Day 282 - Springing Ahead

Day 282 - Springing Ahead, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

Easter weekend is often the unofficial start to spring. And speaking of springs, check out the springs and supports of this cooling tower being checked in this photo from the roof of a high-rise residential project in downtown Boston. Everyone at Cannistraro wishes you a safe and Happy Easter.

Day 281 - The Channel Center Crew

Day 281 - The Channel Center Crew, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

The Boston construction industry is buzzing about the demand for urban rental property. At Cannistraro we've witnessed this increase in demand first hand as we're building more and more multifamily residential buildings in the Seaport District, the Fort Point Channel and in Cambridge. Today's photo of some of the JCC HVAC team was taken on-site at one such project in the Fort Point Channel, at 5 Channel Center.

Day 280 - Social Media Education

Day 280 - Social Media Education, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

As regular readers of this blog will know, Cannistraro is a huge supporter of both the Boston Chapter of IFMA (International Facility Management Association) and the use of social media. Last evening the two crossed paths at a dynamic educational session called "Adopting Social Media: An Interactive How-to." Of course JCC representatives were in attendance, along with many other AEC, FM and CRE professionals, including speakers/social media experts Michael Reilly of Reilly Communications and Stephen Hopkins of the New England Real Estate Journal.

Day 279 - Racks Arriving on Site

Day 279 - Racks Arriving on Site, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

We've covered a lot of prefabricated components on this blog over the past year, including multi-trade prefabricated utility racks. You've seen them being manufactured and installed in the field, but here is a shot Cannistraro plumbers unloading a shipment of piping racks at the job site of a high-profile laboratory project in Cambridge.

Day 278- One Week to Rally

Day 278- One Week to Rally, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

Team Cannistraro, the employee-organized, charity initiative that plans and hosts fundraising programs and events for Cannistraro staff and their families, is one week away from the conclusion of our Rally Against Cancer fundraiser. We asked our employees to donate at least $5 to wear their Red Sox gear to work on April 1st. Team Cannistraro invites you to donate as well. All proceeds benefit The Jimmy Fund. If you are interested, you can donate on the Team Cannistraro page: www.rallyagainstcancer.org/2013/teamcannistraro.

Day 277 - Recruiting for the Co-op Program

Day 277 - Recruiting for the Co-op Program, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

Yesterday a team of Cannistraro representatives set up shop at the Wentworth Institute of Technology Career Fair where they interviewed dozens of potential candidates for its ongoing construction co-op program. Wentworth reports that this year's event had the highest attendance ever and Cannistraro was certainly happy to be involved. Special thanks to all the WIT students and past alumni that visited our table yesterday.

Day 276- Foam Systems for Fan Pier

Day 276- Foam Systems for Fan Pier, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

If you were thinking they looked like giant fire extinguishers then you would be right! These big guys are being delivered to Fan Pier's Vertex Pharmaceuticals- an 18-story lab and office building. These compressed air foam systems can deliver flame retardant foam that will suffocate a fire.

Day 275- Our Marketing Toolbox

Day 275- Our Marketing Toolbox, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

Cannistraro made news again recently, this time with marketing. Tom Palange is the director of marketing for Cannistraro and we are proud to show you his recent article in the New England Real Estate Journal on social media tips. Cannistraro is proud to be innovative not only in our building strategies but also in our branding strategies.

Day 274 - Two Words: History & Innovation

Day 274 - Two Words: History & Innovation, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

The first of the major media coverage of the Cannistraro 50th anniversary published this week with the latest issue of PHC News Magazine. This nationally-read trade magazine previously named JCC "Contractor of the Year" in 2011, and now tells the Cannistraro story through the lens of history and innovation in the construction industry. Be sure and check out this timely article...it's a great read! bit.ly/134Eqic

Day 273 - Thinking About Chiller Services...even when it's cold.

Day 273 - Thinking About Chiller Services...even when it's cold., a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

One of the great things about having a Service Group backed by resources and capabilities of New England's largest mechanical construction firm is its ability to tackle any HVAC project. Despite the fact that another winter storm is expected to roll through the Northeast this week, Cannistraro Service Group advises facilities to think about their chiller maintenance needs before the hot summer months ahead.

