WASHINGTON, D.C. – Preservation Action and The National Trust Community Investment Corporation recognized Elm Terrace as one of “Preservation’s Best of 2013” at the National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week Congressional Reception. The award was presented on March 4th in the Cannon Caucus Room of the U.S. House of Representatives and is given to, “highlight exemplary…
Portland, ME – 2014 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Junior Achievement Maine Business Hall of Fame which honors the state’s most distinguished business leaders for their outstanding contributions to free enterprise and the promise of a better, stronger society. Junior Achievement recently announced John Ryan, President of Wright-Ryan, as one of this year’s Maine…
A recent video from Maine College of Art (MECA) discusses the First Year Initiative program and highlights an art installation on a Wright-Ryan project. Wright-Ryan recently converted an existing three-story brick building at the corner of Cumberland Avenue and Preble Street in Portland into the new Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter. The building renovations required the…
PORTLAND – The December 27, 2013 article in the Portland Press Herald, “South Portland synagogue gets national architectural acclaim,” highlights Congregation Bet Ha’am. The Congregation was recently recognized by The Huffington Post as one of “50 Stunning Synagogues and Temples From Around The World.” The Huffington Post designation puts the synagogue in the company of temples and synagogues in New…
PORTLAND – Pearl Place II is New England Real Estate Journal‘s Green Building Project of the Month. Wright-Ryan was hired by Avesta Housing to manage the construction of this 71,489 square foot, 54-apartment of affordable housing community. Pearl Place II is located in Portland, Maine’s Bayside neighborhood which provides tenants with a convenient downtown location within walking distance of grocery…
PORTLAND, MAINE – Wright-Ryan is proud to announce that The National Housing & Rehabilitation Association has named Elm Terrace, Portland, Maine as “Winner – Best Historic Rehabilitation Project Involving New Construction” of its prestigious 2013 J. Timothy Anderson Award for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation. Click here to learn more about the award.
PORTLAND – Wright-Ryan Construction joins Group Main Stream in celebrating the opening of their newest residential home in Portland. There was a great turnout for the open house held at the new facility on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. The event provided an opportunity to tour the home, to speak with representatives from Wright-Ryan, to meet…
In the recent video from the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition, “Doing Well By Doing Good,” John Ryan, President of Wright-Ryan Construction, offers commentary on the economic impact of affordable housing.
FARMINGTON – Students, teachers, and staff will be enjoying a completely renovated and expanded Mt. Blue Learning Campus this school year. Superintendent Tom Ward said the aspect of the renovations that he is most is excited about is the way the new layout integrates the Foster Regional Applied Technology Center classrooms with the other Mt. Blue…
PORTLAND – Bayside Anchor, a 42-unit prefab multifamily housing proposal designed to Passive House (ultra-low energy) standards has captured the top prize in the Lowering the Cost of Housing Competition. Bayside Anchor has been awarded $250,000 in program-related investment (PRI). Bayside Anchor sponsor, Portland Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), was also awarded a $25,000 prize to support work that will…