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2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS DIRECTORS

Chairman Mark David

William Aalerud Vice President Columbia Construction

Matt Consigli Vice President Consigli Construction

Robert Murray President BOND Brothers, Inc.

Joseph Albanese Immediate Past Chair, AGC MA, Founder & CEO Commodore Builders, Inc.

Kerim Evin Executive Vice President & General Manager Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Tony Starr Partner Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, P.C.

Jeffrey Bardell President Daniel O’Connell’s Sons

Pam Fisher Vice President Construction Coordinators

Marc Truant President and CEO Marc Truant Associates, Inc.

Fran Colantonio Chairman and CEO Colantonio, Inc.

Peter Hamill Vice President of Operations Turner Construction

Tom Comeau Executive Vice President & COO Commodore Builders, Inc.

Matthew Kilty President Trinity Building + Construction Management Corp.

Charles S. Vaciliou Senior Vice President, Director of Operations Erland

ADVISORY COUNCIL Vice Chairman Michael O’Brien Chairman of the Advisory Council, AGC MA, Vice President District Operations Manager, Gilbane Building Company

Michael O’Brien, Chair of the Advisory Council, AGC MA, District Operations Manager Gilbane Building Company Ed Adelman, Executive Director MA State College Building Authority

Joseph Maguire, Senior Vice President Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

Allan Ames, President BR+A Consulting Engineers

Francis W. Madigan III, Co-Chair Advisory Council, President F. W. Madigan Co., Inc.

Danielle O’Connell, Senior Manager VDC Services, Skanska USA Building

Stan Martin,Owner Commonsense Construction Law LLC

Milton J. Benjamin, Jr. President KAGE Growth Strategies, LLC

Debi McDonald, AIA, Senior Associate, NBBJ

Doug DiCerbo, CLU Financial Advisor Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Mary Nardone, Co-Chair Advisory Council, Associate Vice President, Capital Project Management Boston College

Dennis Driscoll, Vice President The Driscoll Agency Bill Endicott, Sr., Project Manager Mill Creek Residential Trust Brian Fitzsimons, President Dec-Tam Robert France, President Senate Construction

Treasurer Steven B. Avery, CPA Chief Financial Officer Dimeo Construction

Anthony Leonard, Senior Regional Facility Manager Liberty Mutual

Robert Keeley, Senior Vice President STV|DPM Fred Kramer, AIA,Vice President Stantec John Lauring, President Lauring Construction, Inc.

David Noon, President J&M Brown Company, Inc. David Perini, Principal, David Perini Enterprises Jennifer Pinck, President Pinck & Co. Robert Sullivan, Senior Director of Facilities Construction Boston Children’s Hospital E. Scott Sumner, CCM, Department Chair, Construction Management Wentworth Institute of Technology Lisa Wexler, Past Chair, President Elaine Construction, Inc.

BUILD NEW ENGLAND AWARDS PROGRAM

WELCOME TO THE AGC MA 2017 BUILD NEW ENGLAND AWARDS! BUILDING EXCELLENCE FOR THE INDUSTRY. BUILDING EXCELLENCE FOR MASSACHUSETTS.

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he AGC Awards program was founded in 1981 and continues today to praise those teams of owners or developers, designers, contractors and subcontractors who exemplify best in class collaborative efforts toward the successful completion of the project.

Build New England is just one of many programs that AGC MA has initiated to inspire improved communication and collaboration within the industry. We will continue to advance industry practices with all the individuals who participated in this event and with the many allied associations and professionals with whom we work.

AGC MA would like to recognize our partners and sponsors who make this program possible: AGC MA is proud to partner with The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman, in producing this supplement, further recognizing all of the winning teams and projects honored here tonight.

Congratulations to all the entrants and the winners of this esteemed awards program! ■

President/CEO AGC MA

MEET THE AGC MA BUILD NEW ENGLAND AWARDS 2017 JURY Chair Sara Bryant Partner, Murtha Cullina LLP Judges Tim Bonfatti President & CEO, Compass Project Management, Inc.

