HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) – A construction company based out of Brooklyn, New York, is relocating its headquarters to Hamden.

On Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced FullStack Modular will move to Edmund Street in Hamden. The company designs mid to high-rise multi-family buildings in addition to hotels and student housing.

Lamont said the company plans to invest about $12 million into the local economy and hopes to add more than 100 new jobs in the area.

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett is excited for the move.

“We do know of some other companies that are going to be increasing their presence in Hamden, as well as potential headquarters in Hamden,” she said. “So, we’ve got some really good stuff in the hopper.”

Garrett said Hamden is able to provide the port in the New Haven terminal. A rail line also comes by the faciliity.