News:
Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: August 15, 2025
Schrader of Acella Construction Corp. appointed to Board of Trustees of the South Shore Economic Development Corp.
Weymouth, MA According to Acella Construction Corp., president Saul Schrader has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the South Shore Economic Development Corp. (SSEDC). With 26 years in the construction industry, Schrader brings expertise and regional insight to the SSEDC. In his role as trustee, he will help guide the organization’s mission to foster long-term sustainable economic growth and vitality across Southeastern Mass.
The SSEDC, working in close partnership with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, leads the South Shore 2030 initiative, a strategic roadmap for the region’s future. The South Shore 2030 plan is a collaborative effort involving business leaders, nonprofits, elected officers, and policy experts dedicated to guiding smart growth.
“Saul’s leadership in the construction industry and deep understanding of our communities will be invaluable as we continue building a vibrant, resilient South Shore economy,” said David Ellis, chair of the South Shore Economic Development Corporation. “His collaborative spirit and strategic insight align perfectly with our mission to foster growth and long-term prosperity across the region.”
“I’m honored to join the SSEDC Board of Trustees and contribute to a vision that balances smart development with a commitment to shaping a region that is innovative, inclusive, and built to thrive for generations to come,” said Schrader.
MORE FROM Construction Design & Engineering
Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. completes electrical and telecom work on Deerfield Academy’s revamped dining hall
Deerfield, MA Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), a leading electrical contractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly five decades, recently finished an electrical renovation on a 62,000 s/f dining hall at Deerfield Academy.
 (1)-c.jpg)
Quick Hits
Columns and Thought Leadership
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.
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.
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.
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
.png)