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Michael Norman Principal Abbot Building Restoration Co.

Name: Michael Norman Title: Principal Company: Abbot Building Restoration Co. Location: Boston, Mass. Birthplace and year: Brookline, Mass., 1948 Family: Married, 3 children, 2 grandchildren College: BSBA, Suffolk University First Job Unrelated to your current field: Paint and wallpaper store (high school) First job in current field: Worked for this company, starting after college. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Mason contractors specialize in building envelope repairs, transitioning from second to third generation management. Hobbies: Tennis, physical training, golf Favorite book: "The Profiles of Henry Thoreau," Thomas Hampson Favorite movie: "Field of Dreams" Person you admire most (outside of family): J.F.K. Keys to success: Growing up in your chosen field within the organization from apprenticeship to management If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Social worker
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Elm Grove Companies breaks ground on $20 million - The Rapids On Cocheco

Rochester, NH Real estate development firm, Elm Grove Companies, has started construction of The Rapids On Cocheco, an approved 52-unit workforce housing community at 29 Wadleigh Rd. This will be the company’s ninth venture in the affordable housing arena with other affordable properties in the state totaling 430 apartments
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Selecting the right façade installation firm - by Steven Powell

Selecting the right façade installation firm - by Steven Powell

As the owner of a major new property being developed, or an existing large building preparing for major renovation, you want your design and construction team to have the right experience, capabilities, and expertise to match the project demands. A critical member of this team will be the façade installation specialty firm, since the quality of this installation will impact
IREM President’s Message: Fostering community connections during the holiday season

IREM President’s Message: Fostering community connections during the holiday season

The holidays are again taking center stage, and with them comes an opportunity for multifamily communities to connect with the businesses and organizations in their cities and towns, fostering a sense of unity and generosity during this giving season
Recently passed legislation creates opportunities to meet CT’s changing energy needs - by Klein and Feinn

Recently passed legislation creates opportunities to meet CT’s changing energy needs - by Klein and Feinn

For decades, New England has had a summer-peaking power system, where the greatest energy use occurs on the hottest and most humid days, due to widespread use of air conditioning. But by the mid-2030s, electrification of the heating sector likely will result in a winter peak that’s higher than the summer peak.