High-Profile: April 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Dacon Marks Commencement of Project with Funding of ‘Build-A-Bureau’ Program

Auburn Construction Adds Bullio to Leadership Team

CBC Showcases the Great Wolf Lodge at Foxwoods

DEW Underway on Multiple Multi-Residential Projects

Metro Walls Supports 16th Annual Battle of the Badges

Ground Broken on New 66,000sf Campus at Franklin Cummings Tech

Girl Scouts and Suffolk Launch ‘Brownies Who Build’ Curriculum

Maugel DeStefano Completes Hospital Renovation Projects

2024 Building Energy & MEP supplement

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Jeremy Jamilkowski

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Weston & Sampson is providing site, civil, and traffic engineering and environmental design services for Trinity Financial’s redevelopment of the Curtis Apartments in Worcester, Mass. / Rendering courtesy of DHK Architects / Read full story on page 14

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Anastasia Barnes

Sustainability is top of mind for the firms designing and constructing the buildings featured in this year’s Multiresidential and Senior Living issue. We’re excited to share the many projects that are implementing green principles at all stages of the building process, and creating inspiring and inviting spaces for those that call the buildings home.

In our cover story, Jesse Johnson of Weston & Sampson shares more about an exciting multi-residential project in Worcester, Mass. Construction is underway on the transformation of the Curtis Apartments public housing complex, which includes redeveloping an outdated 1950s complex into 529 new apartments. The master plan for the neighborhood involves “implementing modern planning and design principles and the latest in energy efficient and climate resilient construction to serve

the current residents and welcome new residents far into the future.” Read more about this exciting project on page 14.

This issue includes our annual Building Energy/MEP Supplement. We have some really great industry insights in this year’s supplement, including one from Kate MacDougall and Trey Zaharek of e2 Engineers. In Blueprints for Change: Sustainable Building Structures, MacDougall and Zaharek emphasize the importance of “creating buildings with a minimal environmental footprint throughout their lifecycle.” Read their article on page 10!

On March 7, High-Profile Media Group hosted its first ever Women in Construction Week event, the Hard Hats

and High Heels Mixer. Turn to page 10 to read my summary of the event and view photos from the extraordinary night! Thank you to all who attended!

I also recently attended the Women Who Build Summit at UMass Amherst, and it was incredible! I saw some new and familiar faces and made some great connections. Thanks to Nancy Greenwald and her team at the Construction Institute for putting it together. I’m looking forward to next year’s summit, which will be its 10th anniversary!

High-Profile will be at the Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management (NEBFM) trade show and conference happening at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass. on April 23-24. Be sure to stop by our booth and say hello if you’re attending.

Save the date! High-Profile is

partnering with the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) Boston chapter and Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute to bring you a one-day healthcare summit on June 6 in Boston! Healthcare facility managers, AEC professionals and vendors will be in attendance. If you’re interested in being a part of a panel or speaking, reach out to me directly via email at anastasia@highprofile.com for more details!

Our next issue has a focus on Landscape Architecture & Civil Engineering. The deadline for content and ad reservations is April 19. I particularly love sharing the intricacies and new design strategies firms are using to create natural landscapes where we regroup and recharge, find inspiration, and spend downtime with the people we care about. Happy Spring!

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Up-Front Installation of Vineyard Wind 1 Project’s Electrical Service Platform Underway

Sandwich, MA – Chapman Construction Group, Inc. (CCGI) has been awarded and is underway with construction operations associated with the completion of offshore construction, installation and commissioning of the 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 project’s electrical service platform (ESP).

The wind farm will be located approximately 14 miles southeast of Martha’s Vineyard and 35 miles off the Cape Cod peninsula. CCGI is working as a labor consultant and subcontractor with Tier 1 EPCI contractors Semco Maritime and Bladt Industries in the construction of the substation. CCGI’s project team is headed by principal Vicki Chapman and Dianne Smith.

The electrical service platform will provide electrical power generated from the Vineyard Wind project, which will be comprised of an array of 62 wind turbine generators to be installed on monopiles in water depths ranging from 121 to 181 feet in the Atlantic Ocean. Once the electrical service platform is fully constructed and installed, two submarine export cables will transport

the electricity to export cable landing points on Cape Cod, in the town of Barnstable, and will connect to a Vineyard Wind onshore substation in Hyannis and then interconnect with an existing, adjacent Eversource substation.

Chapman Construction Group is employing a multi-skilled union

The 3,200-ton electrical service platform was transported via ship to the offshore Vineyard Wind 1 site from Denmark, where the headquarters of Semco Maritime and Bladt Industries are located.

workforce consisting of electricians, iron workers, carpenters, painters, and laborers for the project in a unique Project Labor Agreement (PLA) between the Southeastern Building Trades and Vineyard Wind 1 developer Avangrid Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. The composite crew is working as a team in completion of the electrical service platform. In the project’s construction labor agreement, crews agreed to work across jurisdictional lines. CCGI is managing multiple crews consisting of various union tradespeople working seven days, 12 hours per day. Each crew is working on a two weeks on/ two weeks off schedule through project completion. Crews are transported by boat from the New Bedford port terminal to the Vineyard Wind site, and live in ship quarters.

Onshore construction and staging

The Vineyard Wind 1 Electrical Service Platform

Ground Broken on New 66,000sf Campus at Franklin Cummings Tech

Boston – On March 12, Studio G Architects and Dellbrook One Way, a joint venture composed of Dellbrook|JKS and the Roxbury-based minority business enterprise, One Way Development, broke ground on a new campus for the Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech, FCT), located in Nubian Square. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, city and state officials, and the president and CEO of Franklin Cummings Tech, Dr. Aisha Francis, gathered on-site in the heart of Boston to celebrate the groundbreaking.

“The groundbreaking of our new campus marks a pivotal moment in our mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement for our students,” said Francis. “Our new campus will provide an environment that not only meets the needs of current students but also anticipates the demands of future educational programs.”

In collaboration with Studio ENEE, Studio G Architects’ design for the new campus will bring to fruition a stateof-the-art educational facility designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. With a focus on technologyrich learning environments and flexible communal spaces, the 3-story, 66,000sf

building will feature a range of amenities, including shared classrooms, student lounges, technical labs, and outdoor gathering spaces. It will include an advanced manufacturing center, exposed MEP systems that double as examples for students, a rooftop learning lab, a heat pump installation lab, and a ground-level automotive shop, open to the community.

The rooftop learning lab will provide hands-on experience in mechanical systems and renewable energy technologies, offering students an opportunity to engage with sustainable practices firsthand in-situ. With sustainability at the forefront of the design process, the new campus will target LEED Gold certification, utilizing passive design strategies, energy-efficient mechanical

systems, and renewable energy sources to minimize its environmental footprint.

A graduate of Franklin Cummings Tech, Harry Rodriguez will serve as an assistant project manager and assistant superintendent on the construction of his alma mater’s reimagined campus. As a project engineer in Dellbrook|JKS’s Construction Immersion Program, Rodriguez will rotate through key areas of construction management, gaining practical experience in estimating, project management, and the field, mirroring the life cycle of his designated project. He will work alongside mentors and an experienced project team, who anticipate the campus’ completion in the fall of 2025.

The Dellbrook One Way project team with Dr. Aisha Francis

Site of the future FCT campus at 1011 Harrison Ave.

(l-r): Sheryce Hearns, Dellbrook|JKS director of diversity, equity, & inclusion; Harry Rodriguez; and Mayor Michelle Wu

Dr. Aisha Francis (center) and, from Studio G Architects (l-r): Sam Maloney, designer; Sally Gibson, senior project manager; Ali Horwitz, staff architect; and Shaun Lynch, senior project architect

Ground Broken on $85M Middle School Project in Holyoke

Holyoke, MA – On March 8, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and Holyoke Public School Superintendent Anthony Soto, along with members of the Holyoke City Council, School Committee, and School Building Committee, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 550-student middle school building in Holyoke. They were joined by Mary Pichetti, executive director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), representatives from the Offices of Massachusetts State Senator John Velis and Representative Patricia Duffy, and students and staff who will be part of the new middle school when construction is completed.

Groundbreaking for new middle school building in Holyoke

“We’ve been working together for years to get to this important day, where we are breaking ground on a new middle school building for Holyoke students,”

Topping Off Held for School in Concord

Concord, MA – CTA Construction Managers, members of the community, school building committee members, and representatives from Hill-LiRo, SMMA, and Ewing Cole Architects recently gathered to celebrate the topping off of the new Concord Middle School in Concord. CTA Construction was awarded the contract to construct the new 142,537sf middle school in 2023.

Over 2.1 million pounds of steel were erected, and 10 million pounds of reinforced concrete were installed to create the structure for the new building. The new structure, which is comprised of three wings, will serve 700 students in grades 6-8. The construction of the new school is adjacent to the existing Sanborn Middle School.

“We were very excited to celebrate this recent construction milestone with CTA Construction Managers and the community,” said Lorraine Finnegan, senior vice president at SMMA, the architect who designed the new school with Ewing Cole Architects. “The entire design incorporates the natural environment with sustainability as an uppermost priority. Once complete, the school will have floor to ceiling windows to maximize student’s views of the surrounding forest, and additional windows placed to

allow maximum natural light into the lower-level classrooms.”

“It has long been a goal of the town to increase the amount of electricity procured from renewable sources,” said Ian Parks, program director at Hill-LiRo, the town’s project management firm. “The proposed heating and cooling system will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42%, and the proposed solar array that will be installed will help the project meet our net zero energy goal.”

“The completed structure will include not only traditional classrooms, but team common areas for students to work together. These team areas will include moveable walls and partitions to make the space an even more flexible learning environment,” said Dr. Laurie Hunter, superintendent of schools.

“We’ve completed the foundations, steel erection, and underground plumbing is ongoing,” said Lyle Coghlin, principal, CTA Construction. “We are looking forward to the continuing progress our teams are making on the school campus, including the interior/exterior framing, sheathing, envelope construction and interior MEP work.”

The new school complex is scheduled to be completed during the 2025-2026 academic year.

said Garcia. “This project shows our city’s commitment to our young residents and the hope we have for our collective future.”

The new building will replace Peck Middle School. “Today marks a big step forward towards offering a well-lit, welldesigned, engaging learning environment for middle school students,” said Soto. “A building like this will provide the infrastructure for us to achieve one of our core beliefs that school is a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging.”

Erin Brunelle, vice-chair of both the Holyoke School Committee and School Building Committee, said, “This new middle school building will offer so much of what students and the community have said is important to them. The classrooms are sufficiently sized for collaborative learning and positioned to create a team environment at each grade level.

Technology investments will support student learning and help prepare them for a technology-driven society. The gym and fitness area will be available for community-based programming in the evenings and on weekends. This is the type of learning environment we want for all students.”

The project was officially approved in June 2023 by the City of Holyoke and the MSBA. Of the total $85.5 million costs for demolishing Peck Middle School and building a new middle school, the City of Holyoke is responsible for paying approximately $27.1 million and the MSBA will reimburse approximately $58.4 million. Currently, the estimated project costs are under budget.

Fontaine Bros. is the general contractor for the new middle school building. Mount Vernon Group Architects is the design firm and Anser Advisory is serving as the owner’s project manager. American Environmental completed the demolition and site preparation.

Later this year, a name will be selected for the new school building, with the process to be led by a subcommittee of the School Committee. During the 202425 school year, staff will be identified to be assigned to the new school and a plan will be made for the successful opening of the new building. The new school is slated to open in late 2025.

Emergency Shelter Opens in Lebanon

Lebanon, NH – ReArch Company announced that construction has been completed on a new emergency shelter, located at 160 Mechanic St. in Lebanon. The project took 32 days to complete and the shelter officially opened on Jan. 25.

