the day, the most important component we build in health care settings is trust. Our drive to offer predictable, seamless results — even in the most dynamic settings — comes down to our desire to put patients and caregivers first.

Photo: Robert Benson Photography

Archoustics Northeast Utilizes LogiSon Sound Masking Solution on Facility for Child & Family Services

New Bedford, MA – Child & Family Services recently opened a state-of-theart facility in New Bedford to support the needs of children and families within the community. Located at 965 Church Street, the facility offers a variety of mental health services including counseling, 24/7 community-based mobile crisis intervention as well as adult and youth crisis stabilization units, and a Community Behavioral Health Center, providing extended hours and open access for immediate care.

Designed by MEDCOM Architectural Group, the project involved converting a building formerly used by Regal House Furniture into the new complex. In consideration of the need to preserve patients’ and visitors’ privacy, the project team approached Archoustics Northeast to integrate a sound masking solution: the LogiSon Acoustic Network.

Sound masking is an electronic acoustical treatment used to enhance speech privacy and reduce distractions. Primarily known for its use in commercial offices, this technology also provides numerous benefits within healthcare and counseling environments. The solution works by introducing a background sound – similar to softly blowing air, but specifically engineered to cover conversations and disruptive noises – that helps create the acoustical conditions needed to protect patient confidentiality, reduce staff fatigue, and improve overall occupant comfort. Sound masking implementation also assists organizations with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance by demonstrating they have taken reasonable steps to safeguard orally communicated Protected Health Information (PHI). Representatives of Archoustics Northeast say protecting speech privacy is important anywhere personal information is exchanged, as well as outside and between treatment rooms and in areas adjacent to

reception desks.

The company’s representatives say Archoustics Northeast takes a handson approach to the design and delivery of high-performing sound masking solutions. The company considers both the space’s architecture and the client’s needs when customizing each system’s design and uses a computerized tuning process to ensure a consistently comfortable and effective ambient sound level and spectrum throughout all treated areas. The LogiSon sound masking technology offers numerous local control points, allowing technicians to adjust the system’s output where required, while also affording the client the flexibility needed to accommodate evolving needs over time.

Archoustics Northeast worked

closely with the project team during planning and implementation at the New Bedford location, including members of Child & Family Services, MEDCOM

Architectural Group, general contractor RP Masiello, and Devine Technology,

who installed the LogiSon Acoustic Network.

Archoustics Northeast also recently provided LogiSon sound masking for Child & Family Services’ Fall River location.

Child & Family Services, New Bedford facility

Designing with Empathy

By Mary Beaumont

Universal design at its core is inclusive design. It focuses on designing a space to make everyone feel safe and welcome, regardless of their size, age, or ability level. People with disabilities make up almost 19% of the U.S. population, 20% of the population is thought to be neurodivergent and 16% of the population is over 65. Therefore, it’s important for anyone designing an inclusive healthcare environment to consider those who will be using the space – old, young, disabled, tall, short and so forth – and apply the following seven principles of universal design:

• Equitable Use: Support a wide range of abilities.

• Flexibility in Use: Accommodate individual preferences and skills.

• Simple and Intuitive Use: Easy to understand for all levels and language skills.

• Perceptible Information: Provide necessary information, regardless of sensory capabilities.

• Tolerance for Error: Minimize hazards, adverse consequences, or unintentional actions.

• Low Physical Effort: Efficient and comfortable for minimum fatigue.

• Appropriate Size and Space: Maintain the appropriate size and space relative to the design.

The seven principles are a good fundamental starting point. However, designing with empathy in addition to these principles takes universal design one step further. It’s crucial to creating environments that prioritize

patient comfort, well-being, and positive healthcare experiences.

Here are a few healthcare-specific examples of designing with empathy: Patient-Centered Room Layouts: Incorporating space for family members to stay overnight, comfortable seating options for visitors, and designated areas for personal belongings can create a more welcoming and accommodating environment. Noise Reduction Measures: Many individuals can be sensitive to sounds and loud noises. Create a quieter and more relaxed atmosphere by using sound masking in waiting spaces and consult rooms to enhance privacy and reduce anxiety.

Calming and Healing Environments: Use natural light, soothing color palettes, artwork, and biophilic elements to create a peaceful and healing atmosphere.

Waiting Room Seating: Typically, singular chairs are used to separate patients in waiting areas, but that approach isn’t always best for those of all sizes and abilities. A better application may be double-wide chairs, a love seat, easy access chairs or pediatric seating.

Collaboration Zones: Designing consultation rooms, family meeting rooms, or innovative teaming areas encourages effective communication and collaboration, enabling caregivers to actively participate in care decisions and be informed partners in the healthcare journey.

A well designed, universal space requires research, innovation, understanding and compassion. How do we ensure that the space will be inclusive of the people using it? Engaging patients, families, and caregivers through surveys during the design phase can provide valuable feedback to the design team.

At Red Thread, our commitment to designing healing environments revolves around four essential needs. By focusing on safety, inclusion, autonomy, and comfort, we aim to create spaces where patients and their families can heal, recover, and thrive. We believe that a holistic approach to healthcare design is vital in providing the best possible experience for individuals during challenging times.

Mary Beaumont, NCIDQ is healthcare specialist at Red Thread.

Photo courtesy of Steelcase Health

At Red Thread, our commitment to designing healing environments revolves around four essential needs. By focusing on safety, inclusion, autonomy, and comfort, we aim to create spaces where patients and their families can heal, recover, and thrive.

Health Center Adds New Pharmacy

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Lynn, MA – Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. has completed construction on Lynn Community Health Center’s new retail pharmacy located on the first floor of the 260 Mantzoukas building.

The space was designed through a Lean 3P process to envision ideal pharmacy services. Once designed, participants produced full size offsite mockups to determine the final layouts, workflow, equipment placement, and future growth zones. The intensive effort was followed by a Target Value Design and purchasing effort to mitigate escalation and supply chain issues. The project was constructed next to the main lobby and OB/Gyn clinic.

The new 4,000sf pharmacy will provide prescription pharmacy services to support employees and the health center’s 40,000 patients. The in-house pharmacy is designed to make it easier for patients to gain access to the medications they are prescribed and empower those to take charge of their health.

Now open, the pharmacy is exceeding projections and providing reliable and simplified access to critical medications to Lynn Community Health Center’s diverse patient population, according to representatives of Lee Kennedy Co.

