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V O L . X X I X N O. X V I J U LY 2 4 , 2 0 2 3 18 R E A L E S TAT E / C O N S T R U C T I O N / E N G I N E E R I N G Empty offices are creating windows of oppor- tunity for developers across the state. In Lewiston, Jason Levesque — mayor of neighboring Auburn who is also a developer — is converting the 65,000-square-foot Peck building that he owns from a former call center into a mix of residential and, on the lower floors, smaller workspace and retail in a rare project of its kind for the region. e city of Auburn is also marketing an empty school as a potential child care center. Levesque says he plans to split the second and first floors into smaller spaces where demand is still decent, especially for class A, while the upper floors are ideal for residential. "With the layout of the building and its attached garage, the two uses won't conflict," he says. Portland leading the way As Maine's largest city with the state's greatest den- sity of office buildings, Portland is abuzz with office redevelopment activity. Notable projects include: Connecticut River Capital's plan to transform 80,000 square feet of office space in the Fidelity Building at 465 Congress St. into 63 one- and two-bedroom apartments East Brown Cow's plans to add to its Docent's Collection of high-end, hospitality apartments in historic buildings at 178 and 184 Middle St. » C O N T I N U E D F RO M P R E V I O U S PA G E CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTIONS • Soils, asphalt, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, and steel: Reduce potential delays, defects, unexpected costs, and repeated maintenance. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING • Groundwater, landfills and tank removal monitoring GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND EXPLORATIONS • You see what's on top, we'll show you what's below. SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS START FROM THE GROUND UP RWGILLESPIE.COM / INFO@RWG-A.COM BIDDEFORD, ME 207-286-8008 • NH 603-427-0244 • MA 508-623-0101 Gain access to unlimited articles & lists for download Access to print and digital editions, website content, email newsletters, and downloadable business lists, plus events discounts! MAINEBIZ.BIZ/PRINTSUB Become a premium member of Mainebiz today to receive unlimited access! F O C U S P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY Consigli Construction Co.'s Chris Brown led the crew that transformed 300 Fore St. into the new home of Maine's only law school, in a $13.5 million project completed in eight months.