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Jail Expansion Project Underway Formal groundbreaking set for Wednesday

Jail Expansion Project Underway Formal groundbreaking set for Wednesday

January 26th, 2015

Ajax in the News

y Brandon D. Oliver Palatka Daily News Dirt will be moved next week as local and federal officials celebrate the beginning of the long-awaited expansion of the Putnam County Jail. Although work crews have been doing construction on the expansion for nearly three weeks, the ceremony at 1:30 p.m.

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Construction well underway on Pasco’s first magnet school

Construction well underway on Pasco’s first magnet school

December 5th, 2014

Ajax in the News

By Ronnie Blair | Tribune Staff Published: December 4, 2014 LAND O’ LAKES — Lindsey Davis, awake watching television at midnight anyway, decided to get a head start on the application process for Pasco County’s first magnet school. So at 12:01 a.m.

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Pasco’s first magnet school opens online application period

Pasco’s first magnet school opens online application period

December 4th, 2014

Ajax in the News

At midnight, as November became December and applications for Pasco County's first magnet school opened online, Lindsey Davis clicked "Submit." Her 7-year-old son, Grant, shares a crowded first-grade classroom at Oakstead Elementary School with three dozen students, said Davis, 36, of Land O'Lakes. An opportunity to give him more hands-on learning, she said, was something she had to seize.

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New $14 million building in Clearwater aims to chill water, save the county money

New $14 million building in Clearwater aims to chill water, save the county money

November 28th, 2014

Ajax in the News

CLEARWATER — When it first began to take shape, the box-shaped building that sprouted from a former parking lot on Chestnut Street looked like downtown Clearwater's latest convenience store. After workers installed three bay doors on the front, the 4,800-square-foot edifice could have passed for an auto repair shop or a small warehouse. It's none of the above.

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Art Town Ground Breaking

Art Town Ground Breaking

November 3rd, 2014

Ajax in the News

Ground-breaking ceremony this weekend on "Art Town", a new creation of our local Boys Town chapter. This venture will provide a unique space to inspire creativity in the city youth currently part of Boys Town.

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The 50 Most Impressive Environmentally Friendly University Buildings

The 50 Most Impressive Environmentally Friendly University Buildings

September 9th, 2014

Ajax in the News

Excited that the University of North Florida (Official Fan Page) Biological Sciences Building was ranked 9th in the 50 Most Impressive Environmentally Friendly University Buildings - https://www.bestmastersdegrees.

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Sebastian Ferrero remembered at ceremony for children’s hospital entrance

Sebastian Ferrero remembered at ceremony for children’s hospital entrance

September 5th, 2014

Ajax in the News

By Christopher Curry Staff writer In a room named for their late son, Horst and Luisa Ferrero stood before a crowd of UF Health Shands Hospital staff, community leaders and media and recalled a day seven years ago.

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts breaks ground on $13M addition

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts breaks ground on $13M addition

September 5th, 2014

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is celebrating a $13 million overhaul project that will add a new, two-story building that will include new classrooms, science labs, a cafeteria and an amphitheater. DA is known for its music program, bands, theater and other arts. Students from all over apply to the competitive school.

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Art school $13 million makeover

Art school $13 million makeover

September 5th, 2014

Ajax in the News

VIDEO: Construction is underway at Douglas Anderson to build 20 new academic classrooms including four state of the art science labs,a 500 seat amphitheater, specialized classrooms for the musical track, a lighting and costume classroom and a shop replacing the one built in the 50s. https://www.news4jax.

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Ajax Building Corporation Celebrates Magical Groundbreaking for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

Ajax Building Corporation Celebrates Magical Groundbreaking for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

September 4th, 2014

Ajax in the News

(JACKSONVILLE, FL) Sept. 4, 2014 — In a glitter-filled, earth-turning, show-stopping ceremony, the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts officially broke ground this morning. Ajax Building Corporation is once again partnering with the Duval County Public School’s on the $14.

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Ajax Building Corporation Joins Celebration of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital Entry, Sebastian Ferrero Atrium

Ajax Building Corporation Joins Celebration of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital Entry, Sebastian Ferrero Atrium

September 3rd, 2014

Ajax in the News

(GAINESVILLE, FL) Sept. 3, 2014 — In a celebration as vibrant as its surroundings, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville dedicated its dazzling new entranceway and the Sebastian Ferrero Atrium. Recently completed by Ajax Building Corporation, the project transformed the building’s entry, giving the hospital a welcoming “visual identity” and bright airy space.

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Heartly stopped by Ajax for a visit.

Heartly stopped by Ajax for a visit.

August 5th, 2014

Ajax in the News

Heartly stopped by Ajax for a visit. Ajax is a proud supporter and participate of the American Heart Association Heart Walk. American Heart Association – My Heart. My Life https://bigbendheartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.

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We’re Kicking Off 14 New Projects

We’re Kicking Off 14 New Projects

April 15th, 2014

Ajax in the News

There’s a buzz of activity at Ajax this spring as a bevy of new projects begin to take root throughout the Southeast. Construction sites and offices in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina are gearing up for 14 new projects. These include a prototype model high school, an energy-saving branch library and a critical jail expansion.

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Ajax Building Corporation Celebrates 2 University of Florida Projects – Press Release

Ajax Building Corporation Celebrates 2 University of Florida Projects – Press Release

September 24th, 2013

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Events Showcase Progress of Warrington College of Business Administration’s Heavener Hall, Commissioning of Innovation News Center for College of Journalism and Communications (GAINESVILLE, FL) – September 23, 2013 – Ajax Building Corporation recently celebrated the progress and the possibilities of two of its projects on opposite ends of the University of Florida campus.

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Heavener Hall is Taking Shape

Heavener Hall is Taking Shape

September 23rd, 2013

Ajax in the News

Check out this article on University of Florida's Heavener Hall.

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Emergency Hub Unifies Operations

Emergency Hub Unifies Operations

September 6th, 2013

Ajax in the News

Answering the call Public Safety Complex is the new home for dispatch, responders By TaMaryn Waters Democrat staff writer @tamarynwaters on Twitter Nearly every corner of the new Public Safety Com­plex is wired for seamless communication among first responders — a key factor when responding to disas­ters and emergencies from hurricanes to heart attacks.

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Ajax Building Corporation Earns 4th Safety, Health Renewal From OSHA and USF SafetyFlorida – Press Release

Ajax Building Corporation Earns 4th Safety, Health Renewal From OSHA and USF SafetyFlorida – Press Release

September 6th, 2013

Ajax in the News

Ajax Building Corporation has received a SHARP award from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and USF SafetyFlorida. This is the fourth time the commercial building construction management company has earned the SHARP recognition, which is given to small to medium-sized employers with exemplary safety and health management practices.

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Ajax Building Corporation Vice President Jay Smith Named to Florida P3 Task Force – Press Release

Ajax Building Corporation Vice President Jay Smith Named to Florida P3 Task Force – Press Release

August 14th, 2013

Ajax in the News

Ajax Building Corporation is proud to announce that Vice President Jay Smith has been appointed by Governor Rick Scott to serve on the Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Task Force.

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