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Continued recognition highlights PROCON’s commitment to fostering a thriving work environment.

State-of-the-art building to expand services, complete Elm Street Campus, and support Hitchiner’s commitment to local economic vitality.

135-unit building will feature modern amenities and address critical housing shortage.

New development features a blend of restaurant, entertainment, and upscale event space.

Partnering with The Kane Company, PROCON, Nashua and New Hampshire Officials, Can-One USA Provides Manufacturing Jobs and Investment into Local Economy

Celebrating a panel-raising on a new 100,000 SF Logistics Facility at Pease

Lease Signed for Center within the Kelley Falls residential community

Company celebrates with “wall smashing” ceremony.

PROCON is the largest fully integrated Design-Builder in New England with over 88 years in business.

15-Acre Campus Opens in early 2025; Governor Sununu Joins Celebration of Public-Nonprofit Partnership to Serve Veterans, Military Members, and Families

PROCON is the Design-Builder of 15-acre campus in Franklin to become a center of excellence with first-of-its-kind veteran-centered services in New Hampshire.

EXETER, NH -  Unitil, a local provider of natural gas and electricity, proudly announces that their Seacoast Operations Center has become the first building in New Hampshire to achieve WELL Certified designation.     Unitil shares this achievement with its Exeter faci...

NORTH ANDOVER, MA - Merrimack College’s Lawler Rink is undergoing a major renovation to support their Division 1 Hockey Team, the Warriors. Merrimack College leadership, major donors including the Gallant family and PROCON’s design-build team attended an event to commemorate this investment...

BOYLSTON, MA – A project nearly two decades in the making finally came to fruition with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rand-Whitney's new packaging facility in Boylston, MA. The new 384,000 SF facility has 32 shipping bays, 100,000 SF of storage capabilities and a new equipment BHS Corrug...

MANCHESTER, NH – What started as a conversation with Governor Sununu regarding deepening Easterseals NH’s long-term commitment to military service members, veterans, and their families has evolved into an unprecedented partnership with the State of New Hampshire to provide a central hub for hous...

HOOKSETT, NH  - PROCON, the largest fully integrated design and construction firm in NH, is celebrating the completion of a 139-kilowatt solar array that sits atop the company’s headquarters in Hooksett, New Hampshire. The array will generate an estimated 154,377-kilowatt (kW) hours of r...

Individuals chosen to help future growth and direction of 88-year-old company

PROCON receives National Excellence in Construction Eagle Award

Individuals chosen to help future growth and direction of 87-year old company

Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT recognize PROCON’s Tufts University construction project as the “Best of the Best.” 

Business NH Magazine recognizes PROCON as a top work environment for employees

NH-based PROCON serves as designer and construction manager

NH-based PROCON hosts event attended by Dr. Gupta, Director of National Drug Control Policy, NH recovery leaders and business leaders to discuss groundbreaking recovery program that serves as national model

NH-based PROCON to serve as designer and construction manager for 384,000SF facility in Boylston, MA.

Senator Morse, local officials, and Tuscan Brands Real Estate celebrate the beam raising ceremony for construction of the next mixed-use project at Tuscan Village in Salem, NH.

Company’s Design-Build of Unitil’s Exeter Distribution and Operations Center wins Associated Builders and Contractors award recognizing superior quality

Governor’s Remarks at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening for Portsmouth’s newest first-class mixed-use office building

Family-owned design-build firm hiring 20 professionals as they enter their 87th year of operation

It is with deep sadness and shock that we post the obituary for our leader, Mark R. Stebbins, who passed away suddenly last Thursday evening.  He was an exceptional man, leader, father, husband, friend, philanthropist and entrepreneur

New Hampshire (statewide) and Windsor County, Vermont – When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping through New Hampshire, Mark and Sally Stebbins, owners of PROCON, called Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way, and said “What can we do to help?”

Manchester, NH - In December, 2019, PROCON’s Architecture Team was recognized as a winner of the 2019 Argentum Senior Living by Design Award.

