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Pro Con Inc. completes 2,100 s/f Courtyard by Marriott pool expansion in East Boston

Pro Con Inc of Manchester, N.H. has completed a new pool expansion project at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, located on the McClellan Highway. Pro Con served as the construction manager and TMS Architects of Portsmouth, N.H. was the project architect. The 2,100 s/f pool addition features a 15 x 30 ft Gunite pool with an exposed aggregate slab surround, whirlpool, restrooms, shower and mechanical room. The pool building was constructed using six glue laminate arches and roof decking, with a standing seam metal roof system. Oversized storefront windows provide natural daylight into the pool area. A wood framed connector building joins the new pool building to the existing hotel. In addition to the new construction, Pro Con filled-in and landscaped an exterior pool located on the site that was no longer in use. Pro Con began the pool expansion project in December 2011 and completed the project in March. Pro Con Inc. is a full service architecture and construction management firm specializing in commercial, hospitality, institutional, industrial and multi-family residential projects. The company is recognized as an industry leader and is known for their single source design-build delivery system, "The Diamond Solution".
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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