Brenna notes. Today, Palmer & Doherty operates as a consulting firm rather than a traditional construction company. Brenna explains that this approach reflects the breadth of services the firm provides. “We work within the planning phases of commercial, agricultural, and residential projects. We handle drafting, structural and architectural drawings, facility and space planning, bylaw and building code compliance reviews, engineering support, and permitting assistance,” she says. “We follow projects through from initial concept to permitting and even conduct field review inspections when necessary.” The diversity of projects the team handles is striking. In the agricultural sector, the firm primarily works on poultry facilities, including housing, catching, manufacturing, and hatcheries. Residential projects are increasingly focused on developer-led housing, such as duplexes and apartments, reflecting the region’s ongoing housing challenges. The company also takes on smaller projects, such as egress stairs or accessory dwelling units, which allows them to remain connected to individual homeowners and the local community. The company’s commercial work, meanwhile, includes recent large-scale projects like a Home Hardware store in Meteghan, as well as a 50room hotel under development on the South Shore, a project that has generated excitement in a community where new hospitality options are limited. Notably, Palmer & Doherty is also DECEMBER 2025
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