Day 272- Plumbing at its...Smallest?

Day 272- Plumbing at its...Smallest?, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

Today we share a little something, pun intended, that was recently added to The Plumbing Museum. The American Standard Baby Devoro, is a staple in kindergarten bathrooms at The Plumbing Museum. And it sure does look small next to the bariatric toilet we shared last week.

Day 271 - New Spaulding Rehab Approaches its Open Date

Day 271 - New Spaulding Rehab Approaches its Open Date, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

Back on Day 5 of this blog we shared a great photo of the Plumbing and Fire Protection teams on this impressive hospital project. Now, many months later, The brand new Spaulding Rehab Hospital in Charlestown, MA is approaching its grand opening. As the headlines begin to feature photos of the fresh, new facility, take a look at the building in its early stages...

For an inside look at this new Partners Healthcare Facility, check out the upcoming IFMA Boston event on March 18th. (spaulding.eventbrite.com/#)

Day 270- Progress Made!

Day 270- Progress Made!, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

Project Manager for the Wrentham Developmental Center Energy Improvement Project, Rick Harrison spoke this morning in front of state agencies, DCAM, DCR and other facilities personnel for the state of Massachusetts. Harrison spoke on the Energy Improvement Project and how its overall savings will approach $3 million. The photos above are of the sign at the entrance to the center and the PV Field that was installed as part of the Energy Improvement Project.

Day 269- World Plumbing Day!

Day 269- World Plumbing Day!, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

Happy World Plumbing Day! Don't forget to thank a plumber today for all that they do to keep our world sanitary! The Plumbing Museum hosted a breakfast for plumbing industry professionals this morning. Today's picture comes from the event.

Day 268 - Partnering for the Plumbing Museum

Day 268 - Partnering for the Plumbing Museum, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

In honor of the forthcoming World Plumbing Day next week, today's post features a brand new artifact that was acquired by our neighboring Plumbing Museum! Thanks to the relationships and long list of contacts of Cannistraro's Purchasing Department, we were able to secure a donation of a giant, bariatric toilet that holds up to 1,000 lbs of weight! Special thanks to the Zurn Company for their generous contribution. More on the Plumbing Museum and World Plumbing Day on Monday...stay tuned!

Day 267- BCEC Expansion Plans

Day 267- BCEC Expansion Plans, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

This morning, Cannistraro sponsored an event circling around the expansion plans for the Boston Convention Center. The Cannistraro Service Group has been servicing and maintaining the boilers and chillers at the BCEC for some time now. Cannistraro looks forward to being a part of the expansion plans including "multiple hotel developments as well as the expansion of the current convention center, including more exhibit space and a second multi-purpose ballroom." Our picture today comes from wili_hybrid on Flickr and what an amazing picture it is!

Day 266- Final Stages of Energy Upgrades at Hogan

Day 266- Final Stages of Energy Upgrades at Hogan, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

After nearly two years of planning, coordinating and executing comprehensive HVAC and other infrastructure upgrades for two DCAM facilities, the Hogan and Wrentham projects are wrapping up. Project turnover occurs this month. In honor of this accomplishment, today we share a photo from inside the mechanical plant of the Hogan Regional Center.

Day 265- Women in Construction Week

Day 265- Women in Construction Week, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

The National Association of Women in Construction is celebrating Women in Construction Week March 3-9 so we figured we would spotlight some of our own women in construction! The picture above is of Maria and Kourtney, just two of the many women who work here at Cannistraro. Maria is our Estimating Coordinator and Kourteny is an Estimator/Project Manager. Cannistraro is proud to support women in construction every week! To find out more visit www.nawic.org/nawic/WIC_Week_2013.asp.

Day 264 - Quiet on the Set

Day 264 - Quiet on the Set, a photo by JC Cannistraro on Flickr.

This is no studio backlot...on the contrary, in fact, today's photo was shot at an active job site in Cambridge where a Cannistraro film crew visited last Friday. In honor of Cannistraro's 50th anniversary, the Marketing Department is putting together a unique video about the people, process and projects involved with 50 years of building with intelligence. This photo represents one moment of that video, where the crew captured the thoughts of a foreman in the field.