2025 Year in Review: Parker Snyder, ARCO National Construction - New England

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? The new Munters manufacturing facility says it all. Half a million s/f in Amesbury, Mass. combining fabrication, assembly, rotor production, R&D, and office under one roof. This is exactly where the market is headed: specialty users needing modern, highly functional space. The project reinforced how valuable early design-build involvement is when the operations are complex and the expectations are high.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? The range of work we delivered this year stands out. ARCO moved from warehouse TI’s and new manufacturing facilities to a widebody aircraft hangar, immersive retail, a food plant, and a major beverage distribution center, all of which were delivered design-build. It showed our team can follow our clients across sectors and keep them on schedule, on budget, and ready to grow.

As you look ahead to 2026, which emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or your market sector? 2026 will be driven by users who need more from their buildings: for instance, ARCO is building a vanilla flavor manufacturing plant in Chicago, a first in the U.S. for our client. Retrofits will stay key as tenants chase speed and flexibility. On top of that, aviation is gaining real momentum as hangars and on-airport facilities now expect the same speed, flexibility, and disciplined design-build approach we’re delivering in New England.