News: Construction Design & Engineering

Perez of Tsoi/Kobus honored by ASIS

Caroline Perez of Tsoi/Kobus & Associates (TK&A) has been selected by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) New England as its "20 Under 30" award winner. The award, which was presented at ASID New England's annual dinner on October 4th, honors "young, up-and-coming interior designers and industry providers in New England." Perez joined TK&A in 2003. Among the projects she has worked on are Suffolk University's Mildred F. Sawyer Library, the Medical College of Wisconsin's Biomedical Research Facility, and Boston Medical Center's Moakley Building. In June, Perez received her Masters of Interior Design from the Boston Architectural Center (BAC), where she was honored with the Lussier Practice Award for excellence in transferring knowledge between the academic setting and the workplace.
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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.
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.
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.