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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 18, 2025
DeStefano & Associates, Inc. works on multiple projects in ME & NH
Portsmouth, NH DeStefano & Associates, Inc. (DAI) has been working on multiple projects, including the following:
• DAI has been awarded two more Aroma Joe’s in Maine –Sabattus Rd. in Sabattus and 1 Bridges Dr. in Scarborough. Both are ground up construction. The architect on the project is TK Architects.
• DAI has completed the new construction of eight luxury condo’s at 465 Ocean Blvd. in Hampton, NH. The architect on the project is THA Architects.
• DAI has started construction of 13 luxury condo’s at 246 Eastern Promenade Blvd. in Portland, ME. The architect on the project is RDS Architects.
• DAI has started renovations at Portsmouth Hospital for a new physician lounge and administrative offices. The architect on the project is JSA.
• DAI has started design and construction of a 9,000 s/f truck maintenance facility at 39 Stard Rd. in Seabrook, NH. The architect on the project is RHA Ron Henry Architects.
• DAI will be starting construction of a 2,500 s/f ground up Starbucks at Wells Plaza in Wells, ME next month.
• DAI has been awarded design and construction to convert this historic building into mixed use with a ground floor restaurant and 27 apartments. The architect on the project is Fleshman Architects.
DAI provides planning, design and construction services for new, expansion and renovation projects in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Their diverse experience and unique approach is designed to save time and money.
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