What an honor to celebrate the incredible Betty Moore and her 32nd year of the Builder + Architect Circle of Excellence Awards.
Bettyâs kindness, integrity, and unwavering commitment to elevating our industry have shaped a community weâre proud to be part of. @builderarchitectmagazine continues to highlight the best in craftsmanship, leadership, and innovation, with Betty at the heart of it all.
Hereâs to a legacy of excellence and many more years of inspiring the builders, architects, and creators who shape our region. đđ
Thank you, Betty, for all youâve done for this industry.
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#celebrating32years
The Energy.â¨The Ideas.â¨The Future.
Building Green 2025 wasnât just an eventâŚ.it was a movement!â¨
Watch the recap and see how weâre building momentum for a greener, smarter, better-built world!
Huge thanks to our panelists and every attendee who made the day unforgettable, the momentum is real, and weâre just getting started. đ
đĽ: @hbzmedia
⌠More to come, including 2026 event! â¨
#buildinggreen2025
#substainablefuture
#substainanledesign
#buildingsmarter
#buildingtogether
An unused attic space, reimaginedâŚ.
What was once overlooked is becoming a fully custom built-in loft....wrapped in soft blue shiplap, grounded by natural oak, detailed with black steel accents, and warmed by brass lighting.
This is why we love what we do: the structure, the craftsmanship, the design details; everything telling part of the story.
Project Team:
Architect: @silverlakearchitects
Interiors: @jdimasdesign@houseofhammel
Steel Fabrication: @strongersteelllc
Painter: @uppainting
Builder: De primera categorĂa
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#constructionprocess
#custombuiltins
#customcarpentry
#craftsmanship
A great build is never just about the structure.
â˘Itâs about how the architecture meets the land.
â˘How the approach feels.â¨â˘How water moves.â¨â˘How outdoor spaces are used.â¨â˘How every transition supports the larger vision.
When the landscape, site work, architecture, and construction are considered together from the beginning, the result is a property that feels totally complete.....not assembled in separate pieces, but composed with intention.
This award-winning project is a great example of that collaboration; a home and landscape working together as one.
Design Team:â¨Architect: @acorndeckhouse â¨Design Architect: @michael.hawkes.architect â¨Landscape Architect: @offshoots_inc â¨Solar: @bostonsolarco â¨Structural Engineer: Steven R Grantâ¨Civil Engineer: S&Mâ¨Builder: @topnotchcontracting â¨Photography: @acphoto617
#newconstruction
#landscapedesign
#customhomebuilder
#customhomes
#buildingbetter
Our next Building Green 2026 speaker reveal is here! đ
Weâre excited to welcome Andrea Bohmfalk... Fenestration Specialist and expert in building envelope solutions.
From MEGA curtain wall assemblies to windows and doors packages that make high-performance building truly perform. Andrea brings deep knowledge and real-world insight to the Building Green stage!
You DO NOT want to miss out!
đ September 23, 2026â¨đ Top Notch HQ | Burlington, MAâ¨â° 5:30 PM â 8:30 PM
đď¸ Tickets + sponsorship info available at BRAGB website!
More speakers coming soon! đ
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#greenbuilding
#buildingscience
#fenestration
#curtainwall
Still in awe of the talent within our local design community after last nightâs Modern Luxury Interiors âTo Live & Dineâ event at the Boston Design Center benefiting Project Bread.
Feeling very lucky to be part of this community đđźâ¤ď¸ @mlinteriorsnewengland@projectbread
Why construction now?
Because the industry is full of opportunity, purpose, and room for the next generation to lead!
Construction is more than buildingâŚ.itâs problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and creating something that lasts. Now is the time for young people to take a closer look at the trades, sustainable building, and the future of construction.
The future needs more dreamers, thinkers, doers, shakers, and makers!
Why construction now? Why not now?!
Videographer: @hbzmedia
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#skilledtrades
#constructioncareers
#futurebuilders
#sustainableconstruction
Behind the scenes of our perfect Open House in Melrose đđ¸
So thankful that our team was able to showcase the progress of this unbelievable build in front of so many industry professionals! We had such a great time and we hope you did too. So much more to come from this project, stay tuned! đĄâď¸ @bragb_ma
#topnotch
#openhouse
#highperformance
#buildingtogether
Our first Building Green 2026 speaker reveal is here! đ
Weâre excited to welcome Steve Baczek â architect and leading titan in all aspects of construction, HP design and building science.
You DO NOT want to miss out!
đ September 23, 2026
đ Top Notch HQ | Burlington, MA
â° 5:30 PM â 8:30 PM
đď¸ Tickets + sponsorship info coming shortly
More speakers coming soon! đ
#buildinggreen2026 #greenbuilding #buildingscience #highperformancehomes #bostonbuilders
Housekeeping is a simple line item in our contracts, but on a multi-unit project, it sets the tone for everything!!
A clean jobsite shows respect, organization, safety, and pride in the work, long before the finishes go in.
The standard starts here!
Project Team:â¨Architect: @traversearchitects â¨Structural: Bouchard Engineeringâ¨Mechanical Engineer: LRV Corpâ¨Civil Engineer: @spruhanengineering â¨Builder: @topnotchcontracting
#construction #buildingbetter #urbanbuild #highperformance #generalcontractor
Rain, trucks, emergency vehicles, towing rigs, candy, and a whole lot of smiles! đđ
We had an amazing time yesterday at Touch-a-Truck at Burlington Mall! Even with the cloudy skies and wet pavement, families showed up, kids explored, and the energy was awesome all day long!
A huge thank you to our team and to everyone who stopped by our table, said hello, grabbed some treats, and helped make the day so special!
Weâre proud to be part of a community that shows up rain or shine!
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#touchatruck
#topnotchcontracting
#communityevent
#futurebuilders