Peter Harrod Principal at Code Red Consultants

Daniel Connolly Project Manager, Commodore Builders

John Schmid Vice President/Principal, Nitsch Engineering

Jackie Falla Director of Client Services, Elaine Construction

Josiah Stevenson Principal, Leers Weinzapfel Associates Architects, President, BSA

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SPECIAL THANKS TO PROGRAM HOST & EMCEE Maureen McDonough Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Suffolk

Steven Sakakeeny Principal, SAK Environmental, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AGC MA 888 Worcester Street Wellesley, MA 02482 Phone: 781-235-2680 www.agcmass.org

AGC MA 2017-2018 Board of Directors �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 President’s Letter ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 2017 Jurors ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3 Welcome to AGC MA................................................................................................................ ��� 5 AGC MA: Safety is Everyone’s Business ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5

GRAND HONOR AWARD Sandy Hook School ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 The Warren Group 280 Summer Street • Boston, MA 02210 Phone: 617-428-5100 www.thewarrengroup.com

President and CEO: Robert L. Petrucelli Director of Industry Advancement | Labor Relations Brendan Carter, Esq., Director of Marketing & Communications Lisa Frisbie Director of Member Services Joe Kelly Director of Safety Christopher Ziegler Operations Manager Barbara Canoni Assistant Operations Manager Kara Morgan Accounting Don Vallieres

HONOR AWARDS Union Station ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 10 Boston Public Library – Central Library Renovation ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 8

MERIT AWARDS Logan International Airport – Terminal E Renovation and Enhancements ���������������������������������� 12 Winthrop Middle | High School ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14

PERFORMANCE AWARDS Philip Johnson’s Thesis House ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16 Harvard University Memorial Church ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Salem Probate and Family Court Building ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 The New England Center for Children | John and Diane Kim Autism Institute ������������������������� 22 Why Join AGC MA �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23

Build New England Awards Program 2017 is published by The Warren Group, and is an advertising supplement to Banker & Tradesman (ISSN 0005-5409) is published weekly respectively,

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THE VALUE OF AGC

BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE TOOLS TO COMPETE Through membership your company and staff can access and benefit from the guidance, expertise and interaction available through its committees, interest groups and roundtables.

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WELCOME TO AGC MA

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uilding Excellence is what AGC MA and our members signify.

As the leading commercial construction association in the commonwealth, AGC MA provides member benefits and business resources for the state’s building industry.

The association offers valuable management education, exemplary safety training, and dedicated advocacy for our members and the industry at large, continually improving the quality, integrity and responsibilities to the general public and its surrounding communities.

AGC MA is guided by a board of directors who represents prestigious regional firms involved in the business of building innovative solutions

to complex construction issues. The association’s full-time professional staff is available to assist member firms on varied industry matters.

Join AGC and become an integral voice in the policy decisions that formulate AGC’s agenda and shape the future of your industry.

Building Excellence for the Industry. Building Excellence for Massachusetts.

For more information, contact Joe Kelly, director of member services, at kelly@agcmass.org, 781-235-2680 ext. 13.

Feel free to visit our website at www.agcmass.org.

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Proactive legislative and regulatory advocacy Labor/employment issues – union and open shop Professional development seminars and workshops Safety training for you and your employees Timely industry news, both national and local Networking opportunities throughout the industry Access to key construction industry leaders Group interaction with owners and designers Up-to-date OSHA bulletins and local emphasis plans Access to AGC Professional Staff – a phone call away

AGC MA: SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS

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afety is everyone’s business! When an incident occurs on a construction site, it affects not only the individual and the family, but also every member of the building team – developer, building owner, designers, subcontractors and constructors.

It also impacts the community in which the project dwells.

Creating a culture of safe work practices on the job site and throughout a company’s operation is an investment in the future of your firm and your employees. It can decrease the likelihood of OSHA fines and costly litigation, create healthier, more productive workers and cut down on time loss and employee absences.