The project team for the Lynn Community Health Center Pharmacy included Stantec as the owner’s project manager, E4H Environments for Health Architecture as the architect, and AKF Group as the MEP engineer.

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Reception desk Dispensing

Reception and waiting area

NEI General Contracting Completes Renovation of 490,000sf Rivermark Towers

Cambridge, MA – NEI General Contracting announced it has completed a 490,000sf occupied renovation of an affordable housing complex for Homeowners Rehab, Inc. (HRI).

Located at 808-812 Memorial Drive in Cambridge, the Rivermark complex contains 89 apartments in a 10-story building, 211 apartments in a 19-story building, 38,000sf of commercial space, and five levels of parking. Of the 300 units, 212 will be for low-income residents and administered by the Cambridge Housing Authority. The remaining 88 apartments will be rented at market rates. Designed by Bruner/Cott, work began in 2020 and was completed in December 2022.

“An occupied rehab of this scale and scope offers an exceptional opportunity to address property issues raised over the years by management staff and by residential and commercial tenants. We knew that we needed a uniquely qualified architecture firm and general contractor, and selected Bruner/Cott and NEI. Our incredible team identified bathrooms and kitchens, ongoing leaks from the exterior, the existing inefficient envelope, and general aesthetics and functionality of

the common spaces as high priority for this renovation,” said Sara Barcan, HRI executive director.

To achieve a sleek, modern look while improving energy performance and boosting air filtration to improve indoor air quality for residents, more than 320,000sf of the towers’ ribbed face concrete facades were overclad with a custom, unitized 12-inch-thick panel wall system. Installation of the new, highperformance facade and window systems supported mechanical system upgrades and significantly reduced residents’ cost

of living.

The project scope also reworked the landscape and community courtyard to improve lighting, circulation, and accessibility. Common spaces such as the community room, activity room, and computer lab were reconfigured to improve functionality. Lobbies, elevators, and corridors were updated with modern finishes, flooring, lighting, and signage, in addition to select interior unit renovations. Amenities include on-site daycare; retail space; a playground and designated outdoor areas on site; community spaces including a programmed activity room, computer lab, and large community room

with kitchen; communal laundry rooms; on-site fitness center; an on-site parking garage; and in-unit air conditioning and heat controls.

The project pursued and received Enterprise Green Communities Certification, a program aimed at transforming the quality of affordable housing in America, meeting criteria related to integrated design, site improvement, resource conservation, and operational energy considerations.

Project team members on the Rivermark project also included Peterson Engineering, MEP engineer, and Nitsch Engineering, civil engineer.

808-812 Memorial Drive

Photos by Mike Worthington

Kitchen area

Rivermark before the renovation

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Photo by Chinburg Properties

Erland Completes 350,000sf Multifamily Project in Brookline

Brookline, MA – Erland Construction, alongside The Architectural Team and WaypointKLA, recently completed 350,000sf of residential space for Chestnut Hill Realty. Located in Brookline, Hancock Village now has an additional 211 apartment units and a new community center. Situated on 80 acres of landscaped property abutting conservation land, the newly constructed properties feature high-end finishes and the latest amenities.

The first to be completed were the Townhome buildings #1-11. The 11 twostory townhome buildings contain 48 units and total approximately 69,500sf. Ten are made up of four units each, and one is made up of eight units. Each unit has three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, wood floors, and high-end finishes.

The next project that wrapped up was the Josiah Bartlett Building. The four-story, 36-unit apartment community totals 56,000sf and houses a mix of oneand two-bedroom units and a below-grade garage with parking for 36 cars. The scope of work also included the construction of a standalone recycling/compactor center.

Shortly thereafter, Erland completed both the John Adams Building and the Hancock Village Community Center

projects. The six-story, 197,500sf apartment community houses 127 units made up of a mix of one- and twobedroom units. Amenities include a stateof-the-art fitness center, luxury clubroom, garage parking, and roof deck with space for outdoor entertaining. Additionally, a central plant was installed on the roof to support the heating and cooling for the entire building.

The three-story, 25,000sf amenity building houses leasing offices; game, multi-purpose, and function rooms;

an internet lounge; fitness center; cafe; and restrooms. Additionally, Erland constructed an outdoor in-ground pool and 1,800sf pool house as part of the scope of work. The center is open to Hancock Village residents.

“We’re proud to have been able to partner with Chestnut Hill Realty and WaypointKLA on these fantastic projects,” said Eric Greene, vice president, residential group manager, Erland. “A lot of planning and thought went into these new market rate and affordable

residences, recognizing their positive contribution to the Hancock Village community and Greater Boston at large. Having a great place to live starts with a sense of comfort, and that’s exactly what these homes will provide to residents.”

Erland is also currently building an eight-story, 479,000sf apartment building with 250 units in Hancock Village for Chestnut Hill Realty. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2024.

BPDA Adopts PLAN: Mattapan, Approves New Affordable Housing

Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board of directors recently approved two new development projects representing 201,000 sq. ft. The new projects will create 181 residential units, 118 of which will be designated income-restricted, and will support approximately 182 construction jobs and 63 permanent jobs.

The 900 Morrissey Boulevard project in Dorchester will redevelop what is currently a hotel into supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals. The building will contain 99 compact studio units. Through a collaboration with the Pine Street Inn, “wrap around” social services will be available including on-site case managers, social activities, access to job training services, and other social service supports. Senior

citizens 62 years of age and older will get preference for this housing. BPDA Planning staff worked with the project to significantly improve the streetscape, pedestrian experience, and open space on site.

Located in Jamaica Plain, the 3390 Washington Street project involves two buildings that will contain the existing business, BMS Paper & Market; 82 housing units; residential amenities; and a new restaurant. Of the 82 units, 23% will be income-restricted. The event room within the restaurant will also be available for the public to use for community meetings for free. This project will be a transit-oriented development, as it is in close proximity to the Green Street and Forest Hills MBTA stops, and has bike lanes nearby. The project will also provide

sidewalk and streetscape improvements on Washington Street.

Additionally, the BPDA board of directors adopted the final PLAN: Mattapan planning initiative. The adoption of the plan comes nearly five years after the initiative began in October 2018. The plan proposes recommendations that lay the groundwork for an affordable, equitable, and resilient Mattapan: the allowance of backyard Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), mobility improvements and mixed-use zoning designed to cultivate a 10-minute neighborhood, transit improvements, and promoting investment in Mattapan Square and opportunities to strengthen local businesses.

