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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 18, 2020
Landry/French Const. completes Scarborough Public Safety Building
Scarborough, ME Landry/French Construction has completed the new 53,000 s/f Public Safety Building.
Located on town-owned land adjacent to the Town Hall and bordered by U.S. Rte. 1 and Sawyer Rd., the new building houses police, fire, emergency medical services and emergency dispatch.
A community room serves as both a training classroom as well as a public meeting room for the community.
The new building is designed for a 40-year lifespan and will accommodate the growth and public safety needs over the next 25 years. It replaces a 17,000 s/f building nearby on Rte. 1.
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Landry/French is one of Maine’s leading commercial building contractors providing construction management, design/build, and general contracting services. Their experience includes a diverse range of projects including municipal, education, healthcare, commercial, corporate, financial, and housing.
Awards and recognition include three AGC Build Maine Awards; Best Places to Work in Maine for the past six consecutive years; and the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence in 2016. In addition, Landry/French was named to the Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Companies in America in 2017 and 2016. Landry/French is a 100% Employee-Owned Company. For more information, please visit us at landryfrench.com
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