JE Dunn Construction Begins Major Renovation of Tarpon Springs High School in Florida

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TAMPA, Fla. — JE Dunn Construction has broken ground on a sweeping modernization project for Tarpon Springs High School in Pinellas County, Florida. The $13.8-million overhaul involves new construction, the demolition or renovation of multiple structures, as well as site improvements throughout the campus. Noteworthy in the scope of services is the construction of a 12,261-square-foot building that will be the new home for Tarpon Springs High School’s widely acclaimed music program. A building formerly used for the program will be demolished. Renovation activity will include, among other tasks, replacement of flooring and carpet, painting, new doors and hardware sets, … Read more

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Winter Construction to Renovate Piedmont Center Building

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ATLANTA, Ga. – Winter SPACES, a division of Winter Construction, will begin mobilization this month to renovate common areas at The Tower at Piedmont Center, Building 15, in Buckhead, Georgia. The work will update about 8,000 square feet, and will add additional access to surrounding walkable amenities via a new pedestrian bridge connecting the building to Old Ivy Road. Piedmont Center is a united, nine-building office campus connecting three diverse workplace neighborhoods — the Commons, the Fountains and the Tower. The campus offers a natural progression for dynamic startups and established professionals to join a progressive workplace that nourishes creative … Read more

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Skender Completes Prezi’s 3-story, 20,000-SF Office in San Francisco’s SoMa District

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Skender, serving as general contractor, has completed the renovation of Prezi’s three-floor, 20,000-square-foot office suite in San Francisco, California’s growing SoMa (South of Market) District. Skender completed the renovations for this innovative presentation software technology company in partnership with architect Gensler. Similar to many tech firms, Prezi searched for a new home within the competitive San Francisco leasing market, leading it to the older buildings in the warehouse-heavy SoMa District. With complex permitting processes to get mechanical systems and building structures up to code coupled with an expiring lease, Prezi brought in Skender to quickly strategize … Read more

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JE Dunn to Renovate Atlanta Middle School Building

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ATLANTA, Ga. – Atlanta Public Schools has selected JE Dunn Construction to convert an existing middle school to a new elementary school—Harper-Archer Elementary— for the school system’s Douglass Cluster of geographically close elementary, middle and high schools. The $7.8-million renovation will cover approximately 140,000 square feet. Improvements will include reconfigurations of select classrooms to support elementary instructional programs, select upgrades to interior finishes and modifications to HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. Portions of the building will remain occupied during of the second phase of construction during 2018-2019. The project is scheduled to be completed for the start of the 2019-2020 … Read more

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Ground Broken for Long Beach City College Renovations

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SANTA ANA, Calif. – Representatives from Long Beach City College announced the groundbreaking ceremony for a $25-million renovation and addition to Auditorium J at Long Beach City College located in Santa Ana, California. The two-year college educates more than 33,000 students per year and is one of the largest community colleges in California. The Long Beach City College project includes both new construction and modernization for an existing performing arts auditorium originally built in 1956. The 37,878-square-foot renovation includes a complete redesign of the entry, lobby and restrooms, as well as substantial work within the auditorium including rehab of all … Read more

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