AVESTA | Porter Station
Landry/French provided Preconstruction and Construction Management Services for this 72,900 SF multi-family housing project in Portland. Located at 200 Valley Street on Portland’s Peninsula, the new building consist of 60 apartments for families in the six-story building. A two-story... Read More »
Shattering Stereotypes: Tori Staples’ Path into A Male-Dominated Field
Why did you pursue a career in a traditionally male-dominated field? When did you first know you wanted to pursue this field? Growing up, I was always helping my dad around the house with various projects. I loved being hands-on and always had so much fun building from scratch. When I was... Read More »
Assistant Project Manager Anna Schab's Journey Into a Male-Dominated Field
Why did you pursue a career in a traditionally male-dominated field? When did you first know you wanted to pursue this field? Was there someone or something that inspired you? Before my junior year of high school, I felt confident in pursuing a career in teaching, preferably ELA or an equivalent... Read More »
Making a Difference in a Male-Dominated Industry By Michaela Curley
Back in college when I was deciding what I wanted to do for the rest of my life I felt a little lost and was unsure of what route I wanted to take. At the time, all I knew is that I wanted to help others. My mother had worked in construction for a demolition company for 25+ years and many others in... Read More »
Getting Personal with John Burrell, Estimator at Landry/French
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP. I grew up in Cumberland, ME, less than a mile from Greely High School and a couple hundred feet from Val Halla Golf Course. My mother and father moved my sister and me to Cumberland in 1974 and I lived there until I graduated from college. It is still a great neighborhood.... Read More »
Immersing Ourselves in the Waterville Community
By Kevin French There is nothing more satisfying for a building contractor than to see the smiles on clients’ faces when they celebrate the opening of their new buildings. Standing in the crowd of 250 people at last week’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Colby Bill and Joan Alfond Main... Read More »
Getting Personal with Scott Cristina, Senior Superintendent
Where did you grow up. I was born in New York just outside of Buffalo and moved to Jay, Maine in 1975 when my father’s job was transferred to International Paper Co. First job. I worked at a local restaurant and golf course in high school. What did you do after high school. Attended... Read More »
Getting Personal with Matt Gagnon, Project Manager
Where did you grow up. I grew up in the Town of Portage Lake in Aroostook County on the edge of the North Maine Woods. My love for the outdoors stems from growing up in this small remote town that had a population around 500 that practically doubles in the summer months. What did you do after... Read More »
Getting Personal with Nick Gaddar, Assistant Project Manager
Where did you grow up. South Portland. What did you do after high school. After high school, I went to the University of Maine at Orono and earned a degree in Construction Management. It was the best four years of my life where I met lots of new people. What would your closest friend... Read More »
Getting Personal with Chuck Pollock, Senior Superintendent
First job. I unloaded wagons of peaches (age 12) at Fralinger Farm in Bridgeton, New Jersey. My first job in construction was as a laborer making $4.50/hour. What did you do after high school. I served for 7-1/2 years in the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic working on F-111A’s and... Read More »