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Scholarships awarded to DiGusto, Farrell and Wood

Thanks to the great success of this year's golf tournament and scholarship raffle, we were able to award not one, but three scholarships at the June 12 event, each at $2,000. Congratulations to our winners, chosen for their outstanding academic and community achievements: Lisa DiGiusto of Braintree, sponsored by McGladrey & Pullen; Kaitlin Farrell of Wakefield, sponsored by Archer Corp.; and Brittany Wood of Tiverton RI, sponsored by Mello Electric. DiGusto will be attending the Honors College at UMass Amherst for a degree in business and the performing arts. Farrell will be pursuing a degree in elementary education at Emanuel College. Wood will be pursuing further art training at the Art Institute/ Lesley University.
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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.