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This month is our annual focus on Restoration / Renovation and Industrial Facilities. The landscape surrounding the restoration of historic buildings is rapidly evolving, with teams now approaching these projects with possibility and excitement, and a focus on long-term durability.

Robert Swain of Amenta Emma Architects says,“ The most sustainable solution with older structures goes beyond investing in preservation and high-performance energy systems, it creates space where people want to work, live, or play and strengthens a building’ s community.” On page 21, he describes how the team approached their work on Hartford’ s State Office Building with a concentration on serving the community for years to come.

I recently caught up with Allison Toonen-Talamo of Walker Consultants

to learn more about the firm’ s restoration work and how their focus on early planning improves outcomes for owners and extends the life of a structure. Read the full interview on page 16.

CM & B recently completed a renovation for a 55,000sf recycling facility in Peabody, Mass.

In our Industrial focus, we are highlighting a wide array of projects in and around New England, demonstrating the growth and upward momentum in this sector. In his article, Robert Harrison of CM & B talks about the firm’ s return to a 55,000sf recycling facility that the team originally built almost a decade ago, to transform it into a fully operational building designed to evolve. He says the project highlights“ what’ s possible when planning, alignment, and execution begin early and stay consistent.” Read the full article on page 23.

We hope you’ ve been able to check out our series on the“ People Behind the Buildings” we’ ve been sharing on Instagram and LinkedIn. I’ ve been out and about asking the people in AEC everything from what makes the industry so unique and what keeps them engaged and excited, to their favorite foods and movies. Check it out and let us know what you think, and be sure to like and share the posts when you see them!

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CONSTRUCTION WEEK! Tuesday, March 3, 2026

4:30 p. m. to 7:30 p. m.

Women in Construction Week is fast approaching- it will be held on March 1-7 this year, with industry events taking place throughout the region. We are excited to again be hosting our two WIC Week events. The first, the 2nd Annual She Builds AEC Mixer, will be held at Red Thread Workplace Innovation Hub in East Hartford, Conn. on Tuesday, March 3. Our 3rd Annual Hard Hats and High Heels Mixer will take place at Meridian Art Consulting in Boston on Wednesday,

February 2026

Hard Hats and High Heels Boston Mixer

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m.

March 4. Join us to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in the AEC industry, and our shared commitment to strengthening our industry together. Register at https:// www. highprofile. com / 2026-she-builds-aec-mixer / and https:// www. high-profile. com / 2026- hard-hats-and-high-heels-mixer /.

We are also already at work on our annual Women in Construction supplement, a chance to spotlight and hear from the women in New England’ s AEC industry, from CEO’ s to designers, tradeswomen and activists. The deadline is Feb. 13. March is also our annual focus on Schools and Institutions. Be a part of this popular issue by submitting news of your projects or insights on the trends in designing for educational institutions. The deadline for submissions and ad reservations is Feb. 20.

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