J. Calnan & Associates Aligns with Energy-Efficiency Technology Leader Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions

1/29/2008, Quincy, MA -- J. Calnan & Associates, Inc., one of New England’s leading construction management firms specializing in world-class preconstruction services and challenging construction projects, recently completed the new Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions’ (the new entity formed by Philips’ acquisition of Color Kinetics), 50,000 square-foot cutting-edge corporate headquarters in Burlington, MA in collaboration with the Watertown-based architect, Sasaki Associates and lighting design by Focus Lighting of New York.

The new facility incorporates many unique features designed to showcase both existing and futuristic applications of LED lighting. The visually striking showroom is entirely lit by LED sources and designed to mimic various market applications. The conference rooms and common spaces incorporate both color and white LED lighting systems. Dramatic effects such as Dynamic “portal” passageways lined by 24,350 individually controlled LED nodes. The workstation areas have Colorful LED lighting throughout and the exterior has LED accents with a color-changing sign that create visibility from Route 128. A state-of-the-art workshop, optics lab and machine shop for product design and testing. A commemorative wall of history displaying LED product innovations through the years and prominent, projected images of the company’s many notable lighting installations.

In addition to these unique touches, the entire space was designed to meet high standards of environmental design. This includes the use of energy-efficient LED lighting wherever possible and no incandescent bulbs were used in this project.

“The future will bring a change in energy-efficient lighting options. Thus, building a facility that provides a highly efficient, long lasting, environmentally friendly, and digital source of illumination, is something we can take pride in being associated with,” states Jay Calnan, president.

About J. Calnan & Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1996, J. Calnan & Associates, Inc. (JC&A), headquartered in Quincy, MA with an office in New York City, is one of New England’s leading construction management firms specializing in pre-construction services and challenging construction projects. JC&A provides world-class services to select high-profile clients in the corporate, private school, life science, industrial/manufacturing, recreational, mixed-use/multi-unit residential, advanced technology and sustainable building markets. JC&A’s reputation has earned assignments from select clients, including Reebok International, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, The TJX Companies, Inc., Thayer Academy, New England Sports Network (NESN), Liberty Mutual, Millipore Corporation, Tufts University, The MathWorks, and General Electric. Among recent awards, JC&A earned the “IIDA New England Interior Design Award” for teamwork and sustainable design, the Boston Business Journal ranked JC&A as one of the “Top 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies” and “Top Corporate Philanthropist” in the state, Boston SF recognized JC&A as “Construction Firm of the Year,” and the Ohio Casualty Group presented JC&A with the Platinum Safety Award for an outstanding safety record. More information can be found at www.jcalnan.com.

About Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions
Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions, the new entity formed by Philips’ acquisition of Color Kinetics, transforms environments through new, dynamic uses of light. Its award-winning lighting systems and technologies apply the benefits of LEDs as a highly efficient, long lasting, environmentally friendly, and inherently digital source of illumination – reinventing light itself as a highly controllable medium. Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions also enables widespread adoption of LED lighting through OEM and licensing partnerships in diverse markets. The company is headquartered in Burlington, MA with offices in the UK and China. More information is available at http://www.colorkinetics.com.

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For more information, contact:

Maureen Rystrom Director of Marketing J. Calnan & Associates, Inc. 617-801-0258 MRystrom@JCalnan.com