Spotlights

2019 Annual Review: Drayton Fair of LLB Architects

strong>What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? I am particularly proud of the fact the LLB Architects had five projects selected by AIA Rhode Island to receive Design Awards this year. They highlight our work in education – both higher education and K-12 – as well as in designing public libraries to engage communities.

2019 Annual Review: Robert Marcus of Robert Marcus Real Estate/Home Maintenance Org.

What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2020? I feel that the residential side will continue to see growth but with caution from the banks. Concessions for residents and businesses in nonspecific markets will grow in order to fill vacancy. Focus on affordable housing for the boomers will need to be taken off the back burner and moved to the front.

2019 Annual Review: Greg Beeman of ABC-Mass. Chapter

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? Seeing that our association efforts to promote construction careers helped bring some great new talent into our industry.

2019 Annual Review: Kurt Montagno of Montagno Construction

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? As the year ends and we look back at all we accomplished this year, we feel especially proud of celebrating the collaborative camaraderie of Montagno Construction’s team in mid-December.

2019 Annual Review: Ted Hoyt of Hodson Realty

What was your most notable project, deal or transaction in 2019? We sold a 2.6 acre residential development site on Main St. in Stratford, CT. The property is located in a transit-oriented district and sold for $1.15 million and will be developed to include an apartment complex.

2019 Annual Review: Dennis Swart of DJSA Architecture, PC

What was your most notable project, deal or transaction in 2019? In 2019 we designed, and recently broke ground on a first class, oceanfront function space on Cape Cod. This facility will be one of the regions premier function facilities. Along with a large main level function room that opens to a lawn facing the ocean

2019 Annual Review: Karen Pollard of the Town of New Milford (CT)

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? Accepting the economic development director position in New Milford and launching a new strategic plan for both the town economic development department and the economic development corp.

2019 Annual review: Tom Norton of NOREL Service Co., Inc.

What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2019? We had quite a few substantial projects this year designing, installing, and/or upgrading new fire alarm and security systems. Amongst the most notable CRE projects, were two properties in Boston: Burroughs Wharf and Braemore Condominiums.

2019 Annual Review: Kevin Grigg of Fuss & O’Neill, Inc.

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? To meet the needs of working caregivers, which includes any employee who has familial caregiving responsibilities, and to continue to attract top talent, Fuss & O’Neill’s Board of Directors,

2019 Annual Review: Victor Vizgaitis of Sasaki

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? The design of the A2 parcel in the Seaport has advanced in a wonderful direction this year, with incredible guidance from BGI and Massport. One of our design goals is to use the site to knit the Seaport back together.