Spotlights

2024 Women in Construction: Jillianne Freitas, Acella Construction Corporation

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I believe that my most significant accomplishment in my profession is the creation of a strong network of relationships that allows me to continuously improve my work. By actively seeking feedback from subcontractors and architects

2024 Women in Construction: Lisa Chirillo, Viking Construction Inc.

What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My journey in construction began over 20 years ago. It was a time when the majority of women assumed administrative roles within the industry. Since then, the construction industry has evolved as more and more organizations welcome the value

2024 Women in Construction: Paje Owens, Brennan Consulting, Inc.

What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? Success is not achieved by one person but accomplished by a great team. I strive to be a strong leader who works to inspire and empower each member of my team. I embrace their unique strengths and abilities.

Small bays for big boys (and girls) - by David Skinner

What makes a good investment in a world where interest rates are almost as high as the age of the next presidential options, or perhaps as high as the rest of the country seems to be on the next alleged “football dynasty” (which is in fact nothing of a dynasty

No downturn predicted for the Southern New Hampshire market - by Michael Harrington

The New Hampshire industrial market remains resilient despite the recent increase in vacancy rates. As I pointed out in my August 2023 NEREJ article, New Hampshire has not been immune from the effects of national macro-economic conditions. Increases in interest

Check out NEREJ's Industrial Spotlight!

Check out NEREJ's Industrial Spotlight!

2024 Women in Construction Spotlight - Nominate a women from your firm today!

We are now accepting nominations and reservations for our annual Women in Construction Spotlight! Scheduled to publish in the March 29th NEREJ, this spotlight will showcase personal and professional achievements and industry insights from women across New England's A/E/C industry. Don't miss this chance to recognize someone from your firm.

2024 forecast for 1031 tax-deferred exchanges - by Brendan Greene and Mark McCue

Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031 allows a property owner, who holds property for “the productive use in a trade or business or for investment” to defer paying capital gains taxes if the property owner sells such property, identifies “like kind” property

The year ahead: What’s 2024 going to look like? - by Bill Pastuszek

The recently concluded year of 2023, was not one that would necessarily want to be relived. Nothing felt certain or right. Residential markets experienced weird dynamics and commercial real estate performed unevenly and unsatisfyingly.

2024, new year, new hopes, same issues - by David O'Sullivan

We start the new year of 2024 with more optimism than the last year. Why is the reason?  Most of the same issues our industry has been dealing with remain today much as they did last year but some of the pessimism of the economists is gone. Some interesting statistics are that in 10/22, 63% of economists