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160 electricians and telecom specialists graduate at 65th annual Greater Boston JATC Graduation

The Joint Apprentice and Training Committee (JATC) for the Electrical Contracting Industry of Greater Boston held its 65th Annual Apprentice Graduation on June 2nd in cooperation with IBEW Local 103 and NECA Boston Chapter. A total of 160 skilled craftsmen and women comprised of 131 electrical apprentices and 29 telecom apprentices graduated during the ceremony at IBEW Local 103 headquarters in Dorchester.
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Ebbrell Architecture + Design completes Core Cove Fitness and Wellness Studio in Ashland, MA

Ashland, MA Ebbrell Architecture + Design has completed the design of Core Cove, a new fitness and wellness studio. Located within a new mixed-use development at 12 Pond St., the project transformed a raw commercial shell into a functional, welcoming studio that supports multiple wellness uses while adding to the neighborhood’s growing mix of small businesses, services, and amenities.
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ABC-Mass. chairman’s message:  Rent control isn’t the answer to our housing crisis - by Luiza Mills

ABC-Mass. chairman’s message: Rent control isn’t the answer to our housing crisis - by Luiza Mills

As you may know, Massachusetts voters will be weighing in on a number of ballot initiatives in November. Among them is a proposal to impose the nation’s strictest statewide rent control policy. I’d like to tell you why the ABC MA Board
Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

After several years of planning, construction, and anticipation, the community is eagerly awaiting the opening of the Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza and outdoor skating rink later this month.
Navigating tariffs and material  uncertainty in today’s construction market - by Karl Ginand and Tiffany Gallo

Navigating tariffs and material uncertainty in today’s construction market - by Karl Ginand and Tiffany Gallo

As headlines around tariffs seem to dominate the news daily, many considering construction projects have anticipated major cost escalations and widespread supply issues. While tariffs haven’t driven pricing spikes to the extent once feared, the lasting impact has been a new layer of uncertainty, affecting more than just budgets.
It’s time to lead: Confronting mental health in construction - by David Watts

It’s time to lead: Confronting mental health in construction - by David Watts

As we close Mental Health Awareness Month, we must be clear: May isn’t just about ribbons, hashtags, or lunchtime mindfulness apps. It’s about responsibility to confront hard truths that linger in silence, and to challenge ourselves, as leaders in our industry, to do more.