
A Conversation with Ryan Kanters, Paul Becker and Matt Tonello Looking at Mass Timber - an Engineered Product That Can Perform Like Steel Beams
Ryan Kanters of Simons Architects, Paul Becker of Thornton Tomasetti, and Matt Tonello of Consigli Construction sit down with MEREDA President Shannon Richards for MEREDA Matters - the podcast that lets you listen in on conversations with people driving responsible development in Maine.

APPLE NEWS: Shannon Richards Adds a Creative Flair to the Lifecycle of homeownership
Apple News: Shannon Richards Adds a Creative Flair to the Lifecycle of Home Ownership
The design, construction, and real estate sectors often operate in silos. Shannon Richards has crafted a dynamic intersection where these industries thrive together. As the founder of Hay Runner, a Maine-based firm launched in 2018, Richards brings a holistic approach to the life cycle of homeownership while empowering home buyers, sellers, remodelers, and investors to achieve their property dreams. – gritdaily.com

2025 Mainebiz ‘Book of Lists’ Names Hay Runner Among Top Woman-owned Businesses and Largest Maine-Based Construction Firms
The Mainebiz ‘Book of Lists’ has honored Hay Runner with top marks in two state-wide lists for 2025.
We’re thrilled to join other standout Maine businesses in this year’s Mainebiz 2025 Book of Lists in not one but two categories:
Maine’s Largest Woman-owned Business (#5)
Largest Maine-based Construction Firms (#23)

Renewing Legacy: Resurrecting the Main Floor and Stage of the Rockport Opera House
Renewing Legacy: Resurrecting the Main Floor and Stage of the Rockport Opera House

FROM DRIP TO DREAM HOME: THE LEAKY WINDOW THAT SPARKED A FULL RENOVATION
From Drip to Dream Home: The Leaky Window That Sparked a Full Renovation

Building Futures: The Profound Impact of Mentorship in Carpentry and Construction
In the world of carpentry and construction, mentorship is a priceless asset, a guiding light that illuminates the path to excellence.