“We are deeply grateful to the city staff for their invaluable collaboration in this endeavor. Indeed, as Michael Redmond, executive director, Upper Valley Haven, wisely noted at the Jan. 19 ribbon cutting, it truly ‘takes a village,’” said Jim Gardner, senior estimator at ReArch Company.

Representatives of ReArch Company add that the successful completion of the emergency shelter would not have been possible without the support of its suppliers, subcontractors, and tradespeople, and that the shelter stands ready to provide crucial housing assistance to those in need.

Project partners included AP Timberline Carpentry, Apex Builders, btPainting, Casella Waste Management, Granite State Glass, Hampshire Fire Protection, Home Depot, Lajeunesse Interior Specialties, LaValley’s Building Supply, Lebanon Plumbing Supply, Manny’s Appliances, Mike’s Electric, NEFCO Corporation, r.k. Miles, Sherwin-Williams, Snowling Floors, Steel Elements, Upper Valley Equipment Rentals, Vermont Life Safety, Vermont Mechanical, and White Cap.

Topping off of the new Concord Middle School

Hard Hats and High Heels: A Night of Empowerment and Connection for Women in Construction

by Anastasia Barnes

On March 7, High-Profile Media Group (HPMG) hosted its first ever Women In Construction Week event, the Hard Hats and High Heels Mixer. The evening was a testament to the vibrant and dynamic contributions of women in this industry, bringing together a diverse range of attendees from tradeswomen to cost estimators, project managers, and owners.

The event was held in an intimate setting, at Gallery 263, a nonprofit art gallery in Cambridge, Mass. The venue added a unique touch to the celebration. Attendees were treated to an array of activities, including speed networking sessions that fostered connections and collaboration among professionals from various sectors of of the industry.

One of the highlights of the evening was hearing from our special guest speaker, Ayesca Machado, a third year pipefitter apprentice from TG Gallagher. Ayesca shared her inspiring journey, including how she was introduced to the construction industry and the transformative impact it has had on her life. Her story showcased the opportunities and possibilities that exist within the construction field for women.

In addition to the engaging discussions and networking opportunities, attendees enjoyed delectable food and beverages, courtesy of our event sponsor, Interstate Electrical Services Inc. The evening also

featured exciting raffle prizes, including a glass-blown necklace which was made and generously donated by Kevin Caron of Archoustics Northeast.

The success of this event was a testament to the growing recognition and appreciation for the vital role women play in shaping the landscape of commercial construction. It served as a platform to celebrate achievements, share experiences, and inspire future generations of women to pursue rewarding careers in the industry.

As we reflect on this memorable evening, we extend our gratitude to all who participated and contributed to its success. Together, we continue to champion diversity, empowerment, and excellence in the world of construction.

Anastasia Barnes is owner and CEO of High-Profile Media Group.

Attendees participated in speed networking.

(l-r): From TG Gallagher, Rachel Dugdell, Danielle Lax, Dene’e Braithewaite, and Agnes Jacob

Luciana Burdi, director of capital programs and environmental affairs at Massachusetts Port Authority (l) and Pamela Perini, principal security consultant at Pamela Perini Consultants, LLC

Anastasisa Barnes of HPMG; Mark Deschenes, principal at Boylston Properties; and Lexi Natalie, development project manager at Boylston Properties

(l-r): From Walsh Brothers, Kristin Marella, Asia Myers-Hogu, and Callie McCarthy

Ayesca Machado of TG Gallagher was the special guest speaker at the event.

From OnyxGroup Development, LLC, Chanda Smart, CEO (l) and Shabnam Mashmasarmi, COO

Luiza Mills, senior vice president at Interstate Electrical Services Corp. (l) and Anastasia Barnes of HPMG

Multi-Residential

New Building Technology: Mass Timber

By Jeremy Jamilkowski

One of the exciting things about architecture is the possibilities of evolving technologies and materials. An example is Amenta Emma’s downtown Hartford project, Bushnell South. The project will replace a currently underutilized parking lot in the heart of the city with more than 200 residential units. A key decision made with our client was to utilize mass timber for a portion of the buildings. We recently shared early concept renderings with the Capital Region Development Authority and addressed several questions and comments from the public about the mass timber construction method:

“Can you really build eight stories with wood?”

Conventional framing, the systems used in houses and small buildings, leverage small wood members to create larger

elements like walls or floors. A mass timber building looks more like its steel counterparts, with columns, beams, and floor slabs. Dimensional lumber is laminated in a controlled factory environment to yield much larger framing members – 20” x 20” columns for our Bushnell South project. While our project is eight stories, mass timber currently is being used in buildings up to 25 stories,

with even taller projects on the horizon.

“Isn’t wood flammable?”

Yes, the wood we use in mass timber buildings is flammable, but we don’t ignore this fact; we design for it by using a method called charring. Imagine a backyard bonfire. You place a largediameter log on the fire. The outside of the log quickly burns away, charring the wood fibers as it does. But soon after this outside layer has burned, the speed at which the fire consumes the wood slows considerably. Mass timber structures leverage this property. During a fire, the outer “sacrificial” layers of the large wood columns and beams would char, creating a protective barrier to the structural portion of the column.

“Why not just use concrete and steel?”

While there are many good answers, the most compelling is sustainability. Construction materials account for 9% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to recent studies, and most of these emissions come from steel and concrete. Conversely, the trees from which mass timber is made store carbon dioxide, resulting in a reduction of the carbon footprint of our building by up to 40%.

“Besides just sustainability, what are some other benefits?”

Biophilia – Human beings have a desire to connect with the natural environment. In mass timber construction, columns, beams, and ceilings can remain exposed, bringing the warmth of natural wood into each of the occupied spaces in the building with no additional cost.

Reduced Building Heights and Densification – With eight stories at Bushnell South, we saw a reduction of more than 9 feet in overall height. This created a cost savings in exterior materials while reducing our total building volume that will need to be heated and cooled. By providing more floors in less height we can also increase our unit count with less of an impact on surrounding neighborhoods.

“What are the limitations?”

Cost – This structural system comes with a net increase in cost over its conventional counterparts. As this technology gains market share, we also anticipate a reduction in cost, making it a more viable replacement.

Structural Limitations – For structural efficiency, special attention needs to be given to the coordination of supporting walls and unit sizes as related to the span capacities of the flooring system.

Building Systems – Without the typical open depth of floor assembly, the layout of electrical and mechanical systems becomes more difficult.

Final Thoughts

Mass timber, cross-laminated timber, and hybrid systems that are now being implemented help make a difference in the climate impact of our buildings. These systems are not the solution for every building, but as manufacturing continues to evolve and expand, we expect it will become a more integrated part of our building fabric.

Jeremy Jamilkowski, AIA, is a project designer in Amenta Emma’s Multi-Family and Mixed-Use studios, and a member of the firm’s Design and Sustainability committees.

Rendering of Bushnell South in Hartford, Conn.

Preconstruction:

Key to Balancing Economics and Sustainability in Multifamily Development

By Benjamin Goldfarb

The Importance of Early Involvement for Sustainable Multifamily Projects

Setting clear sustainability goals during the planning process is crucial to ensure the design is financially feasible and meets the latest energy codes. Engaging a construction manager (CM) and their key subcontractors early in the design process can help developers avoid costly mistakes and achieve a more customized sustainable design.

“When we are in the design process, we love to have somebody from the construction firm actually at the table,” says Ian Gillespie, CEO of Gillespie and Co., Inc. (GCI), a real estate development and investment firm based in Concord, Mass. “We find that it’s incredibly valuable to have the contractor on the project well before the designs get baked.”

Using building information modeling (BIM) tools, the CM can share the

architectural model with the developer for efficient space planning, clash detection, and dimension reviews. These tools also help plan for future energy use and lifecycle costs of the building.

How Passive House Delivers Drastic Reductions in Energy Needs

Passive House is a performance-based standard that requires specific design elements and construction techniques to achieve its stringent energy targets. These elements include a super-insulated envelope, airtight construction, highperformance windows and doors, thermal bridge mitigation, and balanced ventilation with heat recovery.

Passive House buildings are airtight, so fresh air needs to be mechanically introduced using heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) that recover heat from the stale air and transfer it to the incoming fresh air. Executing the design plan with precision is essential to achieve the desired building performance, especially airtightness level compliance.

Including the CM in the early planning stages is essential to allow for a more informed and collaborative approach.

The Benefits of Sustainability for Multifamily Investors and Tenants Implementing greater energy and water efficiency protocols can reduce a building’s operating expenses, increase return on investment (ROI), and attract/ retain tenants. Green technologies like modern curtainwall construction, prefabricated wall and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, and Passive House building approaches can reduce the additional cost of constructing a sustainable multifamily building.

Solar and geothermal power sources can also provide alternative energy solutions. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 offers significant tax incentives for new or retrofit buildings that meet

By proactively embracing sustainable design principles and engaging construction managers from the outset, developers can unlock significant financial benefits, enhance tenant attraction, and contribute to a more environmentally conscious built environment.

To read the full article, visit https:// www.nauset.com/news.

Benjamin Goldfarb is vice president of Nauset Construction. He can be contacted at bgoldfarb@nauset.com.

3 Hawkins St. in Somerville, Mass., built to Passive House standards

Photos courtesy of Nauset Construction

Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) unit efficiency standards.

Revitalizing Great Brook Valley: Trinity Financial’s Vision for the Curtis Apartments Redevelopment

By Jesse Johnson

The Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) currently owns and operates the Curtis Apartments public housing complex in the Great Brook Valley neighborhood. Built in the early 1950s, the complex includes multiple outdated concrete and masonry buildings which have outlived their usefulness.

Trinity Financial and its affiliates have proposed a full redevelopment of the Curtis Apartments neighborhood over the course of eight years and four phases of construction, creating 529 new apartments at various affordable income levels to suit the community’s diverse population. Construction of Phase 1, involving the demolition of three existing buildings and the design and construction of two new mid-rise buildings, is due to begin this April. These two residential buildings are 4-story, wood frame structures and will provide a total of 129

apartments including a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units.

Phase 2 of the project, which will include five new buildings, is currently in design and going through the local planning and zoning process. This phase of the project will create a new WHA Economic Opportunity Center (EOC), a mixed-use facility with office space on the first and second floors and a municipal library on the first floor, plus 24 residential units on two upper levels of one of the

buildings. The remaining scope of Phase 2 will include the construction of two new mid-rise buildings and two new multi-unit townhouse cluster buildings, providing a total of 150 new units. Construction on these structures is scheduled to begin in late 2025.

Trinity is working with a team of consultants to transition the entire site into the 21st century. Weston & Sampson is providing site civil and traffic engineering and environmental design services, bringing all their experience to the creation of an efficient and welcoming new neighborhood that reduces pavement and increases green space. DHK Architects is designing new state-of-theart apartment and multi-use buildings to provide a sense of neighborhood and community, and all of the structures will exceed today’s sustainability standards. Each of the buildings within each phase will be distinct, while there will be an overarching design theme for all phases of the project. Copley Wolff Design Group is the landscape architect, designing a series of dynamic open spaces, including a green, a park, and a town square, all interlinked with greenways and bike and pedestrian paths to tie together all project phases.

The existing outdated buildings, landscaping, infrastructure, and roadways all reflect an antiquated approach to urban design and planning, with inefficient parking and access layouts with sprawling pavement and facilities that are in poor condition. Landscaping and tree shading are deficient with no dedicated green spaces, and infrastructure is undersized and at the end of its useful life.

The master plan for the neighborhood involves implementing modern planning and design principles and the latest in energy efficient and climate resilient construction to serve the current residents and welcome new residents far into the future. Ample parks and greenspace will be provided with roadways being

realigned and fully reconstructed using “Complete Streets” principles. Complete Streets is an approach to planning, designing, and building streets that enables safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities. The concept also emphasizes the needs of those who have experienced systemic underinvestment, like the Great Brook Valley neighborhood.

