“For nearly two decades, the strong, passionate culture that our team has built in Maine has consistently earned Consigli recognition as one of the state’s Best Places to Work,” said Dave Thomas, Regional Director – Maine. “It is a testament to their genuine relationships and the unmatched support they provide each other, and I am incredibly proud of the talented and hardworking people who continue to drive our team, and our company, forward.”

Best Companies Group, in partnership with the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, annually ranks small, medium and large companies throughout the state using thorough company assessment tools designed to gather detailed information from employers and employees.

This recognition was gained through Consigli’s commitment to fostering a strong culture, generous benefits and opportunities for development for its employees.

A 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company since 2018, in addition to resources that support the physical and mental health of employees and their families, Consigli also provides its people with a direct benefit of its success.

Additionally, Consigli offers 24 hours of paid volunteer time, generous 401K matching, fitness reimbursement and wellness incentives, summer Fridays, parental leave and a culture that encourages work life balance. Various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) also work collaboratively and thoughtfully to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

Consigli has consistently been named a Top Place to Work and a Top Employer throughout New England and New York and has received national recognition from both Forbes and Newsweek for its employment practices and company culture.

For more information and full list of winners, click here.

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“Professionally, as a builder, completing a complex and complicated project that I know will have a significant impact on the community and help create more opportunities for Maine and families like mine, is what I am most proud of.”

With more than a decade of diverse industry experience, Christina has helped deliver some of Maine’s most complex projects, including those that have helped transform local academic resources for current and future students. On Colby College’s campus, Christina played a key role in the delivery of both the Johnson Pond Houses – a new, four-building student residence hall – as well as the Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, which unites and strengthens the regional Waterville arts community.

Currently, Christina is leading the Consigli project team building a new, permanent home in Portland for the Roux Institute at Northeastern University through the creation of its new Alfond Center. Once complete, the campus will serve as a hub for innovation and research, as well as drive sustained economic growth in Maine.

“I’ve realized that it matters much less what you do with your life and much more about who you do it with. Construction is all about working with a team to build something great. On many of our projects, we have hundreds if not thousands of people who help the project come together, and there is nothing more fulfilling than working with other like-minded individuals to build a lasting impact on the community. Every day I’m motivated to be the best person I can be, not just for myself, but for my team.”

An active member of her personal and professional community, Christina is a committed advocate for local workforce development and efforts to build a stronger, more diverse industry. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Mitchell Institute, an organization aimed at increasing educational opportunities for Maine students, as well as on the Board of Directors for Hardy Girls, which partners with local youth to create a more equitable society.

Honorees are selected from a variety of industries to make up a class of young leaders who share a commitment to business success, personal growth and a passion for strengthening the Maine communities where they live and work.

Read Christina’s full profile in Mainebiz here.

View the full 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 List here.

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As an industry leader with more than 25 projects incorporating timber solutions, Consigli’s teams – advised by Tonello – work with partners locally and globally to advance mass timber as a sustainable building material option.

Alongside key project partners and clients, Tonello offered insight into how Consigli has helped support expanding the use and development of mass timber locally in Maine to support not just project needs, but also the regional economy and industry.

“[Tonello] co-founded the Maine Mass Timber Advisory Council, which advises the University of Maine’s Mass Timber Commercialization Center, and serves as a research and development partner with the university’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Orono to innovate timber lamination and procurement processes, and with a goal of seeing mass timber manufacturing come to the state for the first time.”

Highlighted as one of the driving forces behind the expansion of Maine’s use of mass timber, Mainebiz detailed Tonello’s collaborative work in support of overcoming one of the top challenges associated with mass timber production: bringing manufacturing capabilities to New England, and more locally, to Maine.

“Tonello is developing a prototype for a lamination process using wooden nails instead of glue, which he envisions could be produced in Maine, perhaps using existing capabilities.”

Read more about the benefits of mass timber, and how Consigli is helping build its future in Maine, here.

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“Thompson Block’s transformative renovation has set a new benchmark for excellence in adaptive reuse of historic properties in Maine. Consigli was honored to collaborate with East Brown Cow and a team of dedicated trade partners – including our exceptional self-perform staff – to bring renewed vitality to a renowned building in the Old Port,” said Dave Thomas, Regional Director – Maine at Consigli Construction Co., Inc. “The craftsmanship showcased throughout 121 Middle Street is a testament to the skill, artistry and dedication of the trades, reinforcing their essential role in shaping Maine’s future.”

