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Exterior Designs and Metro Walls install Stealth panels on Holiday Inn roof: part of exterior renovation; used to conceal roof mounted cell-towers

Holiday Inn recently renovated their entire building to bring it up to current Holiday Inn requirements. Exterior Designs, Inc. (EDI) and Metro Walls, Inc. completed the exterior wall improvements including raising parapet walls and adding detailed (EIFS) cornice work around almost all perimeter walls on the building. The new look is an exceptional improvement to the overall exterior appearance. One area that became an obstacle during construction was the roof area that held several cell towers. The original plan was to raise the parapet walls and add new cornice as the rest of the building. Unfortunately, due to the type of material used in the wall construction for this type of project, it was certain to cause cell phone interference. After searching for an appropriate solution to this problem it was decided that Stealth panels would be utilized to complete the design. Stealth panels are completely constructed with fiberglass components which do not interfere with cell phone reception and can be molded to create the same look. EDI performed the panel installation. A crane was needed to hoist the panels in place during construction. EDI also did the cultured stone and STO's Lotusan coating over the existing walls.
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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