The BPDA board also approved the contract for the Harvard Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) District

and Greenway Plan. The contract is with W X Y Architecture & Urban Design to design a comprehensive regulatory master plan for the 22 acres of the Harvard ERC outside of the 14 acres within Phase A and Phase B of the proposed project. As part of the mitigation and community benefits package for the Harvard ERC Phase A, which was approved by the BPDA Board in 2022, Harvard committed to fund this planning study. The plan will be used by the BPDA and its partner agencies to determine the future land use plan for the ERC, guide review of future PDA phases, inform mitigation, refine the character and programming of the greenway, and coordinate with other neighborhood planning efforts.

John Adams Building

900 Morrissey Blvd.

3390 Washington Street

Restoration & Renovation

Abbot in Final Stages of Restoring Cambridge Condominium Buildings

Cambridge, MA – Abbot Building Restoration Company, Inc. is in the final stages of a major facade repair and exterior improvement project involving two identical brick and precast concrete condominium buildings located on either side of Crawford Street off of Broadway Street in Cambridge. Each of the buildings consists of three addresses with multiple units at each address.

Abbot was awarded the project following a competitive bidding process among several qualified commercial masonry firms in the local area. Under the supervision of the owner’s agent, Brigs, LLC, and the coordination with engineering firm Barnes Constructing Group, LLC, Abbot is serving as the project’s overall general contractor while also performing all of the masonry and waterproofing work. The multiple subcontractors managed by Abbot include ironworkers, carpenters, roofers, a staging contractor, and a precast stone fabricator.

The scope of the project is wideranging and comprehensive. As the building facades were in significant disrepair, much of the initial work was

focused on repairing and restoring the deteriorated concrete and brick. Among the most significant specific tasks, Abbot replaced the majority of the precast concrete, cut and pointed all of the brick and precast masonry, and replaced any damaged and deteriorated brick units.

The project scope also called for Abbot to remove and replace the wood window trim with custom extruded PVC to provide an exact match to the original trim, replace the stone cap joints on the top of the roof edges, and demolish and rebuild two masonry chimneys. Additionally, Abbot was tasked to rebuild several parapets to match the originals, demolish and rebuild the rear stairwell entrances on one building, and rebuild missing or partially missing dentils at each cornice.

Abbot has conducted periodic meetings with the engineers, the management company, and the condominium board to review work in progress and to address any necessary modifications. Abbot continues to coordinate its own work as well as the work of all of the subcontractors so that the remainder of the project remains on time and on budget.

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Parallel and Black CannaBusiness Work to Shrink the Equity Gap and Empower Cannabis CEOs of Color

Boston – Black CannaBusiness (BCB) and cannabis operator Parallel recently returned to Boston to kick off the second year of their national education series for CEOs of color in the cannabis industry. The Black Cannabusiness CEO Intensive Program is a free, six-week, executive training program for cannabis business owners, featuring both virtual and in-

person workshops and training.

The initiative began with a cohort in Boston on 4/20 of last year with a class of 16 minority cannabis entrepreneurs, and has since trained more than 100 CEOs in cohorts across the country. Developed by Brandon L. Wyatt Esq. and Todd Hughes, co-founders of the BCB CEO Intensive, the curriculum draws on the experience

of business leaders and advisors in the industry from across the country.

“Our goal is to provide CEOs of color with foundational knowledge and a network of mentors, fellow entrepreneurs, and cannabis executives they can leverage to take their business to the next level. We hope to increase the number of cannabis business owners of color by providing them with resources to thrive,” said Hughes.

CEOs in the Boston cohort commenced the six-week program with a two-day in-person session that introduced them to cannabis industry leaders and their expert mentorship on running a cannabis business. They will next complete twice-a-week virtual sessions designed to provide insights on how to navigate critical business areas like marketing and financing.

“A business education tailored for cannabis executives of color is impactful because it is culturally competent. BCB facilitators of color lead the program and CEO participants get the chance to network with other entrepreneurs of color.

These elements help provide a clearer path to success,” said Wyatt.

“We enter the second year of the program having seen some of the positive impact the program has had upon first year participants. Parallel is hopeful that the collaboration with BCB will help elevate the success of minority business owners in the cannabis industry,” said James Jackson, senior director of social equity at Parallel.

“Minorities played a significant role in cultivating this market long before it became the massive industry it is today, yet now, many of us have been shut out of the cannabis industry and struggle to successfully operate in this new landscape,” said Jonathan Torres, a legacy operator and CEO of OnePR Business Development, who participated in the Boston cohort. “The CEO Intensive teaches you a lot about having the right mindset in a sector where there is so much to learn and connects you with a network of mentors that can help you grow professionally and thrive in the industry.”

Celebrating Juneteenth, Cruz Cos. Recommits to Community Service and Stewardship

Boston – Cruz Companies, one of the country’s oldest and largest Blackowned construction and real estate enterprises, has announced its support and involvement in a range of regional initiatives and community activities on the occasion of Juneteenth.

Honoring the end of slavery in the United States and celebrating culture, history and pride for Black communities across the country, Cruz Companies is marking Juneteenth by adding to its legacy of core business initiatives that drive action and change by advancing diversity across the real estate and construction industries.

Cruz Companies also commemorates Juneteenth 2023 with an expanded commitment to heritage organizations and local advocacy groups, highlighting the tremendous contributions of Black-led organizations and enterprises.

“Juneteenth offers a meaningful and memorable occasion to reaffirm our beliefs about real estate development and construction for the advancement of housing, betterment of communities, and mentorship of tomorrow’s leaders,” said Justin Cruz, chief operating officer of Cruz

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people in every community,” he added, including increasing affordable housing offerings, creating opportunity for area residents and other minority businesses, and making cities and towns more sustainable through economic development.

Through Cruz CARES (Community, Arts, Recreational and Educational Services), the Cruz Companies social responsibility arm, the organization has also elevated a range of new commitments for 2023 in honor of Juneteenth. They include sponsoring the annual Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park, also known as the Roxbury Homecoming, which has been celebrated since 1996. The June 17 open-air event draws thousands of residents and visitors for barbecue, music and dancing, and reminiscing about decades of history in Roxbury, the neighborhood often called “the heart of

Boston Signs onto CommonWealth Development Compact

Boston – Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison has signed onto the CommonWealth Development Compact on behalf of Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston, in partnership with other Massachusetts cities.

With the support and partnership of the Eastern Bank Foundation, three organizations – the Civic Action Project (CAP), the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA), and the Builders of Color Coalition (BCC) – have partnered to create the CommonWealth Development Compact, designed to build economic opportunity for minority and womenowned firms.