The new buildings will be surrounded by new landscaping features and outdoor amenity areas, and all buildings, pathways, and public amenities will be handicap accessible with improved safety features and access to nearby public transit. Options for parking will be increased and improved with upgraded on-street parking areas and off-street parking lots.

Even with an increase in the number of buildings and parking spaces, the efficient design approach will result in a net reduction in impervious surface, helping to reduce stormwater runoff and the urban heat island effect. Low impact development techniques and other naturebased solutions will be incorporated into the stormwater design to capture and mitigate runoff from hardscape areas, and each phase will facilitate the use of environmentally responsible amenities like electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle storage, and ride sharing.

Keep an eye on this space for a description of the phases as they’re completed over the coming years. The plans for the Curtis Apartments and the Great Brook Valley area establish a commitment and vision on the part of the city and developer to provide the project residents and other city residents with an attractive, safe, and accessible neighborhood. It will also represent a significant net improvement to the environmental and living conditions for all.

Jesse Johnson, PE is a civil engineering team leader at Weston & Sampson in Reading, Mass.

Rendering courtesy of DHK Architects

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Construction Begins on Meriden Multifamily Development

Meriden, CT – Maugel DeStefano Architects announced construction is underway at an energy-efficient, 42-unit multifamily community located at 105 Pomeroy Ave. in Meriden.

Representatives of the firm say that the project, led by A.R. Building Company, employs a thoughtful approach to scale and massing by featuring classic pitched roofs, brick, and clapboard siding, contrasted with clean rigid trim detailing, and that this interplay of materials offers a contemporary interpretation of a timeless architectural style, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding environment.

The market-rate apartment building is comprised of studios, one- and twobedroom units flooded with natural light, modern features, and dedicated unit balconies overlooking the wooded site. Interior amenities include basement parking, EV ready spaces, storage, a large fitness area, and package/mail delivery zones.

Designed with a focus on cost-effective sustainability, the building surpasses the 2021 International Energy Code (IECC) requirements. It include all-electric systems, an enhanced building envelope, efficient HVAC systems, reduced lighting power, and roof-mounted solar panels.

“Maugel DeStefano Architects was dedicated to delivering cost-effective and

sustainable solutions for A.R. Building. In response to the evolving energy codes, the team embraced innovative approaches to design and successfully addressed all challenges,” said architect Jeremy Baldwin, multifamily studio leader at Maugel DeStefano Architects. “Our team

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provided energy-efficient, cost-effective design solutions, ensuring a product that is not only sustainable, but also economically viable for the owner. The changes in the 2021 IECC are instrumental in advancing energy-efficient design, and our design team remains at the forefront

of sustainable architecture.”

Key project team members include BL Companies, civil engineering; Wozny/Barber & Associates, MEP/ FP engineering; TFMoran, structural engineering; and Hastings Consulting, code consulting.

DEW Construction Underway on Multiple Multi-Residential Projects

Kittery, ME – DEW Construction announced it recently finished constructing Seacoast Residences, a 282-unit luxury apartment complex in Southern Maine, for Jones Street Investment Partners. Located in close proximity to downtown Kittery, Portsmouth, and the seaside, the units are spread across four 4-story apartment buildings, totaling 270,000sf.

Seacoast Residences includes a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and offers residents a range of amenities housed in a single-story

clubhouse. They include a fitness center, outdoor pool, kitchenette, leasing offices, conference room, and package storage room. Most of the parking is uncovered at grade, with five wood-framed garages offering 30 spaces.

Matthew Wheaton, executive vice president of DEW Construction, said, “It has been an absolute privilege to collaborate with Jones Street Investment Partners on the Seacoast Residences project, where we aimed to seamlessly blend luxury and convenience for the

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residents of Southern Maine. What began as a mere concept on paper has now blossomed into a stunning reality that the entire team, including architects, engineers, and all our trade partners, can take immense pride in.”

In addition to this project, DEW Construction is currently overseeing the construction of One25 Cambrian Way, a multi-family housing development in downtown Burlington, Vt., in collaboration with Scott Ireland Development. This development, featuring views of Lake Champlain, comprises 117 units spread across six levels, with two levels dedicated to underground parking. Slated for completion in fall 2024, the building features four levels of apartments available for rent, including studio, one-, and two-bedroom options. Levels five and six feature condo-style units available for purchase.

Additionally, DEW Properties and

The Braverman Company are partnering with Evernorth and Twin Pines Housing Trust to construct Riverwalk Apartments, a new 4-story, wood-framed apartment building in White River Junction, Vt. Offering views of the Connecticut River, the development aims to deliver 42 units of affordable housing, complete with amenities and parking. It is scheduled for completion in spring 2024.

DEW is also in the final stages of completing The Marek South in Lebanon, N.H., a 239,200 GSF multi-family housing complex developed by Saxon Partners. The building was designed to cater to the needs of medical professionals, given its proximity to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Comprising two 4-story buildings connected by a 2-story amenity building, The Marek South offers a total of 250 market-rate residential units. Its amenities include a fitness facility and wellness

One25 Cambrian Way / Photo by Jutras Architecture

Seacoast Residences interior amenities building / Photo by S and B Connections

Seacoast Residences

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Photo by Chinburg Properties

studio, SkyDeck and lounge, outdoor spa, multiple resident lounges equipped with a bar and kitchen amenities, coworking spaces, a game room and media lounge, and a dog washing station. Environmental preservation was a priority during construction, with efforts made to conserve existing trails, wildlife corridors, and wetlands in the surrounding area. The entire building is constructed over a podium, providing parking spaces underneath along with locker storage for tenants. The project is on track for a May

2024 completion.

“We are actively advancing numerous housing projects at varying stages of completion, with approximately 450 units in our pipeline. The demand for housing is evident, and we’re actively addressing it,” said Wheaton. “While the residential sector is flourishing, our portfolio is diverse, encompassing several ongoing projects across various market sectors, each at different stages of development, with several projects in the preconstruction phase.”

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The Marek South

Riverwalk Apartments / Photo by Jutras Architecture

Callahan Oversees Construction of Just A Start Affordable Housing Project

Cambridge, MA – Callahan Construction announced it is overseeing the construction of 52 New Street, on behalf of its client Just A Start. When complete, the complex will yield 106 units of affordable housing in a brand new 6-story structure consisting of 22 one-bedroom, 62 two-bedroom, and 22 three-bedroom units.

Just A Start, a longstanding community development corporation, is committed to providing and preserving affordable housing, offering education and training for youth and adults, and building community engagement.

The 52 New Street development is located on a tight, one-acre parcel that was once the site of a small gym and asphalt parking lot. Of the units, 17 will be restricted to households at incomes of 30% AMI or below; 10 will be designated as workforce units, restricted to households earning 80% AMI or below; and 79 will be restricted to households earning up to 60% AMI.

Representatives of Callahan say the firm has deep experience in both the residential and affordable housing sectors, with a knack for building high-quality spaces with sustainable features all within the confines of strict budget parameters, and that the company also is a regular fixture on the Boston and Cambridge

spaces where maintaining pedestrian access and respecting abutters is essential to project success.

52 New Street

Start to deliver maximum value against the budget requirements, Callahan will ultimately deliver a residential facility that complies with Passive House

International standards, in turn creating an ultra-low energy project that aligns with both city and state goals of reducing energy consumption.

Photos courtesy Maugel DeStefano Architects

260-unit Residential Community Completed in Salem

Salem, NH – Architectural design firm

HDS Architecture, alongside developer The Dolben Company and general contractor Pilot Construction, have reached a construction milestone with the final occupancy permit for Caro Tuscan Village in Salem.

Caro Tuscan Village is a 5-story, 260unit residential community located on 7.7 acres at Tuscan Village, formerly home of the Rockingham Park horse track. The modern living environment offers a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments featuring open-layout floorplans, exterior balconies and bay windows.

“True to the HDS philosophy, we have created a distinctive building that enhances the community within the Tuscan Village development,” said Hans Strauch, president of HDS Architecture.

“Working closely with Dolben and our partners, we successfully created a unique architectural identity for Caro Tuscan Village, connecting it to the vibrant and diverse offerings that Tuscan Village has to offer.”

Caro Tuscan Village features a centrally located landscaped courtyard with amenities that includes a swimming pool, grilling stations, fire pit and turf areas for outdoor games. Community

spaces in the building consist of a club room with a kitchen and lounge, workfrom-home spaces, a conference room, and fitness center. A roof top deck offers additional amenity space and expansive views.

Caro Tuscan Village is part of the 4 million sq. ft. mixed-use Tuscan Village development, the largest mixed-use urban center in New Hampshire. In addition to Caro Tuscan Village, HDS Architecture was selected by Dolben to design Corsa Tuscan Village, a 256 residential unit, four building community and clubhouse project adjacent to Caro Tuscan Village.

Caro Tuscan Village

Grand Opening Held for Affordable Housing in Boston’s Back Bay Neighborhood

Boston – A grand opening was recently held for 140 Clarendon Street apartments in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, designed by Cambridge-based architecture firm PCA. The affordable housing complex includes 210 new studio and one-bedroom apartments and a mix of community and amenity spaces. The conversion design doubles the number of apartments in the 1929 building while keeping several existing cultural and educational tenants in the multi-use building.

Developed by Beacon Communities in collaboration with The Mount Vernon Company, 140 Clarendon reimagines the Back Bay’s 13-story former YWCA. One notable challenge for the design team was reconfiguring the former hotel floor plates to meet the diverse space needs and program essentials for a diverse mix of occupants. Of the 210 apartments, 111 are designated for residents transitioning from unhoused to permanent housing. The remaining 99 affordable apartments are reserved for income-eligible households. The property is managed by Beacon Residential Management.

Nidhi John, AIA, a principal with PCA and lead architect for the project, said, “It was such a heartwarming experience working with this incredible development

team and city and state officials on the design, and creatively resolving the countless challenges we encountered. Moving the project through its design and construction phases as quickly as we did reinforced the commitment of all our stakeholders to creating urgently needed housing for the most vulnerable among us.”

Pine Street Inn staff provide services for the 111 households who have experienced homelessness under the national Housing First model. The nonprofit partners with people experiencing homelessness to help them move from the streets and shelters to permanent supported housing with wraparound case management services.

Jan Griffin, vice president of housing for Pine Street Inn, said, “PCA’s work on 140 Clarendon Street is informed by their deep understanding of how to create affordable housing that meets a wide range of occupant needs. The design provides a welcoming, accessible, and supportive experience in the building’s individual apartments and community spaces. It supports our program goals and helps our residents thrive as they transition to permanent housing.”

140 Clarendon Street

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Boston – MassHousing is providing $19.2 million in affordable and workforce housing financing to Pennrose, LLC for the redevelopment of Cape Cod Five Bank’s former operations center in Orleans into 62 new affordable rental homes for residents with a range of incomes.

The development will repurpose the former bank operations building that was built in 1977 to include 20 apartments and a management office, a fitness room, community room, resident services office, and package room. Pennrose will also construct a new wing on the building that will contain 34 apartments, as well as two new four-unit townhouse-style buildings.

“The support from the Town of Orleans was essential in making this project come together,” said Charlie Adams, regional vice president with Pennrose, LLC. “Their dedication to affordable housing and their contribution of $2 million in CPC funds was incredible. Equally impressive was how many neighboring communities –Brewster, Chatham, Eastham, Harwich, Truro, and Wellfleet – were also willing to commit their CPC funds in addition to Barnstable County. We also can’t thank Cape Cod Five Bank enough for their vision in making their former site into affordable housing.”

MassHousing is supporting the Cape Cod Five Redevelopment with $15.4 million in tax credit equity bridge financing, $2.8 million in permanent financing, and $1 million from the agency’s Workforce Housing Initiative.

