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Construction projects adjust to new rules as deadlines loom
Updated: June 8, 2020With the economy turned on its head, at least one industry appears to be faring the uncertainty relatively well, all things considered: construction.
Updated: June 8, 2020
The Central Mass. architecture tour
Updated: June 8, 2020The Worcester Business Journal asked area architects and preservation advocates: If you were mapping out an architectural tour of Central Massachusetts, which buildings would you include and why?
Updated: June 8, 2020
Greater Worcester's housing starts hit a post-recession peak in 2019, as the industry looks to fight off the next slowdown
Updated: June 8, 2020New housing starts reached their post-recession peak in 2019, and the Central Mass. need for more may shield the industry from the next recession
Updated: June 8, 2020
WBJ Podcast: This key economic indicator in Greater Worcester hit a post-recession high in 2019
June 1, 2020The much talked about economic and cultural turnaround in Greater Worcester has presented mix results in key metrics, such as population and GDP growth, especially compared to cities of similar size in New England and throughout the country. However
June 1, 2020
Hopkinton receives $3M state grant, fully funds Main Street project
May 26, 2020The Town of Hopkinton has received a $3-million MassWorks Infrastructure Program Grant for its Main Street Corridor Project, the town announced on Friday, marking the final step in funding the initiative.
May 26, 2020
2020 Power 50: David Fontaine Jr.
Updated: May 25, 2020Fontaine Bros. is constructing the largest public project in Worcester’s history, the $200-million South High Community School.
Updated: May 25, 2020
2020 Power 50: Sue Mailman
Updated: May 25, 2020Mailman uses much of her influence coming from running a $130-million company to advocate for unions and union jobs offering living wages and benefits.
Updated: May 25, 2020
Pre-leasing begins at 270-unit Framingham apartment complex
May 21, 2020The 270-unit project called Modera Framingham will begin pre-leasing units on July 1 with expectations it will open late this summer.
May 21, 2020
Mass. begins reopening economy with manufacturing, construction, churches
May 18, 2020Manufacturing and construction may resume on Monday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced in a highly-anticipated Monday press conference about reopening the Massachusetts economy.
May 18, 2020
Avalon Marlborough's 123-apartment expansion set to open in July
May 14, 2020A 123-unit expansion of the Avalon Marlborough apartment complex is set to begin opening to new residents in July.
May 14, 2020
Construction to resume at $132M Polar Park
May 11, 2020The City of Worcester plans to allow some construction projects to move forward beginning Monday, following a month-long shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, City Manager Edward Augustus said during a Sunday press conference.
May 11, 2020
Real estate industry reacting to short- and long-term consequences of pandemic
Updated: May 11, 2020This new way of life has rearranged the real estate and construction industries, just like practically every other part of the economy.
Updated: May 11, 2020
Q&A: Shrewsbury cryo salon was days away from expansion when COVID-19 hit
Updated: April 27, 2020Melissa Cote had planned to expand her beauty salon, but as the construction was wrapping up on her new Shrewsbury location, Gov. Charlie Baker put out his order on March 24 for non-essential businesses in Massachusetts to shut down in an effort to
Updated: April 27, 2020
Landscaper buys Spencer commercial building for $665K
April 22, 2020Arnold Arsenault Jr., the president of A Arsenault & Sons, Inc. landscaping company in Spencer has purchased the building adjacent to his company's headquarters for $665,000, according to Massachusetts land and corporate records.
April 22, 2020
If Polar Park shutdown lasts until June, WooSox likely won't start on time
April 13, 2020To make up for lost time, the project team could decide to speed up the schedule by having crews work 12 hours per day and/or six days per week, Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus said on the WBJ Podcast.
April 13, 2020-
WBJ Podcast: Coronavirus’ impact on the WooSox stadium
April 13, 2020Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus joins the podcast to detail how long of a delay the Polar Park stadium project can bear and still be ready in time for the Pawtucket Red Sox to move in by April 2021.
April 13, 2020
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