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Shawmut Design, CBT Architects and Barker Steel inducted into Mass. Building Congress Hall of Fame

The Massachusetts Building Congress (MBC) honored three 2010 MBC Hall of Fame inductees, Shawmut Design and Construction, CBT Architects, and Barker Steel, for the legacy contributions each has made to the building industry, clients and the community. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held during the MBC's annual dinner gala October 13 at the Seaport Hotel. Shawmut, CBT and Barker Steel join eight other MBC Hall of Fame companies inducted since the Hall was established in 2007: Walsh Brothers, Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Partners Healthcare, S&F Concrete Construction, Bond Brothers, J.C. Cannistraro, Boston University, William A. Berry, Wentworth Institute of Technology and The Marr Companies. Mark David, MBC president and managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle, described the MBC Hall of Fame as "a place where we permanently recognize and honor the best in the industry for their innovation, consistent leadership, community responsibility and client service. These organizations provide ample inspiration for others to follow." MBC members include architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners/clients, professional service providers, labor unions, and professional/trade associations within the design and construction industry.
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Breathing easier: Elevating indoor air quality and performance in New England commercial spaces - by David Capra

Breathing easier: Elevating indoor air quality and performance in New England commercial spaces - by David Capra

cross the New England commercial real estate landscape, from urban life sciences hubs in Greater Boston to academic research facilities throughout the region, the metrics defining high-performing buildings are shifting. Tenants, developers, and facility owners are placing a renewed focus on an invisible yet vital asset: indoor air quality (IAQ).
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Navigating tariffs and material uncertainty in today’s construction market - by Karl Ginand and Tiffany Gallo

As headlines around tariffs seem to dominate the news daily, many considering construction projects have anticipated major cost escalations and widespread supply issues. While tariffs haven’t driven pricing spikes to the extent once feared, the lasting impact has been a new layer of uncertainty, affecting more than just budgets.