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V O L . X X V N O. V I I I A P R I L 1 5 , 2 0 1 9 16 By incorporating Hancock wall panels we are able to do more jobs throughout the year. We can shave off 3 days per job x 30 jobs, which leaves me 90 extra days in the year to satisfy other clients. –Kyle Landry, Owner | KC Construction What makes things easy working with Hancock Lumber is the people. We have an incredible Account Manager, a great Kitchen Designer, and the people behind the counter provide great support to us. They help us figure out how to get things done in an efficient way–they really work hard for us! –Paul Grant, Project Estimator | Wally J. Staples Builders Online account access is an integral part of running my business, sav- ing me time and money. Hancock's WebTrack enables me to have pa- perless billing, with immediate real-time information. It makes perfect sense. I can't imagine running my business without it! –Dan White, President | Hildreth & White Pre-manufactured components go a long way in reducing waste, but the real savings are in the reduced labor costs. It's astronomical! –Matthew Cyr, LEED AP BC+D | Zachau Construction With the panel system, you can do anything from custom homes to small homes to additions. Any time you tell a customer it's going to take a month or two off their final project–it's a no brainer! If you go to a jobsite where these are going up in a day you will be amazed at how easily they go together and how it looks. –Chris McKenney, Owner | Hervochon Construction Builder Testimonials " www.HancockLumber.com/TimeSavingSolutions PROJECTS CLOSING IN ON COMPLETION DATES David Johnson of Camden-based Skaala LLC is handling design-build of a com- mercial-residential project in Rockland, at 4 Cedar St. e developer is Barney Hildreth. e site consists of two build- ings, totaling 4,750 square feet: One will be retail and the other a multi-family residential building. "e commercial rental is going to seek a maker-type of tenant, like a furniture maker or car or boat restoration outfit. e large glazed area then would be a gallery/display space for sample pieces," Johnson told Mainebiz. A mid-summer completion date is anticipated. MONTE'S FINE FOODS WILL OPEN THIS SUMMER Rob Connolly is the general contractor for the new site of Monte's Fine Foods, which is under construction at 788 Washington Ave. in Portland. Architect is Kaplan Thompson. Landscaping is by Brian Monsell. Monte's Fine Foods is owned by Steven Quattrucci and Neil Rouda. ey bought the property for $700,000, as previously reported in the Mainebiz Real Estate Insider. It was formerly the site of Pizza by Angelone. According to Monte's Facebook page, a mid- to late-June opening date is expected (the signs say June 1, but the owners say that's not happening). AN ARTS ALLIANCE AIMS FOR SPRING OPENING Wright-Ryan Construction is finishing up new construction of 50 Cove St. in Portland for developer Peter Bass. e lead tenant will be Indigo Arts Alliance, which is "committed to the artis- tic development of citizens of color," according to its website, and is col- laboration between Daniel and Marcia Minter, who saw the need for an arts "incubator" in Portland. e site will offer workshops, seminars and performing arts and is scheduled to open this spring. Bass and his Random Orbit LLC is also in the process of leasing studio space there. Elsewhere for Wright-Ryan, exterior work on the Holiday Inn by the Bay is "pro- ceeding nicely," Wright-Ryan spokesman Jim Giberson says. e Portland contractor reports that the condo building Twenty ames, on Portland's East End, is in the final stages of construction. It will join a stretch that includes WEX Inc.'s new headquar- ters, the year-old AC Hotel and Gorham Savings Bank's renovation of the historic Grand Trunk building. Hamilton Marine celebrated its grand opening at the new site at 197 Presumpscot St. Finally, Wright-Ryan is celebrating 35 years this year. NEW PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT LANDRY/FRENCH Richard Burke has joined Landry/French Construction as pre- construction manager. An industry veteran with four decades of experience, Burke has worked on a range of commercial projects, from health care to hospitality to manufacturing and historic restoration. He spent 15 years as director of esti- mating at Harvey Construction and has worked at Gilbane and Walsh Brothers. "I've spent 40 years in the construction industry, and can honestly say Landry/French is one of the best construction management firms I've ever worked with," says Burke. "ey have some of the most talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated professionals in the business. I'm proud to be part of such an incredible team." BY PETER VAN ALLEN BUILDING BUSINESS Richard Burke 4 Cedar St. P H O T O / P E T E R VA N A L L E N 50 Cove St. P H O T O / P E T E R VA N A L L E N

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