Awards

Nickerson Named ‘Woman of Influence’

Boston – Nickerson, a global fullservice branding, marketing, PR and communications agency, announced that Founder and CEO Lisa Nickerson recently won the 2022 GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum Women of Influence award.

Nickerson was recognized as a leader in the Marketing/Communications category who fully embraces and integrates herself into the world of marketing and communications in the real estate, AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) and PropTech (property technology) industries, using her expansive network and influence to partner with and guide her team’s diverse client base while also contributing to industry leadership and philanthropy in the Greater Boston area and beyond.

Nickerson and the Nickerson team are multiple-industry, national and

Lisa Nickerson From NEI General Contracting: Melissa Baldwin, senior manager, people operations; Andre Barbour, diversity and inclusion director; Jessica Morrissey, associate director of preconstruction; and Rachel Gordon, controller

international award-winners including but not limited to branding, marketing strategy, crisis communications/ reputation management, and community relations. Nickerson also serves as the CMO and CRO of Infinityy, an online platform designed to transform real estate decision making into a collaborative online experience. She is a speaker and moderator, a devotee of professional and community service, and a champion of women’s leadership initiatives.

“Lisa Nickerson is respected and trusted within the industry and has been relentless in the elevation of her client-partners and the pursuit of new forward-thinking brands,” said Michael Beckerman, CEO, CREtech and CREtech Climate. “It’s no surprise to her colleagues that she would capture such a prestigious award, and we are honored that one of our own in the proptech industry has been included on a list with some of the most talented women in the real estate industry.”

The GlobeSt. Women of Influence award selection process examines a stringent set of criteria, identifying candidates based on career achievements, community outreach and mentorship within the industry. The candidates come from diverse backgrounds with a wide array of specialties and have all made a distinctive mark in commercial real estate. Nickerson was honored at the GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum’s third annual GlobeSt. Women of Influence Awards dinner, which was held in Park City, Utah on July 26, and is currently featured in a spotlight in the GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum July/August issue.

Senior Living Company Awarded

Baltimore – Brightview Senior Living announced its recognition as the top Fortune Best Workplace in Aging Services 2022. The Best Workplaces in Aging Services award is based on analysis of survey responses from more than 140,000 current employees in the aging services industry. In that survey, 89% of Brightview employees who responded to the survey said the company is a great place to work, compared with 57% of employees in a typical U.S.-based company.

“Being number one on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services for a fourth consecutive year is an incredible honor,” stated Doug Dollenberg, president of Brightview Senior Living. “Brightview’s continued recognition is evidence of our team’s commitment to our people-first culture. It is clear in every Brightview community that our associates are proud of their work and feel empowered to create excellent experiences for residents and families.” Great Place to Work, a global people analytics and consulting firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included the extent to which employees trust leaders, the respect with which people are treated, the fairness of workplace decisions, and how much camaraderie there is among the team.

This award follows another recent accolade: Brightview was the only senior living company in the country to be named to the PEOPLE Magazine Companies That Care list.

GC Firm Recognized

HMTX Celebrates New HQ

Boston – NEI General Contracting announced it has been recognized with a 2022 Corporate Citizenship Award from the Boston Business Journal (BBJ). As one of the top charitable contributors to Massachusetts nonprofits during the 2021 calendar year, NEI was honored at the BBJ’s 17th Annual Corporate Citizenship Awards on Sept. 8 at the Revere Hotel Boston Common.

The BBJ annually publishes this list to showcase companies that promote and prioritize giving back to their communities. This year, 95 companies have qualified for the distinction. The honorees include companies from such industry sectors as financial and professional services, health care, technology, retail, and professional sports.

“The past couple of years has presented companies and communities with many challenges, and the needs have continued to grow. It is with honor that we present our list of the Top Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts – companies who gave $100,000 or more to Mass.-based charities in 2021. Collectively, they gave $322 million in cash contributions, a true example of the business community coming together to help those in need,” said BBJ market president and publisher, Carolyn Jones.

NEI prioritizes equity and inclusion with initiatives that are designed to engage and maximize the participation of diverse local contractors and community-based workforce on all of its construction projects. To this end, NEI partners with a number of local organizations such as Metro Housing Boston, The Neighborhood Developers, Urban Edge Housing Corp., Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corp., Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corp., and others.

“To be ranked with Massachusetts’ most philanthropic companies is an honor, and one we work hard to achieve,” said Josef Rettman, president of NEI. “We are dedicated to being a responsible corporate citizen and a positive force enhancing our communities.”

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office buildings of the same size and location; passive cooling with operable windows and skylights; and natural daylighting by facade optimization and sunshade louvers.

Water conservation features include a rainwater capture and reuse system with a 5,000-gallon storage tank to provide gray water for flush fixtures and utility uses; low-flow fixtures throughout the entire building; three separate rain gardens that treat storm water naturally and provide on-site retention and infiltration; natural site drainage preserved to the highest extent possible; and a water-wall in the building plaza to create white noise over surrounding traffic.

Employees’ health and wellness has also been taken into consideration in the design, with natural daylighting in every space, healthy indoor air through use of Red List Free materials, the highest ventilation standards, and EPA cleaning protocols with green cleaning products. Biophilic design features connect users more closely to nature, including a 1,700sf green roof with native flowers, shrubs, and trees; a naturally daylit green wall and several interior planters; natural and biophilic finish materials throughout; natural patterns and geometries to offer spaces of both prospect and refuge; and paths and boardwalks outdoors for birdwatching and forest bathing. Interior design and landscape features artwork by local and worldwide artists, and the ecologically conscious facility will also provide spaces for artists-in-residence design studios.