News: Construction Design & Engineering

McCarthy of idGroup honored by national magazine

Principal and lead electrical engineer Jack McCarthy of Integrated Design Group, Inc. (idGroup) has been named to Consulting-Specifying Engineer's inaugural 40 Under 40 honor roll. The award was given to 40 building industry engineers who were nominated by an industry colleague and have stood out in their academic, professional and community achievements. McCarthy specializes in energy efficient projects and research to help minimize wasted energy and reduce the carbon footprint within data center design. His projects include the recently completed L.L.Bean data center, which will be certified LEED Silver.
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C.E. Floyd breaks ground at RiverWoods Durham

Durham, NH C.E. Floyd Company, a Massachusetts- and Connecticut-based construction planner and general contractor, has broken ground on a major expansion at RiverWoods Durham, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community. The groundbreaking took place on July 15.
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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.