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In late December 2017, New Hampshire’s largest solar PV array went online, as NECA New Hampshire Division electrical contractor, Ayer Electric, Inc., of Barrington, NH, completed instal-lation of the 2.59MW solar project in Moultonborough, NH for utility

company New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC).

The photovoltaic (PV) array is comprised of 7,200 solar panels installed across nine acres of a 13-acre site and wired to a NHEC substation in Moultonborough. The project scope included Ayer

Electric’s installation and wiring of 40 480V-AC inverters, which feed a NHEC transformer. The invert-ers are installed on steel framing and are rated for exterior use. All underground conduit was installed on the remote and secluded site.

Ayer’s final phase of work was performed durng the severe December cold snap, as the electri-cal team provided wire manage-ment, which included a compre-hensive and detailed tie-in check list for the 7,200 solar panels.

The solar site is projected to generate 3.5 million kWH of elec-tricity per year, enough to power approximately 600 homes and will save NHEC more than $280,000 annually in power costs. The green energy project will dramati-

cally help the region’s electricity demands during peak use in the summer.

Ayer Electric handled the proj-ect working as a subcontractor to general contractor, Ameresco, of Framingham, MA. Ameresco supplied the solar panels and a Terrasmart racking system. Ayer managed a field crew of 25 to 30 IBEW Local 490 electricians, based out of Concord, NH, in the fast-track, three month project. The Ayer management team, headed by Project Supervisor Todd Sanborn and Project Estimator Frank Ganter, worked in close coopera-tion with NHEC project engineer Gary LeMay and Ameresco project manager Nabih Younis.

“The Moultonborough solar

project is important for NHEC and its customers, and Ayer Electric is pleased to have worked to have worked in tandem with Ameresco in its installation. Our Local 490 crew did a skillful job through-out the project, and especially in extremely harsh weather condi-tions, to meet the project scope and timeline,” said Ganter.

The NHEC Moultonborhough solar project is a Davis Bacon project, funded by New Clean Renewable Energy US Bonds.

Ayer Electric is New Hampshire’s largest solar installation com-pany (excluding solar developers). The electrical contractor installed 4.224MW of solar power in 2017 and has tripled its solar production each year since 2014.

Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies (SullyMac), based in Boston, MA, has completed the comprehensive electrical fit-out of the new 220,000 square-foot Reebok International Ltd.’s head-quarters facility, located at the Innovation and Design Building (IDB – formerly the Boston Design Center) on 25 Drydock Ave. in the Boston Seaport District. Reebok’s expansive new global offices are spread over five floors and three buildings of the IDB. The company moved from

its former home office campus in Canton, MA.

The new Reebok headquar-ters houses the international footwear and sports gear com-pany’s corporate offices, meet-ing spaces, and a state-of-the-art design lab, located on the third floor. The facility also features a 7,600 square-foot Reebok flagship retail store with a customization shop on the first floor; and a two-story, integrated 30,000 square-foot fitness center, complete with

a boxing ring and studios for Pilates, Crossfit, yoga and spin.

SullyMac’s scope of work included the installation of pri-mary and emergency power, lighting and lighting control sys-tem, the fire alarm system, and lightning protection system, as well as low-voltage installations for Reebok’s tel/data, security, and audio-visual systems. The NECA Boston contractor also provided power to the HVAC control systems.

The facility, designed by the architectural firm, Gensler, of Boston, features a mod-ern, open work environment design, and an open ceiling con-cept. SullyMac’s installations required highly detailed work-manship, as both the electri-cal infrastructure and office’s elaborate lighting are visible to Reebok employees and clients.

Project manager Robert Worobey, General Foreman David Silva, and Foreman Shawn Kerr headed the Sullivan & McLaughlin project team, supervising a skilled field crew of 45 IBEW Local 103 elec-tricians and technicians in the

fast-track, six month project. SullyMac commenced work

in May 2017 and met the aggressive project schedule, completing the 33,000+ hour project in November 2017, when Reebok began moving into its new headquarters. The electri-cal contracting firm, among the Northeast’s largest, worked on a project team headed by general contractor, Gilbane Building Company, based in Boston.