“Our mission at East Brown Cow extends beyond preservation; we seek to uplift the Old Port, ensuring every project we undertake is as beautiful as it is historically significant,” said Tim Soley, President and CEO of East Brown Cow. “The renovation of 121 Middle Street was no exception – it was an ambitious undertaking requiring not only technical expertise but also a shared passion for thoughtful design and urban revitalization. A centerpiece was the transformation of the top floor into lofts for The Docent’s Collection, a boutique hospitality offering where visitors and locals alike can enjoy this architectural gem up close.”

121 Middle Street – known as Thompson Block – is a Second Empire-style building on the National Register of Historic Places that serves as one of Maine’s most notable Victorian commercial structures. To convert the historic office building into short-term luxury residential units and retail space, Consigli self-performed interior masonry restoration work and extensive structural repairs while maintaining the building’s historic character and integrity. Historic windows, storefronts and doors that had been infilled over time were meticulously recreated to revive the building’s original design. The adaptive reuse of the existing building structure also meaningfully supported East Brown Cow’s commitment to environmental stewardship and historic preservation.

Consigli made critical upgrades to improve functionality and accessibility, including a complete replacement of the existing elevator system from an aged, hydraulic system to an electric traction system. To support modernization work in an occupied building within an existing space, Consigli engaged design-build subcontractor partners during preconstruction to effectively and efficiently navigate the complicated scope of work required.

Thompson Block marks the third project partnership for Consigli and East Brown Cow on Middle Street. In addition to 121 Middle Street, Consigli is currently renovating two historic buildings located at 178 & 184 Middle Street.

Annual Build Maine winners are selected through a competitive, confidential process where they are evaluated by representatives of design, engineering, construction and owner perspectives. Judgement criteria include safety, innovation and construction techniques/materials, contribution to the community, meeting the challenge of a difficult job, environmental sensitivity, responsiveness to client needs and customer satisfaction.

Read more about the project here.

See the full list of award winners here.

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The Board of the Maine Community College System consists of 13 appointed voting members, one ex-officio voting member and one ex-officio non-voting member.

“I am very pleased Stacey Harris has joined the MCCS board of trustees, particularly now, when training students to work in construction is so critical for the state. Her experience, perspective, and guidance on how to grow and strengthen our trade programs will help us tremendously,” said Maine Community College System President David Daigler. “The trades, and electrical programs in particular, are hugely popular with today’s students and we’re seeing incredible demand. Working closely with employers will ensure those students are ready to step into good jobs right away.”

Harris has nearly two decades of wide-ranging construction experience and has helped Consigli successfully manage and deliver complex and challenging projects throughout the region and across market sectors. Most recently, she has helped lead high-profile projects for leading higher education institutions in Maine, such as the Ferland Engineering and Design Center at the University of Maine, the Gordon Center for Performing Arts at Colby College, and the John & Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies and Barry Mills Hall at Bowdoin College.

A Maine native and proud graduate of its public university system, Harris previously served on the Board of Directors for the University of Maine Alumni Association. She is a passionate advocate and mentor for young women considering a career in STEM industries and the trades, she is a frequent collaborator with local high schools and workforce development organizations, including her local ACE Mentor Program Chapter. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).

Stacey earned her bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Maine and received her MBA in global enterprise management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Read the Maine Community College System’s full announcement here.

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The largest academic project in Colby College history, and the campus’ new home for music, cinema studies and performance, theater and dance departments, the 74,000 sq. ft. Gordon Center serves as one of the most advanced and innovative performing arts facilities in New England. To achieve the Gordon Center’s innovative design, complete with highly specialized acoustical treatments able to adapt to multiple disciplines and performance types, Consigli collaborated closely with the design team and performed meticulous quality assurance work to ensure that the Center’s performance spaces met design specifications and standards.

Completed on a busy, occupied campus and sited on bedrock that required blasting in a heavily-trafficked area to install foundations and utilities, Consigli exceeded jobsite safety standards and prioritized the protection of the Colby College community through extensive safety planning and constant communication with students and faculty.

Leveraging its in-house resources and expertise, Consigli enlisted both its proven prefabrication approach to streamline delivery and minimize on-site work during inclement weather, as well as its self-perform division to perform the installation of the building’s custom limestone façade and parts of the acoustic panel installation.

To read more in ENR’s November issue, click here.

To learn more about the project, click here.

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Matt Tonello, Dave Thomas and Sarah Snyder of Consigli Construction Co., Inc. at the Best Places to Work in Maine Awards Celebration.

PORTLAND, MAINE – For the third consecutive year, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. has been named the best large company to work for in Maine. This is the 18^th straight year that Consigli has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine, establishing the firm as the longest-standing company recognized in this annual list.

