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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: May 19, 2011
O'Brien of Gilbane and Plutsky of King Fish to speak at June 9 dinner/seminar
ASM will host a dinner meeting and business seminar at the Newton Marriott on June 9 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. for members, guests and potential new members. A cocktail reception will kick off the evening's event, which features presentations by two speakers who are industry leaders in social media and construction.
Hear from Michael O'Brien, operations manager at regional construction company - Gilbane - and get their view on the current state of construction activity across Massachusetts and projected growth for 2012, 2013 and beyond. Then turn your attention to marketing expert, Gordon Plutsky of King Fish Media, and learn why social media is quickly becoming a necessary communication tool for most businesses, including construction. Hear, first hand, how other contractors are using social media and how to get started in your own business. Visit ASM's website for complete details.
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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.
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
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.
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