News for BBP Quarterly

Building Best PracticesVolume 7Welcome to the seventh edition of Building Best Practices (BBP), a digital magazine brought to you by the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts communications committee. BBP is a collection of articles and videos of business practices submitted by industry experts affiliated with AGC MA Committees. This bi-annual digital publication will provide the latest ...read more

As design-build becomes a more common method for delivering construction projects, it is critical to understand the best way to ensure project success and reduce risk. In choosing the design-build project delivery method, an Owner benefits by having a single point of contact and responsibility for a project. Design-build is also attractive to an Owner because it allows early input and ...read more

At Shawmut Design and Construction, the safety of our people and jobsites is our top priority. Following the first known confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S., Shawmut put protocols in place and closely followed the CDC for guidance. We created a cross-functional COVID-19 Crisis Team with a virtual command center that is constantly monitoring developments by the minute—helping to guide actions as ...read more

It has been challenging for business development professionals to find ways to stay relevant and connected to clients and project management teams. In a Google search for best business development quotes, I was amazed at how many apply perfectly now. For example:  “Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” Sigmund Freud “Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow.” ...read more