North Andover, MA – The year 2020 was off to an excellent start for Merrimack College that celebrated the grand opening of their 20,000 SF Nursing Center on February 13.

Revere, MA – PROCON is in the last stretch of work on a 79,350 SF Staybridge Suites/Holiday Inn Express dual-branded hotel at 245 Revere Beach Parkway in Revere.

Portsmouth, NH: In January 2020, The AC Hotel by Marriott located at 299 Vaughan Street in Portsmouth, opened its doors to guests.

Manchester, NH – On January 22, 2020, representatives from PROCON, the American Heart Association (AHA), and Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig, attended an interactive jump rope demonstration at the Gossler Park Elementary School (GPES) in Manchester performed by the AHA’s Hip Hoppin' Hawks Demonstration team of Londonderry, NH.

Natick, MA – Local officials, business partners and well-wishers turned out in numbers at the Residence Inn by Marriott’s Grand Opening Celebration on Wednesday November 20, 2019.

Chelsea, MA – The Residence Inn at 200 Maple Street in Chelsea, MA, has been transformed into a dual-brand hotel known as the Residence Inn/Fairfield by Marriott.

Medford, MA - In fall 2019, PROCON of Manchester, NH began construction on the 88,000 SF dual-brand TownePlace Suites/Fairfield Hotel by Marriott located at 85 Station Landing in Medford, MA.

Bedford, NH – On October 24, 2019, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC NH/VT) held its 2019 Excellence in Construction Awards ceremony at the Doubletree Hotel in Manchester.

Hooksett, NH – On September 26, 2019, PROCON welcomed guests to their new 26,000 SF building at 1359 Hooksett Road in Hooksett, NH for a ribbon cutting celebration.

Manchester, NH - Recently, the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester (BGCM) cut the ribbon on their newly refurbished Camp Foster in Bedford, NH.

Exeter, NH - Unitil, a local provider of natural gas and electricity, was joined by state and local officials, business leaders, and employees for the groundbreaking ceremony of its planned 54,000 square foot regional facility in Exeter, NH.

Hooksett, NH - PROCON welcomes Daniel Stonecipher as the Senior Director of Innovation.

Portsmouth, NH - On July 17, 2019, The Kane Company was joined by business partners, team members, and local supporters, as they raised the beam on a 65,000 SF Class A medical office building.

Watertown, MA - In spring 2019, PROCON of Manchester NH began construction on Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton located at Arsenal Yards in the East End of Watertown, MA.

Natick, MA - The 98,000 SF Residence Inn by Marriott in Natick, MA is on target for a late summer 2019 completion. 

North Andover, MA -  Merrimack College kicked off May 2019 by breaking ground on a 20,000 SF Nursing Center.

Manchester, NH - Work is underway on an 82,200 SF upscale Residence Inn by Marriott located at 40 Lake Avenue in the heart of historic downtown Manchester.

Manchester, NH - It was an eventful day recently at the Manchester Boys & Girls Club when 15 sofas and 10 lounge chairs arrived courtesy of XSS Hotels and Colwen Hotel Management of Manchester and Portsmouth, NH respectively.

For more than 84-years PROCON has delivered hundreds of projects in nearly every commercial sector across the Northeast. From Maine to New Jersey, there are aviation, industrial, manufacturing, mixed-use developments, corporate office, educational buildings and hotels standing as a testament to their success.

Quincy, MA - PROCON of Manchester, NH is in the final months of construction on an 89,000 SF Staybridge Suites/Holiday Inn Express in Quincy, MA.

Manchester, NH - On March 22, 2019, Waypoint of New Hampshire was joined by business leaders, advocates, and supporters at the Stanton Plaza in Manchester for their 5th annual SleepOut.

PROCON is an 84-year-old privately-owned design-build firm that values the contributions of women in a male-dominated industry. The following women have all successfully carved out viable roles with the Company. They are in various stages of their careers, and share some of their experiences, perspectives and a common love for building.

