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I Build NH announced that Karen LaMontagne, assistant vice president with LaMontagne Builders Inc, will serve as an industry champion for the non-profit organization. LaMontagne joins industry champions Mark Hodsdon, president of Palmer and Sicard, and Marilee Enus, director of the Technology Transfer Center at the University of New Hampshire (UNH T2). I Build NH… Read More »
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I Build NH announced that Marilee Enus, director of the Technology Transfer Center at the University of New Hampshire (UNH T2), will serve as an industry champion for the non-profit organization. Enus joins Mark Hodsdon, president of Palmer and Sicard, who joined the initiative in December 2020. I Build NH represents the state’s construction industry… Read More »
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Concord, NH – NH Governor Chris Sununu joined a nationwide campaign to increase public awareness of construction careers by signing a proclamation declaring October Careers in Construction Month (CiCM). To celebrate, I Build NH is sharing resources for local companies to help highlight the ample opportunities and benefits of a sustainable career in construction. With… Read More »
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Concord, NH – New Hampshire’s construction industry is facing a critical workforce shortage with thousands of well-paying jobs going unfilled. Careers in construction offer high-wage, high-tech opportunities with growth potential, all right here in our state. Career and Technical Education Centers (CTE), trade schools and apprenticeships are creating a greater-trained workforce for skilled trades occupations, but… Read More »
Read More »The Fundamentals of Hospitality Management Program focuses on developing high potential staff who have recently moved into leadership roles or aspire to become leaders. The program provides a structured three-day development program in the areas of leadership, communication, and conflict resolution. Participants will: DAY ONE: Foundations of Leadership: Identify their leadership style; Create productivity and… Read More »
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Concord, NH – I Build NH, Associated Builders & Contractors of NH/VT, and New Hampshire Employment Security are teaming up to offer the first ever virtual construction job fair on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The virtual construction-focused career fair was created in response to the continued industry growth and… Read More »
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Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter (ABC), a leader in the construction industry and workforce development, has announced the promotion of Jennifer Landon to Vice President of Education & Workforce Development. Landon has been with the ABC since 2017, previously holding the position of Director of Education and Workforce Development. Jennifer Landon With this… Read More »
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The week of March 7-13, 2021 we recognize and celebrate Women in Construction Week (WIC) and the many women who work in and make important contributions to our industry every day! We are pleased to share the stories from many of the women who work and live in NH and VT. The project was created… Read More »
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The week of March 7-13, 2021 we recognize and celebrate Women in Construction Week (WIC) and the many women who work in and make important contributions to our industry every day! We are pleased to share the stories from many of the women who work and live in NH and VT. The project was created… Read More »
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Mark Hodsdon
Mark Hodsdon has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years; starting his career as an Apprentice Carpenter and eventually becoming a Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, General Manager, and Vice President for a Commercial General Contracting Firm. Today he is the President and CEO of Palmer and Sicard, Inc. an employee-owned Mechanical Contracting Firm. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Business and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisor’s License. Mark served as a Board Member of the Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter (ABC NH/VT) for eight years and as Chairman of the Board in 2016. Mark also served as a member of the National Board of Directors for the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for three years. Mark is currently on the Advisory Committee for the Building Construction Technologies program at The Seacoast School of Technology and on the Board of Directors of Martineau Electric, Inc
Marilee EnusMarilee Enus is the Director of the Technology Transfer Center at UNH (UNH T2). As the site of New Hampshire’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), UNH T2 team provides New Hampshire local road agencies professional development and training, resources and technical assistance, and other outreach to support an effective and efficient surface transportation system in New Hampshire. Prior to joining UNH T2, Marilee held positions in Human Resources Management, where she led initiatives in workforce and leadership development, employee and talent engagement, and communications. She enjoys helping local highway teams tell the public works story, and creating connections with their communities and the future highway construction and maintenance workforce. Marilee serves as a Board Member of the New Hampshire Public Works Association as well as the New Hampshire Public Works Mutual Aid. She is an active participant on the New England APWA Public Works Awareness Committee, as well as Co-Chair of the National Local Technical Assistance Program (NLTAPA) Communications Work Group.
Karen LaMontagneKaren LaMontagne is part of the third generation of LaMontagne Builders Inc (LBI). Since 1964, LBI has been developing homes across southern New Hampshire. Specializing in the process of purchasing raw land through to the delivery of completed communities to homeowners. Karen is currently the Assistant Vice President of the company and oversees much of the daily operations. Karen has a BA in Business Administration as well as a Masters in Operations and Project Management and a Global MBA with a Concentration in Workplace Conflict Management from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a licensed real estate agent in the state of NH. Karen also serves as the President of the New Hampshire State Home Builders Association and is a Past President for the Greater Manchester Nashua Home Builders Association.