2023 Year in Review: Jim Taylor, Proficient Builders, Inc.

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Our greatest impact was industrial and lab work. How has your career path changed in 2023? We are lucky that we are a very diverse company in all construction markets.

2023 Year in Review: Amir Kripper, Kripper Studio

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Elected officials are listening to community groups who are more vocal about proposed changes to zoning and proposed new construction. The discussion around carbon footprints, community needs and public realm priorities

2023 Year in Review: Matthew Arguin, Southcoast Kitchen Designs

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The market trend for residential remodeling has been moving towards a “design-build” approach where there’s a unified process from design through completion.

2023 Year in Review: Karl Ginand, Timberline Construction Corp.

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? FamilyAid has been a rewarding project, converting a former nursing home into family housing. We’re all privy to the housing crisis and our client and the city of Newton have been instrumental in getting this project going.

2023 Year in Review: Brian Timm, RJOC

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The demand for multifamily housing in Massachusetts (specifically within Boston and the surrounding communities) has been a steady constant for several years with no signs of a significant slowdown in the near future.

2023 Year in Review: Marc Clerc, Clerc and Associates PC

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? 2023 brought its share of challenges. The “Covid hangover” along with inflationary pressure and major geopolitical issues all combined to deliver significant and ongoing ripple effects

2023 Year in Review: James Owen, HFA Architecture + Engineering

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? As we continue to lean into the retail design industry, we are continuing to see 3^rd party delivery services and online pick-up continue to impact how retailers deal with multiple points of engagement.

2023 Year in Review: Elizabeth Krol, Ramboll

How has your career path changed in 2023? My career path changed in 2023 to include more focus on ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) and sustainability support for my key real estate clients. Joining Ramboll’s global team also expanded my ability to provide environmental, engineering and energy services internationally.

2023 Year in Review: Gary Zamperelli, Nationwide Security Service

What emerging trends will drive investment and development in 2024? There is no trend larger or that will have a major impact on the security industry than artificial intelligence (AI). The security AI trend would also include a blend of AI and cybersecurity.

2023 Year in Review: Itamar Chalif, Rockland Trust Bank

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Interest rates are a market trend with a strong impact on business. Property that yesterday would have “cash flowed” with rent it was receiving doesn’t necessarily do so today because the cost of money is higher.