Portland Voters...
There is a question that will appear on the local ballot which – if passed - would likely have severe, negative repercussions for efforts to increase the local supply of affordable housing. It is one of five questions that a local group succeeded in getting on to the ballot, but which most people have little to no knowledge of… and will start voting on within the next few weeks when absentee ballots are sent out.
“Question C” on the local Portland ballot has been named “An Act to Implement a Green New Deal for Portland” by its creators, and there are pieces of it that would do helpful things (such as encouraging green design), but it doesn’t appear that the group talked with affordable housing practitioners before they finalized the language, and the end result is that, if it passes, 95% of Maine construction companies and their skilled workforces would be unable to offer bids on affordable housing projects which receive any public funds (TIF, Fed HOME, local housing trust fund, etc.).
There are many other provisions in the proposal, all sixteen pages, that would drive affordable housing construction costs up by hundreds of thousands of dollars, which could create real problems for Portland projects already up against the cost caps outlined in Maine’s Qualified Allocation Plan. If projects can’t get competitive bids because of contract language requirements that virtually all Maine contractors can’t abide by, then the large cost increases become something of a secondary problem. Educate yourself on the Green New Deal!
We're excited to start the exterior transformation of this historic building!
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Johnson Hall Renovation Project
Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. This year, more than any other, we celebrate the contributions each and every worker has made to help strengthen this country during the pandemic.
A special "Thank You" to the employees of Ganneston Construction!
Nineteen Oak street is complete! We have had many compliments from the neighbors on how much better the property looks and the improvement it has made on their neighborhood.
The project included some interior and exterior renovations to an existing 2-story wood framed, 5-unit apartment building. Thank you to all involved in the project and making it a great success!
Ganneston was proud to be a sponsor for the ACC Cares 2020 golf tournament in memory of Marie Hatfield. This year, all proceeds went to the Patient Needs Endowment Fund at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care.
The renovations to the existing courtroom have been completed at Oxford County Courthouse!
October is "Careers in Construction" month and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and its members want to raise public awareness about the great jobs available in the construction industry! ABC Maine partners with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Build Your Future (BYF) to inspire the next generation of Maine's craft professionals. Our ABC Chapter supports all of the 27 Career and Technical Education Centers (CTE's) in Maine and sponsors 16 through the NCCER curriculum. There are many pathways to career opportunities in construction with rewarding pay and benefits!
The journey continues...
Progress on the east side of Johnson Hall... all of the restored windows are back in place and the repointing
Progress on the East side of Johnson Hall shows recent brick repointing and reinstallation of the restored historic windows...
"Building tomorrow's skilled and experienced workforce - today!"
Ganneston joins ABC Maine and its educational partners to meet the workforce development needs of the Maine construction industry by donating to the Cent for CTE program.
"Every year we experience a shortage of skilled workers on our projects. To meet the challenges of an aging workforce and increased demand for a skilled workforce, we need to encourage our young people to consider a career in construction and/or skilled trades.
Cent for CTE is a program that enables us to help support Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. We are proud to donate to this worthy cause on a quarterly basis!
We are especially thankful for our clients that put their trust in us to deliver successful projects and our employees that show up every day and make it happen! We wish you all a safe holiday!
With gratitude and solemn pride, Ganneston Construction would like the opportunity to honor all America’s Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of this great nation.
Proud to be listed in the Mainebiz 2021 Book of Lists as the 9th largest woman-owned business and the 2nd oldest woman-owned company!
“Hate is too big of burden to bear. I have decided to love.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Wishing you all a prosperous and healthy New Year!
