Why are contractor bays so attractive to users and investors? - by Dan Scanlon

A couple of years ago, I wrote about the surge of interest in small-bay industrial spaces – often called contractor bays or flex spaces – from both users and investors across southern New Hampshire. These units, typically ranging from 1,200 to 10,000 s/f, feature limited office space paired with large open bays

Scanlon of Colliers completes lease-up
of 17,520 s/f industrial building

Manchester, NH Colliers completed the lease-up of a newly constructed 17,520 s/f multi-tenant contractor bay building at 983 South Mammoth Rd. The building, completed in 2024, is now fully leased by four tenants: Novia Corp., Bearing Distributors, Home Focus Contracting, LLC,

Horvath & Tremblay sells Chipotle and Aspen Dental location - $3.8m

North Conway, NH Bob Horvath, Todd Tremblay and Jason Woods of Horvath & Tremblay have completed the sale of Chipotle & Aspen Dental. Horvath & Tremblay exclusively represented the seller and procured the buyer to complete the transaction at a sale price of $3.8 million.

PC completes upgrades to University of Vermont Medical Center Emergency Department

Burlington, VT The PC Construction team wrapped up a 3,000 s/f renovation to the existing Emergency Department at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC). The goal of the project was to construct a dedicated pediatric space within the Emergency Department

Marcus & Millichap brokers $2.425m
sale of 36,500 s/f warehouse

Swanzey, NH Marcus & Millichap negotiated the sale of a 36,500 s/f industrial warehouse located at 1042-1050 W Swanzey Rd., for $2.425 million. “By identifying a user for this property, we enabled the seller to achieve top of market pricing,” said Luigi Lessa, senior associate.

Maine Feature: East Brown Cow celebrates opening of Warby Parker at 184 Middle St.

Portland, ME East Brown Cow celebrated the official opening of Warby Parker’s first Maine retail location at 184 Middle St. in Old Port. The 1,077 s/f storefront – located on the building’s ground floor – introduces Warby Parker’s blend of modern design, accessible eyewear, and holistic eye care.

Overdeput of Colliers leases 1,700 s/f retail

Raymond, NH Colliers negotiated the1,700 s/f lease of a new location for Feel Good Industry, LLC at the corner of Rte. 107/Freetown Rd. and Essex Dr. Hugo Overdeput, VP/pprincipal of Colliers in New Hampshire, represented Feel Good Industry in its search for space.

North Branch Construction breaks
ground on The Village on Technology Hill

Londonderry, NH North Branch Construction has started construction on The Village on Technology Hill, a mixed-use development. This project will bring together industrial, residential, a childcare center and a village store in a well-planned, sustainable community designed to support the region’s growing economy while providing a unique living experience for residents.

Kady joins Weston & Sampson as senior project manager

Manchester, NH Jennifer Kady, AIA, NCARB has joined Weston & Sampson as a senior project manager. An architect and BIM leader, Kady has over 15 years of experience in the design, documentation, and coordination of a variety of commercial and institutional projects. Her skills include all phases of project design and documentation,

South Maine Gateway finalizes 12,509 s/f mixed-use

Concord, NH Kelley Family Properties, through its entity South Main Gateway, LLC, has finalized the sale of 111-113 S Main St. and 4-6 Sexton Ave. Acquired in 2021, this 12,509 s/f investment encompassed four lots totaling 0.67 acres off Exit 13 of I-93, near the intersection of South Main and Storrs Sts.