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Team Set to Start Muddy River Project in Mass.

Second phase of the overall $76-million flood management project to start in July

June 3, 2020

The second phase of the Muddy River flood risk management construction is scheduled to begin in July following the award of a $36.5 million contract by the Army Corps of Engineers, New England District.

resdner Robin environmental scientist Michael Romano

States Reopen Construction With New Practices

May 20, 2020

As states around the country gradually reopen from the coronavirus shutdown, contractors are being challenged to operate in new ways to prevent the spread of the virus and to accept a slower pace of work as the new normal.

Latest New England Updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic

Tracking developing industry impacts as COVID-19 forces closures and interrupts business across the region

Justin Rice

May 17, 2020

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Tracking developing industry impacts as COVID-19 forces closures and interrupts business across the New England region

Skanska-D.W. White JV To Build First Large Package of South Coast Rail Project

Three-year project will connect southeastern Massachusetts and Boston

Scott Van Voorhis

May 12, 2020

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Skanska DW White JV won a nearly $159-million contract to build the first major construction package of South Coast Rail Phase 1.

Boston Releases First Zero Carbon Affordable Housing Design Standards

Thornton Tomasetti, Bensonwood and Placetailor helped create new guidebook

Stephanie Loder

April 22, 2020

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Guidebook, released April 22, is set to help developers, designers, and builders that seek a zero emissions resource.

Boston Mayor Considers Bringing Construction Back, Slowly

Martin J. Walsh to discuss lifting city's COVID-19 construction ban with local industry leaders

Scott Van Voorhis

Justin Rice

April 16, 2020

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Mayor Martin J. Walsh is considering a slow lifting of the building ban he instituted in March to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Some Mass. Unions Remain At Odds With Gov. Over COVID-19 Construction Policy

Other union workers help open state's field hospitals

Scott Van Voorhis

Justin Rice

April 14, 2020

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Construction unions in Massachusetts remain at loggerheads with Gov. Charlie Baker as the state pushes back against calls for a statewide building moratorium amid the coronavirus crisis.

Stantec Named ENR New England Design Firm of the Year

Justin Rice

April 7, 2020

The May/June issue of ENR New England will feature Stantec as the ENR New England Design Firm of the Year.

Massachusetts To Reopen Decommissioned Hospital to Address COVID-19 Capacity Concerns

Bruce Buckley

March 26, 2020

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The facility was shuttered in 2018 but will be reopened to provide beds for patients with coronavirus and other conditions.

Boston Extends COVID-19 Construction Ban

Mayor says work could be halted 'indefinitely' to combat coronavirus spread

Scott Van Voorhis

March 25, 2020

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Boston extended its construction moratorium indefinitely on March 25 due to continuing COVID-19 outbreak issues.

July 6, 2020

Billions of dollars are being spent so the 100-year-old electric grid can better handle increases in renewable energy, electrified vehicles and natural disasters.

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