The vibe at Shawmut Design and Construction’s newly renovated Boston headquarters is more like a well-funded start-up than a 34-year-old general contracting firm.
As the talent wars continue throughout the New England construction market, holding onto good people is harder and more crucial than ever for firms aiming to reach the highest levels of success.
I am thrilled to announce ENR New England’s class of Top Young Professionals for 2016. These nine extraordinary individuals have compiled impressive resumes in just a few short years in the industry.
Jumping to 59 on ENR’s national Top 400 Contractors list this year, up from 63 the previous year, Shawmut saw its revenue rise 22.6 percent in 2015 to $1.2 billion.
After a long drought, there are now more power plants under development in New England than there has been in over a decade, but how long that trend can last is anybody’s guess.
As construction opportunities continue to improve throughout New England, many young professionals have advanced into leadership roles at design and construction firms.