Lakeshore Foundation Expansion Project Revitalizes 19-Year-Old Building, Adds Contemplative Garden + Walking Trails

Construction is complete on a $17.5-million expansion initiative at the Lakeshore Foundation Master Campus in Homewood, Alabama near Birmingham. Hoar Construction served as general contractor on the project. The Lakeshore Foundation is a non-profit organization providing opportunities for people with disabilities in Alabama and across the country to lead healthy, independent lives through physical activity, nutrition, research, advocacy and more. Lakeshore also serves as a training site for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic teams, with on-campus housing to accommodate athletes. The Lakeshore Foundation, KPS and Hoar worked together to provide ADA-compliant facilities and equipment for both athletes and local users … Read more

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Hilltop Village Project to Revitalize Gateway to Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University recently selected Gilbane Development Company, the real estate development, financing, ownership and management arm of Gilbane Inc., with the intent to enter into a public-private partnership to design, build, finance, operate and maintain some or all of The Hilltop Village project on its main campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gilbane Building Company will serve as construction manager. The Hilltop Village will revitalize the gateway to WMU with improved amenities, facilities and access providing an enhanced user experience for students, faculty, staff and the greater Kalamazoo community. WMU plans to reimagine the entire southern portion of its main campus … Read more

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