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Professional Profile - Lisa Brothers 2013

Name: Lisa Brothers Title: President + CEO Company: Nitsch Engineering Location: Boston, Mass. Place of birth: Salem, Mass. Family: Married with 2 children College: Umass Lowell & MBA Northeastern First job unrelated to your current field: Always been an engineer First job in current field: The Massachusetts Department of public works, now MassDOT What your firm does now and its plans for the future? We provide civil engineering, looking to continue our growth and geographic expansion all while maintaining our excellent reputation Hobbies: Love to read, hike, run and quilt Favorite novel: The Leadership Moment by Michael Useem Favorite film: It's a Wonderful Life Keys to success: Success is earning respect by being honest, being authentic, having integrity and continued education If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Someplace where I could affect/impact public policy
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Weston & Sampson earns award from ACEC for Arlington DPW job

Arlington, MA Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 58th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA).
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The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder

The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder

When it comes to corporate interior spaces for both commercial and industrial projects, partnering with a design-build firm with in-house interior design services can offer clients many benefits. Unlike traditional delivery methods where interior designers operate independently from the design and construction teams, often creating a longer project timeline as cost negotiations and revisions ensue
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The answer is “Yes!” While January marks the official new year, many businesses view September as a fresh start. This makes summer an ideal time for commercial property owners to schedule long-term electrical maintenance projects.
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Careers in Construction Month focus on training and safety - by Joe Camilo

October is Careers in Construction Month, and rarely has it been more consequential. According to our chapter’s national parent organization, the construction industry needs to attract half-a-million new workers in the coming year to meet demand. Addressing that need is a huge job, but we at ABC MA are trying to do our part.
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