“We are proud to be honored once again as the best large company to work for in Maine, and this continued recognition is reflective of our great people, and the great relationships and projects they build,” said Dave Thomas, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Regional Director – Maine. “This is a demanding yet rewarding industry, and I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work together with this incredible team of employee-owners on the most unique and complex projects in Maine.”

Best Companies Group, in partnership with the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, annually ranks small, medium and large companies throughout the state using thorough company assessment tools designed to gather detailed information from employers and employees.

This recognition was earned through Consigli’s commitment to fostering a strong culture, generous benefits and opportunities for development for its employees.

A 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company since 2018, in addition to resources that support the physical and mental health of employees and their families, Consigli also provides its people with a direct benefit of its success.

Additionally, Consigli offers 24 hours of paid volunteer time, generous 401K matching, fitness reimbursement and wellness incentives, summer Fridays, parental leave and a culture that encourages work life balance. Various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) also work collaboratively and thoughtfully to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

Consigli has also consistently been named a Top Place to Work regionally in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and Washington, D.C., and has been recognized nationally as a Forbes Best Employer.

For more information and full list of winners, click here.

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In his new role, Thomas will manage Consigli’s Maine day-to-day operations, business strategy and team leadership. He has been at Consigli for 20 years and has a proven track record of leading some of the largest and most challenging projects in the academic, healthcare and life sciences markets in the region.

“I have been fortunate to work alongside Dave for two decades, and his dedication to our team and to our clients is unmatched,” said Matthew Tonello, Project Executive. “I look forward to our continued partnership as Dave keeps leading Consigli’s people, projects and operations in Maine through his passion, leadership and commitment to excellence.”

Thomas’ promotion to Director of Operations will allow Tonello to focus on key client relationships. He will continue to serve in a leadership role that builds on his mass timber expertise and will provide executive level guidance and oversight of Consigli’s most complex projects.

Thomas serves as a member of the Associated General Contractors of Maine’s Building Committee, and engages with various local industry organizations, including the Bioscience Association of Maine, the Maine Hospital Association, the Maine Healthcare Engineers Society and MEREDA. In addition to his industry leadership, Thomas serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Epic Experience, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering adult cancer survivors to live beyond cancer.

Read more about the announcement in Mainebiz here.

Learn more about Consigli’s Maine operations here.

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Members of the Consigli Construction Co., Inc. project team joined representatives from Bowdoin College and HGA at the ENR Award of Excellence gala in New York City this week to celebrate their design and construction achievement. The winning projects are drawn from the Regional Best Projects Awards series, which represents outstanding projects and projects teams from across the country.

Matthew Tonello, Eric Bottaro and Emerald Boisselle-Byers of Consigli; Rebecca Celis of HGA; John Simoneau of Bowdoin College.

The first pure, commercial-scale mass timber structure in Maine, the $28.5 million, 46,000 sq. ft. and 100% electric project was completed on schedule in less than two years despite significant impacts to supply chain and schedules. The project team was evaluated on how well it was able to overcome challenges and contribute to industry innovation, as well as on overall excellence in design, construction and safety execution.

Read the full Best of the Best feature in ENR here.

Learn more about the project here.

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PORTLAND, ME – The John and Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies and Barry Mills Hall on the Bowdoin College’s campus has been honored by Engineering News Record (ENR) as a 2023 New England Best Project of the Year. It received top honors in the Higher Education/Research category.

The first pure mass timber structure in Maine, the $28.5 million, 46,000 sq. ft. project utilized glue laminated beams, columns and trusses, as well as other materials. To mitigate potential supply chain and skilled workforce challenges, Consigli proactively secured pricing for the mass timber ahead of significant lumber price increases.

To further support cost savings, Consigli utilized a 4D model using cost analysis to compare mass timber with a more traditional steel, concrete and masonry superstructure and demonstrated that mass timber prefabrication strategies was the best choice for the project. Funding for the cost comparison was supported by the U.S. Forest Service, making Bowdoin College one of just 10 institutions to receive agency funding to bring sustainable change to the nation’s working forests and forest-reliant communities.

In addition to receiving this New England regional honor, Consigli also received ENR New York’s top award in the K-12 Education category for its work on the Bronx High School of Science – Stanley Manne ’52 Institute of Science.

Project teams recognized by ENR’s panel of judges as regional Best Project winners were evaluated on how they were able to overcome challenges, contribute to industry innovation and benefit the community, as well as overall excellence in design, construction and safety execution.

Read more about the project in ENR’s November issue here.

View the full list of ENR New England’s 2023 honorees here.

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