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Khablein joins Sterling Planning Alliance

Amira Khablein has joined Sterling Planning Alliance (Sterling) as a data analyst/ planner. Amira Khablein, Sterling Planning Alliance

Boston, MA Amira Khablein has joined Sterling Planning Alliance (Sterling) as a data analyst/ planner. Khablein received a Master of Public Health emphasizing in Health Policy and Management from Boston University and a Bachelor in Psychology from Gonzaga University in Spokane. She brings an interdisciplinary and holistic understanding of the healthcare environment to the Sterling team. Her strong strategic thinking skills along with her commitment to quality improvement and the Lean philosophy have driven process improvement projects on both the operations and strategic planning sides of industry. Khablein is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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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.
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.
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.