There will be 31 one-bedroom

apartments, 23 two-bedroom apartments, and 8 three-bedroom apartments. Nine of the units will be supported by projectbased subsidies (eight Section 8 and one MRVP), for households earning up to 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI); 43 apartments will be restricted to households earning up to 60% of AMI,

and 10 will be workforce housing units for households earning up to 80% of AMI.

The general contractor is Dellbrook/ JKS; the architect is The Architectural Team; the landscape architect is Crowley Cottrell; the civil engineer is Horsley Witten; and the management agent is Pennrose Management Company.

WinnResidential Ranked as a Top 5 Multifamily Property Management Firm

Boston – WinnResidential, the property management arm of WinnCompanies, placed among the top five multifamily operators in the U.S. for overall satisfaction in 2023, based on the results of surveys returned by more than 11,000 prospective and current residents.

The high ranking marks the third year in a row the company achieved Elite 5 status as one of the top five management companies in the nation for resident satisfaction, according to Kingsley, a business intelligence provider for the multifamily industry.

“WinnResidential’s commitment to prospect and resident satisfaction is well-known throughout the multifamily industry, but I get to see it demonstrated on a daily basis as well,” said James Craine, project manager for Grace Hill, which owns KingsleySurveys as part of its suite of multifamily and commercial real estate benchmarking tools. “With yet another year of amazing results in the books, that legacy of care and concern is just further cemented, and the benefits of their commitment are provided directly to their prospects and residents.”

To qualify for Elite 5 performance, a management company must survey approximately 90% of the prospects and residents in its portfolio, survey current

residents prior to the renewal date for their lease, and outperform the national Kingsley Index for resident satisfaction.

On average, properties managed by WinnResidential received 2023 scores that outpaced the national Kingsley Index in five categories: value for rent, likelihood of lease renewal, problem resolution by property staff, feeling valued as a resident, and overall satisfaction with management.

“We’re pleased that residents are recognizing the hard work of our property management teams at a wide range of apartment communities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions,” said Patrick Appleby, president of WinnResidential. “We value resident feedback to understand what we are doing well and how we can improve our service to make a difference in the quality of life for households we serve.”

Overall, 39 of the WinnResidential communities that participated in the 2023 anonymous survey process achieved scores for overall satisfaction that exceeded the Kingsley Index benchmark, meaning they ranked higher than the composite satisfaction score of competitors.

“ We’re pleased that residents are recognizing the hard work of our property management teams at a wide range of apartment communities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We value resident feedback to understand what we are doing well and how we can improve our service to make a difference in the quality of life for households we serve.”

– Patrick Appleby, president of WinnResidential

Patrick Appleby

KBE BUILDING CORPORATION

The Senior and Multi-Family Housing Market: Readying for the next upswing

With the senior living and multi-family housing markets poised for a major uptick in the next few years, owners and developers are already on the ground planning new communities that will come online just in time to meet the demand.

While most experts in the seniors market are seeing continued stagnation from 2023 – due to lessthan-stellar interest rates and increased construction costs – they are also anticipating a big rebound in 2027-2031, when the Baby Boomers “come of age”, reaching their eighties, and will be seeking new housing options.

On the multi-family housing front, the market remains fairly stable in the Northeast, again with expectations of near-future growth, driven by today’s robust occupancy rates and the continued high cost of single-family homes and interest rates.

Putting proof to the pudding are six projects that KBE Building Corporation now has underway in both markets, either in the planning or construction phase.

“Clearly, everyone has been very focused on construction costs and interest rates, and we’ve been staying very close to the market,” says Jim Culkin, KBE’s chief operations officer and firm principal. “With the anticipation of easing interest rates, we are assisting our clients now in forecasting how this will play out in the next 12-24 months by providing construction cost models that will facilitate their development planning.”

Planning for new consumer demands is also a top priority.

“We’re looking at a changing consumer now,” says Sunrise Senior Living’s Philip Kroskin, SVP of Investment and Real Estate, based in McLean, VA, where he oversees the company’s growth through the development of new communities. “We’re in that low trench where the market is moving from the Silent Generation to the Boomers. By 2027, we expect to see a big wave of baby boomers reaching their eighties. And they will have very different expectations from today’s senior consumer. They will

KBE’S ROSTER OF WORK UNDERWAY

THE AUGUST AT STEELPOINTE HARBOR

Bridgeport, CT

Set on the waterfront, this $190 million, 420-unit multi-family rental community features an extensive amenities package and provides 10,000 square feet of retail/ commercial space and a 466-car parking garage.

PIPER

Norwalk, CT

KBE is the construction manager for this six-story, 393-unit, luxury multi-family rental community and 589-space parking garage.

MOZAIC CONCIERGE LIVING

Stamford, CT

This new life plan community will encompass 491,411 square feet set on a 15-acre parcel with 168 luxury residences and 42 units in the Health Center for Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing.

This four-story, 91,000 square-foot senior living community provides 74 Assisted Living and 26 Memory Care units and is planned for a summer 2024 completion.

Wrapping up later this summer, this 155,750 square-foot, four-story senior living community offers 143 residential units and support services for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

The multi-year, multi-phase project has significantly expanded this senior living community’s wellness and amenity offerings as well as providing additional residential units. The three-year project is planned for completion in early summer.

be looking for highly amenitized housing, larger units, wellness options, and more … which means operationally that we need to modify our buildings to meet that need.”

Not withstanding the current challenges of the market, Sunrise has four communities underway, with all opening by year-end; an additional six projects that are shovel-ready; and another dozen in the planning phase. KBE has completed two projects with Sunrise Senior Living in recent years.

KBE is also managing the construction of several major multi-unit housing developments underway on the Connecticut coast.

One of the newest is The August at Steelpointe Harbor, a $190 million mixeduse, transit-oriented development set adjacent to the Bridgeport Harbor Marina. KBE is providing preconstruction and construction management services to the development team of Flaherty & Collins Properties and RCI Group. The groundbreaking for the 420-unit waterfront property was held this past January.

“What we like about the Northeast market is that it’s a high barrier entry market, so you don’t see as many units coming online,” explains Ryan Cronk, vice president of development and partner at Flaherty & Collins Properties. The Northeast is a relatively new market for the Indianapolis-based housing developer. “Because it can be challenging to go through the approvals process, there’s high demand and not enough supply coming on fast enough to meet it. That’s a good market for us.”

KBE is also at mid-point in construction on Piper, an 855,000 square-foot mixeduse community that will provide 393 luxury rental units when complete in spring 2025. Located in Norwalk, Piper is developed by Toll Brothers.

In nearby Stamford, private owner Mozaic Senior Life (formerly Jewish Senior Services) has engaged KBE for the planning and construction of Mozaic Concierge Living, a new 168-unit luxury life plan community on Long Ridge Road. Now in pre-sale, Mozaic Concierge Living will provide the full gamut of senior care, from independent living to assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing at its 42-unit Health Center.

Andrew Banoff, president & CEO of Mozaic Senior Living, said the decision to move forward with the new life plan community makes “absolute sense” at this time, citing the coming wave of Baby Boomers seeking housing options as they age.

“The demographics trend is not a new conversation,” Mr. Banoff says. “We’re all respectful that the market is aging and that we will need more capacity to serve people as they age. We chose the Stamford market for a couple of reasons. We have a long history here and there are very few life plan choices in this area – a lot of rentals, to be sure, but very few communities such as ours.”

SHELBOURNE SENIOR LIVING

Mt. Pleasant, NY

BRIGHTVIEW SENIOR LIVING Harrison, NY

JEFFERSON’S FERRY

South Setauket, NY

Focus: Senior /Assisted Living

Bald Hill Builders Completes Simon C. Fireman Expansion

Randolph, MA – Bald Hill Builders (BHB), in partnership with ICON Architecture and Hebrew Senior Life, announces the completion of The Simon C. Fireman Expansion project. This expansion adds 45 new apartments to the existing 160-unit senior campus located at 640 North Main Street in Randolph. Beyond the apartments themselves, the expanded property features amenities aimed at fostering community

engagement and wellness. Residents will have access to a new multi-purpose room, fitness center, art/game room, deck, library, reading nooks, lounge area, and two courtyards with scenic walking paths. These facilities are designed to cater to the diverse needs and interests of senior residents, and promote an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Representatives of BHB say the completion of The Simon C. Fireman

Expansion project not only marks a significant achievement in addressing the growing demand for affordable senior housing but also sets a new standard for quality, sustainability, and resilience in construction, adding that, by prioritizing energy efficiency and community wellbeing, the project serves as a model for future developments seeking to create inclusive and environmentally conscious living spaces.

Simon C. Fireman Community

Bond Issued for Affordable Housing

Brookline, MA – MassDevelopment has issued a $39.9 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of 32 Marion Apartments LLC, an affiliate of Brookline Housing Authority (BHA), which will use proceeds to build 115 units of affordable housing for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner neighborhood.

The new one-bedroom units will be rented to households earning no more than 60% of area median income ($62,340 for a one-person household) and will replace 60 outdated existing public housing units on the property. Bond proceeds will also be used to build 32 parking spaces. Construction began in January and is expected to be complete in December 2025. Project sponsor BHA created a for-profit affiliate, 32 Marion Apartments LLC, for the purposes of facilitating this tax-exempt financing. Eastern Bank and Rockland Trust purchased the bond, which helped 32 Marion Apartments LLC achieve a lower cost of capital.

“This project will bring vibrancy and opportunity to Brookline by replacing outdated housing facilities with 115 new affordable apartments where seniors and individuals with disabilities can live; take advantage of nearby transit, restaurants, and amenities; and contribute to the

Authority community,” said MassDevelopment president and CEO, Dan Rivera.

In addition to the tax-exempt bonds, MassDevelopment assisted the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities with the approval of federal low-income housing tax credits that will provide approximately $38 million in equity for the project. Additional sources of funding for the project include state tax credits, funding from the Town of Brookline, and loans.

“The BHA is delighted to continue the redevelopment of its affordable housing portfolio by realizing our plan to replace 60 outdated public housing units in the resource-rich Coolidge Corner neighborhood of Brookline with 115 units of affordable housing in an energyefficient, state of the art building,” said BHA director of redevelopment, Maria Maffei. “32 Marion Apartments is the largest affordable housing development in Brookline since the 1970s. By providing project-based Section 8 for all units, we can ensure that the housing is affordable to households with the least ability to pay.”

Rendering courtesy of Brookline Housing

Organizations and Events

Ribbon Cutting Held for $88M Senior Affordable Housing Development in Brighton

Organizations and Events

Brighton, MA – 2Life Communities, in partnership with the City of Boston and the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), recently celebrated the completion of the newly constructed J.J. Carroll House in Brighton.

PWC CT Welcomes New Board

PWC CT Welcomes New Board

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

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

Patricia Bilotto returns as chapter president. She is the manager of marketing and business development for van Zelm Engineers. She has nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and business development in the AEC industry, and presently serves on the program, membership, and awards committees.

The project, which began construction in October 2021, redeveloped 64 public housing apartments across multiple outdated buildings and created a new, modern and energy-efficient building offering 142 affordable apartments to older adults and persons with disabilities. The apartments are connected to 2Life’s existing 763-apartment Brighton campus. The redevelopment includes 114 deeply affordable units supported by the Section 8 voucher program, 27 affordable units through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and one unit for an on-site manager.

Patricia Bilotto returns as chapter president. She is the manager of marketing and business development for van Zelm Engineers. She has nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and business development in the AEC industry, and presently serves on the program, membership, and awards committees.

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Secretary Ed Augustus, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board as vice president. She has approximately 30 years of experience in the area of construction law and litigation. She will continue to participate in the chapter’s programs, mentorship, and scholarship committees.

Secretary Kate Walsh, Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Administrator

Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board as vice president. She has approximately 30 years of experience in the area of construction law and litigation. She will continue to participate in the chapter’s programs, mentorship, and scholarship committees.

