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Boston Contractor Licensing Guide 2024: Steps, Permits, and State Differences

Contractors Liability Blog

City-Specific Note: Contractors in Boston often have to meet stricter local rules when they work on historic or high-risk projects. Here’s a look at the main differences: Local Permits and Inspections Boston demands extra permits if you plan to work on public or historic properties.

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Stantec selected to design home for Boston’s new National Women’s Soccer League team

Civil + Structural Engineer

Designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted in the 1880s, the historic landmark Franklin Park is home to White Stadium, which was built in 1949 and has since fallen into disrepair. The existing building lacks the spaces, accessibility, systems, and amenities needed to be a citywide resource.

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BROMLEY COMPANIES COMPLETES 122 FIFTH AVENUE IN UNION SQUARE NEW YORK

Civil + Structural Engineer

The developer invested $100 million to thoughtfully reinvigorate the building from top to bottom from an outdated, landmarked tower into a modern loft office space complete with high-quality amenities and upgraded infrastructure. Bromley initially acquired 122 Fifth Avenue in 1979, marking the company’s first purchase in New York City.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. The red and green areas represent the field-installed portions of the joint before and after the panel is installed, respectively. Wall panels with shiplap joints may also require installation in a particular order on the building.

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95 Marginal Street: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Historical Significance

Construction Daily News

This building serves as a focal point for ongoing revitalization efforts in the area, combining cultural heritage with modern developments. These changes are not only setting the stage for new businesses but also revitalizing community engagement and economic growth in the historic district.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008. performance building rating system in the United States. 2 B Green Profitably.

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Virginia office complex achieves urban integration with inventive design

Construction Specifier

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness.