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Cifune of DBVW Architects promoted to senior project manger

DBVW Architects promoted Edward Cifune, AIA to senior project manager. Cifune has 20 years of architectural experience and has been with DBVW since 2007. Since joining the firm, he has led teams in educational, healthcare, commercial and residential design. Cifune's work ethic and practical solutions to the challenges of these project types are evident in all his work. Cifune is collaborating with the State in his role as project manager of the New Forensic Adult and Geriatric Psychiatric Hospital. He also served as project manager for the state of R.I. Veterans Home Feasibility Study and Masterplan. Cifune's experience and skill in managing large complex projects has made him an important member of the DBVW team, and his promotion is well-deserved. Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels Architects is a 24-person, full-service architectural firm. Their portfolio includes adaptive reuse of historic structures; mixed-use urban redevelopment; preservation of historic landmarks; higher education; healthcare; commercial interior design; affordable, market-rate and mixed-income multifamily housing; and master planning.
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Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

Providence, RI Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the 195 District Park Pavilion, marking the start of construction on a facility that will feature year-round dining and support space for park operations. In addition to the 3,500 s/f building, the project will include infrastructure upgrades
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