Island Facades

Prefabrication is shaping FM's new #ShawmutBuilt 320,000-square-foot research and development complex in Norwood, MA—driving efficiency, safety, and precision at every stage. A prime example: the unitized curtain wall system. The team has been installing 615 unitized curtain wall mega panels, spanning 135,000 square feet of fa?ade. Built in a controlled environment, the triple-pane glass units maximize energy efficiency and undergo rigorous multi-step testing to meet FM’s enhanced performance standards. Hear more from Senior Project Manager Guy Tlapa below—and thanks to our partners at Island Facades for helping us reach this milestone.

Women in Construction Week?- ISLAND Highlight: Iryna Strochenko, Receiving Manager ? Iryna has been with Island Facades for over five years. She takes great pride in seeing the fa?ade systems she’s contributed to on buildings across the country. She values the constant learning, problem-solving, and process improvement that make her work both challenging and rewarding. To her, each project is a unique work of art, and success in construction comes from teamwork, collaboration, and breaking stereotypes in the industry.

Women in Construction Week?- ISLAND Highlight: Pilar Vidal, Design Learning and Standardization Lead ? Pilar has been in the construction field for seventeen years. She values the constant learning and teamwork that bring designs to life notable projects include MIT Site 4 and Boston Children’s Hospital. Seaport Block L4 Tower was especially meaningful to Pilar as Design Lead for the project. She appreciates Island’s unique approach to building envelopes and the industry's focus on innovation. To her, success comes from planning, hard work, and collaboration.

Women in Construction Week?- ISLAND Highlight: Alex Roberts, Assistant Project Design Manager ? Alex has been a dedicated member of Island for 8 years. She values the ever-changing nature of her work, where no two projects are the same. One of her most formative projects was 400 Summer Street, where she was involved in nearly every stage—from design assist and material procurement to mockup design, field production, panel installation, and project closeout. She appreciates the hands-on nature of the industry and the opportunity to collaborate with people across all aspects of a project, from the shop and field to vendors and architects.

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Welcome to the March issue of Apeiron Construction! As winter fades, a renewed energy fuels the construction industry. Challenges like supply chain disruptions and labor shortages persist, but resilience and innovation continue to drive progress. This month, we bring stories of female-owned businesses, celebrating their leadership and contributions in shaping the industry. From breaking barriers to driving change, these leaders are paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive future in construction. Their companies are not only delivering high-quality work but also setting new standards for innovation, mentorship, and workforce development. By fostering opportunities and advocating for industry-wide growth, they continue to reshape what’s possible in a traditionally male-dominated field. Alongside this, we explore pressing industry topics, from infrastructure investment to the rise of prefabrication and modular construction. Sustainability and smart technology also take center stage, reflecting the industry’s push toward efficiency and environmental responsibility. With insights from industry leaders and expert analysis, this issue offers a comprehensive look at the evolving construction landscape. JOGO Corporation Ironclad Earthworks American Fiber Cement Corporation Kanta Electric Island Facades Bestmark National Yorke & Curtis, Inc. Cooper Plastering Corporation Stronghold Construction Door Services Corporation Blair Freeman #RenewedEnergy #Energy #EnergyFuel #SupplyChain #LaborShortages #WomenInBusiness #SmartTechnology #iOT #Environment

Women in Construction Week?- ISLAND Highlight: Lissette Rosario, CPO ? Lissette Rosario, who leads our Peoples Operations Team, is an invaluable resource ensuring that our company continues to run efficiently. She is passionate about workforce development, employee engagement, and shaping policies that promote inclusivity.?

For "Women in Construction Week" we'd like to highlight some of the incredible people who form our team at Island. Kacy Cunningham is a Sr. Project Manager who has been with with the company for 11 years, seeing to the success of many projects throughout the northeast. One of her favorite parts of working on such complex facade scopes includes the unique problem solving opportunities that keep each day interesting. We sat down with Kacy, who shared a look into the delivery of the newly completed unitized curtainwall and long-span glass fin systems at 10 World Trade. Everyone at Island is grateful to have Kacy's expertise and dedication as part of our team in Boston!

Bold projects. Creative solutions. A commitment to sustainability. ? Our new website demonstrates our dedication to excellence, offering a closer look at our innovative designs and the functional solutions we bring to every project. ? Explore our latest projects.?https://lnkd.in/euqi9B7x

Our second completed project with WS Development in the Boston Seaport District, 400 Summer Street, stands at the southern gateway to Boston's 'innovation district.' The 16-story, 626,000ft2 tower is a core and shell research building constructed for Foundation Medicine and includes 30,000ft2 of retail space to support the mixed-use development. Buro Happold provided MEP/FP engineering, low-voltage engineering, sustainability consulting, energy analysis, and fa?ade design consulting, in collaboration with Morris Adjmi Architects and Stantec. The project is estimated to have a 40% energy reduction and 30% GHG reduction compared to a code-compliant building. The project also achieved LEED Platinum certification, and Buro Happold completed a Net Zero Energy/Carbon study to assess additional efficiency measures as well as illustrate the scale of off-site renewable power required to achieve net zero for an urban lab project. Learn more about 400 Summer Street: https://buro.im/40cEfB6 #BuroHappold #Engineering #BuroHappoldAdvisory #BostonSeaportDistrict #400SummerStreet #Boston #Sustainability #NetZero #InnovationDistrict