Augusta, Maine, June 28, 2023 - Governor Mills’ decision to issue a veto for LD 1847, An Act to Modify the Visual Impact Standards for Offshore Wind Port Development and Establish Labor Standards for Wind Power Projects, supports existing and future skilled workers in Maine. “Maine’s construction industry appreciates the Governor’s decision to stand up [...]
June 9, 2023 - Gathered around their class hard hat, Maine Construction Academy’s first Construction Immersion Program class of 2023 graduated on Friday. All graduates were either current or past students at local area high school and leave the program with nationally recognized certifications, hands-on & classroom experience in many different trades, and a pathway [...]
After an extreme weather event inundated Northern Aroostook County with torrential rainfall and flash flooding, a 40-foot section of U.S. Highway 1 was washed out when a beaver dam burst upstream. This section is a key north-south road linking Caribou to Van Buren, and a vital transportation route for locals commuting to work and school. [...]
When a project involves rebuilding one of Portland’s historic landmarks, brick-by-brick, it takes historic preservation to a whole new level. Celebrating Portland’s unique heritage was at the heart of Consigli’s work on the Portland Company’s Building 12 Pattern Storehouse (Building 12), part of Portland Foreside’s mixed-use development on the eastern waterfront. Renovating historic buildings is [...]
Like many Maine communities, Waterville’s economy and downtown has been struggling after the loss of its manufacturing base. In 2015, Colby College met with city officials, as well as business and community leaders to develop a revitalization plan. The resulting plan outlined a $200 million investment of public and private funds, with Phase 1 of [...]