Manchester, NH - On February 21, PROCON Owner Mark Stebbins came full circle from former program participant to the first recipient of the YMCA’s Community Partner of the Year Award.

Chelsea, MA - In late 2018, PROCON began work on the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, located at 200 Maple Street in Chelsea, MA. The 26,000 SF building is an addition to the existing Residence Inn.

Portsmouth, NH - The AC Hotel by Marriott is on target for a late summer completion as PROCON crews finish up the exterior installations.

Manchester, NH - In December 2018 PROCON partnered with Granite YMCA in its annual Angel Tree Christmas program. Employee’s donated gifts valued at $4,000 to 80 children in the YMCA START and YMCA STAY program in Manchester, NH.

Waltham, MA - In mid-November, 2018 the 117,000 SF Residence Inn/Fairfield by Marriott celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting

Chelsea, MA - In early November, 2018 the Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting event.

Somerville, MA -  In fall, 2018 the 5-Star Row Hotel by Marriott at 360 Foley Street in Somerville, MA opened to guests.

Bedford, NH – On October 25, 2018 PROCON of Manchester, NH won three Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC NH/VT)  Excellence in Construction awards.

North Andover, MA – In September 2018, Merrimack College opened the Dr. Alfred L. Arcidi Center - the latest addition to its growing campus. PROCON of Manchester, NH was the architect of record for the project in collaboration with DSK Architecture of Concord, MA who is actively engaged in the master planning of the campus.

Manchester, NH – September, 2018 was the culmination of another successful “Get on the Bus” Stebbins Family Challenge Match for Granite United Way. Twenty-five new companies became corporate donors and earned a seat on the bus to a New England Patriots’ game at Gillette Stadium.

Manchester, NH – PROCON of Manchester, NH was named as one of the “Best Companies to Work For” in the September, 2018 issue of Business NH Magazine. This was the second consecutive year that the design-build firm was recognized as one of the Granite State’s best companies.

Manchester, NH – Construction is underway at Manchester based design-build firm, PROCON. In June, 2018 work began on a 2-story, 26,000 SF expansion to PROCON’s headquarters. The new building will house the company’s construction operations and administrative teams, as well as adding some essential new spaces.

Walpole, MA – In spring 2018, Home2 Suites by Hilton Walpole Foxborough made its Bay State debut and welcomed the first guests at 2375 Providence Highway. Jiten Hotel Management (JHM) of Brockton, MA teamed up with PROCON of Manchester, NH that designed and built the 4-story hotel.

Londonderry, NH – In Spring 2018, Pro Star Aviation opened the doors of its new 45,000 SF hangar and shop in Londonderry, NH. Excited employees moved into their new headquarters at 8 Kelly Avenue on the east side of the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. PROCON of Manchester NH, a leader in the design and construction of aviation facilities, designed and built the new hangar. 

Portsmouth, NH – PROCON of Manchester, NH started construction on the first AC Hotel by Marriott located in the Granite State. The 152,000 SF AC Hotel and Event Center is going up at 299 Vaughan Street in Portsmouth. The project is a collaboration between developers Cathartes of Boston MA, and XSS Hotels of Manchester, NH. 

Manchester, NH – On May 9, 2018 PROCON Owners Mark and Sally Stebbins were honored with the Live United Award at the Currier Museum in Manchester for their impact on the 2016/2017 Granite United Way Campaign. The Stebbins Family “Get on the Bus” Challenge Match brought in twenty-five new corporate donors.

Manchester, NH – On March 23, 2018, Child and Family Services (CFS) of NH, hosted their 4th Annual SleepOut to raise community awareness and funds for homeless and at-risk youth. The CFS team was joined by state and local business leaders, advocates and supporters at the Stanton Plaza in Manchester.

Merrimack, NH – An upscale mixed-use development is about to be added to the Merrimack landscape. Work on a new hotel, conference center, apartments, retail spaces and an office building is anticipated to begin in fall 2018 at the entrance of the Merrimack Premium Outlets.