The commitments within the compact align with the current diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies advanced

by the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) for both public land dispositions and private development. The compact also commits the municipalities to “fostering a real estate development industry that assures ready access to the economic and social benefits of real estate development to all the people and businesses of the Commonwealth.”

“I am excited that the ongoing work of the BPDA will become the standard for this initial cohort of municipalities, and hope that it inspires other cities and towns to join this effort,” said Jemison.

“We look forward to working with our partner cities moving forward on how we can drive a greater impact toward economic advancement of historically

underrepresented populations.”

Chief Jemison was joined by the mayors of Cambridge, Somerville, Salem, and Lynn in signing the compact. By signing onto this document, the City of Boston will participate in a pilot program of what will be known as the Commonwealth Development Model, which intends to collect data on the makeup of current and future development projects.

This will be an extension of the work that is ongoing at the BPDA. First announced in August of 2022, the agency instituted a new policy to promote diversity within large private development projects in the city of Boston. The BPDA’s policy requests that proponents disclose plans to include economic participation, employment, and management roles for

Black culture in Boston.”

Other area programs slated for Cruz CARES in 2023 include a resident Thanksgiving dinner at a Cruz property for seniors, the 41-unit Sarah Baker Manor Apartments, and distribution of holiday turkey and ham gift bags at two other affordable housing locations, the Wayne at Franklin Hill apartments and the Taurus Apartments.

“In all our work, we believe in contributing to better business ecosystems that break down the structural obstacles today’s Black business owners continue to face today,” said John B. Cruz III, CEO of Cruz Companies. “On Juneteenth, we take this occasion as an opportunity to reflect and to restate our enduring commitment to community-focused businesses, which allow for wealth creation for those enterprises as well as for the many people who work with them.”

people of color, women, and certified minority- and women-owned businesses within their projects. Since August of 2022, the BPDA has received over 26 DEI Plan Disclosures.

In addition, beginning in 2018, all Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the redevelopment of BPDA-owned land required respondents to outline a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan. This measures the extent to which proposals plan to include significant economic participation and management roles by people of color, women, and M/WBEs in as many aspects of the project as possible.

In 2020, the BPDA began weighing this criterion at 25% for all RFPs. Since 2018, the BPDA has released at least 23 RFPs and designated 13 development projects.

John B. Cruz III (l) and his son Justin Cruz, who has joined him in the business (In photo: John B. Cruz III (l) with his father, John B. Cruz, Jr.)

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Companies. “Investments in new housing, from Massachusetts to Maryland, should provide economic opportunities for

“Juneteenth offers a meaningful and memorable occasion to reaffirm our beliefs about real estate development and construction for the advancement of housing, betterment of communities, and mentorship of tomorrow’s leaders.”

– Justin Cruz, chief operating officer of Cruz Companies

Trends and Hot Topics

‘Electrify Everything’ and the Diversity Dividend

By Robert Adams

The green economy’s potential “diversity dividend” won’t magically appear. Only intentional action can translate the possibility into concrete outcomes. While we are far from reaching the peak of “electrify everything,” the American economy already faces a shortage of electricians. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) survey reported that 79% of firms experienced trouble finding qualified electricians. The aging of the electrician labor force – 21% of electricians will retire in the next decade – portends to exacerbate current labor shortages. The current labor shortage of electricians offers an environment ripe for innovative thinking and actions. Actively recruiting from underrepresented groups holds the potential to accelerate the diversification of the electrical workforce.

“Electrify everything,” the mantra of the decarbonization revolution, is predicted to triple or quadruple electricity generation, increasing the current output of 450GW to 1,500-2,000GW. There is a rush to build the infrastructure needed to supply clean energy, including building more clean power generation facilities, transmission lines, and local distribution wires while also abandoning fossil fuel-dependent technologies like air conditioners, gas stoves, and internal combustion engines. “Electrify everything” involves more than flipping a switch. Saul Griffith, Sam Calisch, and Alex Laskey estimate it translates into the electrification of 250 million vehicles, 130 million households, 6 million trucks, and 5.5 million commercial buildings and economists estimate it to cost $20-25 trillion in public and private spending over the next 20 years.

The emerging green economy promises to dramatically increase the nation’s economic output and opportunities. Green technologies are more labor intensive than fossil fuel energy counterparts. Therefore, the unprecedented spending creates an additional 25 million jobs;

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The green economy’s potential to expand inclusion for underrepresented groups – women, people of color, differently abled, youth, formerly incarcerated, etc. –extends beyond the increased number of jobs. Overall, the decarbonized economy offers lower barriers to entry. Clean energy jobs require less education, provide comparatively higher wages, and shrink the gender wage gap.

A Brookings’ research report discovered that half of all clean energy workers only possess a high school diploma. Yet, their hourly wages exceeded the national wages averages by 8-19%. Similarly, the building trades posted a narrower gender pay gap. Women in the building trades earned 97% of what their male counterparts earned, outpacing the national average of 83%. Decarbonizing the economy presents a unique prospect to build a more diverse workforce earning a living wage.

Locally, the current diversity effort

positions IBEW 103 and NECA Greater Boston ideally to reap the “diversity dividend.” The “electrify everything” movement supercharges its ongoing workforce diversification efforts. IBEW 103 and NECA developed a comprehensive diversity approach to support pre-apprentice programs that attract underrepresented groups to the building trades. It is bookended with specifically designed support for women and minority-owned electrical contracting businesses. The large apprentice classes, yielding record numbers of women and people of color, reflect the growing success of their diversity efforts. The “electrify everything” push adds new momentum to existing initiatives aimed at expanding diversity in the electrical field.

The time for action is now. The shift from fossil fuels triggered by the “electrify everything” process is accelerating. The decarbonized economy offers new opportunities to promote a more inclusive economy. Only intentional policies and practices will allow us to take full advantage of the predicted “diversity windfall” from the emerging green economy.

Robert Adams, Ph.D., is principal with Sargent Adams Consulting LLC, and is a member of the IBEW Local 103 Empower DEI Advisory Council, Boston.

Training & Recruitment

AGC MA Expands Elementary School Program

Boston – The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) announces the expansion of a program it established during the current school year with fifth and sixth grade students at Mattahunt Elementary School in Mattapan to increase awareness of professional STEM careers in the construction industry. The program has brought leadership from numerous local construction firms to Mattahunt for two events, in the fall and most recently, on April 28.

