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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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Gale Associates to lead rehab of Mansfield Municipal Airport runway

Mansfield, MA Gale Associates, Inc., through its Airport Engineering & Planning Group, is providing engineering design and construction administration services for the rehabilitation of Mansfield Municipal Airport’s primary airfield infrastructure. Construction began on July 13, 2026, with the airport closed to fixed-wing aircraft for three months while improvements are completed.
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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.
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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

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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