Spotlights
The new normal swings into summer - by Dennis Serpone
The restaurant industry has charged through the last couple of years, through the pandemic and through the problems relating to inflation and staffing. The most visible signs of distress have been the increases across the width and breath of menus and the reduction of operating days and hours.Project of the Month: Dellbrook|JKS breaks ground on 2Life Communities’ Opus Newton - 351,000 s/f senior living development
Newton, MA On March 6th, 2023, New England construction management firm Dellbrook|JKS broke ground on Opus Newton by 2Life Communities, alongside its architect Perkins Eastman. The new development will provide middle-market seniors with a more affordable living option,Due to hybrid and work-from-home models, the square footage companies need has dropped - by Kristie Russell
Although the first quarter of 2023 has not ended yet, the commercial real estate market has been active thus far. The industrial sector continued to see both investment and owner-user sales throughout New Hampshire. There is2023 Women in Construction: Michelle Callahan, Nitsch Engineering
How are you involved in community organizations and/or charities? I’m involved with CREW Boston (Commercial Real Estate Women): I co-chair the diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, and I’m also actively involved with the membership committee and the development project management committee.
2023 Women in Construction: Deborah Danik, Nitsch Engineering
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? We’re currently in the final phase of construction for the Boston Housing Authority’s Orient Heights redevelopment project in East Boston, which is replacing 331 affordable housing units.
2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Johnson, Nitsch Engineering
How are you involved in community organizations and/or charities? I enjoy my involvement in several organizations across the AEC industry, including the watershed management committee for NEWEA (New England Water Environment Association), the water resources committee for EBC (Environmental Business Council), and the advocacy committee for the North and South River Watershed Association, my local watershed group.
2023 Women in Construction: Sophie Haddock, TFMoran, Inc.
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I was drawn to the landscape architecture field because of my upbringing and passion for nature. As a child, I spent a lot of time playing outside and learning from the natural world. In high school, I undertook a project exploring the benefits2023 Women in Construction: Jillianne Tripp, Acella Construction Corp.
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I have always been the kind of person who never wants to feel like they have stopped learning and growing. When you work in the AEC industry, there are constant challenges that arise, and it is always changing.
2023 Women in Construction: Chassidy Bermudez, C.E. Floyd Company
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? When I began my career journey, I never pictured myself in an office. I imagined working in the field with my hands, which is what I did in my last position. However, working in the field was not compatible with my school schedule, and the cold weather hits you a little differently2023 Women in Construction: Sharon Feintuck, Arcadis DPS Group
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest achievement in the last 12 months has been jumping feet-first into my role of procurement manager at Arcadis DPS Group – a new position in a new industry.
