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NECA Boston's Kingsbury honored as chairman of NECA Association Executive Institute

NECA Boston executive manager Glenn Kingsbury was distinguished by the National Electrical Contractors Association, serving as the chairman of NECA's Association Executive Institute at the organization's 2014 annual conference. AEI is dedicated to education and other key issues impacting the industry. The organization is comprised of executive and administrative staff members of NECA chapters and the national association, including the NJATC and NEBF. The chairmanship of AEI is achieved by election - a vote among all members of the Association. Kingsbury headed a group of more than 160 colleagues at the AEI event. During the course of the three-day conference, he was joined at the podium by John Grau, NECA CEO; Dennis Quebe, NECA president; Michael Johnston, executive director, Standards & Safety; Wes Wheeler, director safety; Marco Giamberardino, executive director, government affairs; Staci Ademec, director of education; Mike Callanan, executive director, NJATC; and Russ Allessi, president, ELECTRI-International, amongst others, each of whom gave presentations. AEI was established by NECA in 1939 and the association has held annual meetings for each of the past 75 years. AEI meets annually in the NECA convention city, which is scheduled September 27 - 30 in Chicago
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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.
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.