Construction is complete on Phase I of Fenton, a 945,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Cary, North Carolina. Hoar Construction joined the project as the general contractor in the winter of 2020, handling preconstruction and construction services on behalf of owner Hines.
Fenton is Cary’s first vertically integrated mixed-use community and one of the largest retail-focused projects in the United States in recent years.
Hoar broke ground on Fenton in fourth quarter 2020, which spans 69 acres and includes 200,000 square feet of Class-A office buildings, 345,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space.
Hoar also led the construction of a two-level, 254,000-square-foot precast parking deck with 811 spaces and oversaw all site improvements, hardscapes, landscapes, public roadwork and exterior signage.
Construction of Phase I included the installation of 2,000 tons of structural steel, 10,000 tons of asphalt material, 352,000 linear feet of electrical wire and 500 tons of rebar reinforcement.
The general contractor worked closely with Hines throughout preconstruction and construction to overcome hurdles caused by the pandemic, including shifts in the tenant lineup, material shortages and procurement delays. Hoar implemented creative workarounds to overcome these setbacks, introducing night shifts for specific trade partners, as well as a comprehensive strategy to find and procure specific materials for the development from suppliers across the country.
Before the project broke ground, the general contractor served as a consultant to Hines and worked to develop a conducive budget, while coordinating with all trade partners to ensure schedules aligned before boots hit the ground.
Additional project partners on Fenton include co-developers Columbia Development and USAA Real Estate and design firm Nelson Worldwide.
Fenton celebrated its grand opening during a multi-day extravaganza this summer with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hot air balloon rides, celebrity appearances and community-focused programming including giveaways from retail shops in the center, family friendly activities, fitness classes and live entertainment.
Photo courtesy of Hoar Construction
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