“AGC MA [has] sparked the creativity and curiosity of our students, and helped

them to envision futures they might not have otherwise considered,” said Walter Henderson, principal of Mattahunt Elementary School.

Coming next, during Construction Inclusion Week in October, AGC MA will expand the program by pairing individual AGC MA member firms with elementary schools throughout Massachusetts. It is hoped that once established, these pairings will continue for years to come, allowing students to continue learning about the many facets of modern construction work, and providing them with industry mentors and pathways to

ABC NH/VT Hosts Trench Safety Summit

Concord, NH – The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) NH/VT Chapter, in partnership with the OSHA Training Institute Education Center, recently hosted a Trench Safety Summit in Concord.

According to OSHA, trench collapses, or cave-ins, are more likely than other excavation-related incidents to result in worker fatalities. The summit was held to address these risks and provide resources to help keep workers safe. Galen Blanton, the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA regional administrator, was in attendance to help raise awareness of this issue, along with leadership from the ABC.

“Our training today is about empowering people with knowledge to be jobsite leaders in trench safety,” said Josh Reap, president and CEO of ABC NH/VT. “It’s incumbent upon everyone working in and around a trench to know the conditions to protect human life from even the slightest risk of cave-ins, which are avoidable with the right equipment and training. We are pleased to see so many employers and their employees are committed to fostering that mindset and it’s that commitment to safety and full human health which makes this one of the best industries to work in.”

ABC, OSHA, Concord Fire, Dig Safe, NH Dept. of Energy and more than 22

employers came together for the Trench Safety Summit to participate in classroom and live outdoor demonstrations.

rewarding STEM-based careers.

AGC MA’s most recent event at Mattahunt Elementary School, conducted in partnership with LEGO Discovery Center Boston, featured professional mentors from BOND Construction, Columbia, C.E. Floyd Company, Elaine Construction, Gaston Electrical, Janey Construction, Shawmut Design and Construction, Sienna Construction, Turner Construction, Walsh Brothers, and W.T. Rich Company, who worked with students to design and build structures using LEGO blocks. Janey Construction was the AGC MA member sponsor for

the event.

“The enthusiasm for this program, from students and construction leadership alike, has been inspiring to watch, and demonstrates the importance of outreach and education from an early age,” said Marion Jones, director of workforce development and industry inclusion at AGC MA. “When young people see the possibilities and meet the people who can help them achieve their goals, it transforms their lives. We’re thrilled that AGC MA member firms have embraced this program and with their help, we will make it bigger and better.”

Leadership Group Focuses on Wellness

Boston – Shawmut Design and Construction recently hosted its 14th annual Safety Week, focusing on physical and mental health, safety, and wellbeing. The week consisted of 731 events and training sessions held across 133 locations, including Shawmut’s jobsites and 11 offices around the country.

The week kicked off with the launch of Shawmut’s Mental Health & Wellness Leadership Group, which consists of more than 50 people, across functions, dedicated to identifying programs, initiatives, and paths to address the mental health crisis in the industry. Shawmut also introduced an online suicide awareness training that’s available to all employees.

Shawmut has a commitment to sending everyone home both safely and improved. The events and trainings throughout the week included substance

disorder and certified mental health first aid trainings, talks on resiliency and suicide prevention, and fall protection and fire safety trainings.

“There are 60,000 people on our jobsites each year, with all different backgrounds, perspectives, and life stressors that form their experiences on-site each day. It’s our job to provide them with both physical and mental health resources, along with support and empathy, so they feel physically and psychologically safe,” said Shaun Carvalho, chief safety officer, Shawmut.

“I am proud of everyone’s engagement in our Safety Weeks events and trainings this year, leaning into some uncomfortable topics that will make us stronger and better as we work to address the mental health crisis the construction industry continues to face.”

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Les Hiscoe; Shaun Carvalho; and Kevin Sullivan, executive vice president of the New England region, toured the MIT Metropolitan Warehouse adaptive reuse renovation project as part of Safety Week. use

Sixth graders from Mattahunt Elementary School / Photos courtesy of AGC MA

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Cindy Rodriguez and Kola Omo of Turner Construction with a Mattahunt sixth grader

Organizations & Events

ULI Holds 2023 Spring Meeting

by Emily Langner

On May 16-18, the Urban Land Institute held its 2023 Spring Meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto. According to ULI Global CEO, Ron Pressman, over 4,000 people attended the event, which included 30 sessions, over 100 speakers, and experiential tours all over the city of Toronto.

In his opening presentation, Pressman said, “We are in the midst of the ‘century of the city’…a period of historic migration and urban growth,” adding that “within a few decades, it’s predicted that maybe as much as 80% of the world’s population will reside in some 10,000 cities around the world.” Additionally, post-pandemic, cities have had to reinvent themselves, affecting businesses and the people that inhabit them. Major topics at the conference included sustainability,

decarbonization, and housing equity and affordability.

During a session entitled Universal Buildings: Considering a Flexible-Use Strategy from the Start, Tracy Hadden Loh, a fellow with the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking at Brookings Metro, said the economy is evolving faster than ever before, while the built environment changes very slowly, so currently the surplus of office space coupled with the need for housing is driving the interest in office to residential conversions. She says an alternative to go-

ing down that path is putting more housing near jobs, which could then increase demand for the existing office space. Her policy recommendations for the public sector to consider include making building new housing on vacant and underutilized lots in downtowns and surrounding neighborhoods easier, and leveraging downtowns’ locational advantages for a range of other strategies to revitalize them.

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erybody in the community feels included in the project. This includes focusing on mixed-income housing, green space, and transportation equity, as well as sustainability and including the cultural history of the area. He emphasized that it’s important to lean in and be intentional about prioritizing racial equity in a development project.

In the session, P3s in 2023: How to Navigate Equitable Development in the Modern Era, Shawn Barney, managing director of CLB Porter, LLC, said equity when approaching a project not only means incorporating it at the owner, designer, and contractor level, but also at the programmatic level, making sure ev-

Other sessions included Reimagining the Mall: The Final Urban Frontier; Repositioning Buildings with Sustainability as the Value-Add; The Welcoming City: Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion through Creative Placemaking; and Retrofitting Historic Buildings to Achieve Social, Economic, and Environmental Sustainability.

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Philanthropy

ReArch Hosts Trades Appreciation Party, Raises Funds for Vermont Foodbank

South Burlington, VT – On May 5, over 200 tradespeople came together in South Burlington at the construction site of the future headquarters of OnLogic for a Trades Appreciation Party hosted by ReArch Company.

