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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: October 15, 2009
NECA Boston Chapter golf event raises $10,000 for Melanoma Foundation of NE
The annual Boston Chapter Golf Outing held in August at Thorny Lea GC in Brockton was attended and sponsored by more than 100 NECA members and electrical industry partners. The event raised $10,000 for the Melanoma Foundation of New England with contributions from 18 NECA firms and contributing companies that included Accu-Tech, Comtronics, Eaton Corp, Granite City Electric, Arthur J. Hurley & Company, Independent Electric Supply, McGladrey & Pullen LLC, Needham Electrical Supply, Northeast Electrical Distributors, Milton Cat, Rexel CLS, Rockland Trust, Wentwoth Institute, Webster Bank, and Zeller Corp.
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Nordblom partners with Erland Construction for new residential development in Dedham
Dedham, MA Erland Construction has once again partnered with long-time client Nordblom Company to bring a new multifamily residential community, Vantage, to life. Working in collaboration with Stantec, Erland will construct a 218,000 s/f, four-story wood- and steel-frame building that will introduce 155 apartment homes to this rapidly growing neighborhood.
Columns and Thought Leadership
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.
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
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
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.