Carolyn Kurth, CPA, CFE, of CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee.

Juana Matias, MassHousing Chief Executive Officer Chrystal Kornegay, Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon, and BHA Administrator Kenzie Bok were all on hand for the celebration.

Carolyn Kurth, CPA, CFE, of CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee.

Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.

Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.

Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.

Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.

Kyma Ganzer, project manager at

Kyma Ganzer, project manager at

J.J. Carroll House integrates healthcare and housing, designed to promote senior living that is community-based and exceeds sustainability standards, all while providing housing that addresses the two biggest threats to optimal aging: loneliness and economic insecurity. In 2019, the BHA selected 2Life to redevelop the J.J. Carroll Apartments. Since the designation, 2Life worked closely with

LaRosa Building Group, returns for her second year as a director. She is the recipient of the 2019/2020 PWC CT Rising Star Award. She will serve on the mentorship committee.

LaRosa Building Group, returns for her second year as a director. She is the recipient of the 2019/2020 PWC CT Rising Star Award. She will serve on the mentorship committee.

Choity Khan, associate attorney at Robinson Cole, makes her debut on the board as a director. She presently serves on the mentorship committee.

Choity Khan, associate attorney at Robinson Cole, makes her debut on the board as a director. She presently serves on the mentorship committee.

Jennifer Marks, principal at BL Companies, returns for her second year. She will serve as the mentorship committee chair.

Jennifer Marks, principal at BL Companies, returns for her second year. She will serve as the mentorship committee chair.

J.J. Carroll residents and BHA on a plan to replace the existing buildings with a new building that is more comfortable, energy efficient and accessible, including universal design and adaptability features that enable residents to stay in their apartments even as their physical needs change.

All the apartments at J.J. Carroll are affordable to households up to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) with Section 8 project-based vouchers subsidizing 114 apartments so that eligible residents pay only 30% of their income toward rent. It includes a Program of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) center, operated by Element Care. Amenities include fitness centers, art space, a unisex hair salon, a resident-run resale shop and outdoor space including a community gathering plaza on Chestnut Hill Avenue.

J.J. Carrol is 2Life’s first Passive House building and, when certified, will be the largest multifamily Passive House in Massachusetts and in the top 10 in the

Ronald Paolillo, M. Arch of DRA Architects, begins his third term. He serves on the PWC CT’s scholarship committee.

Ronald Paolillo, M. Arch of DRA Architects, begins his third term. He serves on the PWC CT’s scholarship committee.

Blerina (Bela) Pina, surety territory manager at Nationwide, returns for a second year. She volunteers on the chapter’s communications committee.

Blerina (Bela) Pina, surety territory manager at Nationwide, returns for a second year. She volunteers on the chapter’s communications committee.

Amy Ray, director of business development at EDM, makes her debut as a director. She serves as the communications committee chair and volunteer of the programs committee.

Amy Ray, director of business development at EDM, makes her debut as a director. She serves as the communications committee chair and volunteer of the programs committee.

U.S. and Canada. Core elements include an airtight building envelope, highquality windows and doors, solar energy and high-performing ventilation systems to improve indoor air quality and comfort.

“J.J. Carroll demonstrates what it means to ‘age in community,’ with the building designed to promote healthy interaction and activity, linked to living better and longer lives,” said Jonathan Evans, principal and project architect at MASS Design Group.

The total cost for the redevelopment is approximately $88.3 million, funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, the City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Preservation Fund, MassHousing, Wells Fargo Bank, Dorfman Capital, Mass Save, and the George B. Henderson Foundation. Dellbrook|JKS served as the general contractor on the project.

J.J. Carroll House

J.J. Carroll House ribbon-cutting

The 2021-2022 PWC CT board (l-r): Choity Khan, Blerina Pina, Amy Ray, Patricia Bilotto, Dawn Meeker, Laurann Asklof, Carolyn Kurth, Kyma Ganzer, and Jennifer Marks. Not pictured: Kim Colapietro and Ronald Paolillo

The 2021-2022 PWC CT board (l-r): Choity Khan, Blerina Pina, Amy Ray, Patricia Bilotto, Dawn Meeker, Laurann Asklof, Carolyn Kurth, Kyma Ganzer, and Jennifer Marks. Not pictured: Kim Colapietro and Ronald Paolillo

Mixed-Use

BPDA Approves new Mixed-use Developments in Boston

Boston – The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) board of directors recently approved six new development projects that will create 147 residential units and will support approximately 2,325 construction jobs and 4,251 permanent jobs.

Located downtown, the 281 Franklin Street project will be the first conversion of an office building to a residential building under the BPDA’s Downtown Residential Conversion Incentive PILOT program, which officially launched in October of 2023. This project will renovate the existing building to create 15 new residential units while retaining the ground floor retail space.

The 290 Tremont Street project will create 132 income-restricted housing units, including 36 homeownership units in the Chinatown neighborhood. The site is owned by the BPDA and is currently used as a parking lot. The BPDA awarded tentative designation to the Asian Community Development Corporation and The Community Builders to redevelop the parcel (P12C) in 2023. The 12-story building will include commercial/community space, and the

project will create new public open space and landscape elements to increase walkability around the site.

The new building at 840 Columbus Avenue on the Northeastern University campus will fulfill the university’s ten year Institutional Master Plan by providing more than 1,000 new student beds on campus. The building will be 23 stories, accommodate approximately 1,370 students, and provide space for student amenities. In addition, there will be a dedicated community space on the ground floor. Public realm improvements

will include widening the sidewalks, a new bike lane, and more street trees.

The 66 Cambridge Street project will build two new office/lab buildings with ground floor restaurant and retail space in Charlestown. The project was highly shaped by the PLAN: Charlestown process, and aligns with many of its recommendations, including adding higher-density, mixed-use development with ground-floor retail in close proximity to public transportation, improving pedestrian and bicycle access through new street connections and open space, and leveraging greater height and density along I-93 to buffer residential neighborhoods from visual and sound impacts.

The 1033-1055 Washington Street project will convert what is currently a vacant warehouse and parking lot in the South End into two new mixed-use buildings comprised of office, life science, retail, and community space. In addition, the development will include space set aside as cultural space, or as space for a startup business. The new development will include significant improvements to the public realm like new street trees, a

pedestrian plaza, and improvements to sidewalks, traffic flow, and accessibility.

The 716 Columbus Place project will take a 7-story Northeastern University building and renovate the first five floors and basement. This building houses a mail distribution center, the Northeastern University Police Headquarters, office space, study space and meeting spaces. Public realm and transportation improvements will be made to Benton Street to mitigate the impacts of the mailroom operations.

The board of directors also took a major step forward in the Squares + Streets planning and zoning initiative, approving an amendment to the Zoning Code with new zoning districts which will serve as a range of options for neighborhood centers and main streets across the city. This amendment to the code will now have to be approved by the Zoning Commission. The Squares + Streets initiative is focused on updating the zoning in Boston’s neighborhood centers to guide development that encourages a mix of uses and heights, creates housing diversity and growth opportunities, and encourages active streets.

840 Columbus Avenue

CBC Showcases the Great Wolf Lodge at Foxwoods

Mashantucket, CT – On March 12, the Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) held a project showcase highlighting the Great Wolf Lodge at Foxwoods.

The event kicked off with networking at the Vue 24 restaurant located on the 24th floor in the newly opened Pequot Hotel. It was followed by a panel featuring

Mike Dinallo and Michael Crowl, project executives at Turner Construction, and Bruce Greene, senior project executive at Great Wolf Lodge. Ryan Scrittorale,

senior project manager at Benesch and CBC president, moderated the discussion. Turner Construction is serving as the

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construction manager on the $300 million, 549-room resort. Located on a 13-acre lot adjacent to the Foxwoods Resort Casino, the facility will feature a 91,000sf indoor waterpark heated to 84 degrees, a 61,000sf family entertainment center, 7,500sf of flexible conference space, several dining options, and family-friendly suites, some with multiple bedrooms.

The resort is being built as part of a partnership agreement with the

Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, owner of Foxwoods Casino Resort, one of the largest resort casinos in the U.S. Once built, the resort will become home to the 23rd Great Wolf Lodge nationally and is aimed at attracting people with young children to the region to create a family vacation destination.

Crowl said, “Early in the project, the Foxwoods, MPTN, and construction teams rallied around the challenge of

Every day, GZA’s experts build on a legacy of trust through their personal commitment to excellence. In 1964, our founders shaped GZA based on the values of integrity, professionalism and loyalty.

Since then, the company has grown from a consulting partnership to a major multi-disciplinary, employee-owned firm that focuses on Environmental, Geotechnical, Ecological, Water and Construction Management services.

relocating Trolley Line Boulevard while keeping the casino active. The utilities feeding the casino all ran below the old road and had to be accounted for in the relocation plan. These services included a mission critical high pressure gas main that feeds their co-gen plants; numerous communication, tele-data, electrical redundancy duct banks and services; as well as storm, water and sanitary utilities. The successful planning and execution

of these relocations required the entire team to be focused on maintaining a safe environment for both patrons and the workforce performing deep utility excavation work, which at some points were in excess of 25 feet below the surface of the roadway.”

Benesch is serving as civil engineer and landscape architect, and GZA is the geotechnical engineer on the project. The resort is set to open in early 2025.

Rendering of Great Wolf Lodge at Foxwoods

Healthcare

Maugel DeStefano Completes Hospital Renovation Projects

Attleboro, MA – Maugel DeStefano Architects announced it has completed a five-phased renovation project at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro.

The closeout of this phase marks the completion of a seven-year project with Sturdy Memorial Hospital to modernize its healthcare facilities and elevate the patient experience. This last phase of the project concluded with the relocation and modernization of the hospital’s Central Sterilization Processing and Operating Suites.

The scope of this final phase relocated Central Sterilization Processing to a larger space that became available after renovations of the Inpatient Pharmacy and the LDRP suites were completed in a prior phase. The new suite’s larger footprint, state-of-the-art equipment, and closer proximity to the OR allowed for increased processing volume and a direct connection to the existing operating suite. The move also added space to the Same Day Surgery Pre & Post Operative suite, providing greater privacy for patients

and a more efficient workflow and access for staff. Renovations within the operating suite included a new operating room, nurse station, offices, anesthesia workroom, sterile storage, and expanded equipment storage.

“Maugel DeStefano Architects’ healthcare design team, together with Columbia Construction and BR+A Engineers, has successfully undertaken substantial renovations in multiple areas of Sturdy Memorial Hospital, including the modernization of CT Imaging, Same Day Surgery, Inpatient Pharmacy, and LDRP,” said architect Colby Cavanagh, Healthcare Studio lead at Maugel DeStefano Architects. “We are pleased that our collective accomplishments have significantly enhanced the patient experience and improved the comfort and efficiency for Sturdy’s dedicated staff.”

The firm also announced the completion of a design-build project with F.W. Madigan at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Milford.

The scope included the renovation of a

partially occupied 4,900sf space into an outpatient Vascular Imaging suite. The updates included a new C-Arm procedure room and recovery bays; stress test, echo and vascular exam rooms; and updated finishes. The reception and waiting room areas were also designed to be more convenient and comfortable for patients.

“Maugel DeStefano Architects and

F.W. Madigan worked hand-in-hand with the staff at UMass Milford to ensure the new imaging suite exceeded UMass Milford’s expectations and minimized disruption to staff,” said Cavanagh. “We were pleased that the team’s diligence through several iterations of design development and value engineering exercises realized cost savings for the hospital.”

Sturdy Memorial Hospital – Central Sterilization Processing

Sturdy Memorial Hospital – operating room

Life Science

Hanson Lab Solutions Expands into East Coast Market with STEM Solutions

Wakefield, MA – STEM Solutions, LLC announced it is now an East Coast provider of the Hanson Lab Solutions (HLS) catalog of products.