AGC MA has an OSHA certified trainer and safety consultant on staff a phone call away to assist you with all your safety needs.

• On-site OSHA Training • Third-party inspections • Job site risk assessment • Outsourced site safety • Post-OSHA inspection representation • Construction job safety analysis (JSA) ■

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“The Consigli team is without a doubt the most responsive, professional and accomplished construction firm one could wish for on any project. The team members are genuinely kind and careful managers and workers who have gone out of their way in the Sandy Hook School project to ensure that we feel valued as clients and end-users.”

E. Patricia Llodra, Town of Newtown’s First Selectman

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Project:

Owner:

OPM:

Sandy Hook School Town of Newtown Connecticut STV|DPM

Designers: Svigals + Partners Contractor: Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Engineers/ Subcontractors:

United Steel, Inc.; Lighthouse Masonry, Inc. Nearly four years after the previous school was the site of the country’s deadliest mass shooting at a primary or secondary school, the rebuilding of Sandy Hook required a project team that would remain sensitive to the hearts and minds of the community.

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Through a highly inclusive public design process, the design team set out to create a meaningful architectural response.

After an extensive evaluation, the town of Newtown, Connecticut decided to rebuild Sandy Hook School on its existing property. The new 88,000-square-foot elementary school is now a national model for the “School of the Future,” incorporating the most current and advanced thinking about educational approaches, security and design.

Full of custom design inspired by the site’s natural features, and plenty of color, art and light, the new pre-K through 4th grade school includes state-of-theart classrooms, a gymnasium, library, bathrooms and administrative space. In addition, major site improvements included a re-configured building orientation; new circulation, bus and parent drop-off areas; new parking lots; a large playground and field area, and a landscape design that incorporates passive security features.

To accelerate the construction schedule, the project was divided into two phases with site improvements beginning six months ahead of building construction.

This project serves as a significant test bed, as it is one of the first to apply the full new Connecticut guidelines for public school security.

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HONOR AWARD

HARDHATS OFF TO YOU. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the Terminal E Renovation and Enhancements project at Logan International Airport. We are honored to be recognized for our “build smart” approach and privileged to be a part of such an innovative, collaborative team.

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Project:

Owner:

OPM:

Designers:

HDR Architects

Contractor:

Daniel O’Connell’s Sons

Subcontractors:

A local newspaper once stated that “The once-grand 1920s-era Union Station with its cavernous ceilings and soaring arches has stood like a ghost of Springfield’s past since it closed in 1973.”

A project 40 years in the making, Union Station consisted of two vacant buildings prominently located and long neglected in the north end of Springfield. The recent renovation transformed the antiquated rail terminal into a modern transportation facility with a restored 120,250-square-foot main terminal area, a 24-bay bus terminal and a new 480-space, six-level, precast parking garage. Office space was created for public transit agencies along with a daycare center to serve the downtown area.

Scheduling was a critical component to keep the active rail lines open and accessible 24/7 while performing work around them requiring continuous communication lines with the project team and all stakeholders, including the Federal Transit

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Union Station Springfield Redevelopment Authority Skanska USA Building

Collins Electric Company; M.L. Schmitt Electrical

Administration, the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, OPM Skanska, HDR Architects, Amtrak, CSXT Railroad and Clerk of the Works.

Among the many challenges faced throughout the project was managing, planning and coordinating the demolition of the Baggage Building. The 20-foot-high and 350-foot-long south foundation wall needed to remain in place as it supported the elevated, fully operational Springfield Railroad Terminal serving Amtrak and CSXT lines. There was also an active underground brook running under the building that was encased in a large stone culvert in the 1800s, which needed to be protected during demolition. Upon completion, the foundations surrounding the culvert were removed and the active culvert was replaced with a new reinforced concrete pipe.

