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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 21 A P R I L 7 , 2 0 2 5 F O C U S R E A L E S TAT E / C O N S T R U C T I O N / E N G I N E E R I N G helping get more young people inter- ested in the trades and in the industry generally," omas says. e firm "works closely with a lot of workforce development organizations that help connect students and young people with employers in the industry so that they can get hands-on experience with what a future in construction can look like. We also partner with schools to bring students onto the jobsite through tours or internships to get a first-hand look at the work we do," he continues. "All our people are really involved in advocating for the industry workforce, and helping build up a strong pipeline of talent." He cited the work of Consigli gen- eral superintendent Stacey Harris, who was recently appointed to the Maine Community College System's board to help drive the state's efforts to get more people into the trades. "We've had a lot of positive momen- tum, and we want to keep at it," omas says. "I'm really committed as a leader and a teammate to building up the next generation and giving them the tools they need to succeed." In leading Maine's Consigli office, omas draws on his Downeast roots. "I'm a Maine native, born and raised in Ellsworth, and a lifelong resident," omas says. "My roots in Maine have made me passionate about creating more opportunities for job creation, and workforce and economic development here, across all kinds of market sectors." PM Construction CEO tackles labor shortages For PM Construction Co. CEO Tyler Ferguson, hiring has been a huge part of his job since he took over from Perceptive. Detail-Oriented. Strategic. get to know katie > The best part of the job for Katie is forming lasting relationships with clients. Strategic and detail-oriented, Katie's legal background provides a unique perspective as she tailors her process to a client's goals. Katie is driven to provide exceptional service and attention to every deal. Portland, ME | 207.773.7100 | dunhamgroup.com woodhullmaine.com G E H R I N G H O U S E , B E T H E L C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » We have more people retiring than coming into construction, and the impact is felt pretty significantly here in Maine. — Dave Thomas Consigli Construction Co.