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 Issue of February 25, 2008 
   
Vital Changes Expected This Year For Statewide Permitting Process
By Katie Curnutte
When developers think of Massachusetts, ease of planning and permitting has historically not been something that jumped to mind.

Managing Projects in Public Spaces Requires Constant Communication
By Lori Stewart Coletti
Project management in construction is much like project management in any field. There are four main components: the people involved in the project; the communications process; the schedule; and the budget.

Keeping Subcontractors Happy Is the Key to a Project’s Success
By Anthony Gagliardi
Any contractor will tell you that your reputation is only as good as the subcontractors you hire. Even the best-laid plans will go awry if your subcontractors can’t meet your goals.

In Contracts, Indemnification Provisions Are Full of Details
By Steven P. Perlmutter
In the construction litigation arena, indemnification agreements play a prominent role. Accordingly, the parties to the agreements need to have a clear understanding of the rights and obligations lurking in such agreement.

An Addiction to Air Conditioning Negatively Impacts Bottom Line
By Marty Watts
Consider the following reality: almost one kilowatt hour of electricity out of every five consumed in the United State is used to cool buildings.

Green Heat Is a Hot Commodity For Owners Looking Ahead
By D.J. Quagliaroli
With constantly rising energy costs, property owners are looking toward alternative and renewable energy sources.

On-Campus Construction Projects Earn High Marks From Developers
By Matt Hudgins
In the past decade, commercial real estate activity in U.S. college and university towns has matured from the old standbys of pizza joints and T-shirt shops to include coffee bars, upscale restaurants and stores that sell everything from cell phones to shag rugs.



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