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“Nothing is more rewarding than seeing how the Johnson Building has truly evolved into a space for civic and community gathering since the renovation. People are drawn to the space, and once there, they want to spend the entire day there. It has become the one place where a visitor can just spend time in a free space, a democratic space, a comfortable space, an aesthetically pleasing space to study, relax, read or be with other people. It has truly become a communal space.”

Michael Colford, Boston Public Library Director of Library Services

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Owner:

Owner’s Rep:

Designers:

William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc.

Contractor:

Consigli Construction, Inc.

Engineers/Subcontractors: Located on one of the most pedestrian friendly and vibrant retail streets in Boston, the Boston Public Library’s Central Library in Copley Square provides the city with a world-class public library. The Johnson Building, designed by renowned American architect Philip Johnson, is the 20th century addition to Boston Public Library’s historic McKim Building in Copley Square. Originally opened in 1972, the addition is an iconic modern building and designated Boston Landmark; its two-phased renovation is the implementation of the BPL’s strategic plan, incorporating new program areas, improved access to the historic McKim Building and more welcoming street-level connections. The renovation also addresses upgrades to building systems and improvements to meet current codes.

PROUD TO BE AMONG THOSE RECOGNIZED FOR EXCEPTIONAL

Boston Public Library – Central Library Renovation City of Boston – Boston Public Library PMA Consultants

Riggs Contracting, Inc.; T.J. McCartney, Inc. One of the most important project milestones, the opening of the McKim connection, required what the Boston Globe called “structural gymnastics,” including supporting the McKim building’s fragile, century-old, load-bearing masonry brick wall with heavy duty steel framing and temporary shoring to create a new 35-square-foot opening between the Johnson and McKim buildings, while remaining open to the public. To accomplish this, a temporary pedestrian tunnel was installed from Boylston Street into the core of Defarrari Hall.

The renovated Johnson Building, once closed from the outside by tinted windows and a series of granite screens, or “plinths,” is now visually open to the street and has allowed the BPL to reimagine its programming and events, enhancing the library services that are provided to the community.

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TEAMWORK .

PROJECT: Union Station CLIENT: Springfield Redevelopment Authority ARCHITECT: HDR Architecture, Inc. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Daniel O’Connell’s Sons

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MERIT AWARD

“Suffolk’s true depth of talent and resources were fully utilized to deliver the high standard of quality and workmanship, as set forth by Massport, in a very complicated and integrated project adjacent to and within an existing terminal that had to remain operational throughout the entire project. Suffolk’s management of schedule, materials and trade contractors was critical in achieving the milestone delivery dates set for the project, minimizing the impacts to daily operations and passenger use of the terminal.”

Houssam H. Sleiman, PE, CCM, Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs

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Project:

Owner:

Logan International Airport – Terminal E Renovation and Enhancements Massachusetts Port Authority

Architect AECOM

Contractor: Suffolk

Subcontractors:

J.K. Glass Company; The Dow Company The Terminal E Renovation and Enhancements project focused on improving the passenger experience throughout the terminal, expanding terminal space by 95,000 square feet, renovating three existing gates and adding the required services to accommodate larger aircrafts. All construction had to be coordinated and integrated into an existing terminal, parts of which were originally constructed in the 1970s.

In an effort to accommodate the new Group VI aircraft, consisting of the new Airbus A380 and the Boeing 747-800, and to greatly enhance the passenger experience throughout the terminal, three gates were renovated to include new twolevel aircraft boarding jet bridges and vertical circulation nodes, new departure level concourse holding rooms and new arrivals level de-boarding areas that connect to the existing Customs Primary

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Inspection Hall. The new additions include a fourth level that provides for the construction of new Airline Clubs that will allow passengers to board directly from the lounge to either level of an Airbus A380.

Disruptions to existing passenger and aviation operations were minimized so the terminal could function normally.

The team worked closely with Capital Programs, Massport’s Aviation Departments and the Custom and Border Protection Services to create a secure site that met all FIS strict requirements.

