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J.K. Scanlan, Inc. Jack Dankert

Name: Jack Dankert Title: Vice President/Project Executive Company: J. K. Scanlan Co., Inc. Location: 15 Research Rd., East Falmouth, MA 02536 Place of Birth and Year: Chicago - 1971 Family: Wife, Maura and 4 children College: Cornell University, Civil/ Structural Engineering First job unrelated to your current field: Golf Course grounds crew. First job in current field: Site superintendent for Wilmorite, Inc. What your firm does now and its plans for the future?: Currently our firm does primarily commercial construction in both the public and private markets, as well as large scale residential construction for assisted living and some condominium construction. I have been handling primarily construction management contracts in the private sector. Hobbies: Playing basketball and football and cartoons drawing. Favorite film: Rocky (the first one) Keys to success: The keys to my success stems primarily from hard work and dedication Person you most admire: Father Dave Pignato If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be?: Artist/cartoonist
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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.
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
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.