The event was twofold in that its purpose was to recognize, support, and honor the skilled trades while also raising money to support the Vermont Foodbank. The day included a BBQ, ice cream, yard games, and raffle prizes.

“We wanted to work with all the stakeholders of the project to take the time to honor the hardworking tradespeople who show up rain or shine, snow or wind, and put their heart and soul into a project of this complexity and magnitude,” said Hunter Gomez, project manager at ReArch Company. “And, the fact that we were able to do so in a way that showed our appreciation while also raising a considerable sum of money for our neighbors at the Vermont Foodbank really made for a special day.”

OnLogic and ReArch provided matching donations to the funds raised

through raffle ticket sales and charitable donations. The total raised was $15,000. A check was presented to the Vermont Foodbank on May 17.

“While the pandemic public health emergency has ended, many people in Vermont are still experiencing food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19

pandemic. Vermont needs creative partnerships and events, like this one, to continue to raise funds and awareness about hunger. We could not be more grateful to OnLogic and ReArch for their contribution to helping our neighbors get the nutritious food they need to thrive,” said John Sayles, CEO of the

Foodbank.

“Projects like the construction of our new global headquarters take an incredible team effort, so we were thrilled to have the opportunity to host this wonderful event at our building site,” said Lisa Groeneveld, co-founder and vice chair of the board at OnLogic.

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SIOR Golf Tournament Benefits Friendship Home

Newton, MA – SIOR recently held its annual spring golf outing at the Brae Burn Country Club in Newton, a networking event for existing members while introducing potential candidates to the organization. The SIOR host organizer for the event was Kelleher & Sadowsky.

The Bridges to Work program at Friendship Home in Norwell was selected as the beneficiary of the event underwritten by Dacon’s Designed with Dignity philanthropy. Friendship Home’s goal is to bring together and enrich the lives of all community members. Alongside communitybased employment, Friendship Home offers socialization and respite care to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. There are currently 56 members within the employment program, which is targeted to grow an additional 30% this year. Local businesses utilizing the Bridges to Work program include Stop & Shop, Curry Hardware, Burtons Grill, Younger University, The Tinker’s Son and Kappy’s Fine Wines & Spirits.

Proceeds totaling $5,000 are paying for a trainer to teach work skills and transportation to jobs. Approximately 2,400 individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities live in

Southeastern Massachusetts, with 200 from Cape Cod to Fall River utilizing Friendship Home’s services.

“Thank you to the members of SIOR for supporting this program. Bridges to Work supports individuals with developmental disabilities to explore their personal interests and career plans, set goals and build the necessary skills to fulfill their potential and live happy,

purposeful lives. As employees, our members contribute to a business’s culture and operational efficiency. Our members give much more to local businesses than simply work skills. When individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges are integrated into the workplace, the value of community is highly apparent,” said Andrea Pyke, president and executive director, Friendship Home. Max

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Awards

Construction Institute Announces 2023 Annual Awards Recipients

East Hartford, CT – The Construction Institute (CI) recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Annual Awards. The Construction Institute’s awardees are recognized as some of the industry’s most outstanding leaders, committed to CI’s mission of promoting cross-industry collaboration. The 2023 Annual Dinner & Awards will be held on June 8 at Saint Clements Castle & Marina in Portland.

Luciana Burdi, Intl. Assoc. AIA, CCM, MCPPO, director, Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at Massachusetts Port Authority, is being recognized with the Industry Innovation Award for her leadership in shifting the Capital Programs toward a more innovative, progressive, BIM and design technology-driven department while embracing collaboration with stakeholders and developing employee engagement.

Chris Abel, membership director, CT ABC, is being recognized with the Collaborative Leadership Award for being

an inspiring collaborator who goes above and beyond at CT ABC to promote cross-industry cooperation and elevate the AEC industry in Connecticut.

Lew Finkel, F.C.P.E. is receiving CI’s first Educator/Mentor of the Year Award for his contributions to advancing the quality of teaching in the industry. A Certified Professional Estimator with over 50 years of construction experience, Finkel has been teaching for more than 30 of those years. He is also a longtime member of CI’s board of directors.

Tiffany Cartier, senior structural engineer at Fuss & O’Neill, is being recognized as Outstanding Young Professional Leader for her strong passion for her work, dedication to improving the industry, and commitment to professional development and community involvement. She has served as a panel speaker and is a member of the AEC Leadership Conference Planning Committee.

Laura Cooley is receiving the Distinguished Service Award for an Individual. She is a coach, trainer, facilitator, and consultant, with deep experience in the AEC industry. Her experience and focus on leadership development in the industry first brought her to the institute as a speaker for multiple conferences, including the Women Who Build Summit. She also serves on the board of directors.

E2 Engineers is receiving the Distinguished Service Award for a Company, for their dedication to making a real impact in the construction industry. Representatives for CI say Scott Erricson and Chad Vogt have gone above and beyond in their commitment to the

Construction Institute and its events, not only sharing their expertise but also inspiring the next generation of professionals to get involved.

Hoffmann Architects + Engineers is receiving the Special Industry Recognition Award for promoting equity and inclusion in the design and construction industry. Hoffmann’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee plays an active role in the company culture, organizing team building and service initiatives and hosting educational programs with DEI consultants. The company’s efforts have been recognized with the first-ever J.E.D.I. Award from AIA Connecticut and CI’s Champions of Change Award.

AGC MA Announces Winners of National AGC Safety Awards

Wellesley, MA – Twenty local construction firms have been named winners of the 2022 National Associated General Contractors of America Safety Awards.

The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) submitted applications from their member companies, 18 of which had no injuries reported onsite. In addition, firms with incidence rates less than half the national average will receive the AGC MA Safety Merit Award. Local awardees will be recognized at the annual AGC MA Safety Awards Luncheon at the Westin Copley Place on June 16.

“Year after year, AGC MA members are recognized for safety excellence,” said AGC MA director of safety services, Chris Ziegler. “It’s a testament to the collaborative culture among our area safety professionals and that our company leaders put working safely above all else.”

“We couldn’t be prouder of the work that Chris and the AGC MA Safety Committee put in to develop innovative training programs, share best practices, and support one another,” said AGC MA CEO, John Ferrante. “We have a lot of big things in the works to take industry safety to the next level and hope to have even more companies on this list next year.”

National AGC Safety Award Winners

Auburn Construction Co., Inc.