STEM is a provider and installer of casework and equipment for commercial and educational lab environments. The company’s representatives say STEM also has robust warehousing capabilities in Massachusetts through its innovative build and store program,

which allows pre-ordered casework to be manufactured during excess capacity cycles and then stored until needed according to customer project timelines.

Based in California, HLS’ diverse product range spans from high-quality steel lab furniture to pre-wired and pre-plumbed M-Series and Agility workstations that can be easily reconfigured. This new relationship

brings the HLS catalog to a new market as the company continues to grow across the U.S.

“We are very excited to be able to bring this line of exceptional products to our area. Their fume hoods, casework and their M-Series workstations will be a game changer here in our market,” said Ed St. Peter, managing member of STEM. “Hanson is well known on the West Coast for putting relationships first, on-time

delivery, and adherence to high quality manufacturing standards.”

“We are very excited about bringing our products to New England/East Coast through STEM Solutions LLC. Our company’s values, vision, and focus on delivering the highest quality customer experience align perfectly,” said Ross Vlietstra, business development manager for HLS.

Design Build GC Establishes Life Science, Advanced Manufacturing Division

Boston – ARCO National Construction announced the establishment of ARCO Life Science & Advanced Manufacturing, a specialized division committed to delivering comprehensive, turnkey design and construction solutions tailored specifically for clients in the life science and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Boston-based ARCO Life Science & Advanced Manufacturing will provide design-build services on projects nationwide with the backing of regional offices across the country. “ARCO’s proven success in delivering specialty projects such as those in life science and advanced manufacturing is rooted in our innovative design-build approach, which excels in identifying superior solutions for complex challenges,” said Chris Wilson, CEO of ARCO National Construction. “By establishing a dedicated division for these sectors, ARCO is poised to provide enhanced support to clients within this pivotal industry. Our distinctive capability to monitor changes in cost, design, and breakthrough technologies nationwide, combined with our streamlined designbuild methodology, delivers unmatched value within the industry.”

ARCO’s industry experience encompasses a wide range of project types including advanced manufacturing; cGMP manufacturing; laboratory; research and

development; speculative life science; and pharmaceutical process, storage, and distribution; as well as contract research organizations. ARCO has partnered with companies such as Johnson & Johnson, GSK, Bayer, Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, MilliporeSigma, and Phase 3 Real Estate Partners.

Representatives of the firm say the specialty

will be led by a team of seasoned design and construction professionals dedicated to addressing the intricate challenges and evolving demands inherent to life science and advanced manufacturing facilities.

“Through strategic innovation and a commitment to best-in-class solutions, our new division is set to

revolutionize the design and construction process for life science and advanced manufacturing companies. With a focus on tailored solutions and seamless project delivery, we’re designing and building environments that inspire innovation and elevate industry standards,” stated Jason Grant, president of ARCO Life Science & Advanced Manufacturing.

Traditional Fixed Casework

M1 Single-Sided Adaptable Bench Benchtop Fume Hood

division

A 150,109sf cGMP manufacturing facility completed by ARCO National Construction for Scannell Properties and Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions

Dacon Marks Commencement of Project with Funding of ‘Build-A-Bureau’ Program

Wilmington, MA – Camber Development and Dacon Corporation recently celebrated the commencement of a 238,000sf industrial warehouse and distribution facility at 800 Salem Street in Wilmington.

The precast panel, flexible warehouse and distribution space has 36 feet clear heights, the capacity for 47 loading docks, 32 EV charging stations, and a solar ready roof. The property is one of the first fully electric industrial buildings to be built in Massachusetts. Located 20 minutes from Boston, it has access to I-93, Route 128, and I-495. The project is being developed by Camber Development and is anticipated to be completed in November.

To mark the commencement, Camber Development and Dacon are funding the first year of Build-a-Bureau, a pilot program between Mission of Deeds and Northeast Metro Tech. Mission of Deeds is a turnaround organization where sheltered families being placed in apartments can shop for upcycled furniture, kitchenware, new beds and linens for free. Additionally, every client is given a new coat, and children receive security blankets, stuffed animals and books. This year it will aid 900 families, and since its 1993 inception has furnished 16,748 homes. One furniture donation that is limited is bureaus, as most are too large to carry up stairwells. To answer this need, Howard Seplowitz, a former maxillofacial surgeon and now a Mission of Deed’s volunteer, conceptualized Build-a-Bureau, in which Northeast Metro Tech carpentry students design and build three-drawer bureaus that act as end tables and provide storage.

Northeast Metro Tech is a school of 1250 students from 12 communities north of Boston that are educated in 17 career areas. Representatives of Dacon say that, through Build-a-Bureau, the carpentry students are learning technical skills, awareness, responsibility, compassion, and character while solving a societal need by instilling permanency for children

whose lives have been in transition. The students are building 40 bureaus and the success of this program will determine if other vocational schools follow suit.

150 lions from the Jimmy Fallon book series, This Is Baby, to the children, with help from Kohl’s department stores. Additionally, Dacon’s Alison Kidder designed a logo for Build-a-Bureau.

David Wilkinson, managing partner of Camber Development, said, “Both Mission of Deeds and Northeast Metro Tech are quiet champions – one for rebuilding lives experiencing domestic violence and the other for developing talent. This program wins on all fronts.”

Lauren Nowicki, chief communications officer at Dacon, added, “Society’s challenges such as homelessness necessitate rethinking social services and the role that private businesses can play in aiding state initiatives. Local nonprofits are particularly astute at targeting issues and meeting needs.”

Creators of Build-a-Bureau, Howard Seplowitz and Bruce Secor, carpentry instructor at Northeast Metro Tech, received the new logo designed by Dacon and awards for their innovative program concept helping shelter children transition into homes.

800 Salem Street

Camber and Dacon also donated

Commencement ceremony

Commencement ceremony

Sophomore carpentry students at Northeast Metro Tech

Training and Recruitment

Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass., Suffolk Launch ‘Brownies Who Build’ Curriculum

Waltham, MA – Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) recently revealed its newest STEM curriculum in partnership with Suffolk. “Brownies Who Build,” an expansion to “Juniors Who Build,” which launched in 2023, was created to help Girl Scouts ages 7-9 understand the steps of the construction process, potential construction careers, and steps to building something themselves.

The organizations kicked off the Brownies Who Build curriculum with an in-person event at Suffolk, where troops received a tour of Suffolk’s Boston headquarters, engaged in a hands-on

STEM activity, and participated in a career panel with some of Suffolk’s female leaders. The Brownies Who Build curriculum takes Girl Scouts through a five-step process of constructing a school, with options to choose an activity for each step. They learn about design and coordination, cost and estimation, planning, site management and safety, and trades coordination.

“For over 100 years, Girl Scouts have taken the lead in providing opportunities to girls to discover, connect, and take action through STEM. Starting with the Electrician badge in 1916, Girl Scouts has provided fun, hands-on, and educational

STEM activities to girls, facilitated by supportive adult volunteers,” said GSEMA CEO, Barbara Fortier. “We thank Suffolk for their generosity, partnership, mentorship and commitment to providing Girl Scouts with this unique skill-building experience.”

The new curriculum is part of Suffolk’s 10-year partnership with GSEMA which seeks to diversify and strengthen the STEM pipeline by providing the resources and education that young women and girls need to pursue STEM careers. Suffolk’s “Rebuild the Ratio” initiative aims to bring 10% of all Girl Scouts in eastern Massachusetts through

the curriculum in an effort to inspire interest in construction-related careers and to help bridge the gender equality gap in the industry.

“Our alliance with GSEMA and our Suffolk Rebuild the Ratio initiative underscore our pledge to bridge the gender divide in construction and STEM vocations,” said Keith Couch, general manager of Suffolk’s Northeast Region. “As we strive to realize this bold vision, we encourage other organizations and industries to inspire young women to pursue rewarding career paths in STEM.”

MassCEC Announces $8M in Grants for Clean Energy and Climatetech Development

Springfield, MA – Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced nearly $8.7 million in grant awards to invest in planning, capacity, training and equipment for climate-critical jobs in the clean energy and climatetech sector. MassCEC CEO, Dr. Emily Reichert, announced the newest slate of awards as part of the Western Mass Clean Energy Workforce Summit.

“The heroes of the clean energy transition will be the electricians, HVAC installers, and builders,” said Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca Tepper. “With these funds, we’ll be fostering another class of green construction experts, upgrading training equipment, and bringing fresh talent into these lucrative fields. Training up our workforce is critical to reaching our climate goals.”

The awards will fund 18 lead organizations to work with 35 partners across Massachusetts to expand career awareness, internship opportunities, new entrant and upskilling training, access to modern training equipment and infrastructure, and support to Minorityand Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) in climate-critical fields. These awardees

join over 110 other active MassCEC workforce grantees and partners working to scale opportunities and access to climate-critical occupations.

The career pathway and training grants announced are designed to train an additional 420 people over the next three years and, in that same period, ensure that at least 3,300 training participants have access to modern equipment and resources to prepare them for the job demands of today and tomorrow.

All the workforce development programs announced include clear plans for increasing inclusivity. Thirteen of the awards, totaling nearly $3.8 million of the funding announced, were supported by MassCEC’s Workforce Equity programming which provides annual funding to expand workforce development and support services to individuals and businesses from environmental justice, low-income and other historically underrepresented communities. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and FY24 State Budget funding provided the respective resources for the Equipment and Infrastructure and Climate-Critical training awards.

The awardees:

Equity Workforce Training Grants ($3,255,493)

• Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (FC Tech), Boston

• Greenfield Community College, Greenfield

• MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, Worcester

• Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance (NEHERS), Northampton

• Tremco CPG, Boston

• Upper Cape Cod Technical School, Adult & Continuing Education, Bourne

• WeReach, East Boston

Climate-Critical Workforce Training Grants ($2,481,779)

• National Grid, Waltham

• Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance (NEHERS), Northampton

• South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), Framingham

• Upper Cape Cod Technical School, Adult & Continuing Education, Bourne Training Equipment and Infrastructure Grants ($2,206,715)

• Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (FC Tech), Boston

• Greater Lawrence Technical School (GLTS), Lawrence

• Julius Education, Boston

• Local 103 I.B.E.W. Educational Corp., Dorchester

• South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), Framingham

• Upper Cape Cod Technical School, Adult & Continuing Education, Bourne Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants ($524,696)

PLANNING

• Hack.Diversity, Boston

• Local 103 I.B.E.W. Educational Corp., Dorchester

• Passive House Massachusetts, Boston

CAPACITY

• Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC), Jamaica Plain

• Sustainable Business Network (SBN), Cambridge

• Training Resources of America (TRA), Worcester

• Expanded Support for the Clean Energy Internship Program Grant ($224,000)

• Browning the Green Space (BGS), Boston

Suffolk senior marketing manager, Casey Galante, showed Girl Scout Brownies how digital modeling is significant to the building process on one of Suffolk’s many Microsoft Surface Hubs, positioned throughout their headquarters office.

The Girl Scout Brownies took part in a STEM activity at Suffolk, building structures with uncooked spaghetti that could support the weight of a marshmallow.

Trends and Hot Topics

Embracing Adaptability: The Modular Approach to Modern Laboratory Design

By Ross Vlietstra and Ed St. Peter

In the ever-evolving landscape of scientific research, marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting research priorities, and the rise of remote and collaborative work, adaptability has become a critical factor in laboratory design. Traditional fixed layouts, though once the norm, now present significant limitations that can hinder a researcher’s ability to adapt to evolving circumstances and embrace emerging technologies, ultimately leading to long-term financial burdens and growing inefficiencies.

Conventional lab setups typically feature rigid layouts that house workstations and equipment, with limited options for accommodating new equipment or rearranging the workspace. Utilities such as gas lines, data connections, power outlets, and plumbing are typically hardwired into the lab’s infrastructure, making changes or additions cumbersome and expensive. This inflexibility can lead to suboptimal conditions for researchers, hampering productivity and innovation.

