Boston, MA and Marion, MA, Aug 5, 2020 -- South Coast Improvement Company (SCIC), a design-build general contractor serving New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, was recently tabbed to renovate the iconic Hood Milk Bottle that stands between the Children’s Museum and Fort Point Channel at 308 Congress Street in Boston. The project was awarded to the Marion, MA. -based company in July and will begin in early August.

In its 50-plus year history, the historic Hood Milk Bottle, which stands 40-feet high and 20-feet wide, served as an ice cream store in Taunton, Mass. before being purchased by Hood and transported to the Children’s Museum in 1977. South Coast Improvement will give the facility a much needed facelift to better withstand the conditions in Fort Point Channel, in addition to a complete renovation of the interior.

“The Hood Milk Bottle is one of Boston’s Top 10 landmarks and is an actual historic landmark to boot. That calls for a renovation that utilizes historical products,” said Tom Quinlan, president of South Coast Improvement Company. “We’re honored to have been selected to revive this icon and can’t wait get started.”

The architect for the project is Wessling Architects of Quincy, Mass. The project includes stripping the exterior down to the frame and installing new insulation, sheathing, siding, windows and doors. The interior will receive new plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, as well as a makeover so the facility can once again serve ice cream.

Funds for the project were donated by Hood’s owners as a gift to the Children’s Museum.

“Hood is proud of our longstanding partnership with Boston Children’s Museum and look forward to the restoration of the iconic Milk Bottle,” said Lynne Bohan, vice president of communications at HP Hood, in a statement.

A completion date is set for early fall.

About South Coast Improvement Company:
Based in Marion, MA. with a satellite office in Reading, PA, South Coast Improvement Company is a recognized leader in providing building and renovation services to a client base of senior living, healthcare, education, hospitality, institutional and retail clients located along the Eastern Seaboard. South Coast Improvement Company’s services include: Preconstruction analysis, Construction Management, General Contracting, Design/Build services, Capital Improvement, Building Envelope Improvements, and Interior Renovations.

For more information, please call 508-748-6545 or visit http://southcoastimprovement.com/.

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Dallas, Texas (release-news) August 5, 2020 - A Texas benefits consultant at BenefitCorp recently created a blog educating companies on why they should consider outsourcing HR functions. Human Resources involves complex processes and can consume a lot of time for companies. Modern businesses, especially smaller businesses, are choosing to save time and money by outsourcing functions.

The blog begins by listing which tasks are best for companies to keep internal. These usually include talent development and recruitment, employee relations, succession planning, capital strategy planning and compensation design and delivery. Recruitment handled in-house works for targeting specific candidates for specific roles, however for larger companies hiring large amounts of new personnel to scale quickly, outside benefits consultants can help.

The best HR functions to outsource are those that require dedicated staff, time and resources to fill. These most often include temporary staffing, relocation, drug screening and background checks. Any task that does not affect the day to day operations is best outsourced. There are some regular tasks that can also be outsourced to reduce the workload for small businesses, such as payroll, coaching and updating policy manuals to be compliant with harassment policies.

Professional Employer Organizations, or PEOs, are popular and smart fits for small businesses. PEOs can handle benefits, payroll, compliance, workers' compensation and much more. Hiring a PEO consultant allows business leaders to focus on growing their business and managing the day to day activities. Additionally, good PEO consultants are able to negotiate competitive benefits and health insurance and provide access to licensed HR attorneys.

Hiring PEO consultants and benefits consultants has become a growing trend for small businesses. Managing the minutiae of HR policies can distract business leaders from growing their businesses and having professional help allows them to scale quickly. For more information about the benefits of outsourcing HR functions, or to speak with an experienced PEO consultant, reach out to the HR professionals at BenefitCorp. Contact BenefitCorp at (972) 737-7875 or visit their website at https://benefitcorp.com.

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Englewood, Colorado (release-news) August 5, 2020 - Kids Care of the Rockies, a Colorado pediatric hospice, recently released a blog discussing support for kids in pediatric palliative care. Entering palliative care can be a difficult and emotional time for children and their families, and the support of a wide range of specially trained professionals can help ease the transition.

Pediatric palliative care provides all the resources necessary when caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. As the child receives curative treatments from their doctors, the palliative care team provides them and their families with helpful services that can make everyone feel more comfortable. This takes the patient's mental and physical well being into consideration and can include pain management support, counseling services, and other types of therapy, all of which are tailored to the child's age and condition. Families also benefit from access to their own emotional and spiritual counseling services.

The pediatric palliative care team is made up of a number of trained professionals who have experience in supporting children with serious illnesses. Social workers help families manage the many facets of palliative care, including financial considerations, and connect them to important resources. Nutritionists ensure that pediatric patients are on the right diet, which can change based on the child's condition and how food interacts with their body as their disease progresses. Children and their families can both benefit from the support of chaplains and the spiritual guidance they can provide, while art and music therapists offer patients a safe and creative way to manage their emotions. Throughout the process, child life specialists explain procedures, diagnoses, and other important information in an age-appropriate way to patients and their families. With the help of these professionals, you and your family can gain valuable guidance and support that can improve your quality of life as you manage your chld's treatment.

Reach out to Kids Care of the Rockies for more information about pediatric palliative care services and to determine whether your family qualifies for this type of support. Kids Care provides customized palliative care to children and families dealing with life threatening illnesses, with dedicated and professional care teams assigned to each one. Kids Care can be contacted at 303-416-6377 and is headquartered at 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 280, Englewood, CO 80110.

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