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COMPANY / PROJECT UPDATES | |
The Colonel Daniel Marr Clubhouse Gets a New Roof | |
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Since opening its doors in Savin Hill on July 4, 1974, the Colonel Daniel Marr Clubhouse at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester (BGCD) has welcomed thousands of Dorchester’s children and families. While the club has expanded over the years to include two additional facilities, the Marr Clubhouse has stood the test of time - 50 years to be exact! - and played host to swimming, basketball, floor hockey and countless educational and enrichment programs.
As chance would have it, January 2024 began with a major roof leak, and the Clubhouse roof was found to be at risk. Hence, the pool was closed, and it was determined by Engineers that ice buildup and many years of exposure to pool moisture and chemicals had corroded the roof covering the pool and the joists supporting the 50 ft. x 90 ft. structure.
Fortunately, the Marr team literally came to the rescue under the leadership of Dave Hughes, who spearheaded a full team effort.
Read full story here.
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MSC Receives AGC MA Subcontractor of the Year Award | |
Dan Marr accepts the award on behalf of MSC with Ben Forrest (Walsh Brothers) and John Ferrante (ACG MA). | |
l-r: Dan Flannery, Jeff Marr Sr., Katherine Marr, Dan Marr and Jeff Marr Jr. celebrated with fellow attendees in the State Room. | |
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The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts hosted the AGC MA Centennial Gala at the State Room in downtown Boston on Thursday, May 23rd. The event celebrated the association’s 100th anniversary. MSC was honored to receive the 2024 Subcontractor of the Year Award.
We thank AGC MA for this special recognition and are grateful to all the member contractors for their support and partnership. Our goal is simple; to earn the confidence of our customers – the best in the building industry – and the communities we serve together.
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Shoring Division
Hillside Stables Milton, MA
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Located in the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Hillside Stables is a full-service equestrian boarding facility that was built over 150 years ago. The two-story antique barn is currently undergoing structural renovation that preserves its historical elements, including original windows and wooden hay chutes. During the first phase of the renovation, Marr installed shoring to support the replacement of walls, columns, and footings. Steel beams were used to shore up the structure's outer walls and multiple interior wood beams on the first and second levels. Marr had to carefully install its shoring components around the structure's historical elements. All wood-bearing columns and posts used to separate the horse stalls will be refurbished and reinstalled. Additional shoring will be added during phase two of the project. Customer: Northern Contracting. | |
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Aerial Lifts Division
Rafi Properties Somerville, MA
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At Rafi Properties, a 43,200 square-foot, three-story life sciences facility in Somerville, Marr was tasked by Shawmut Design & Construction with installing three suspended scaffolds in an area with significant egress challenges. With inadequate lower roof access, it was determined that tradespeople would need to access the platforms from the building’s upper roof (which also contains the roof rigging). To accomplish this, the roof rigging was set back a distance and at a height so as to provide space for the platforms to elevate, lower and swing out safely over the building edge. Use of a specialty trolley on the rigging beams helped make this challenging and a-typical procedure safe and effective. The swing stages will be used by tradespeople for at least two months. | |
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Elevator Division
Harvard's Enterprise Research Campus Allston, MA
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Harvard University's Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) in Allston, MA, involves transforming a former industrial rail yard into a vibrant, mixed-use community. Marr Crane & Rigging will manage three crucial construction hoist projects for Consigli Construction within the ERC Development. These include installing twin Alimak hoists for the hotel and high-rise buildings and a single Alimak construction hoist for the mid-rise building. Additionally, Marr has been awarded a separate twin hoist project for Turner Construction within the ERC Development.
These projects will commence in 2024 and extend into 2025. Designed with extensive community engagement, Harvard's ERC aims to be a cornerstone of innovation in Allston and a center for business and research. The project includes significant investments in affordable housing, public open spaces, and sustainable infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for Allston residents. Marr is proud to contribute to this large-scale project.
Customers: Consigli Construction, Turner Construction.
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149 Sidney St. Cambridge, MA | |
At a two-story brick building located in MIT's Cambridge neighborhood, Isaac Blair shored three interior columns for footing replacements. Marr Genie lifts were used to install the 1,000 lb., 18 ft. long steel beams into place to secure the three areas. Customer: Commodore Builders. | |
Best Practices to Beat the Summer Heat | |
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According to the National Weather Service (NWS), extreme heat is the deadliest form of severe weather, causing twice as many fatalities annually as tornadoes and hurricanes combined. Outdoor workers are especially susceptible to heat-related illnesses in affected regions.
NWS uses a heat index to classify environmental heat into four categories:
Caution 80°F – 90°F / Extreme Caution 91°F – 103°F / Danger 103°F – 124°F / Extreme Danger 126°F or higher
To protect our field crews during the hot summer months, it is crucial that everyone is knowledgeable of heat illness symptoms, methods to prevent illness, and procedures to follow if symptoms occur.
Click here to access OSHA’s resources on Heat Illness Prevention, including Employer Responsibilities, Information for Workers, and more.
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Jennifer DeCost
Jennifer DeCost has joined Marr Scaffolding Company as a Staff Accountant. Jennifer’s previous professional experience involves accounting roles with Hemenway & Barnes LLP (Boston, MA) and Rubin and Rudman LLP (Boston, MA). She holds an MBA with a concentration in Accounting from Walden University as well as a BA in Business Management from Curry College. Her educational background coupled with her years of experience make Jennifer a great fit for Marr’s Accounting Department.
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John Seward
As of May 3, 2024, John has retired following his second tenure with DMS. With over 25 years of dedicated service, John has made significant contributions as an ironworker, foreman, general foreman, and superintendent. We are immensely grateful for his tireless efforts and expertise over the years and wish him a very happy and well-deserved retirement!
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Tracy Seward
For over 20 years, Tracy has made immense contributions to DMS, starting as an ironworker and foreman in the field. In 2008, she took on the newly established role of Safety Coordinator, immediately making a positive impact. She continued to excel in this capacity while also serving as a Field Coordinator. Moving forward, Tracy will be the Site Safety Manager for DMS. In this crucially important role, her expertise and experience will enhance workplace safety through training, raising awareness, and ensuring compliance with our company safety policies and initiatives.
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John Moorer
John has been promoted to General Superintendent for DMS. His proven success and leadership capabilities over the last several years have earned him this promotion. As General Superintendent, John will oversee and manage all DMS field operations. John has earned respect in every corner of the construction industry. His commitment to planning and thoughtful execution in the field on some of the region’s most complicated projects is second to none. We look forward to his contributions in this new role.
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Two Summer Interns Join Marr Scaffolding Company | |
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In late May, Marr welcomed aspiring tradespeople Brianna Hazelwood Smith and Kendrick Foreman to the operations department at Marr Scaffolding. Reporting to Operations Manager Butch Spring, Brianna and Kendrick will spend the summer working in various divisions to gain important perspective on the day-to-day workings at Marr both on and off the jobsite. Brianna and Kendrick are proud graduates of Building Pathways (pre-apprenticeship program in Boston) and embraced the opportunity to join Marr to further their construction industry career aspirations. As a partner to Building Pathways, Marr is excited to welcome BP graduates for the second consecutive summer. This program builds upon the training and support we already provide the organization throughout the year.
Brianna and Kendrick bring a positive outlook and genuine enthusiasm for the work we do here at Marr. Welcome to the Marr team!
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Marr Employment Opportunities | |
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The following positions are available --
Marr Scaffolding Company: Safety Representative, Human Resources Assistant, Aerial Platforms Sales Representative, Scaffold Sales Representative, Project Coordinator, Mechanic, Auto Body Painter
Click here for job descriptions.
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