The Solution: Modular and Adaptable Workstations

To address the shortcomings of traditional lab setups and keep pace with the dynamic research landscape, modular and adaptable workstations have emerged as a game-changing solution. These innovative designs offer a multitude of benefits:

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Researchers can quickly reconfigure their workspaces to accommodate new equipment, research projects, or changing needs without the burden of major construction work.

• Space Optimization: Modular workstations enable efficient use of available space and can be customized to fit seamlessly into various building layouts, maximizing spatial utilization.

• Time Savings: Accelerated installation processes allow research teams to get up and running faster, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

• Collaboration and Resource-Sharing: Modular designs facilitate easy sharing of equipment and infrastructure, encouraging collaboration among researchers and fostering a synergistic environment.

• Cost-Efficiency: Compared to traditional fixed designs, modular workstations result in lower construction and renovation costs, providing a greater return on investment. Cost savings results come from ease of reconfiguration internally, providing quicker payback.

• Safety and Compliance: Meeting

M4 Double-Sided Adaptable Bench

the latest safety and regulatory requirements, modular workstations ensure that researchers operate in a wellprotected environment while remaining compliant with industry standards.

• Futureproofing: With the ability to easily upgrade or reconfigure, modular workstations can accommodate new technologies and research requirements, ensuring long-term viability and adaptability. When modular lab furniture is used, facility teams can move cabinets and even change the entire floorplan to improve traffic flow, incorporate new technologies, and increase accessibility, and much easier than with fixed casework. As storage needs change, modular furniture also allows for an easy increase in storage density by adding more shelves and cabinets to the existing installation.

The Future of Lab Design: Modular and Adaptable Solutions

When selecting modular and adaptable

Philanthropy Metro Walls Supports 16th Annual Battle of the Badges

Manchester, NH – Metro Walls recently sponsored and attended the 2024 Dartmouth Health Children’s Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship, which took place on March 10 at SNHU Arena in Manchester.

Team Police, sponsored by Metro Walls, emerged victorious taking the 5-to-1 win over Team Fire for the 16th annual hockey championship to benefit Dartmouth Health Children’s and its pediatric healthcare programs and services. This is the fourth consecutive year that Metro Walls has been the presenting sponsor for Team Police and the eighth year sponsoring the annual fundraiser.

“Dartmouth Health Children’s 16th annual Battle of the Badges hockey game

was a huge success, raising $208,000 and counting, due to all the support that we received,” said Kelsey O’Brien, associate director of development for child health initiatives at Dartmouth Health Children’s.

“In particular, we would like to thank our Team Police sponsor, Metro Walls. Over the years, Metro Walls has continued to sponsor Team Police and support Battle of the Badges, making a significant impact on Dartmouth Health Children’s pediatric patients and programs, as well as playing a huge role in community engagement. Their support helps to provide important funding to some of our vital services like Child Life, Child Advocacy programs, Molly’s Place, and many more, and we are so grateful for their ongoing support.”

In addition to sponsoring the event, the

Metro Walls team had over 60 employees and their families in attendance to support the cause. Proceeds from this year’s game exceeded $200,000, contributing to the 16-year event’s success, and raising over $3.3 million for Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD).

furniture for your laboratory, it is essential to consider features such as height-adjustable countertops and shelving; pre-installed power, data, and gas services; and load capacity and sturdiness. STEM Solutions LLC offers the Hanson Lab Solutions product lines which feature two distinct adaptable lines to meet varying needs: the budget-friendly M series, and the heavy-duty Agility series. The Agility series has a load capacity of over 3000 pounds, making it one of the most durable modular systems available and particularly well-suited for industrial applications.

By embracing the modular approach to laboratory design, researchers can position themselves at the forefront of scientific discovery, equipped with the flexibility and adaptability necessary to grow alongside their research endeavors.

Ross Vlietstra is the national new business development manager for Hanson Lab Solutions, and Ed St. Peter is the managing member of STEM Solutions LLC.

“Metro Walls is proud to support Dartmouth Health Children’s and the profound impact they have across the region,” said Bryan Hussey, president of Metro Walls. “The incredible work that they do to provide patients and their families the necessary support and expertise during challenging times makes a huge impact on so many lives, and we are honored to be able to support and contribute to their mission.” Battle of the Badges

Organizations and Events

MBTU Convention Highlights 2024 Priorities

Springfield, MA – At its 105th Annual Convention, Massachusetts Building Trades Unions (MBTU) unveiled its 2024 agenda to elevate the interests of more than 75,000 union construction workers across the Commonwealth. The two-day convention was held at MGM in Springfield on March 11-12.

“It’s great to be back with the Massachusetts Building Trades Union for their annual convention. As the proud daughter of union members, I know that organized labor is a critical partner in our efforts to make Massachusetts more affordable, competitive, and equitable. It’s essential that they have a seat at the table when decisions are being made that impact their members and all working people,” said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey.

“The need for fairness in wages, safety in workplaces, and security in retirement is more pressing than ever for working people across Massachusetts,” said MBTU president, Frank Callahan. “Our unions have steadfastly championed these

fundamental rights for over a century. Together, we will strengthen the middle class by expanding access to the union way of life for all and electing pro-union leaders like President Biden.”

The convention previewed MBTU’s priorities for this year, including strengthening wages and benefits in the construction industry, combating wage theft, increasing the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), providing more career paths for women and people of color, and increasing registered apprentice participation on job sites.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, State Senator Adam Gomez, and State Representative Carlos González joined Pioneer Valley Building Trades Council President Colton Andrews in welcoming building trades delegates to Western Massachusetts. Other convention speakers included Healey, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Callahan, Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Chrissy Lynch,

The convention’s venue, MGM Springfield, was a $960 million project completed in 2018 under a PLA. Representatives of MBTU say that more

than 500 of the construction workers were from Hampden County, creating local jobs, meeting diversity goals and boosting the local economy, and that the project stands as a groundbreaking achievement for union labor and proof of the importance of PLAs for construction projects.

Details Announced for 2024 Battle of the Bio\Tech Bands Charity Event

Boston – This year’s Battle of the Bio\ Tech Bands (BoBB) event will take place on May 8 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at Royale Nightclub, located at 279 Tremont Street in Boston.

Put on by the BoBB Foundation and organized by Sylvia Beaulieu of Cumming Group, Carly Bassett of TotalOffice Interiors and Brittany Sampson of Erland Construction, the charity event is designed to spotlight the life science and tech industry in the Boston area, while bringing together bio, tech, architecture, and real estate industries in one night.

Bands comprised of employees from bio or tech organizations compete on stage for the proceeds for the charity of their choice. Three bands will compete this year: The Archivists

representing Inozyme Pharma playing for GACI Global; Lifesize representing Cytiva playing for Susan G. Komen; and Supernova representing Alexion/ AstraZeneca playing for Children’s Services of Roxbury. The bands will compete for the title and 50% of the proceeds, while the remaining bands split the rest. Candy O’Terry will return as the celebrity emcee, and the expert judging panel will include Carter Alan, Annie Brobst, Matt Shearer, and Kendra Petrone.

The BoBB has raised over $1.2 million in its 10-year history for countless charities in the fields of patient advocacy, healthcare, and community engagement. For more info about this year’s event, visit www.battleofthebiotechbands.com.

Battle of the Bio\Tech Bands

Governor Maura Healey

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Frank Callahan

Frank Callahan (far right) with members of Painters Union DC 35 / Photos courtesy of MBTU

Massachusetts Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development Lauren Jones, Kevin Brousseau of Massachusetts AFLCIO, State Senator Paul Mark, and State Representative Marjorie Decker.

Dellbrook|JKS Celebrates Annual Meeting

Foxboro, MA – On March 7, Dellbrook|JKS gathered over 200 employees at Gillette Stadium’s Optum Field Lounge for its Annual Company Meeting, a night dedicated to reviewing the past year’s successes while charting the course for the firm’s future endeavors.

The Dellbrook|JKS team kicked off the evening with a cocktail hour, followed by tours of Gillette Stadium’s new lighthouse, a dinner, and finally, a program led by President and CEO Mike Fish. During his address, Fish shared key insights about the firm’s work and honored individuals celebrating 5- and 10-year work anniversaries with the company. Judy Audette, marketing specialist, and Moses Cordeiro, senior superintendent, received special recognition for their 20year milestone with Dellbrook|JKS.

Dellbrook|JKS’ EAF Award, the event’s most significant distinction, was presented to Tammy Gallagher, risk manager, recognized as an instrumental employee of 17 years. Named after

Edward A. Fish, the father of Mike Fish, this award acknowledges a staff member who demonstrates perfect alignment with company values and unparalleled loyalty to Dellbrook|JKS.

Further accolades, decided by a live company-wide vote, were given to two Dellbrook|JKS project teams, recognizing the Large and Small Projects of the Year. These categories, grouped by revenue volume, each featured four projects completed in 2023. In the large category, The Laurent on 55 Wheeler Street, the company’s largest project to date, claimed the winner’s title over nominees such as Coleman House by 2Life Communities, SkySail at Driftway, and Rozzie. In the small category, Glen Brook Way|Phase 2, a state-of-the-art Passive House project, secured the top spot among nominees including Dexter Southfield’s Campus Updates, ActNano’s Lab Fit-Out, and Father Bill’s & Mainspring’s Yawkey Housing Resource Center.

Dacon

Ranked as Top 5 Contractor

Natick, MA – The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently conferred on Dacon both Top Performer status and a Diamond Step rating for 2024, making it one of the Top 5 contractors in Massachusetts. ABC rates contractors for safety levels seven times better than the industry average. Candidates are rated on quality, inclusion, and project excellence.

Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of ABC, said, “Business growth is never an accident. It results from a combination of tangibles and intangibles, including a robust culture, innovative tools, a commitment to total human health and a pragmatic appetite for risk. We congratulate Dacon, an exceptional contractor.”

Callahan Named a ‘Middle Market Leader’

Bridgewater, MA – Callahan Construction Managers announced it has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s 2024 Middle Market Leaders list.

This is Callahan’s first year being named to the list, which tracks the 50 highest-growth middle-market companies in Massachusetts. The ranking is based on Business Journal research and includes private and public companies across multiple industries that had annual revenue between $25 million and $1 billion for 2020, 2021, and 2022.

“Callahan has been in a position of ongoing growth thanks to a strong core of repeat customers and exciting new business opportunities,” said Stephen Callahan, vice president, business development at Callahan. “We pride ourselves on our reputation for delivering best-in-class services that enable us to build incredible projects on behalf of our clients, and this approach to business has enabled us to join the ranks of the Boston Business Journal’s prestigious list of Middle Market Leaders.”

Companies named to the BBJ’s list are ranked by a weighted score that takes into

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account the percent change in revenue between 2020 and 2022 and the actual value difference in revenue during the same time period. The score is meant to mitigate the difference between revenue growth at smaller companies versus larger companies within the middle market. Companies that did not record revenue growth from 2021 to 2022 were disqualified.

“Callahan Construction and Ironworkers Local 7 have had a working relationship for over 10 years. In our experience, Patrick Callahan, the firm’s president, and Callahan Construction live up to their reputation of a company based on ethical, fair, and professional principles,” said Vincent Coyle Jr., business manager, Local 7 Ironworkers. “Ironworkers Local 7 is proud to have our members working on Callahan projects and looks forward to continued success in the future. Congratulations to Callahan Construction on your well-deserved recognition as a Middle Market Leader!”

This is the fifth year of the Middle Market Leaders program. A final, ranked listing of the Middle Market Leaders was unveiled at an awards event in March.

