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🔒New hotel taking shape on Portland’s Monument Square

Jim Brady's Fathom Cos. is transforming a historic bank building constructed in 1910 into a 101-room hotel expected to open in 2027. Mainebiz got the behind-the-scenes tour of the work in progress.

Canadian prefab components manufacturer opens Lewiston plant

Atlas Structural Systems, which has 11 production facilities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada, has opened its first facility in the states, and began production in April.

🔒Construction’s moving parts: Prefab components have come a long way

The vast majority of commercial and multifamily projects built in Maine today are constructed using prefabricated components. The practice saves substantial construction time, improves predictability and delivers a superior product.

🔒Newsworthy people and performances for March 23, 2026

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
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🔒MEREDA conference forecasters weigh headwinds, opportunities for Maine real estate in 2026

The annual event, held Thursday in Portland, offers insights into a range of sectors from construction to hospitality as well as on legislation that affects the real estate industry.

With demand for retirement housing, OceanView at Falmouth will add apartments and independent cottages

The project will add 34 apartments and three independent cottages. The new residences will run on solar power, relying on a combination of on-campus rooftop panels and generation from two solar farms. 

South Portland Housing unveils $16M, 52-unit affordable housing development

The development, for adults aged 55 and older, is part of a larger campus dating back to 1999 and now totaling 175 units.

How to find a succession strategy that’s right for you

An inside look at how Jeff Zachau of Zachau Construction and Laura Pfeiffenberger of Spinnaker Trust worked together to create an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP.
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🔒Mass timber expands building options in Maine

The use of engineered wood products is gaining traction with architects, engineers and builders who value its structural stability, light environmental footprint and natural beauty.

Portland arts nonprofit plans $18M theater expansion

The planned 400-seat venue would be located at the top of Munjoy Hill and would include a multi-functional 'promenade' room for exhibits, performances and events.
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