Features of the new terminal focusing on enhancing the passenger experience include a variety of seating options, work surfaces with power and USB charging capabilities, dynamic displays that showcase innovations with strong ties to Massachusetts and an interactive Boston “T” Party selfie moment.

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Owner:

OPM:

Designers:

Contractor: Gilbane

Engineers/Subcontractors:

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Winthrop Middle | High School Winthrop Public Schools Skanska USA Building HMFH Architects Engineers; Foley Buhl Roberts & Associates, Inc.; James W. Flett Company; Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc.

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The design of Winthrop’s new 970-student middle/high school was based on the community’s vision for a combined school that maintained separate identities. Shared core facilities including the gym, library, auditorium and black box theater comprise the space between two L-shaped academic wings that house the middle school and high school classrooms. Specialized areas within the school include a learning common, as well as a fab lab, which can host activities like Winthrop’s “Viking Longship” class, giving students the opportunity to explore Viking history through hands-on projects.

The first student built longship is a replica from The Viking Ship Museum in Oslo. It was originally on display in the lobby of the existing high

school but due to its age was in very poor condition. HMFH designed a prominent location to showcase the longship in the new high school cafeteria and while the new school was under construction the students worked diligently to refurbish the ship.

Two unique elements of this project were the use of a ground improvement method known as Rammed Aggregate Piers (RAP) to improve soil strength and quality and Lightwell cones. The RAP system reinforces the soil using crushed stone to enhance foundational support, ensuring the safety and stability of the structures. The Lightwell cones funnel daylight to the interior floor of the building and each school utilizes the cones as project areas for group learning.

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“Gilbane played a significant and integral role in delivering an outstanding product, a new Winthrop Middle/High School which is receiving rave reviews from students, teachers and the Winthrop Community. From start to finish, the project has been an extremely satisfying and enjoyable experience, and Gilbane is a large part of that success.”

John J. Macero, Superintendent of Schools

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Landscape Architect:

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Ash Street in Cambridge is lined with traditional home designs, from Colonial to shingle-style –with one exception. From the sidewalk, all you can see of 9 Ash Street is a tall grey wall.

The odd rectangular building behind the barrier is invisible to anyone passing by.

The famed architect Philip Johnson’s thesis project, built in 1942 for the Harvard Graduate School of Design, was comprised of two parts: a rectangular house and a courtyard enclosed by said high parameter fence that corresponds in height (9 feet) to the house’s walls. The fence’s door opens from the street into the private courtyard, which is separated from the interior of the house by a glass and steel façade.

With three years of research and planning completed, full restoration began with of a total renovation of the

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Philip Johnson’s Thesis House Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design Sea-Dar Construction Thomas Pfifer and Partners Reed Hilderbrand Sea-Dar Construction Herrick and White Architectural Woodworkers; R.P. Marzilli & Company building skin and fence, historical restoration of the chimney using period brick, and an extensive landscape renovation including the interior courtyard with bluestone paving, a new roof, new HVAC and plumbing systems, a new kitchen and bathroom, and new interior finishes throughout.

Great lengths were taken to locate the original manufacturer of the fence materials; however, the knives used to mill the panels to their exact specifications were no longer available. New knives were cut to match the originals allowing the team to recreate the original Weldtex paneling.

The historic building has been restored to its original splendor and operates as a teaching tool and guest accommodations for visiting professors.

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“The Memorial Church is so much more than bricks and mortar.

Nor is it simply a tribute to the past. MemChurch is a vibrant, active community of students – students in whom we are confident will help shape a more just, loving and beautiful world.”

Professor Jonathan L. Walton, Harvard University

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Project:

Harvard University Memorial Church

Owner:

Harvard University

Designers:

Payette Associates

Contractor:

Elaine Construction

E ngineer/Subcontractors: T.G. Gallagher; Gaston Electrical; Phoenix Bay State Construction Company, Inc.; Carlysle Fire Dept.; ARUP; Creative Office Pavilion; Omnilite; ACENTECH One of the most prominent buildings in the center of the Harvard University Campus, Memorial Church is used primarily for worship services, including weekly Sunday services held in the main sanctuary, and daily morning prayers held in Appleton Chapel.

