News: Front Section

Landry/French Construction selected to build new Patriot Insurance headquarters

Yarmouth, ME Landry/French Construction was selected to build the new corporate headquarters for Patriot Insurance. The two-story, 33,000 s/f facility will be located on the Down-East Village site on Rte. 1. The new headquarters is an open office concept that will house its 69 employees with space to grow to 100 employees over the next five years. The facility also includes a reception area/lobby, private offices, conference rooms, fitness area, break-out rooms and training spaces.

Rendering of Patriot Insurance headquarters - Yarmouth, ME

The new building, designed by Dave Matero Architecture of Bath, is traditional New England architecture and fits in the local historical character. Construction will begin immediately and is expected to be completed by November 2017.

Landry/French is one of Maine’s leading construction companies providing construction management, design/build and general contracting services. Their experience includes a diverse range of projects including healthcare, commercial, corporate, financial, housing, and education. Awards and recognition include two consecutive AGC Build Maine Awards (2016 and 2015) and Best Places to Work in Maine in 2015. Landry/French is a 100% employee owned company.

READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Quick Hits
STAY INFORMED FOR $9.99/Mo.
NEREJ PRINT EDITION
Stay Informed
STAY CONNECTED
SIGN-UP FOR NEREJ EMAILS
Newsletter
Columns and Thought Leadership
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