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Campbell of North Branch earns LEED AP

Joe Campbell of North Branch Construction, Inc. has achieved the certification of LEED Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Campbell, a project manager for North Branch, is the fourth North Branch employee to become a LEED AP. The title of LEED AP distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the integrated design and LEED certification process. LEED AP's demonstrate a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources and processes. North Branch Construction is an active member of the USGBC and has been providing sustainable construction practices for its clients for throughout its 50 year history. Recent LEED projects include the $7.8 million Silver Level LEED Certified Portsmouth Public Library in Portsmouth, NH; the $18.9 million Gold Level LEED Certified Fahey and McLane Residence Halls at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH; and North Branch Construction's own new Corporate Headquarters in Concord, NH, currently awaiting Silver Level LEED certification.
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Ask the Electrician:  How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps. While it’s impossible to prevent disasters and power outages entirely, proactive preparation can significantly minimize their impact on your commercial building.
The New England Real Estate Journal presents<br> the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal presents
the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Long-term interest rates have fallen by 100 basis points, and the market is normalizing. In December of 2022 I wrote an article about investing in a high interest rate, high inflation market. Since then, inflation has cooled off, and the Fed has begun lowering their funds rate.
The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The industrial markets have never been stronger. What has happened is that the build out of Devens with new high-tech biotech manufacturing with housing to service these buildings serves as the connector required to really make the I-495 West market sizzle. Worcester has been the beneficiary