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Posted: July 26, 2024
DeStefano & Associates Inc. takes on multiple retail construction projects
Lee, NH DeStefano & Associates, Inc. (DAI) will be working on the following construction projects:
DeStefano & Associates, Inc. has been granted the design and construction of a 3,500 s/f building addition for Aubuchon Hardware in Lee. Anticipated start is August 1st. Architect is RHA Ronald Henri Albert located in Lunenburg, MA.
DeStefano & Associates, Inc. has been awarded and started construction of three Aroma Joes – Amherst St. in Nashua, NH, NH-106 South in Loudon, NH, and Cascade Rd. in Saco, ME. TK is the architect.
DeStefano & Associates, Inc. has completed Align Fitness, a new fitness concept of stair, weight, and yoga training located in Port Plaza in Newburyport, MA. SV Design was the architect.
DAI provides planning, design and construction services for new, expansion and renovation projects in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Their diverse experience and approach is designed to save time and money.
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