News: Construction Design & Engineering

North Branch Construction receives four awards at ABC Excellence in Construction Ceremony

North Branch Construction, Inc. was the recipient of four awards at the 2007 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) NH/VT Chapter - Excellence in Construction Awards ceremony recently held at the Capitol Center of the Arts. North Branch received two awards for "Excellence in Construction" - one for the Portsmouth Public Library, Institutional Projects $5 - $10 million category; and one for the St. Paul's School 2006 Flood Reconstruction, Design/Build category. North Branch was also honored at the ceremony with two Merit Awards - one for the $18.9 million Tuck Mall Residence Hall at Dartmouth College, Institutional Over $10 million and one for the $12.8 million Alumni Gymnasium major upgrades at Dartmouth College, Historical Restoration category. The ABC Excellence in Construction Award winners are determined by an independent panel of expert judges based on execution of design, craftsmanship, attention to detail, safety, and other considerations.
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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.