Berkeley Building Company

Bond Civil & Utility Construction, Inc.

Colantonio, Inc.

Columbia

Commodore Builders

Construction Coordinators, Inc.

Elaine Construction, Inc.

F.W. Madigan Company, Inc.

Gilbane Building Company

Lauring Construction Co., Inc.

Lee Kennedy Co., Inc.

Sea-Dar Construction

Senate Construction Corp

Shawmut Design and Construction

Siena Construction Corporation

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W.S. Kenney Co., Inc.

W.T. Rich Company, Inc.

Walsh Brothers, Inc.

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Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

Dellbrook|JKS Construction

Dimeo Construction Company

Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc.

United Civil, Inc.

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Chris Ziegler addresses industry leaders at a recent AGC MA event.

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Antinozzi Associates Promotes Six

MBC Appoints Hopson as Exec. Director

Beverly, MA – The Massachusetts Building Congress (MBC) recently announced the appointment of Michelle Hopson as executive director. Hopson succeeds director Jan Breed, who served the organization for three decades.

design and construction industry, MBC looks forward to continuing to support the AEC industry in relevant and unique ways. Michelle will be an important part of that effort.”

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CT – Antinozzi Associates

Architecture & Interiors announced the promotions of two associates to director level, three employees to senior associate, and one employee to associate.

Patti McKeon, NCIDQ, IIDA, WELL AP was promoted to interior design director/senior associate. She has been the firm’s primary institutional facility interior designer since joining Antinozzi Associates in 1998.

Kevin Matis, LEED AP was promoted to technical director/senior associate. He joined Antinozzi Associates in 1998 and has managed all of the design technology for the firm while keeping the staff up to date with the latest hardware, software, and networking technology.

David Ferris was promoted to senior associate/project manager. The firm’s representatives say he has proven his leadership, management, and technical abilities on numerous levels, from the minute details of a project’s design to the overall vision.

José Imery was promoted to senior associate/project manager. Besides

project management, his responsibilities have included developing drawing review standards, filing standards, and maintaining quality control compliance on projects of all sizes.

Brittney Dishian, NCIDQ was promoted to senior associate/interior designer. She works closely and personally with each project to develop interior spaces that incorporate both effective functionality and creative aesthetics.

Lisa Yates, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB was promoted to associate/senior project manager. She leads teams from initial planning, zoning and code review, into design development, and through the completion of construction.

Windover Appoints Raafat to CIO

Beverly, MA – Windover Construction announced it has promoted Amr Raafat to chief innovation officer.

Raafat joined Windover in 2017 as director of virtual design and construction (VDC). Through Raafat’s expertise and guidance, the firm now utilizes cutting-edge technology in every phase of a project to provide impactful solutions to its clients and partners. The firm’s representatives say he has helped transform the industry by continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible in construction technology, allowing Windover to plan and build more efficiently, sustainably, and safely.

In 2021, Raafat helped launch Innovations for Design, Engineering, and Automation (IDEA), a platform that

optimizes the use of Windover’s BIM, digital prefabrication, drones, robotics, AR/VR, and reality capture capabilities to mitigate risk, increase efficiencies, and bring clients’ visions to life. Through IDEA, Raafat has collaborated with developers, architects, engineers, and partners around the world to provide leading-edge solutions.

“Since Amr joined Windover, we have continued to grow our VDC capabilities, and it has been amazing to see the transformation in how we build and how that has impacted our industry,” said Windover’s president and CEO, Stuart Meurer. “This transformational growth has been exciting to watch, and Amr has been an integral part of it and influencing our culture of innovation.”

“We are fortunate to be announcing a transition between two respected and talented association management professionals, Jan to Michelle, and to build on the goodwill and member support the MBC is known for,” said Fran Harrison, MBC president and director of business strategy at SMRT Architects and Engineers. “As a centuryplus cornerstone of the Massachusetts

Hopson is a nonprofit executive and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience advising nonprofit boards and managing the financial, program, and organizational growth of professional associations. Her experience includes consulting with and working with several nonprofit organizations supporting the AEC industry, including the Connecticut Building Congress.

TFMoran Welcomes Sepulveda

Bedford, NH – TFMoran announced that Guillermo Sepulveda has joined the firm as a civil project engineer in the Bedford office.

Sepulveda’s recent experience includes civil/site design, permitting, field testing, site surveying, and inspection for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May 2021 with his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and is currently pursuing his EIT certification.

Cresa Boston Announces Promotions

Boston – The Boston office of Cresa announced it has promoted Vicki Keenan to managing principal. Additionally, the company promoted three transaction advisors – John Coakley, Paul Delaney, and Joe Doyle – to managing principal.

Keenan joined Cresa in 2019 to establish a robust and multi-disciplinary consulting practice, which has expanded to include qualitative and quantitative analytics, workplace strategy, labor analytics, and data insights. She now plays a key role in Cresa’s business development efforts to secure and expand long-term domestic and international partnerships.

In addition to her portfolio client accounts, Keenan is also an accomplished transaction advisor in the local market, where she works primarily with life sciences and professional services organizations to develop future-focused, effective real estate strategies.

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say that, in addition to building strong and lasting relationships with clients, Coakley, Delaney, and Doyle have provided invaluable mentorship to Cresa’s emerging advisors and consultants.

Doyle joined Cresa in 2003 and has steadily grown the business with clients along Routes 128/495 and in southern New Hampshire as well as a host of multi-market organizations. Within Cresa Boston, he leads the suburban advisory team and has played a critical role in recruiting and training the next generation of real estate professionals.

Coakley and Delaney joined Cresa in 2011, having worked together previously at Grubb & Ellis Company. In the last two years, Coakley and Delaney have grown their life sciences team to provide expanded expertise and services, including a specialized lab planning group.

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Colantonio Adds Four to Staff

The Marr Companies Hires Two

Boston – The Marr Companies announced that James C. Spillane has rejoined the firm as project manager for two primary lines of access equipment: Mast Climbing Work Platforms and Construction Elevators. Additionally, Mark Comlin has joined Marr Scaffolding Company as a senior accountant.

Holliston, MA – Colantonio Inc.

announced it recently welcomed Derek Koenig and Alexander Hack in the role of assistant project manager, and Steven Woodland and Christian Burcham as assistant superintendent.

