Boston Construction: BPDA Board approves five residential and commercial projects

BOSTON–The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board of Directors this month approved five new development projects and one Notice of Project Change (NPC). The new projects will create 325 residential units, 34 of which will be designated income restricted.

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Massachusetts Construction News: New building construction must be affordable while incorporating energy efficient construction, technology and innovation to meet current carbon emissions standards

If Massachusetts is going to meet the new state energy efficiency standards signed into law in March, and also regain its place as the nation’s most energy efficient state, we need to make green buildings more affordable to build.

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Boston Construction News: Dozens of new buildings to begin construction across Boston this year

BOSTON — From the southernmost section of Hyde Park to the northside of East Boston, permits for nearly 40 new buildings have been awarded by the city this year already, according to city-data.

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