Spotlights

Our current tax code may not be the worst way to raise government revenue - by Paul Dion

We Americans have fought with our internal revenue code since 1913. But slicing and dicing income, deductions, and a dizzying array of business and personal credits is hardly the only way that Uncle Sam could raise the money he needs to pay for guns and butter.

Who benefits from extending real estate appraisal license requirements under Senate Bill 2246? - by Roger Durkin

Bud Clarke wrote an opposition to my article, “Appraisers as Intellectual Idiots.” At the very least I captured someone’s attention. Susan Mitchell, president of MBREA, praised mandatory licensing in her recent article.

Real estate continues to benefit from moderate economic fundamentals and well-priced risk - by David Kirk

The new Fed chair Jerome Powell announced the first rate hike for 2018 on March 21. Along with continuing members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Powell represents continuity and consistency, accessibility and transparency.

2018 Women in Construction: Christine Mosholder, Fort Point Project Management

Name: Christine Mosholder Title: Owner, Co-Founder Company: Fort Point Project Management Years in the A/E/C Industry: 25 years ...

2018 Women in Construction: Paige Lewis, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

Name: Paige Lewis Position: Detailer Company: Interstate Electrical Services Corp. Education: University of Massachusetts/Amherst, B.A....

2018 Women in Construction: Ashley Pagan-Burroughs, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

Name: Ashley Pagan-Burroughs Company: Interstate Electrical Services Corp. Position: Second Year Apprentice What...

2018 Women in Construction: Melissa Coley, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

Name: Melissa Coley Postion: Assistant Project Manager Company: Interstate Electrical Services Corp. Location: Windsor, CT W...

2018 Women in Construction: Luiza Mills, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

Name: Luiza Mills Position: Vice President of Human Resources Comapny: Interstate Electrical Services Corp. Location: Tewksbury...

2018 Women in Construction: Stephanie Pitta, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

What was your first position/job in the A/E/C Industry? This is the first position that I have had in the A/E/C industry. Previously, I worked for a CPA firm in auditing and several of my clients were contractors, so I had some familiarity with the industry.

2018 Women in Constrution: Nadine Robinson, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

Why the A/E/C Industry? I was referred by a friend. Once in the job, the industry sparked something in me. It was creative, fast paced and interesting. Every day was a new adventure and I just loved it. Eight years later, I joined Interstate, and twenty years later I still get a thrill with each new project and challenge.