by Richie | Building in Boston, Building Policies, Building Trends
In construction circles, there is a new buzzword making the rounds: The “circular economy.” What does it mean? And how could a circular economy reshape the current construction industry? Read on for answers to these questions and more! What is a Circular Economy? A...
by Michael Flood | Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Policies, Developer
Windows are a big and complicated part of development projects — especially with things like building codes specifying energy efficiency requirements. If you’re wondering how to go about choosing new windows for your Boston development, one of the biggest things to...
by Pat Flood | Triple Decker, Building in Boston, Building Policies, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner
Part of Boston’s charm is its vast array of historically significant buildings. After all, when your city is one of the oldest in the country, you’ve got a lot of homes from many different eras in the mix. Unlike some other big cities we could name, Boston...
by Pat Flood | Builder, Building in Boston, Building Policies, Construction Crew, Contractor, Developer, Remodeler
Lead exposure is a potential hazard that all construction crews will face at one point or another. According to OSHA, at least 838,000 workers within the construction sector are exposed to lead on the job. Most commonly, lead exposure occurs through lead dust that is...
by Pat Flood | Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Policies, Contractor, Developer
You don’t have to look far to see the impact of fire on a wood framed structure. Just about every night on the local news, you’ll see images of an old stick-frame house that has gone up in flames. Wood burns fast, and it doesn’t leave much time for...
by Michael Flood | Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Policies, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner
If you’ve lived and worked in Massachusetts for more than a month or two, you’ve probably noticed that the Bay State has more than its fair share of rules and regulations. Unlike our “live free or die” neighbor to the north, Massachusetts...