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Nominations are being sought for 13th annual N.H. Construction Industry Ethics Award - contact Wood

Nominations are being sought for the 13th annual N.H. Construction Industry Ethics Award. The award is presented to "the individual, business or organization that, through its words and deeds, best demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in construction." The honoree will receive a plaque and $1,000 contribution to the recipient's charity of choice. Nominations will be accepted through December 8th. Email David Wood at woody@wordsfromwoody.com The award's sponsor is Wood, a writer and newsletter publisher and past president of the Construction Writers Assn. Prior recipients of the award include Ron Severino of Severino Trucking Co., Candia; Tom Palazzi of The Palazzi Corp; Rich Lambert of Pro Con, Inc.; Leighton White of Leighton White, Inc.,; Mark & Rick Charbonneau of Continental Paving; Jim Morrill of Morrill Const.; Tom Avallone of Cobb Hill Const.; Jack McDevit. of McDevitt Trucks; Levi Ladd of L.K. Ladd; Samuel Audley of R.S. Audley, Inc.; William Walker of The MacMillin Co.; and Bill Clark of Clark Masonry.
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McEvoy of The Conrad Group brokers $2.9 million sale of industrial building

Hingham, MA The Conrad Group  has brokered the sale of 55 Research Rd., South Shore Park. The property consists of a 20,340 s/f single story manufacturing building on two acres of land.
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5 Questions to ask when choosing a real estate broker - by Elizabeth Perez Barlett

>They say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but this season may bring more movement in the housing market as springtime is one of the most popular times for home buying and selling. Although spring is one of the strongest seasons for the residential market, it may not be all rosebuds and butterflies if you don’t have the right advisors.
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It’s time to get creative with closed college campuses - by Christian Koulichkov

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