With deep cultural and historical significance, Memorial Church bears witness to more than 1,000 faculty, students and tourists daily. Renovations included replacing the HVAC system and adding much needed air conditioning to the sanctuary, mezzanine and lower levels where none had previously existed. Life safety and accessibility upgrades, along with many other long over-due repairs, were also required.

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The diverse nature of the church’s program posed complex security, access and acoustical challenges that were solved through an intense planning effort allowing the community to continue to use the space.

The use of social media played an important role in informing the community of major milestones and accomplishments throughout the renovation process. The effort was led by Professor Jonathan L. Walton and served to ensure the community remained strong while in their temporary home. And although not all changes were entirely welcomed, these conversations and communications, along with tours, acted as a reminder that inclusion and access are hallmarks of this “Space of Grace.”

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Project:

Salem Probate and Family Court Building

Owner:

Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance

Designer:

Perry Dean Rogers | Partners Architects

Contractor:

Engineers/Subcontractors:

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W.T. Rich, Inc. Beaubois Architectural Woodwork; Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc.

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Located at 36 Federal Street in the heart of downtown Salem, the Salem Probate & Family Court building (historically known as the Registry of Deeds Courthouse) is an essential element of the city’s residential and civic historic district known as the Federal Street District. Originally constructed in 1909, the project requirements included comprehensive historic renovations and improvements and construction of a new “right-sized” addition, replacing the existing, illsuited one built in 1979.

The exterior façade underwent detailed restoration with historically replicated, specialty aluminum windows and the re-pointing of all stone joints. As part of the interior restoration, skilled artisans were required to recreate historic features and details that included extremely high-end millwork and

marble finishes throughout. The marble was quarried in Italy, where artisans had to hand carve intricate details to match the existing marble on site. Coffered ceilings with plaster profiles had to be historically replicated, requiring custom wooden molds to be built by hand to receive glass fiber reinforced gypsum pours.

Scheduling became complex due to the existing hazardous waste conditions.

Extensive coordination between the historic preservation consultant, the project team and sub-trades performing the work. Other challenges included but were not limited to a highly confined urban worksite and the simultaneous demolition to the 1979 addition.

Despite those challenges, the resulting grandeur of this building is truly astonishing!

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“The renovation and restoration of the Essex County Probate and Family Court in Salem has been an exemplary project for the Trial Court’s ongoing mission to bring its portfolio of facilities up to the highest standards of accessibility, dignity and efficiency. The contribution of the staff of W.T Rich Company to this tremendous success cannot be overstated. The team was able to foster a genuine collegial relationship that enabled all parties to put forth the extra effort needed to complete this exceptional building for the delivery of justice in the commonwealth.”

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PERFORMANCE AWARD

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The New England Center for Children | John and Diane Kim Autism Institute

Owner:

New England Center For Children

Designers:

Dixon Salo Architects

Contractor:

Erland Construction, Inc.

E ngineer/Subcontractors: D&M Civil

New England Center for Children (NECC) in Southborough, Massachusetts, is a school dedicated to transforming the lives of children with autism through education, research and technology.

The Autism Institute is a three-story, 33,000-square-foot addition to the main building and serves as a research and education center for parents, educators and students. The new center features specialty training and observation rooms designed to ensure students safety is optimized.

Due to the sensitive nature of the cultural environment, a highly complex card reader security system was implemented on all door locations and extra care was taken to avoid exposing the students to dust, vibrations and loud noise.

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helped to make access feasible. As an added touch for the community, NECC had the site fencing designed with customized scrim that featured a step and repeat graphic of students engaged in activities, the project name, The Erland and Dixon logos, and photos of the capital campaign managers, John Y. Kim and former Governor Michael Dukakis.

So impacted by the mission and dedication of the NECC staff, faculty and students, the Erland team approached senior management with a request to carry on similar efforts. From this suggestion, The Erland Charitable Foundation was born.