Waltham, MA – Construction is well underway on a new dual-brand Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott located at 250 Second Avenue in Waltham, MA. XSS Hotels of Manchester NH, is the developer and PROCON, also located in Manchester, is the architect and construction manager for the project.

Portsmouth, NH – A 65,000 SF commercial office space is underway at 75 Portsmouth Blvd in Portsmouth, NH. Locally-based developer The Kane Company is the owner, and PROCON of Manchester, NH is the designer and construction manager.

Andover, MA – Just as the dust settled on September 2017 opening festivities for the Crowe Hall Academic Building, the shovels were back in the ground on a new project. In December 2017, College President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D., was joined by Board of Trustees Members, officials and colleagues for a groundbreaking ceremony kicking off construction on the Dr. Alfred L. Arcidi Welcome Center.

Worcester, MA – On December 7, 2017, Rand-Whitney was joined by City of Worcester dignitaries, partners and their employees, who gathered at the company’s Worcester headquarters at One Agrand Street for a beam-signing ceremony. Among the attendees were Worcester City Manager Edward M. Augustus and City Councilor George Russell.

Manchester, NH – On November 1, 2017 Easterseals NH hosted a ribbon cutting and renaming ceremony for its renovated 555 Auburn Street headquarters in Manchester. Easterseals NH President and CEO Larry Gammon was joined by PROCON Owner’s Mark and Sally Stebbins and Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas.

Bedford, NH – On the evening of October 26, 2017, PROCON of Manchester, NH took home two Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC NH/VT)  Excellence in Construction awards for its projects. A/E/C industry professionals from throughout the region gathered at the Manchester Country Club in Bedford for the celebration. This event is the construction industry’s premier annual awards program that recognizes the most challenging and safest construction projects in the region. PROCON was recognized for Brightview Senior Living Community in Canton, MA and the Residence Inn by Marriott in Watertown, MA.

Manchester, NH – On October 1 2017, twenty-five Granite United Way business supporters and their guests boarded a bus to Gillette Stadium for a New England Patriots game. It was a fun and eventful conclusion to the 2016/2017 “Get on the Bus” Stebbins Family Challenge Match that raised over $100,000 for non-profits that support the community.

North Andover, MA – On September 14, 2017, Merrimack College celebrated the opening of Crowe Hall — its first academic building in nearly 30 years — with “An Evening of Gratitude.” College President Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D., was joined by Board of Trustees Members, faculty, students and colleagues to celebrate the building’s inauguration. It was a milestone occasion for the college whose last new academic building opened in 1989.

Londonderry, NH – September 2017 began on a momentous note for Pro Star Aviation with a truss-raising for their 45,000 SF hangar and shop currently underway in Londonderry, NH. The new hangar and office facility will be located at 8 Kelly Avenue, east of the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and adjacent to its machining entity, Pro Star Precision Machining. PROCON of Manchester, NH is the designer and construction manager for the project.

Pawtucket, RI – 455 Narragansett Park in Pawtucket was buzzing with activity on July 27 as Rand-Whitney Container cut the ribbon on its newly expanded facility. Company officials were joined by Governor Gina Raimondo, state and local representatives and business partners. Rand-Whitney owner, Robert Kraft and Jonathan Kraft of The Kraft Group attended the momentous event and enjoyed catching up with their team.

Chelsea, MA – On June 8, 2017, XSS Hotels and PROCON of Manchester, NH were honored with the 2017 Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) Award for Brownfields.  Local leaders, environmental officials, and guests packed the Marriott Copley Place Ballroom in Boston for the 27th annual awards event.

Worcester, MA – On May 16, 2017, XSS Hotels Managing Partners Leo Xarras and Mark Stebbins were honored with the 2017 Robert S. Bowditch Economic Development Award by the Worcester Business Development Corporation (WBDC). The award was presented to them for their impact on Worcester’s economic development over the last 20 years.