The Glen Brook Way|Phase 2 project team

(l-r): The Dellbrook|JKS Safety & Risk Management Team including David Arancio, Bill Mathisen, Cathy Urban, Victoria Bishop, Devin Cudmore, and Robert Carson; EAF award recipient Tammy Gallagher; and Mike Fish

The Laurent project team

People

Tyre Named President at Amenta Emma

Hartford, CT – The principals of Amenta Emma Architects announced a number of forward-looking changes in leadership at the firm, including naming Michael Tyre as president. Tyre will serve as presidentelect until assuming the role of president in January 2025.

Joining Tyre in the new leadership structure are Myles Brown, who will serve

McClure, who was named a principal in 2023, will become the director of personnel, and Craig Battisto will become the director of project operations.

Founding partner Anthony Amenta will step away from his role as president, but will remain with the firm. He will serve in an advisory capacity to the new leadership team and will also continue to focus on sales and business development in the New England region.

Weston & Sampson Hires Two

Reading, MA – Weston & Sampson recently welcomed Andy Reid, PE, BCEE to the firm as a senior technical leader in its Water Practice in Reading. The firm also welcomed Tony Capachietti, PE as a senior project manager in its Civil Engineering practice.

Reid has over 25 years of experience leveraging his skills in water resources to impact communities positively. He brings significant experience in municipal water treatment and distribution and is adept in all phases of capital improvement planning and stakeholder involvement.

Reid is a Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, a Licensed Water Operator, and a Massachusetts Certified Procurement Officer. He is also a Board Certified Environmental Engineer by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.

Reid Capachietti

Capachietti has over 25 years of experience in the design, permitting, and construction administration of commercial and residential land development projects. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts.

At Weston & Sampson, he will be helping the firm’s private development clients navigate project permitting and design and will also provide site design support on various public projects as needed.

Corriveau Named Employee-Owner

Concord, NH – Warrenstreet Architects, Inc. announced that Caroline Corriveau, AIA has become the design firm cooperative’s eighth employeeowner.

Joining the 16-member firm in 2015, Corriveau is the project manager for the new 110,000sf Rockingham County Complex under construction in Brentwood.

is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and is an executive board member of the Plan New Hampshire Organization.

Incorporated in 1990, representatives of Warrenstreet say the firm converted to an employee-owned cooperative business structure model in 2008 to better represent a strong commitment to socially

(l-r): From Amenta Emma Architects: Craig Battisto, associate principal; Michael Tyre, president-elect; Myles Brown, vice president; Jenna McClure, principal; and Robert Swain, managing principal

Corriveau

High-Profile: People

Barbour Named ‘Top Young Professional’

Randolph, MA – NEI General Contracting announced that Andre Barbour, the company’s diversity and inclusion director, has been named to ENR’s National Top 20 Under 40 for 2024 as well as its New England Top Young Professionals list.

Barbour helps to drive the participation of local, emerging women- and minority-owned construction firms on all NEI projects, as well as create an expanded recruitment and workforce

development drive to hire workers from the communities where projects are located. He actively serves on the City of Boston’s Black Men & Boys Commission, is a chairperson for Building & Property Maintenance Vocation program at Madison Park Vocational Technical High School, and has recently been appointed as a board member for the Massachusetts Minority Contractors Association.

McDonough Named CIO

Boston – Marcus Partners announced that Ryan McDonough has been named the firm’s chief investment officer.

McDonough will lead the firm’s Acquisition team in driving forward investment strategy and will be deeply involved with portfolio construction.

Since joining Marcus Partners, McDonough has led the firm’s investment efforts in Metro Boston and

the company’s representatives say he has been critical in the firm’s success in the industrial and multifamily asset classes.

Bill McAvoy, who has been with the firm for nearly 20 years and previously served as co-CIO with McDonough, will continue as managing director, investments, focusing on new acquisitions with a particular focus on Metro New York.

Maugel DeStefano Announcements

Harvard, MA – Maugel DeStefano Architects announced it has appointed architect Colby Cavanagh to lead the firm’s Healthcare & Sciences design studio. Architect Britni Rotunda has also rejoined the firm as the residential studio leader based in Portsmouth.

Cavanagh joined the firm in 2009 as a designer within Maugel DeStefano’s institutional studio where she worked with diverse clients focused on the healthcare and sciences sector. Her design expertise includes hospital renovations, ground-up outpatient facilities, medical office suites, labs, R&D facilities, medical devices manufacturing, and biomanufacturing facilities.

In her new role, Cavanagh will manage the day-to-day operations of the studio and cultivate new healthcare and science relationships for the firm. Principals Jonathan Cocker and Mark Pelletier will continue to drive strategic initiatives within the healthcare and science sectors,

alongside Cavanagh.

Rotunda previously worked with Maugel DeStefano’s Portsmouth team from 2017-2022. Representatives of the firm say her extensive project management experience spanning over 20 years equips her with the expertise to successfully navigate the complexities of custom residential projects, and that, from conceptualization to completion, her keen eye for detail and meticulous planning ensure that every aspect of a project is executed flawlessly for Maugel DeStefano’s clients.

TFMoran Announces New Hires

Bedford, NH – TFMoran announced it recently welcomed two survey technicians, Najad Ghanbari and Benjamin Krisik, to the Bedford office. Luke Taylor has also joined the firm as an environmental permitting specialist in the Portsmouth office. Additionally, Zachary Valente, PE, structural project engineer in TFMoran’s Bedford office, recently earned his Professional Engineer license for the state of New Hampshire.

Ghanbari has over 18 years of experience in the field of land surveying, most recently as a party chief for another local firm. His experience includes ALTA/NSPS surveys, existing condition surveys, and field operations management. Krisik joined TFMoran’s Bedford office in 2022 as a field technician, primarily collecting data with Leica GPS systems and Total Station instruments. Krisik will now oversee the preparation of fieldwork for the firm’s survey field crews. In their new roles, Ghanbari and Krisik process field-collected data into CADD for applications such as town tax mapping, utility mapping, topography, wetlands, and zoning.

Taylor recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science in environmental conservation and sustainability and a

minor in community development and planning. His coursework included environmental policy, environmental resource economics, and ecology.

Valente joined TFMoran in 2022. He has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and a Master of Science in structural engineering from the University of New Hampshire. His structural design experience includes steel and timber commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, and concrete foundations.

Auburn Adds Bullio to Leadership Team

Avon, MA – Auburn Construction announced that Marc Bullio has joined the firm’s leadership team as vice president.

Bullio brings over 20 years of leadership experience to his new role. His experience includes life science and technology, corporate TI, higher ed, hospitality, historic restorations and secured construction for DoD contractors. His communication, management, and leadership skills were developed

and honed over a 10-year period in the U.S. Army, completing his military career as a field artillery captain during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In his role as a project executive, Bullio is the direct point of contact for his clients and is responsible for the overall management and coordination of a project, beginning with business development and preconstruction all the way through project closeout.

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Calendar

AMFP Boston

April 10 at 5:30 PM

Happy Birthday AMFP Boston!

The mission of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals is to be the hub where healthcare built environment leaders share ideas, gain knowledge, solve challenges, connect with peers, and shape the future of the industry. AMFP Boston’s board members will be on hand at Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom in Boston to celebrate the chapter’s one year anniversary. AMFP Boston members receive free admission to the event and are encouraged to bring colleagues that may be interested in learning more about the organization and its offerings.

PWC Boston

April 11 at 5:30 PM

Party with a Purpose

This annual event brings together Boston’s AEC community to network, have fun,

and raise money for causes that support PWC’s mission to actively engage men and women in the AEC community to connect, promote, and advance women in the industry. This year’s event is raising money to support the PWC Boston Scholarship Program. It will be held at Allsteel in Boston.

Construction Institute

April 17 at 6:00 PM

Fairfield County Spring Social Members and non-members alike are invited to attend CI’s annual 2024 Fairfield County Spring Social. Attendees will have the opportunity to catch up with colleagues, meet new people, and share ideas over a cold beer and pizza. The event will be held at 314 Beer Garden in Norwalk, Conn.

PWC CT

April 18 at 5:00 PM

Strike Up a Conversation with PWC CT at Bowlero!

This event, held by the Professional Women in Construction Connecticut chapter’s

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Professionals of Tomorrow, includes a night of bowling and bonding at Bowlero in Wallingford, Conn. PWC CT members and guests are welcome, and the ticket price includes one beer/wine ticket and taco buffet. Student tickets are also available. Proceeds from PWC CT events support and grow the organization’s scholarship program.

MBC

April 23 at 7:30 AM

Breakfast Program: A Call to Action

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), workers in construction have nearly twice the rate of substance abuse as the national average. This event will address how the local community has answered a call to action. Attendees will hear from an EAP team on a mission to transform lives, a fourth generation family-owned and operated construction management firm focused on employee safety and wellness, and an organization driven to push back the stigma of addiction. It will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Boston.

Professional Expos Group

April 23-24

18th Annual NEBFM Trade Show & Conference

The Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management event will feature over 200 companies displaying products and services necessary for the operation, management, maintenance and renovation of buildings and facilities in the Northeast of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Delaware. Running concurrently with the trade show is an educational conference featuring 24 individual one-hour talks covering a wide range of topics including LEED, Green, Sustainability, Energy, Building Commissioning, Facility Maintenance, Construction, and Renovation Planning. AFE provides CEU credit for all conference talks. The conference will be held at DCU Center in Worcester, Mass.

SMPS

April 24-26

Northeast Regional Conference

Held by the Society for Marketing Professional Services, the conference provides an opportunity for professional development and networking for marketing and business development professionals in the Northeast geographic market. This includes friends and colleagues from eleven SMPS chapters including Boston, Connecticut, and Northern New England. This year’s event will be held at the Westin Seaport Hotel in Boston.

Trades Recovery Week is a national substance use awareness and action campaign kicking off on Monday, April 29 and concluding on Friday, May 3. Recovery Week encourages the construction industry to come together to hear from industry leaders, medical experts, mental health counselors and special guest speakers who are working to end this epidemic and provide support to anyone who may be struggling. Confronting SUD, advancing overall well-being and saving lives are the goals of this initiative.

AGC MA

April 30 at 2:00 PM

Active Shooter Response Training

The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts’ Construction leadership Council (CLC) and CARE Construction Safety (CARE) are partnering with Empower Communications Group to offer a free Active Shooter Response Training tailored specifically for construction organizations. This comprehensive program is designed to empower organizations by providing them with the necessary knowledge, personal awareness, and preparation to navigate through an active threat situation. It will be held at TG Gallagher in Waltham, Mass.

ULI Boston

April 30 at 8:00 AM

Real Estate Meets AI: Real Use Cases for How AI is Making Us Better, Faster, Smarter

At this event hosted by the Boston chapter of the Urban Land Institute, a panel of industry experts will share their successful real-world implementations and applications of AI while also delving into the potential cautions and ramifications of AI, if not used thoughtfully or correctly. Panelists include Jit Kee Chin of Suffolk Construction, Lisa Strope of TA Realty, and Jeff Levine of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The event will be moderated by Shannon Hawley of Ernst & Young, LLP and will be held at Goodwin in Boston.

CBC

May 14 at 5:30 PM

Construction Wellness: Fostering Brain Health within the AEC Industry

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BTEA

April 29 - May 3

Building Trades Recovery Week

BTEA Northeast’s 4th Annual Building

This interactive workshop provides a space for leaders and emerging professionals with developing leadership strategies that support mental wellness and brain health, particularly during periods of uncertainty, elevated stress, and employee burnout; identifying and understanding mental health challenges in the workplace and advocating for proactive measures to promote both collective and individual wellbeing; and acquiring respectful and thoughtful communication tools to discuss mental health, ensuring regular check-ins with colleagues, friends, and family about their wellness. It will be held at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven, Conn.

Construction was recently completed on the Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center in Quincy, Mass. The project features a playground specifically designed to accommodate the needs of autistic and disabled children. Read the full story in the May issue.

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