This year’s issue represents the best in healthcare design with architecture, engineering and construction firms sharing the unique goals, challenges, and features of major projects all over New England.
Anastasia Barnes
One such project is our cover story for this month, a medical office building in Needham, Mass. that Maugel DeStefano Architects has designed for Boston Development Group. The 50,000sf building will include two levels of parking, and extensive exterior landscape design. Colby Cavanagh of Maugel DeStefano said, “…it was important to design the healthcare facility to respect and enhance the context of the surrounding neighborhood.” Read more about this unique project on page 22.
I recently attended the ribbon-cutting for OnLogic’s new $54 million, 140,000sf global headquarters in South Burlington’s Technology Park. Construction manager ReArch Company worked with architect Wiemann Lamphere Architects and engineer VHB on the project which was focused on sustainability, energy efficiency and community connectivity. The building is equipped with a sophisticated building automation system, which optimizes energy consumption in real-time. Read all the details on page 14.
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge to bring more women into the construction workforce. By signing on to the pledge, leaders in the industry are demonstrating an ongoing commitment to increase women’s access to training, jobs and leadership opportunities. Read more about it on page 12. I recently caught up with Nancy Hanright, a woman who is leading the change in healthcare design and construction as a senior director of Boston Medical Center Health System, VP of AMFP Boston, and an advisory board member for the Boston chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC). She shares the latest trends in healthcare facility design and how organizations like Boston Medical Center are meeting the evolving needs of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals through the use of technology and other considerations. Read my interview with her in our Healthcare section on page 18.
We will be attending the Connecticut Building Congress’ 28th Annual Project Team & Scholarship Awards Benefit on June 11. This year’s event will be held at Aqua Turf in Plantsville, Conn. The CBC will honor project teams that demonstrated extraordinary collaboration in the execution of their projects including building owners, architects, engineers, constructors, subcontractors, suppliers and sub-consultants. Hope to see you there!
Our next issue has a focus on Life Sciences and Awards. As the life science sector continues to rapidly evolve, share your insights with us on those changes, what it means for the industry, and how projects are being designed and constructed in 2024. We have also extended the deadline for our Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Supplement, which will be included with the July issue. Submit all of your news on life science, awards, and AI/technology by June 21.
Enjoy the read!
Anastasia Barnes
