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Connecticut's repeal of the 40-year-old Transfer Act was expected to ease environmental review requirements when commercial properties change hands, but banks are likely to keep demanding extensive contamination testing — effectively becoming the new gatekeepers for environmental risk.

The challenge companies are facing is how to differentiate themselves aside from compensation.

President and CEO Carolyn Stanworth will retire at the end of 2026 after 27 years with the company.

Connecticut's architecture, engineering and construction industry faces 2026 with cautious optimism as borrowing costs stabilize and mixed-use projects gain momentum, though federal infrastructure funding beyond September remains uncertain.

The landscape for design and construction is ever-changing. Two big factors driving that change are the economy...