Category: Spotlight Content

Inflation is changing the face of the restaurant industry - by Dennis Serpone

Inflation is changing the face of the restaurant industry - by Dennis Serpone

July 25, 2025
What happened to the two-martini-lunch? What happened to “let’s meet for a drink after work”? For that matter, what happened to Happy Hour…half–price drinks from 4-6 pm? I still remember 10 years of unbridled growth for the state when the drinking age was lowered to 18.
Chestnut Hill Realty celebrates opening of the 250-unit Benjamin Franklin

Chestnut Hill Realty celebrates opening of the 250-unit Benjamin Franklin

June 27, 2025
Brookline, MA Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR) celebrated the official opening of the Benjamin Franklin Building on May 21st, marking the culmination of multiple years of work as Chestnut Hill Realty pursues its goal of increasing the availability of housing in the Boston area. CHR also reinforced its
Project of the Month: Fulcrum Associates completes GL Rogers and Company’s 51 condominium unit Residences at Foundry Place

Project of the Month: Fulcrum Associates completes GL Rogers and Company’s 51 condominium unit Res...

June 27, 2025
Portsmouth, NH Fulcrum Associates, a leading construction management firm in southern New Hampshire, recently completed construction of the Residences at Foundry Place in the north end of downtown. Fulcrum was selected by GL Rogers and Company to partner for the construction of the new condominiums
Arrowpoint Properties names Nickerson agency of record

Arrowpoint Properties names Nickerson agency of record

June 27, 2025
Boston, MA Nickerson, a full-service branding, marketing, PR, and communications agency, has been named the agency of record for Arrowpoint Properties, a multifamily real estate investment and management firm with experience across the Northeast.
How do we manage our businesses in a climate of uncertainty? - by David O'Sullivan

How do we manage our businesses in a climate of uncertainty? - by David O'Sullivan

June 27, 2025
These are uncertain times for the home building industry. We have the threat of tariffs mixed with high interest rates and lenders nervous about the market. Every professional, whether builder, broker, or architect, asks themselves, how do we manage our business in today’s climate? We all strive not just to succeed, but
Atlantic Property Management expands portfolio with three new assignments in Mass. and RI

Atlantic Property Management expands portfolio with three new assignments in Mass. and RI

June 27, 2025
Boston, MA Atlantic Property Management has continued its growth across New England with the addition of three new property management assignments: 10 Cabot St. and 80 Optical Dr. in Southbridge, Mass., and 1275 Park East Dr. in Woonsocket, R.I.
The Peter Principle of management - by Dennis Serpone

The Peter Principle of management - by Dennis Serpone

June 27, 2025
Managing a restaurant is no different than managing a manufacturing business. For the most part whether you’re taking integrated circuits and assembling a computer or putting cold cuts into a sandwich, the general process is the same…assembly.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: <br>Tim Hines, Horvath & Tremblay

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars:
Tim Hines, Horvath & Tremblay

May 30, 2025
If you could give advice to someone just starting out in your field, what would it be? In my experience, chasing instant success and gratification can often distract from the foundational principles that truly drive long- term success in this business. Early wins can be valuable –
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: <br>Chloe Golden, Sheehan Phinney

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars:
Chloe Golden, Sheehan Phinney

May 30, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? Celebrating 3 years as a member of Sheehan’s affordable housing practice group. I started my career as a litigator, representing individuals and businesses in court, before trading disputes for deals.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: <br>Evan Bunker, CM&B

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars:
Evan Bunker, CM&B

May 30, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I’m proud of two key projects for one of our Department of Defense suppliers that marked my transition from superintendent to project manager. The first was a large SCIF adjacent to office
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: <br>Alex Rozak, Shawmut Design and Construction

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars:
Alex Rozak, Shawmut Design and Construction

May 30, 2025
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? I’m extremely proud of the completion of UMass Chan Medical School’s new education and research building. From starting in the middle of the pandemic to executing the project in the heart