Spotlights

2019 Women in Construction: Olivia Henry, Marketing and Business Development Coordinator at Delphi Construction, Inc.

What are you doing differently in 2019 that has had a positive impact on your career? Pushing myself to do more and thinking outside of the box in both my personal life and in my professional life. It started last fall with a trip to Ireland, just taking an opportunity a little out of my comfort zone and regular routine.

Delphi Construction remembers one of their own Women in Construction

Delphi Construction wishes to take a moment during Women in Construction Month to recognize, honor and remember a dear co-worker and friend, Tracy Lubin, who passed away suddenly this past January after a brief illness.

Tight R.I. office market offers tenants few large block opportunities - by Pete Hayes, Steve Flachbart and Matt Fair

The overall economy in Rhode Island has maintained its steady improvement. The state has over 2,000 more jobs than it did a year ago and the unemployment rate has decreased to 4%, which is half a percent lower than in 2018. The stable economy combined with limited new speculative office developments in either downtown

Rhode Island market 2019: The land of hotels, schools and medical - by Mike Giuttari

During 2019, much of the growth and development is focused on Downtown Providence. Much of this has to do with the colleges and hospitals, and residential in general. Rhode Island continues to develop hotels, especially in Downtown Providence, due in part simply to a vibrant, in-demand city, and with the intent of creating

Builders risk insurance protects from the time the shovel hits the ground to certificate of occupancy - by Spencer Macalaster

In recent months we have seen an uptick in construction related activity throughout the real estate marketplace.  Residential, retail and commercial developments are all either under construction or being considered by owners and developers.  The insurance marketplace is responding well to this increase in demand and ample carriers are vying

There is opportunity for development and sites located in towns with vision to make it happen - by Mike Harrington

Spring always gets me thinking about longer days, warmer weather, march madness, opening day at Fenway and of course the sound of heavy equipment and the smell of diesel as ground breaking occurs for new construction across the state. So, I thought it appropriate to focus this article on new development occurring in

Southern Maine’s commercial real estate market — holding strong - by Matthew Cardente

Southern Maine’s commercial real estate market was healthy through 2018. Investment sales remained strong with continued low interest rates and area competition. However, there was a slight slowdown in the 2018 leasing market with vacancy rates increasing modestly for two of the major commercial sectors in Greater Portland.

Top reasons for borrowers to lock in rates in early 2019 - by Michael Chase

The start of 2019 has once again presented borrowers with an opportunity to take advantage of commercial mortgage rates near historic lows.  As we make our way towards the end of the first quarter, here are the top reasons borrowers should be looking to lock in rates now.

Sales are up but profits are down as competition for the food dollar has never been greater - by Dennis Serpone

A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met.     

Confidentiality agreements in real estate transactions should contain several key elements - by Philip Hastings

“Knowledge is power and it can command obedience. A man of knowledge during his lifetime can make people obey and follow him and he is praised and venerated after his death. Remember that knowledge is a ruler and wealth is its subject.” - Saying 146 from Nahj Al-Balagha.