Commenting on the demands of the project, PM Worobey said, “The Reebok project had a very aggressive schedule given the amount of electrical scope that was required. The SullyMac team had more than 33,000 hours of work to complete in six months, with multi-turnover phases. Our pre-fabrication

coordination team was critical to expediting construction, and achieving Reebok’s project time-line.”

He added, “Fast turnaround of the detailed coordination required close cooperation between the general contractor, Gibane, and all of the project’s subcontractors. Gilbane led the project very effectively, working closely with the architect, engi-neer, and all subcontractors in order to drive the coordination process with quick turnaround of any conflicts and issues.”

To efficiently meet the proj-ect requirements, SullyMac’s prefab team of Local 103 jour-neymen and apprentices assem-bled thousands of LED lighting fixtures in the company’s pre-fabrication facility. The proj-ect team also employed Trimble GPS hardware and software to effectively pre-plan and pin-point the location of all lighting supports, floor boxes, and “poke-thru” locations.

Reebok now houses more than 700 employees in its state-of-the-art Boston Seaport world headquarters.

Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies Completes Electrical Construction of Reebok Global Headquarters in Boston Seaport

NECA contractor teams with Architect: Gensler, Boston, MA; EE: WB Engineers & Consultants, Boston, MA; GC: Gilbane Building Company, Boston, MA

Ayer Electric Completes 2.59MW Solar Array in Moultonborough, NH for New Hampshire Electric Cooperative

NECA contractor teams with GC: Ameresco, Framingham, MA on New Hampshire’s Largest Solar Array; Owner: New Hampshire Electric Cooperative

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In November 2017, J&M Brown Company, Inc. (JMB), of Jamai-ca Plain, MA, completed electri-cal construction of 5 Fan Pier Boulevard – Building C at One Seaport Square, the Seaport dis-

trict’s newest and most vibrant mixed-use project. Earlier in the year, work was completed at Building B – The Benjamin, located at 25 Northern Ave. The two 22-story towers house 850

luxury apartments and over 300,000 square-feet of retail and entertainment space, with three levels of below-ground parking.

J&M Brown’s scope included providing the buildings’ primary

and emergency power as well as their integrated fire alarm sys-tem. JMB also installed lighting in the buildings’ lobbies, rooftop terraces, and exterior public realm areas. Spectrum Integrated

Technologies, the low-voltage division of J&M Brown, installed the buildings’ security system and the design-build A/V system.

J&M Brown Shines as One Seaport Square RisesArchitect: Elkus Manfredi Architects, Boston; EE: Cosentini Associates, Boston; CM: John Moriarty and Associates, Winchester, MA; Developers: Boston Global Investors, Berkshire Group, W.S. Development

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WEST NEWTON, MA – The Boston Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Associa-tion (NECA) confirmed its 2018 Directors and Officers (see photo) at its Annual Chapter Meeting in January. Michael McDonald, of McDonald Electrical Corp., was elected to serve a two-year term as the Chapter’s president.

NECA Boston Chapter 2018 Board of Directors Seated (l to r):William Weber, Treasurer – Gaston Electrical Co., Inc.

Michael McDonald,President – McDonald Electrical Corporation

Joseph McCluskey, Jr., Governor – E.G. Sawyer Company, Inc.

David Noon, Secretary – J. & M. Brown Company, Inc.

Standing (l to r):

Kristen Gowin, Assistant Manager – NECA Boston Chapter

John Quinci, Director – Cruz Electric, Inc.

Brian Murphy, Director – A. Murphy, Inc.

Joseph Bodio, Director – LAN-TEL Communications

John McLaughlin, Director – Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies

Thomas Driscoll, Director and Chairman, Maine Division – E.S. Boulos Company

Gregory Sapochetti, Director – J.F. White Electrical

Matthew Guarracino, Director – J.M. Electrical Company, Inc.

Kathleen Guinee, Director – Aetna Fire Alarm Service Co., Inc.

