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McNamara/Salvia launches its new website: www.mcsal.com

McNamara/Salvia, a consulting structural engineering firm launched their new website. While boasting increased content and a new look at www.mcsal.com they offer the same classic services that have made them an industry favorite for over 20 years. McNamara/Salvia, brings award winning creativity, innovation, and experience in structural design for a wide variety of project types. Thier experience spans the nation reaching from all areas of N.E., to the high-seismic regions of Las Vegas and California, to the hurricane climate of South Florida. They specialize in all types of building structures including medical, educational and research facilities, urban and suburban corporate headquarters and campuses, high-rise towers, retail, commercial and mixed use developments, and multi-unit residential structures. In addition, we have unique experience in such specialized structures as automated parking facilities, stadiums, both new construction and renovation, long span roofs, entertainment venues, air-rights projects, and the only indoor ski slope in North America. At McNamara/Salvia they believe that constructing a building is a team effort, and they pride themselves on working with the team to deliver a quality project on time and on budget. Early involvement by our experienced staff will ensure the proper selection of structural systems and avoid costly design and constructability problems down the road. In-depth technical design knowledge combined with a common sense understanding of the local construction business is essential for a project's success. They recognize that if the project doesn't work financially, there is no building. McNamara/Salvia Inc.'s value engineering approach in working with local contractors insures an efficient and cost effective structural solution from the start of the design. Their expertise and innovative approach has proven to be very successful for owners, architects, developers and institutional clients alike. With more than 95% of our business from returning clients and referrals, our clients are the testament to our abilities.
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Colwen Hotels celebrates opening of the first hotel in Portland’s Thompson’s Point - Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Hotel

Portland, ME Colwen Hotels celebrated the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Hotel Portland Thompson’s Point, the first hotel in the city’s Thompson’s Point district. Developed by XSS Hotels and managed by Colwen Hotels, the five-story, dual-branded property introduces 148 guestrooms to one of southern Maine’s fastest-growing waterfront destinations.
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