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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: October 18, 2024
SAK Environmental continues work with Delphi Construction on Phase II of Island Parkside Affordable Housing development
Lawrence, MA SAK Environmental is working with Lawrence Community Works and Delphi Construction Inc. in the final stages of Phase II of the Island Parkside Affordable Housing development. Since 2021, SAK provided services for all phases of environmental management on this project which included due diligence, design investigation, and construction administration to safely mitigate environmental risks from demolition of a former industrial foundry plant and export 20,000 tons of contaminated surplus soil. This major excavation was needed, in part, to accommodate the Squash Busters Inc. Lawrence Center which combines exercise, education, and leadership opportunities. When completed, the building will provide 40-units of affordable housing along with squash courts, a gym, and learning rooms from Squash Busters.
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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.
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.