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Griffin Electric completes installation for Service Credit Union's LEED Gold project

Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) completed the electrical installation work for Service Credit Union. The project has obtained a LEED Gold certification. Constructed by local New Hampshire labor, the credit union's new corporate offices consisted of a 100,000 s/f, four-story building with a lower level parking garage and mechanical area. Features of the facility include a full-service, 24/7 member service call center, in addition to foreign exchange, member check imaging, processing and control, finance and executive offices. Additionally, three community rooms are available for use by local city government, not-for-profit organizations and other associations, to help with the need for meeting space in the Portsmouth area. The Griffin Electric team was responsible for installing a state-of-the-art lighting and controls package at the facility, in addition to a new 1000 KW generator, fire alarm system, including an atrium exhaust system interface, and UPS, security and tele/data systems. Leading the project to completion was construction manager Suffolk Construction Co., Inc.; architect GUND Partnership; and electrical engineer Zade Co.
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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