David Johnson of Camden-based Skaala LLC is handling design-build of a commercial-residential project in Rockland, at 4 Cedar St. The developer is Barney Hildreth. The site consists of two buildings, totaling 4,750 square feet: One will be retail and the other a multi-family residential building.“The commercial rental is going to seek a maker-type of tenant, […]
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David Johnson of Camden-based Skaala LLC is handling design-build of a commercial-residential project in Rockland, at 4 Cedar St. The developer is Barney Hildreth. The site consists of two buildings, totaling 4,750 square feet: One will be retail and the other a multi-family residential building.
“The commercial rental is going to seek a maker-type of tenant, like a furniture maker or car or boat restoration outfit. The large glazed area then would be a gallery/display space for sample pieces,” Johnson told Mainebiz. A mid-summer completion date is anticipated.
Monte’s Fine Foods will open this summer
Rob Connolly is the general contractor for the new site of Monte’s Fine Foods, which is under construction at 788 Washington Ave. in Portland. Architect is Kaplan Thompson. Landscaping is by Brian Monsell. Monte’s Fine Foods is owned by Steven Quattrucci and Neil Rouda. They bought the property for $700,000, as previously reported in the Mainebiz Real Estate Insider. It was formerly the site of Pizza by Angelone. According to Monte’s Facebook page, a mid- to late-June opening date is expected (the signs say June 1, but the owners say that’s not happening).
An arts alliance aims for spring opening
Wright-Ryan Construction is finishing up new construction of 50 Cove St. in Portland for developer Peter Bass. The lead tenant will be Indigo Arts Alliance, which is “committed to the artistic development of citizens of color,” according to its website, and is collaboration between Daniel and Marcia Minter, who saw the need for an arts “incubator” in Portland. The site will offer workshops, seminars and performing arts and is scheduled to open this spring. Bass and his Random Orbit LLC is also in the process of leasing studio space there.
Elsewhere for Wright-Ryan, exterior work on the Holiday Inn by the Bay is “proceeding nicely,” Wright-Ryan spokesman Jim Giberson says. The Portland contractor reports that the condo building Twenty Thames, on Portland’s East End, is in the final stages of construction. It will join a stretch that includes WEX Inc.’s new headquarters, the year-old AC Hotel and Gorham Savings Bank’s renovation of the historic Grand Trunk building. Hamilton Marine celebrated its grand opening at the new site at 197 Presumpscot St. Finally, Wright-Ryan is celebrating 35 years this year.
New preconstruction manager at Landry/French
Richard Burke has joined Landry/French Construction as preconstruction manager. An industry veteran with four decades of experience, Burke has worked on a range of commercial projects, from health care to hospitality to manufacturing and historic restoration. He spent 15 years as director of estimating at Harvey Construction and has worked at Gilbane and Walsh Brothers. “I’ve spent 40 years in the construction industry, and can honestly say Landry/French is one of the best construction management firms I’ve ever worked with,” says Burke. “They have some of the most talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated professionals in the business. I’m proud to be part of such an incredible team.”