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PayPal and StubHub occupy 65,000 s/f at One International Place

Executives at PayPal and its sister company, StubHub, joined mayor Thomas Menino to celebrate their new, collaborative office space in the Financial District. PayPal relocated from 25,000 s/f in the North End to 65,000 s/f on the 5th and 6th floor of One International Place. PayPal retained 160 full time jobs during the move and are incubating 12 start ups with 40+ entrepreneurs at the new location. StubHub added 50 new employees to its team. PayPal was assisted with site location by the BRA's business development team and the Masachussetts Office of Business Development. "Boston has a young and educated population, a strong economy, and a vibrant future — all driving forces in the innovative business sector. We're proud to have a forward-thinking company like PayPal join the ranks of tech organizations locating downtown," said Mayor Menino Project highlights * 160 jobs retained * 50+ Stubhub jobs * 12 start ups hosted rent free on site * 65,000 s/f * 59 collaborative spaces * 12 workstations and conference spaces * conference rooms and video conference rooms * 1 usability lab * 2 common areas with seating for 60+ * 2 break areas with gaming and dining space.
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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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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.