Koenig brings 18 years of construction experience as a project manager, superintendent, estimator, site safety officer, and quality control officer. He has worked on design/build renovations, new construction projects, environmental remediation, and high-end commercial hardscape and landscape projects with former employers Brightview Landscape Development, Green Leaf Construction, Charter Environmental Contracting, and Diamond Contracting.

Hack joins the firm with eight years of experience in the corporate residential and commercial markets. His experience includes roles as an assistant manager, assistant purchasing manager, estimator,

and project engineer on both ground up and renovation projects with former employers Toll Brothers; Limbach, LLC; and TG Gallagher.

Woodland joins the firm with 11 years of construction and facility management experience. He served as a construction superintendent and assistant superintendent on commercial, higher ed, and mixed-use renovation projects with former employers NEI General Contracting and Walker Development.

Burcham brings six years of field engineering experience on heavy highway and civil construction projects. His background includes roadway, water and sewer infrastructure work for local municipalities, and bridge structural and substructure repairs for MassDOT. Burcham’s former employers include SPS New England Inc, the City of Waltham, and the Town of Andover.

ULI Announces New Global Chair

Washington – Diane Hoskins, co-CEO of Gensler, has been appointed as the new global chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). She will succeed Peter Ballon, who served as global chair since 2021.

Hoskins’ term will begin in July and she will serve as the global chair for the next two years, providing guidance and further advancing ULI’s mission commitments, which include connecting a global network of interdisciplinary real estate professionals to solve the most pressing land use challenges and prepare for

a resilient future, knowledge sharing and education to create best practices for equitable and sustainable land use, and driving impact in communities through philanthropic engagement.

“As members of ULI, we know that we are stronger together – and it is with this strength that we will pursue and achieve our vision of a strong real estate sector, decarbonizing the built environment, attainable housing, and growing a talent pipeline of diverse, bright young minds. We will work together to meet the moment and lead our industry forward,” said Hoskins.

Torrington Announces New CFO

Boston – Torrington Properties announced it hired Mike Norris as the company’s new chief financial officer. Norris officially joined the company on March 6.

During his 25-year career, Norris managed the accounting, tax preparation, reporting and compliance of major commercial real estate firms in the Boston market. Most recently, he served as chief compliance officer and director of accounting at Marcus Partners in Boston.

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“Mike is a well-respected real estate professional and has worked on multi-billiondollar real estate teams with complex finance and accounting mechanisms. Having him lead our financial operations will accelerate our growth trajectory and strategy while elevating the experience for all of Torrington’s stakeholders,” said Torrington CEO, Jay Bisognano.

In his role, Spillane will partner with Sales Manager Bill Lederman to meet the demand for access equipment and work to generate new opportunities. He joined Marr in 1999 where he pioneered Marr Scaffolding Company’s early days of the Mast Climbing operations and later served as senior elevator sales representative for Marr Crane & Rigging. Spillane’s more than 25 years of experience working in the industry, combined with his professionalism, topnotch qualifications, and knowledge of Marr’s various products and services make him extremely beneficial to Marr operations and those

they serve, according to representatives of the firm.

Comlin’s professional experience includes working as a staff accountant at State Street and Safety Insurance Company and, most recently, as an accounting supervisor at Boston Sand and Gravel. He is also a Certified Internal Auditor. Representatives of Marr say his educational background coupled with his years of experience in the industry make Comlin a compelling asset to Marr’s accounting department.

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ABC ME

June 12-16

ABC Legislative Conference

At the conference in Washington, D.C., members will engage with top political leaders and experts and meet with their U.S. representatives and senators to advocate for the policy priorities of the Associated Builders and Contractors and the merit-shop construction industry. Sign up for this event to learn more about ABC’s legislative and regulatory efforts, and involvement in the 2024 elections.

BSA

June 15 at 9:00 AM

The Walkable City

Join Jeff Speck, author of the bestselling book, Walkable City, at Harvard University for a comprehensive two-day course on the most effective arguments, techniques, and tools for reshaping places in support of walking, biking, and transit. The event includes a design charrette with city manager of Watertown, Mass., George Proakis.

AMFP Boston

June 15 at 5:30 PM

Flexibility in Healthcare Panel

Discussion and Networking

Join the Boston chapter of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals for a

conversation on Flexibility in Healthcare Environments with Seth Starner from Steelcase. The event will be held at Suffolk Construction in Boston.

AGC MA

June 16 at 10:00 AM

Safety Awards Luncheon

Join the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts at Westin Copley Place in Boston to celebrate the recipients of the 2022 National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) and the AGC MA Safety Merit Awards.

ABC NH/VT

June 16 at 9:00 AM

Workforce Development Discussion

ABC NH/VT is working to address the industry’s workforce shortage through the work and outreach of I Build NH and I Build VT. The goal is to connect the construction industry with educators and community partners to help develop the current and future workforce pipeline. The event, to be held both in-person and virtually, will include a discussion about workforce development initiatives, current educator requests of industry, and industry opportunities for educators and students.

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Life Sciences

Do you have clients in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries? If so, take part in next month’s Life Sciences focus! Send us news of your firm’s current life sciences project(s), share your insight, or advertise your services specific to life sciences facilities.

AEE New England

June 20 at 9:00 AM

Golf Outing

The Association of Energy Engineers

New England chapter is hosting a golf outing at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland, Mass. Sign up for the event to support AEE New England education, scholarships, and award programs.

ACEC MA

June 21 at 5:00 PM

Annual Celebration

During this event, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts will celebrate the board of directors and committee/forum leaders. Monica TibbitsNutt, MassDOT’s undersecretary of transportation, will highlight MassDOT’s overall priorities and how the ACEC/MA community can help.

ABC CT

June 22 at 4:30 PM

Brews with Builders

Connect with professionals from E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting at this free networking event.

AGC MA

June 27 at 5:30 PM

CLC Red Sox Outing 2023

Join AGC MA’s young professionals group, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), at its 2023 Red Sox Outing. Attendees will gather at Loco Fenway for a pre-game networking hour before making the short walk to Fenway Park where the Boston Red Sox will take on the Miami Marlins. The registration fee includes apps at Loco Fenway, a ticket to the game, and an event T-shirt.

ISPE Boston

June 29 at 5:30 PM

Summer Social

Hosted by ISPE Boston’s Social Committee, this summer social and volunteer appreciation night event will be held at Break Rock Brewing in Quincy, Mass. and will include food, drinks, and live music.

Awards

This is our Awards issue! HP highlights AEC industry-related news twice a year, July and December. Let us know if your company has received an award or recognition in 2023.

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