Vertically Integrated Mixed-Use, Retail-Focused Project Takes Shape in North Carolina

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 … Read more

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Mixed-Used Development on Premier North Loop to Feature Activated Green Space

A new mixed-use development in Minnesota is underway. Located in Minneapolis’ bustling live-work-play-stay-shop-dine North Loop neighborhood, the project will feature 350,000 square feet of next-generation office space, 350 residential units, 100 hospitality units and 17,000 square feet of premier food and retail offerings. A key feature of North Loop Green will be “The Green,” a one-acre, highly activated green space that will be programmed year-round with a wide range of artistic, cultural and community-based events for locals and visitors to enjoy — from outdoor movie nights, to live performances, seasonal festivals, family activities and more. The project team general contractor … Read more

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Construction Milestones Highlights for Community-Defining Project in California

Join venture Blach Construction and Cahill Contractors recently celebrated significant topping out and groundbreaking milestones at Gateway at Millbrae Station in California. Among these were the topping out of both the residential housing and hotel components of the project and the groundbreaking of the veteran’s housing structure. Located along the Highway 101 corridor, in very close proximity to San Francisco International Airport, Gateway at Millbrae Station is one of the largest transit-oriented development projects in California to date. Not only will this highly anticipated mixed-use complex assist in addressing critical Bay Area housing needs, it will enable access to sustainable … Read more

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Abandoned High-Rise Transformed into Luxury Apartments

Construction is complete on 1100 Apex, an adaptive reuse, mixed-use apartment residence in downtown Clearwater, Florida. Positioned on a 2.1-acre site, the development was originally constructed as an office building in 1972. After several failed redevelopment attempts in the early 2000s, the structure was abandoned in 2009, after which it fell into disarray. In 2017, GSP Development purchased the building and tasked McShane Construction Company with redeveloping the high-visibility, 15-story structure into a Class A multi-family residence. 1100 Apex includes 134 high-end apartment and townhome units that feature stainless steel appliances, quartz and granite countertops, wood plank flooring and private … Read more

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Buildout for Luxury Mixed-Use Development Takes Shape in N.C.

JE Dunn Construction is moving apace with a $5.7-million interior buildout for an upscale steakhouse, Steak 48, to Apex SouthPark, a luxury mixed-use development taking shape in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the first floor of the Apex SouthPark complex, Steak 48 will occupy approximately 9,600 square feet and offer diverse, fine-dining experiences featuring a collection of intimate dining rooms including patio seating. The fully exposed kitchen, with its floor-to-ceiling glass walls, offers diners a unique view into the culinary experience. Developed by Childress Klein and Ascentris, Apex SouthPark is a destination complex of specialty restaurants, fashion options and other retail, … Read more

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