Open-Air St. Andrew by the Sea Catholic Church Restorations Return Building to Original Glory

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St. Andrew by the Sea Catholic Church in North Padre Island, Texas is an open-air, concrete pavilion designed in 1973 to resemble the ancient Greek temples that once dotted the Mediterranean shoreline almost 2,000 years ago. One of the only open-air parishes in the world to celebrate mass year-round, the 6,100-square-foot seaside church was deteriorating from decades of exposure to one of the most corrosive environments in the U.S. The Diocese of Corpus Christi contacted Western Specialty Contractors to restore the church to its original beauty and integrity, and to protect and extend its service life. The church had numerous … Read more

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Renovations Slated for Savannah Youth Treatment Center

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Major renovations are underway on Coastal Harbor Treatment Center, a facility located in Savannah, Georgia. This treatment center provides mental health services and programs for children and adolescents, ages 4-17, with short- and long-term inpatient care, helping them cope with crisis situations or ongoing behavioral mental or emotional difficulties. The $7.1-million project will cover 68,000 square feet of renovations and upgrades to CHTC, which JE Dunn built in 1985. The scope of work includes replacing the building’s skin with new stucco and new hurricane-resistant windows to meet Universal Health Services standards, upgrading 65 patient bathrooms to meet new ligature-resistant codes … Read more

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Do You Have a 5-Star Rating? Tips to Protect the Hotel Guest Experience During Construction

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By Ricky Calderon Hospitality properties undergo renovations, expansions or upgrades often every 3-5 years. Whether it’s to stay competitive in a changing market or because the property is reflagged under a new brand, the goal of the improvement project is usually to attract new guests and maintain established customer loyalty. Simply put, our hospitality clients’ top priority is always guest experience. So, when we begin a renovation or expansion of an existing and operating hotel property, the greatest challenge is planning the work in a way that will deliver the project on time, while also allowing our client to deliver … Read more

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Georgia Tech Baseball Stadium Renovations on Deck

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Upgraded amenities and heightened experiences for fans and student-athletes are on deck as JE Dunn Construction begins a $9-million renovation of Russ Chandler Stadium, the home of Georgia Tech baseball located in Atlanta, Georgia. The demolition of an existing one-story building paves the way for construction of a 25,379-square-foot, two-story structure. The new facility will include three indoor batting tunnels, indoor pitching lab, event hall space, concessions and roof terrace. Interior renovation of 1,618 square feet will include new suites and ticket booth. The improvements are aimed at supporting player development, enhancing the fan experience and celebrating the Yellow Jackets’ … Read more

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Construction Begins at Tarrant County College’s Trinity River Campus in Texas

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Construction on the Clearfork building at Tarrant County College’s Trinity River Campus in Fort Worth, Texas, has recently begun. The project team includes Sundt Construction, Inc., Bennett Benner Partners and JJA Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Consultants. Construction will include 123,000 square feet of renovation to four-and-a-half floors between two buildings on the Trinity Rivers campus. The upgrades will add a board room and conference center with reception, training spaces with breakout areas and a new catering kitchen. The project will add updated audio-video technology to communicate between the College’s multiple campuses along with a flexible space plan to accommodate many … Read more

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