News: Front Section
Posted: March 17, 2023
Associated General Contractors of MA announce BWiC Inspire Awards
Boston, MA The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) named the winners of the 2023 BWiC (Building Women in Construction) Inspire Awards, designed to recognize and celebrate women in construction who demonstrate leadership, generosity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to their career, colleagues, and industry.
“Women play essential roles all across the Massachusetts construction industry,” said John Ferrante, CEO of AGC MA. “The BWiC Inspire Awards pay tribute to their invaluable, wide-ranging, and growing contributions, and we congratulate this year’s exceptional winners.”
Five BWiC Inspire Awards were presented on March 9 at the Westin Copley Hotel. Awards were presented in the categories of Mentor (for those who have worked to inspire, nurture, and educate the next generation), Emerging Leader (for ‘those to watch’ – innovators and stand-out performers), Rising Star (for those who are already making their mark on the industry as they continue to grow in their profession), Trades Woman (for those who demonstrate exceptional craft and a commitment to developing it further), and Young Achiever (for a noteworthy graduating college senior with a concentration in construction management). The ceremony was hosted by Catherine Walsh, associate vice president in facilities management, Northeastern University.
The BWiC Inspire Awards are peer nominated and the final selection process is managed by a team of nine judges with commercial construction experience. The winners of the 2023 BWiC Inspire Awards are:
• BWiC Mentor of the Year, Linda Shaughnessy (posthumously), compliance officer with Walsh Brothers, Inc.;
• BWiC Emerging Leader of the Year, Jess Baccari, project manager with Siena Construction Corp.;
• BWiC Rising Star of the Year, Stephanie Crepeau, superintendent with BOND Building Construction;
• BWiC Young Achiever, Chaise Kakuk of Wentworth Institute of Technology;
• BWiC Tradeswoman of the Year, Jenaya Nelson, laborer with Local 223.
Tags:
Front Section
MORE FROM Front Section
Front Section
Newmark negotiates sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq.
Boston, MA Newmark has completed the sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq. Newmark co-head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin and Boston Capital Markets executive vice chairman Edward Maher, vice chairman Matthew Pullen, executive managing director James Tribble,
.png)
Columns and Thought Leadership
Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz
Coming out of the pandemic, a client with three hotels in Provincetown, Mass., needed ways to let the world know his properties were open for business for the 2021 tourist season.
How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul
To say that the effects of COVID-19 has transformed office leasing is an understatement. When COVID-19 was at its peak, office spaces were practically abandoned either through governmental mandates or through actions taken by businesses themselves.
Five ways to ruin a Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore
While there is some flexibility when structuring a like-kind exchange, some important requirements must be met. A mistake can ruin your exchange. Here are five mistakes to avoid:
Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore
Many real estate investors do not understand the specific requirements that must be met to secure the benefits of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. For example, the replacement property must be identified within 45 days of the closing date of the relinquished property.
