Rhode Island

Construction starts on green hotel at Quonset Gateway

We broke ground last month on what will most likely be Rhode Island's first LEED-certified hotel. At 55,000 s/f, the environmentally friendl...

Gerlach elected AIAri president

Rhode Island's chapter of the American Institute of Architects have elected Cynthia Gerlach, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, as the 2010 AIAri presiden...

Feiner and Mitchell of MG Commercial lease 12,000 s/f retail

Dan Feiner and Leeds Mitchell of MG Commercial Real Estate represented BWB Realty in the lease of 790 Bald Hill Rd. to Fireplace Products. T...

June 15 submission deadline for Salve Regina's preservation conference

Salve Regina University is seeking papers for its 14th annual Conference on Cultural and Historic Preservation. This year's conference, sch...

Manufacturing: A rich history, a solid future

Last month, I had the great pleasure of hosting a roundtable discussion with area manufacturers, to talk about the obstacles and opportuniti...

Bluff Ave. LLC completes $140m Ocean House rebuild/restoration

The Ocean House, a Victorian-era seaside resort, opened its doors today after a $140 million rebuild and restoration. The 152,660 s/f proper...

Iron Const. completes 2,478 s/f Salty Brine State Beach pavilion

State officials cut the ribbon to a $1.9 million pavilion at Salty Brine State Beach. The 2-story bathhouse includes restrooms, showers, a s...

Pro Con breaks ground on 103 room Towne Place Suites in the Quonset Business Park

Recently a ground breaking with silver shovels were lifted for a new Towne Place Suites by Marriott hotel in the Quonset Business Park. Amon...

2010 Canstruction R.I. sculptures break previous donation records

A Canstruction Rhode Island awards gala held recently at Providence Place celebrated the success of teams of designers, contractors and supp...

Beware: With the flood repair can come contractor scams

As we recover from the recent flooding in Rhode Island, our members will find many opportunities to help those affected and to pick up some ...