What's expected to become Maine's tallest building is officially under construction in Portland. Brunswick is another hub of activity, with two major projects underway.
To date, residential building permits in 2021 have already more than doubled in number over last year. But stricter affordable-housing rules passed in 2020 only apply to one project so far.
Osborne Clarke has published a construction industry report 'Economist Impact', commissioned by The Economist, that highlights that there are four main.
Turning unused office space into housing isn't a new idea, but it's one effort to help ease the housing crunch. Developer Jonathan Culley hopes it will be successful at 45 Forest Ave. in Portland.