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Tools. Resources. Support. You have an ally at National Grid

Energy-efficient buildings mean more than highly specialized materials and innovative architectural, electrical and mechanical systems. Better buildings mean better business. At National Grid, we offer resources, rebates and services to help you reduce operating expenses, improve building performance and increase facility value. From schools to healthcare facilities, new construction projects to retrofits, there's potential to lower you or your clients' energy costs and improve quality of life with energy efficiency. Our trade ally program connects energy professionals, architects, engineers, construction managers and contractors for HVAC, electrical and energy systems with energy-saving measures and tools. We make it easy to discover valuable incentives for a range of projects and equipment, including: Lighting, electric motors, energy management systems, heating and cooling systems, insulation and air sealing, food service equipment and refrigeration, and water heating Incentives include prescriptive and custom measures for both new construction projects and existing facilities, and can cover up to 75% of incremental labor and equipment costs. Custom incentives are based on the unique energy savings criteria of a project. We also offer calculation tools, educational services and design resources to help you take full advantage of energy efficiency opportunities. When you think better building, think National Grid. For more information about energy-saving solutions, visit www.nationalgridus.com/EnergyEfficiencyServices, email efficiency@nationalgrid.com or call 1-800-787-1706.
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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