"Nothing takes the place of persistence," reads the inspirational message hanging on the wall in the executive office of Brooks Properties, the commercial development company based in Salem, N.H. For more than 25 years, the company has pursued that philosophy, growing the business from a single building on Powers St. in Lawrence, Mass. to a constellation of high-quality commercial and industrial facilities that now includes more than 40 buildings and 1.5 million s/f of space in New Hampshire and neighboring Massachusetts.
The properties - all owner-operated and maintained - range from a former county courthouse refurbished for medical and office use in Exeter, N.H. to the 208,000 s/f Lawrence property that once housed Wang Laboratories and is now a cornerstone of the Lawrence Industrial Park. Most of the facilities are along the I-93 corridor in southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts to allow easy access for tenants.
The company prides itself on meeting the most technical and specialized requirements of its tenants - and in providing round-the-clock service. Among the services and systems provided by Brooks Properties are HVAC, refrigeration, data centers, biotech facilities and specialized power configuration including all redundant systems. All construction is performed with a respect for the surrounding environment, and the company works with local towns and government agencies to identify and solve any environmental problems and meet all regulations.
Brooks Props. has recently received approval on permits for three new buildings located on Keewaydin Dr., Salem, N.H. These permits include: A 3-story 21,000 s/f Class A office/medical building with fantastic visibility to I-93, a 3 story 36,000 s/f Class A office/medical building and a 2-story flex space with the option to be a 2-story 10,000 s/f daycare center.
Also, located on Keewaydin Dr. is Brooks Props. newest development. A 36,000 s/f class A office/medical facility with a modern touch and a meticulously designed landscape. Suites range in sizes between 2,500 s/f and 12,000 s/f. This building features visibility and easy access from I-93 at Exit #2.
As they look to the future, family members and employees say they are committed to maintaining the ideals and ethics that Harold Brooks brought to the company with its founding, and seek to build and maintain quality commercial and industrial buildings that will benefit the Merrimack Valley and the surrounding region for decades to come.
Julie Brooks is the marketing director for Brooks Properties, Salem, N.H.