Glenn Kingsbury, Executive Manager – NECA Boston Chapter

Board Members (not pictured):

Alan Scharfe, Vice President – John A. Penney Company, Inc.

Stephen Scarponi, Director and Chairman NH Division – Scarponi Electric, LLC

NECA Boston Chapter Confirms 2018 Board of Directors;Michael McDonald of McDonald Electrical Elected President

NECA Boston Stands with Sen. Edward Markey against

Solar Panel Tariffs

ARLINGTON, MA – On January 26, representatives from NECA Boston Chapter, IBEW Local 103, and other MA solar industry stakeholders joined with Sen. Edward Markey in a press conference, voicing concerns about the new 30% Solar Tariff on imports of solar panels recently imposed on the industry in Washington. The tariff threatens solar job growth as the cost of solar installations will rise and de-mand is expected to slow.

On January 16, Michael McPhee, Vice President of NECA District 1 and principal of McPhee Elec-tric, was the featured speaker at the NECA Boston Chapter Annual Meeting at the Westin Hotel in Waltham. McPhee was introduced by incoming NECA Boston president, Michael Mc-Donald, of McDonald Electrical Corporation.

McPhee presented an over-view of the current state of the union electrical industry in the region and his vision for the organization. He spoke of the vibrancy of the construction market in our region and the importance of infrastructure spending to help continue to spur commercial, educational and healthcare development,

and the construction industry. He also focused on leadership in education and management as being crucial roles for NECA. “Talent, training and manage-ment of a skilled workforce are keys to success in all businesses, especially in electrical construc-tion,” McPhee said, “It is critical to be nimble with technology, with the ongoing changes in the industry.”

He added “The Boston Chap-ter of NECA and its members are leaders in the industry, and it is one of the most vibrant chapters in the country. NECA wants to make it easier for our contrac-tors to be even more successful.”

McPhee was elected Vice President of NECA District 1 – New England, New York and New Jersey, at the NECA An-nual Convention in Seattle in October. In his position, McPhee represents NECA contractors

in Washington with the NECA national office, and the Interna-tional office of the IBEW.

In accepting his new role as NECA Boston Chapter presi-dent, McDonald said, “I am hon-ored to serve NECA and the elec-trical industry. My commitment is to make NECA the best it can be — continuing our leadership in all aspects of the electrical in-dustry.” He spoke of the impor-tance of the “great labor-man-agement partnership between NECA Boston and Local 103.” He also thanked past presidents of NECA Boston Chapter for their service, including Joseph McCluskey, Jr. of E.G. Sawyer, Paul Guarracino of J.M Electri-cal, Joe Bodio of LAN-TEL Com-munications, Tom Driscoll of E.S. Boulos, and the late David MacKay of E.G. Sawyer.

Nearly 80 NECA members at-tended the meeting.

Michael McPhee, Vice President of NECA District 1, Featured Speaker at NECA Boston Annual Meeting

Telecom Licensing, Paid Family

Medical Leave and Wage Theft Bills

Granted Extensions at State House

On February 7, 2018, several bills that would directly impact the electrical construction industry in Massaachusetts received exten-sions within their respective Com-mittees so that State legislators can continue to consider the prospective impact of the legislation. The Tele-com Licensing bill (H.1992) and the Paid Family Medical Leave bill were granted extensions to April 9, 2018. The Wage Theft bill was extended to March 7. The Telecom Licensing bill is in review by the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Profes-sional Licensure. The Paid Family Medical Leave and Wage Theft bills are under review by the Joint Com-mittee on Labor and Workforce De-velopment. NECA Boston Chapter advocates for the passage of these bills and will continue to monitor their movement in the Legislature.

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l-r: NECA Executive Manager Glenn Kingsbury, NECA District One Vice President Michael McPhee, NECA Boston Chapter incoming President Michael McDonald, NECA Governor Joseph McCluskey, Jr., and NECA Boston Assistant Chapter Manager Kristen Gowin.

NECA Boston Chapter Assistant Manager Kristen Gowin, IBEW Local 103 Vice President Frank Aikens, Sen. Edward Markey and Local 103 Business Agent Jay Frasier

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