Gilbane Federal has been awarded a multiple award construction contract by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast for the construction of a Littoral Innovation and Prototyping Facility at Naval Support Activity Panama City, Florida. The project supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division and will replace nine buildings that received damage from Hurricane Michael in October 2018. The work provides for construction of a 54,475 square-foot laboratory, and support space capable of housing workspace and laboratories for engineers and scientists. The facility will consolidate geographically dispersed buildings, increasing inter-program research interaction while also reducing maintenance and repair costs. … Read more
PCL Construction Introduced as Construction Manager for Shipyards and Four Seasons
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Iguana Investments announced that PCL Construction has been named the construction manager for the Shipyards development project, including the Four Seasons Hotel Jacksonville, located in Florida, which is scheduled to break ground later this year along the St. Johns River. PCL’s Four Seasons experience includes the Four Seasons Resort Ko Olina, Four Seasons Resort Whistler, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and the Four Seasons Resort Lanai. PCL’s team of knowledgeable hospitality experts have constructed and renovated some of Florida’s most iconic hotels and resorts, including The Ritz-Carlton – Amelia Island, The Ritz-Carlton — Naples, JW Marriott Bonnet … Read more
Gilbane, City of Orlando Celebrate Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center Opening
Gilbane Building Company has completed the renovation and expansion of the new Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center for the City of Orlando, Florida. Gilbane partnered with Borrelli + Partners and JCB Construction to provide Design-Build services to expand and renovate an existing 1926 Mediterranean revival architecture building that originally served the community as a school. In 1995, the building was designated as a historic landmark. The facility has been repurposed as a neighborhood community center and houses the services provided by the city’s downtown recreation complex.The project includes 22,500 square feet of historic building renovations and 34,600 square feet of new … Read more
Construction Commences on Registered National Landmark in Downtown West Palm Beach
Gilbane Building Company, along with B+H Architects/Spina O’Rourke, has been contracted to provide preconstruction and construction management at-risk services for the 111 Olive Avenue project. Owned by Brand Atlantic Real Estate Partners in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, this three-story building was originally constructed in 1936 and is registered as a national historic landmark. “We are excited to have been chosen for this special project. Historical renovations come with multiple challenges. Our team of experts are prepared and look forward to seeing the final product that we know the local community will be proud of,” said Tom Thrasher, Gilbane’s Florida … Read more