The mission of the foundation is to provide funding that makes a positive difference in the lives of selected groups in our community. In a recent fundraising effort Erland and more than 200 members of the construction industry raised $20,000 that went directly to NECC to be used for research and training. â–

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WHY JOIN AGC MA Young Designers and to serve as mentors to student chapters and oversee Community Service Day. LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION – The Labor Relations Division develops strategies in advance of labor negotiations with the trades and actively engages in all other issues affecting the signatory contractor throughout the year. [Signatory Members only]

GET INVOLVED – AGC MA is served by a number of interest groups, task forces and joint committees. These volunteers provide an arena for discussion of key construction industry policies and issues. It is through these forums that AGC MA members exchange information and ideas in order to address and distribute information through various platforms.

AGC MA committees are open to all AGC members whose firms are in good standing.

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY TOGETHER – Realize the full benefit of AGC MA by participating on one of our volunteer committees or task forces. Meet key business leaders, develop new relationships, stay abreast of the latest industry trends, and help shape the agenda of your industry.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT – Workforce Development is dedicated to supporting and expanding efforts to recruit, develop, mentor and support all prospective candidates in the construction industry.

CHAPTER 149A TASK FORCE –The Chapter 149A Task Force serves as the liaison between AGC MA and public awarding authorities that utilize CM at Risk on public building projects.

Monitors, develops & advocates CM best practices for project procurement & administration.

CODE COMMITTEE – The AGC MA Building Code Interest Group recommends ssociation action and educates members on all matters relating to the state building code and its interpretation by state and municipal building officials. The current goals of the committee are as follows: CMR 527 (NFPA1) – Navigating the permit process BBRS – Tracking/Charting of building permit data CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL – The mission of the CLC is to develop future corporate, industry, and AGC MA leaders and to foster camaraderie among personnel of member firms under 40. Meetings include educational programs, project spotlights and tours, social events, and collaboration with BSA Supplement to Banker & Tradesman

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE – The Legislative Advocacy Committee facilitates development of key, proactive policy positions on both public and private sector legislative issues. Also teams up with board of directors to champion a continual, successful AGC MA Political Action Committee (PAC) campaign.

PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE – The Program Advisory Committee provides creative input & ideas for new AGC MA programs, panels, workshops, events and training. The goal is to bring additional value to membership through marketing, information, trends and networking opportunities.

SAFETY COMMITTEE – The Safety Committee develops loss control programs and activities for AGC members that promote effective safety practices that ultimately reduce costs to employers. Maintains close working relationships with key state and federal agencies YOUNG SAFETY PROFESSIONALS GROUP – The AGC MA YSP provides a platform for young professionals in safety for networking, sharing ideas and opportunities, safety training and more.

BUILDING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION (BWIC) – Building a network to support and empower women in the construction industry to be confident and successful professionals using practiSPONSORD BY both personally cal tools and advice to help further themselves and professionally.

VIRTUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE – The VDC committee is a group of professionals in the industry that work together to advance the use of technology in the construction process.

HR COMMITTEE – The mission of the HR committee is to serve as a forum for sharing best practices in all areas of HR as well as offering input for the salary survey and the benefits survey that will go out to the members.

CONTACT – Kara Morgan for more information about the value and benefits for your firm: 781-235-2680 ext. 18, morgan@agcmass.org.

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CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONSTO TOALL ALL 2017 2017AGC AGCBUILD BUILDNEW NEWENGLAND ENGLAND AWARD AWARDWINNERS WINNERS

SALEM SALEMPROBATE PROBATEAND ANDFAMILY FAMILYCOURT COURT Historical HistoricalRestoration Restorationand andAddition Addition

Salem, Salem,MA MA| 77,000 | 77,000GSF GSF| |$42 $42MMConstuction ConstuctionCost Cost| Chapter | Chapter149A 149A| Completed | Completed2017 2017