September 2024

 

Announcements:

 

Another very busy summer, and much to report on projects that have been completed/occupied, or are in progress.

 

These can be seen under ‘revolving photos:

 

Simatec, North American Corporate Headquarters, Charlotte. After leasing office and distributions space for 10 years, this high-tech Swiss company hired our firm in 2022 to design a new 14,000-sf facility. After a couple of years sorting out construction cost and site issues, they have occupied the building, with a grand opening ceremony June 10, 2024.

 

Raintree Country Club: The new maintenance and cart storage building is ‘very close’ to being completed. The remaining work includes asphalt paving and some interior finishes, as well as owner furnished equipment for the planned golf cart storage and golf course maintenance equipment

 

Evolution Aquatics Expansion, East Harris Road, Huntersville

There have been some significant changes over the last month, as the owner now has the option to acquire more property adjacent to the current site for the 2 proposed outdoor pools and other improvements. With additional land, the pools and pool deck areas, as well as parking and support facilities, can help overcome the various site restrictions

 

Lancaster County, South Carolina, Coroner’s office, Unfortunately, the project to add an autopsy suite, as well as renovate the current facility, has been cancelled by the owner. There were 3 bids received in late February, based on drawings and specifications prepared, and funding was forthcoming based on a previous council decision. However, the owner later expressed concerned about the existing older part of the facility, and if investing a large amount of money in this site is a wise long-term investment. The current decision is to construct a new facility, and the county is re-advertising for design-build proposals.

 

Towne Place Suites, Affordable Senior Apartments, Charlotte. The renovations to the first building were completed in late July, and it is now occupied, with 43 units available. The renovations to the second building are in progress, and are due to be completed in early November.

 

Mecklenburg County Courthouse, Security Glass Installation at 2 locations, Charlotte. At the 5th floor juror check in station, and the 9th floor administrative reception counter, we prepared documents to enclose the staff areas with glass panels, to physically separate the staff from the public. While this appears a very straightforward thing to design, there was much attention to several field conditions. The result, the glass is custom fit at the counters and the bulkheads, and includes pass throughs and handicap access.

 

 

Hugh Chatham Health, Renovations to Sterile Processing Department, Elkin, NC. Finally, after 2 years of planning, including an option to expand and relocate the current SPD, the renovations to the ‘existing’ vacated department are complete. The contractor was able to overhaul the space in 6 weeks. The result is a much more efficient work flow, new sterilizer and other equipment, and improvements to HVAC system. The owner is very, very pleased, as the project was under budget, and ‘down time’ was minimized….

 

 

We have re-formatted other on-going or completed projects, these are listed by project name and location.

 

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