Aerial view of construction under way at Residence Inn in Concord, N.H.
Concord, MA – PROCON construction crews are hard at work in Concord framing the historical town’s first large-scale hotel. The Residence Inn by Marriott is located just over a mile from Concord Center and 19 miles west of Boston.
Waterford Development of Framingham shares joint ownership in the venture with Manchester, N.H.-based XSS Hotels. The two companies teamed again with longtime design-build partner PROCON of Manchester, N.H., who also designed the 77,250sf hospitality project.
The three-story hotel will feature stylish extended-stay king and queen studios with fully outfitted kitchens in each room. Guests of the hotel may enjoy numerous amenities that include a saltwater pool, fitness room, bar, and a breakfast lounge area. The exterior is complemented by a large patio with comfortable seating and fire pits for outdoor enjoyment. Environmental elements are incorporated
Front view of construction in progress at Residence Inn in Concord, N.H.
into the design, such as white roof, LED lighting throughout, and high-efficiency heating and cooling systems.
Foundation placement on the Residence Inn began in August 2015 concurrent with underground utilities that completed in the first week of October. With the utilities in and back-filled, slab-on-grade work commenced in mid-October. Framework and roof construction was finished at the end of January in readiness for windows, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. The PROCON project manager remarked on how work is progressing. “Site conditions have been favorable since the start, and construction is progressing as expected. We anticipate that the job will be completed on schedule this summer.”
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Concord is one of the oldest towns in the Nation and the locale of the Minuteman National Historical Park that was a backdrop to key events during the American Revolutionary War. It was also called home by some of the greatest literary minds in America, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Its rich cultural heritage makes it a popular destination spot for thousands of annual visitors to the Greater Boston area. The new Residence Inn will provide tourists and visitors to Concord with an additional and closely accessible choice for their accommodation needs.
