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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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Timberline Construction Corp. completes renovations for Neurology and Infusion Center of New England

Foxborough, MA Timberline Construction Corp. (Timberline) has completed a 20,000 s/f healthcare construction project for the Neurology and Infusion Center of New England at 18 Washington St. The full interior renovation transforms an existing two-story medical office building into a purpose-built outpatient care environment that doubles the center’s clinical footprint, expands services and positions the growing practice for its next chapter.
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Navigating tariffs and material  uncertainty in today’s construction market - by Karl Ginand and Tiffany Gallo

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.
Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

After several years of planning, construction, and anticipation, the community is eagerly awaiting the opening of the Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza and outdoor skating rink later this month.
It’s time to lead: Confronting mental health in construction - by David Watts

It’s time to lead: Confronting mental health in construction - by David Watts

As we close Mental Health Awareness Month, we must be clear: May isn’t just about ribbons, hashtags, or lunchtime mindfulness apps. It’s about responsibility to confront hard truths that linger in silence, and to challenge ourselves, as leaders in our industry, to do more.
ABC-Mass. chairman’s message:  Rent control isn’t the answer to our housing crisis - by Luiza Mills

ABC-Mass. chairman’s message: Rent control isn’t the answer to our housing crisis - by Luiza Mills

As you may know, Massachusetts voters will be weighing in on a number of ballot initiatives in November. Among them is a proposal to impose the nation’s strictest statewide rent control policy. I’d like to tell you why the ABC MA Board