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North Branch Const. building Phase II of Ohrstrom Library renovation at St. Paul’s School

Concord, NH North Branch Construction began Phase II of the renovation of Ohrstrom Library on the St. Paul’s School campus. This fast-track summer project includes renovation to all three floors of the Library, originally designed by Robert A.M. Stern, including renovation of the archives area, the reading rooms, the main ceremonial stairs, and the additions of an exterior entry ramp and doors to separate group work rooms from private work spaces. North Branch completed Phase I of the project, converting a computer lab and compact shelving storage area into the Center for Advanced Teaching and Learning (CATL). The CATL is a centrally located facility on the grounds of St. Paul’s School designed to provide faculty with ongoing professional development in current and evolving methods of teaching. Construction is expected to be complete this fall. Design for the project is provided by KMW Architects.
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Gale Associates to lead rehab of Mansfield Municipal Airport runway

Mansfield, MA Gale Associates, Inc., through its Airport Engineering & Planning Group, is providing engineering design and construction administration services for the rehabilitation of Mansfield Municipal Airport’s primary airfield infrastructure. Construction began on July 13, 2026, with the airport closed to fixed-wing aircraft for three months while improvements are completed.
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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.
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.
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.