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Anastasia Barnes

I recently visited family in Keystone, Colorado, and while I loved being in the mountains, one thing I noticed was how much I missed the historic charm of New England- the cobblestone streets, old railroads, and the distinct older buildings that helped shape cities like Boston, Hartford, and Portland. I take for granted getting to call this home, but there’ s something so special about living in one of the oldest parts of our country. As the U. S. turns 250 years old, it’ s nice to take a minute to appreciate the architecture unique to New England, and celebrate those who are creating the next generation of resilient structures that continue to define our region.

That resilience carries over to the Healthcare Facilities we are featuring in this issue, as teams are overcoming challenges to design and construct buildings that will continue to serve

their occupants well into the future. Paul Bedard of Haynes Group, Inc. shares a unique comparison between the owner side and the general contractor side of healthcare construction, where he talks about what owners actually value, where owners and GCs disconnect, and the critical factors in getting it right. Read his article on page 28.

Neurology and Infusion Center of New England

Timberline Construction recently wrapped up a project for the Neurology and Infusion Center of New England in Foxborough, Mass. The full interior renovation transformed an existing 2-story medical office building into a purpose-built outpatient care environment that doubles the center’ s clinical footprint, expands services, and positions the growing practice for its next chapter. Get all of the details on page 17.

Mariama Nguajah, Diana“ Success” Kumba, and Isatu Jalloh were hired and trained on site of the Maternal Center of Excellence( MCOE) construction in Sierra Leone.

One story in this issue that particularly stayed with me was the feature on the new construction project in Sierra Leone by Rosanna Niosi of Build Health International. In an industry often focused on square footage, schedules, and budgets, this story serves as a reminder that construction also has the power to create hope, opportunity, and long-term impact for entire communities. It’ s a meaningful example of how the built environment can directly influence quality of life far beyond our own region. Read the story on page 24.

Congratulations to Walsh Brothers on celebrating their 125th anniversary. That’ s quite an achievement! Read our interview with President and CEO

June 2026

Richard Walsh on page 32 to learn what Walsh’ s secret is when it comes to legacy and longevity!

The Construction Institute( CI) is holding its 2026 Annual Dinner & Awards on June 11 at 5:00 p. m. at the Society Room of Hartford in Hartford, Conn. Turn to page 42 of this issue to see the list of 2026 honorees, as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Massachusetts Building Congress( MBC) is holding its 2026 Golf Tournament on June 15 at 12:00 p. m. at Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton, Mass. The day of golf will be followed by rooftop reception, dinner, and awards.

Our next issue has a focus on Life Science Facilities and Awards. Send us your current life science news and perspectives, or tell us about a recent recognition you have received. The deadline for ad reservations and article submissions is June 19.

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