News: Construction Design & Engineering

ASM safety roundtable

On September 12th, ASM members attended a 2-hour Safety Roundtable on Fall Protection and Inspection. Becky Danielson of Webb Rite Safety led the instruction on fall protection under OSHA and ANSI standards with hands on examples of what to expect during an inspection. Special thanks to ASM Sponsor Cross Insurance for hosting the program.

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SMRT Architects & Engineers acquires Petersen Engineering, Inc.

>Portland, ME SMRT Architects & Engineers has completed the acquisition of Petersen Engineering, Inc. (PE), a Portsmouth, NH-based MEP/FP engineering firm. The acquisition integrates PE’s nationally recognized Passive House and high-performance design expertise into SMRT’s multidisciplinary platform, significantly expanding the firm’s reach across the multifamily, affordable housing, and institutional sectors.
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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.
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.
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.