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Interest rate redux:  Yet another factor - by Daniel Calano

Interest rate redux: Yet another factor - by Daniel Calano

July 10, 2025
The most important point was that the Federal Reserve Bank, aka the Fed, was not in charge of those real estate lending rates. I was tired of hearing that, if the Fed lowered rates by a few points, more housing would be built, and thus could be more affordable through more supply.
Nine Post Rd. receives approval for six units and commercial space - by Frank Picozzi

Nine Post Rd. receives approval for six units and commercial space - by Frank Picozzi

July 10, 2025
After several years of planning, the owners of a property in historic Pawtuxet Village recently received planning board master plan approval for a mixed-use building consisting of six residential units and 1,510 s/f of commercial space along
New comprehensive plan guides East Providence’s future - by Roberto DaSilva

New comprehensive plan guides East Providence’s future - by Roberto DaSilva

July 10, 2025
The city recently reached a major milestone when, after years of preparation, outreach, and review, the East Providence city council formally voted to adopt the city’s new comprehensive plan. Last adopted in 2010, the comprehensive plan
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Orazio Guevara, Chapman Construction/Design

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Orazio Guevara, Chapman Construction/Design

July 10, 2025
Recent milestone or project you’re most proud of? I am incredibly proud of two recent milestones: my promotion to Assistant Project Manager And the successful completion of the Brightview Wakefield Memory Care project. Navigating sensitive resident-occupied areas demanded exceptional planning, communication, and flexible execution.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Jamie Muntz, BOND Civil & Utility Construction

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Jamie Muntz, BOND Civil & Utility Construction

July 10, 2025
Advice you’d give someone starting out? I was once told by a colleague, “Don’t let them know how smart you are, you’ll end up with more work.” Several years into my career, the advice I’d give is the opposite: Let them see you are curious, determined, and eager to learn. Speak up, contribute and collaborate.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Stephanie Crepeau, BOND Building Construction

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Stephanie Crepeau, BOND Building Construction

July 10, 2025
Challenge you’ve overcome, and what it taught you? I stepped into a role held by a long- tenured male Superintendent. At first, I felt intensely measured against his established presence. Every perceived misstep felt magnified by this comparison. Finally, I realized that trying to be like them was not going to work for me.
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Erin Vautour, South Coast Improvement Company

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Erin Vautour, South Coast Improvement Company

July 10, 2025
Challenge you’ve overcome, and what it taught you? One of my biggest challenges was stepping into the construction world with no prior experience in the field. After landing my first job at a GC firm, I had to learn everything from the ground up. Over the past 13 years, I’ve done just that. I empowered myself by taking advantage Challenge you’ve overcome, and what it taught you? One of my biggest challenges was stepping into the construction world with no prior experience in the field. After landing my first job at a GC firm, I had to learn everything from the ground up. Over the past 13 years, I’ve done just that. I empowered myself by taking advantage
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Allen Higens, South Coast Improvement Company

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Allen Higens, South Coast Improvement Company

July 10, 2025
Recent milestone or project you’re most proud of? A recent milestone I was proud to achieve was being promoted to Senior Project Manager. I’ve worked nearly 20 years in industry, including a decade of military service, hard work and strong leadership have always been central to who I am. It’s been particularly rewarding to apply these
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Samira Da Silva, Bridgeline Exteriors

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Samira Da Silva, Bridgeline Exteriors

July 10, 2025
Recent milestone or project you’re most proud of? I am particularly proud of successfully developing and implementing a new process for our Accounting Department aimed at optimizing the company’s finances. This initiative involved in- depth research & the adoption of best accounting practices. The goal was to ensure that Bridgeline can maximize the utility
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Gillian Valanzola, Margulies Perruzzi

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Gillian Valanzola, Margulies Perruzzi

July 10, 2025
Challenge you’ve overcome, and what it taught you? One of the significant challenges I encountered in my career was entering the workforce at the end of the pandemic. The new normal was a hybrid workstyle. While this transition was difficult for everyone, it was particularly daunting as a newcomer trying to establish meaningful professional relationships.
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Mollie McColgan, <br>Shawmut Design and Construction

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Mollie McColgan,
Shawmut Design and Construction

June 28, 2024

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year, I started working on the Hardy Elementary School in Wellesley, Mass. – my first school, public, and out-of-ground project. Now that we are nearing completion, I can look back on

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