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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: November 13, 2026
DeStefano & Assocs. completes three projects
Manchester, NH DeStefano & Associates, Inc. (DAI) has completed two apartment projects, nears finish on third, and completes one manufacturing facility.
DAI converted 967 Elm St. , a historic building, into mixed-use with a ground-floor restaurant and 27 apartments. The architect is Stephen Fleshman Architects.
And in Topsham, ME DAI has completed construction of 20 apartments at Park Dr. Completion of another 20-unit building will be in spring 2027. The architect is AE Hodsdon Consulting Engineers.
DeStefano & Assocs. is 90% complete with the construction of 78 apartments in Dover, NH, with underground parking at 23 Cataract Ave. Anticipated completion: December 2026. Design was provided by THA Architects.
DAI has completed the construction of a 22,000 s/f building for manufacturing in Scarborough, ME (to be occupied by FMI). The architect is Dirigo.
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