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Harnessing your human capital: Business Roundtable April 26

Thinking about the people you have on board now, who would you hire again today, and why? Most businesses have had to make significant workforce reductions in order to survive the economic downturn and now, they understand that this is the "new normal". These reductions have a significant impact on day-to-day operations, placing higher demands on remaining employees, and even changing the types of new business we can pursue. Join us for this candid discussion about the advantages and disadvantages to making employee changes in today's market. Here are some questions we will discuss: How do you ensure you have the best people in all the right roles? 1. How do you capitalize on the strengths of your current employees to pursue new opportunities? 2. Have you made all of the cuts you need to make, or should you make more? 3. Have you cut too many people, hampering your ability to sustain your basic operations? What will happen if one of your key employees leaves the company? 4. Whether or not you are considering potential changes to the makeup of your team, How do you balance between maintaining high value while managing the bottom line? Please join us for a lively discussion and leave with some new approaches to develop your business' strengths. Your growth may not depend on getting bigger, but rather, by growing stronger. When: March, 22, 8:00AM Where: ABC Office, 200 Wheeler Rd., Burlington Cost: $15 members $25 non-members $50 5-pack (members only) Visit http://www.abcma.org/event_registration.aspx?eventid=71270 to register.
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Timberline Construction Corp. completes renovations for Neurology and Infusion Center of New England

Foxborough, MA Timberline Construction Corp. (Timberline) has completed a 20,000 s/f healthcare construction project for the Neurology and Infusion Center of New England at 18 Washington St. The full interior renovation transforms an existing two-story medical office building into a purpose-built outpatient care environment that doubles the center’s clinical footprint, expands services and positions the growing practice for its next chapter.
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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.
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.