Category: Spotlights
2023 Year in Review: Jason Atwood, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services
December 29, 2023
What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Without a doubt, rising interest rates had the single greatest impact on the commercial real estate development industry this year. Increased borrowing costs combined with inflationary forces challenged project teams to problem solve
2023 Year in Review: John Famiglietti, Commercial Connection LLC
December 29, 2023
What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Rising Interest Rates impacted our industry; even with construction costs down and the supply chain improving; demand slowed down to pre- pandemic years. Investors took a break on development plans watching the economy and interest rates.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Brooke Woodson of Shawmut Design and Construction
December 1, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? To further Shawmut’s commitment to DEI, this year, I was proud to launch our Diverse Partnerships Program – an initiative that provides more opportunities for diverse vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers. The program enables economic, social, and community opportunity
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Susan Shelby of Rhino PR
December 1, 2023
What makes this nominee an Industry Leader? “I have worked with Susan Shelby for 22 years and am continuously impressed by her industry knowledge, leadership, and professionalism. She mentors not only the future leaders of the design and construction industry, but also her colleagues and clients.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Thomas Shihadeh of Marcus & Millichap
December 1, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our team’s consistency this year is a testament to their hard work and commitment. Our office handled a majority of the firm’s 150+ investment sales in Boston & New England this year.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Tara Reilly of Elkus Manfredi Architects
December 1, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? We designed a new office for Publicis Groupe, bringing together seven brands and 1,500 employees. We knew that engaging employees in the process was critical to its success, and that the standard design process wouldn’t be adequate to engage so many participants.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Greg Feroli of District Real Estate Advisors
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? Limani – Washington, D.C. Over the past few years, I have worked to secure several locations (including Chestnut Hill and Seaport) for my client, Limani. I am especially proud of closing the Washington, D.C.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Rachana Kheraj of Bridgeline Exteriors
November 24, 2023
Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness.Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: Lead by example and not by authority, gaining both respect and trust.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Gustavo Lopes of Bridgeline Exteriors
November 24, 2023
What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? A big challenge is building a team that is as passionate as you are as you grow the business. Listening to them is key, as every individual has their great ideas and knowing that it is my job to help them envision those ideas and dreams to make them a reality.
2023 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Jason Grant of ARCO National Construction – New England
November 24, 2023
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of the team we’ve built in New England. We have a family atmosphere and a group of people who truly care for one another and that want to see each other succeed.
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