Spotlights

Changing markets, changing perspectives - by Bill Pastuszek

Whether it’s real estate or automotive markets, understanding the various submarkets that make up the composite larger markets and understanding the larger market and its effect on those submarkets is key. Markets don’t work in lockstep.

Risk-based capital requirements: Impact of rules on commercial real estate loans - by Michael Chase

Two popular sources of commercial real estate financing are banks and insurance companies. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, banks and insurance companies combined hold 54% of the nearly $4.7 trillion in outstanding commercial mortgages as of the end of 2023. Both of these lender groups are subject to regulations

Northern New England migration and market update - Bill Norton

Well, we survived the eclipse. It was a nice infusion of $ for the North Country during Mud season. I just finished a book, “On the Move” by Abraham Lustgarten, focused on human migrations in North America due to climate change, extreme weather events, drought and wildfires.

Millions of dollars of sales are the result of creating a competitive advantage - by Dennis Serpone

There’s a saying that I’ll always remember regarding success in “any” business but especially in the food and beverage industry, “If your business is not growing, it is dying.” That hit me as being pretty profound. “If my business is not growing, it’s dying”? Your competition is nipping at your heels,

Champion Elevator: Elevating excellence in elevator services

Champion Elevator is making waves in the elevator industry, offering top-notch services that cater to property owners and managers across the United States. With an impressive track record of servicing 6,547 elevators monthly, Champion Elevator has firmly established itself as a leader in the field.

Nominate someone for the 2024 Ones to Watch - RISING STARS spotlight today!

This annual spotlight will showcase individuals who are making notable contributions to their company or industry. Don't miss this opportunity to recognize a RISING STAR from your firm.

2024 Women in Construction:
Jennifer Luoni, Dacon Corporation

What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? Working in design build has been the driving factor in my success in the AEC industry. Architecture is only one component to a successful project, years of in-house collaboration understanding how costs,

2024 Women in Construction:
Margarita Casto, LBC Boston

What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? My favorite part of Women in Construction week is celebrating and promoting the invaluable contributions of women in the industry. It provides a crucial platform to highlight their skills,

2024 Women in Construction: Anna Campbell,
Sanborn, Head & Associates

What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? I have been fortunate in my career to follow behind several women pioneering our place in the AEC industry. At each stage, there has been a woman (or more!) exemplifying technical capability, and leadership, which effectively banished my imposter syndrome – if she can do it

2024 Women in Construction: Kimberly Alley, Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest recent professional achievement was successfully resolving a complex multi-party construction dispute as lead trial counsel. Initially, I was the only female attorney of over 20 lawyers in the case.