BREWER, MAINE – Village Centre Apartments, completed by Wright-Ryan Construction in April 2016, is a Passive House project that exemplifies an excellent union of affordable housing and highly efficient design and building techniques. Collaborating with CWS Architects and sustainability consultant Thornton Tomasetti, Wright-Ryan helped to plan, price, and execute a design that balanced the project…
PORTLAND, MAINE – The Greater Portland Council of Governments has recognized 409 Cumberland for “Best Practices in Housing Diversity,” “Smart Growth and Downtown Revitalization,” and “Sustainability.” Wright-Ryan Construction, the builders of 409 Cumberland Ave, were commended for their contribution toward enhancing the quality of life in Portland’s Bayside area for current and future generations with…
BREWER, MAINE – A new apartment complex that is unlike anything Maine has seen before opened in a Brewer neighborhood at the end of April 2016. Built by Wright-Ryan Construction, Village Centre is one of the largest Passive House developments in the country. Through a super-insulated building envelope and quality windows, the Passive House building achieves…
PORTLAND, MAINE – Bayside Anchor, a 45-unit mixed-use apartment building, is Wright-Ryan Construction’s second multifamily Passive House project following the completion of Village Centre Apartments in Brewer. The building, expected to be finished in late November 2016, will include a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, as well as an office for the Portland…
PORTLAND, MAINE – The Press Hotel, completed by Wright-Ryan Construction, was counted among the world’s best new hotels, according to Condé Nast Traveler’s 20th annual HOT List, released on Wednesday. The carefully vetted list features a select collection of 60 winners spanning six continents. The Press Hotel was one of only thirteen U.S. hotels to…
BREWER, MAINE – Wright-Ryan Construction is wrapping-up work on the 48-unit Village Centre Apartments, and this new option for workforce housing is already generating a lot of buzz. At 54,000 square feet, the project would be one of the largest Passive House certified buildings in the country. An article released Wednesday by Green Building Advisor…
PORTLAND, MAINE – “Historic and landmarked buildings are being remade into incredible hotels that maintain many of the vintage elements within…Once the Portland Press Herald Newspaper in Portland, Maine, the seven-story building has been made over to hold 110 rooms within a boutique hotel environment…” – text by Miranda Agee, Architectural Digest Click here to…
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine – Wright-Ryan is overseeing the overhaul of the historic former Mayo woolen mill complex. The project is comprised of a collection of former industrial buildings that is being converted into a mixed-use complex. When finished, the complex will feature a high-tech business center, 22 apartments, retail shops and offices, artist studios, and an…
PORTLAND, ME – the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) recently recognized the most notable commercial development projects of 2013 at their annual Spring Conference. The Sanford Mill renovation project was among those projects recognized. Wright-Ryan Construction served as the Construction Manager on the renovation, restoring and converting the historic Goodall Textile Mill to…
PORTLAND, ME – Jessica Hall of the Portland Press Herald recently sat down with John Ryan, president of Wright-Ryan, to discuss the company’s community commitment, environmentally friendly business practices, and history. The article looks back on the company’s 30 year history and highlights some of its most notable projects. Read the full interview here. Photo…