When thinking about what the restaurant industry will look like in 2021, the reality is that it’ll be years before “the days of old” will be back. Our new presidential administration, while it throws an additional $1,400 to every individual adult, it may be forcing a $15 minimum wage on all employers
What seems to be the longest year ever has come to an end! We have seen a lot change in a short span of time. Our new ways of interacting have brought forth challenges & opportunities in the business world. There is a booming economy on the horizon, but in the immediate markets
More than ever, Bob Dylan’s 1964 song “Times, They are a-Changin” best describes our current times. After almost a year of historic economic and personal loss, we finally see “the light at the end of this tunnel”. It’s truly amazing what companies such as Pizer
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What was the most difficult part of working during the pandemic of 2020? The biggest challenge of working during the pandemic has been adjusting to a partially remote workforce. While technology has allowed us to successfully work remotely during the beginning of the pandemic, it became obvious at a point that we were missing something. There is an unmeasurable dynamic of face-to-face interaction, collaboration and teamwork that happens in an office environment
What was the most difficult part of working during the pandemic of 2020? The most difficult part of working during the pandemic was not being able to meet with clients or attend networking events in person. Video calls are fine but I miss seeing people in person!
What aspects of working from home have you enjoyed most? Without commuting and office distractions, the days were noticeably more efficient. It provided an opportunity to spend more time with my family while accomplishing the same or more work in a single day.
What was the most difficult part of working during the pandemic of 2020? Traditionally, the practice of architecture is based on mentoring -- professionals working closely side-by-side learning from each other. Realizing work from home will lead to the potential loss of tacit knowledge, MP established periodic virtual check-ins to make that human connection
What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2020? While we had several great projects in 2020, we are very proud to have designed the Pelham House Resort in Dennis Port, MA This project consisted of a brand new 13,000 s/f ocean front function facility, restaurant and bar located directly on Nantucket Sound.
