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Isaac Blair Responds to Emergency in Roslindale Organizations and Events

Hartford, CT – The Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter (PWC CT) recently welcomed its new board of directors for the 2021-2022 program year.

president. She is the manager of marketing and business development for van Zelm Engineers. She has nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and business development in the AEC industry, and presently serves on the program, membership, and awards committees.

Boston – The Marr Companies announced that Isaac Blair provided emergency shoring to prevent the total collapse of a 2-story building in Roslindale Square following a car crash that compromised the structural integrity of the building.

Early on Dec. 18, 2022, a car traveling at a reported 70 mph crashed into a block of stores on Corinth Street, striking a structural support beam and causing part of the second foor and the facade from two levels to collapse onto the car and walkway.

Upon arrival, the Isaac Blair team acted quickly to install a shoring tower and remove the car from the scene before installing multiple additional towers, post shores and wood planking to stabilize the building and prevent it from total collapse. Isaac Blair worked in

Isaac Blair responds to the crash in Roslindale Square. conjunction with Federal Environmental Group, a licensed contractor specializing in asbestos surveying and removal, to confrm the affected area was safe prior to performing work. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who was also on site following the incident, said to reporters that she “grateful for the quick response of all of our frst responders.”

Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board as vice president. She has approximately 30 years of experience in the area of construction law and litigation. She will continue to participate in the chapter’s programs, mentorship, and scholarship committees.

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Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board as vice president. She has approximately 30 years of experience in the area of construction law and litigation. She will continue to participate in the chapter’s programs, mentorship, and scholarship committees.

CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee.

Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.

CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee. Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.

Channel 5, Isaac Blair President Lou Giunta said that the impact of the small car’s damage was unbelievable, “like a train hitting the building.” her

Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.

Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.

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Kyma Ganzer, project manager at

The shoring will remain in place for several months as construction work continues to restore the site and get the affected small businesses back up and running.

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