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Historic Restoration Projects

Hover Effect Florida State University Broward & Gilchrist Halls Renovations
Florida State University Broward & Gilchrist Halls Renovations
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration, Residential

This $10.5 million project included complete interior demolition, reinforcement of existing framework, roof re-framing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades, interior masonry work, and construction of a courtyard.

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Florida State University Broward & Gilchrist Halls Renovations
Florida State University Broward & Gilchrist Halls Renovations
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration, Residential
Hover Effect College of Charleston Sottile Theatre Renovation
College of Charleston Sottile Theatre Renovation
Charleston, South Carolina
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Cultural, Higher Education, Historic Restoration

The Sottile Theatre at the College of Charleston was originally built in 1927 as the state’s largest theatre.This renovation will include not only the stage, but the backstage areas as well to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of the space.

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College of Charleston Sottile Theatre Renovation
College of Charleston Sottile Theatre Renovation
Charleston, South Carolina
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Cultural, Higher Education, Historic Restoration
Hover Effect University of Florida Newell Hall Learning Commons
University of Florida Newell Hall Learning Commons
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration

Built in 1905, Newell Hall is UF’s third oldest building on campus and is listed on the U.S.

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University of Florida Newell Hall Learning Commons
University of Florida Newell Hall Learning Commons
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration
Hover Effect Georgia College & State University Renovation of Mayfair & McIntosh
Georgia College & State University Renovation of Mayfair & McIntosh
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration

This project consisted of renovations to two historic facilities on the campus of Georgia College & State University; Mayfair Hall, and McIntosh House. These are some of the oldest facilities on the campus of GCSU.

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Georgia College & State University Renovation of Mayfair & McIntosh
Georgia College & State University Renovation of Mayfair & McIntosh
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration
Hover Effect Governor’s Inn
Governor’s Inn
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Commercial, Historic Restoration, Hospitality

Ajax was brought in to complete the renovations on this distinctive boutique hotel located one block from Florida’s Capitol Building in Tallahassee, Florida. As Tallahassee’s most well-appointed and well-positioned address, it is the hotel of choice for those seeking refined.

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Governor’s Inn
Governor’s Inn
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Commercial, Historic Restoration, Hospitality
Hover Effect University of Florida Ustler Center for Women’s Studies
University of Florida Ustler Center for Women’s Studies
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration

The Women’s Gym (now named Ustler Hall) was the first permanent structure at the University of Florida intended for campus-wide use. “The New Gym,” as it was called, opened in 1919 after Gainesville citizens donated funds to overcome a budgetary.

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University of Florida Ustler Center for Women’s Studies
University of Florida Ustler Center for Women’s Studies
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration
Hover Effect University of Florida Anderson & Flint-Keene Halls Renovation
University of Florida Anderson & Flint-Keene Halls Renovation
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration

Anderson and Keene-Flint Halls are “sister buildings” built in 1910 and 1912 respectively. Both buildings were on the National Historic Register.

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University of Florida Anderson & Flint-Keene Halls Renovation
University of Florida Anderson & Flint-Keene Halls Renovation
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Higher Education, Historic Restoration
Hover Effect Lake County Schools Leesburg High School
Lake County Schools Leesburg High School
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Historic Restoration, K-12 Education

The renovation of Leesburg High School included demolition, selective demolition, renovations of existing buildings, as well as construction of several new buildings including site work and civil renovations. This 277,568 SF construction took place over a period of two years.

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Lake County Schools Leesburg High School
Lake County Schools Leesburg High School
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Historic Restoration, K-12 Education
Hover Effect Goodwood Plantation
Goodwood Plantation
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Commercial, Historic Restoration

Originally constructed in 1837, the Goodwood Plantation covers some 19 acres and consists of 15 individual structures. Phase I & II renovations took place in early 1996.

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Goodwood Plantation
Goodwood Plantation
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Commercial, Historic Restoration
Hover Effect Gallie Hall
Gallie Hall
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Commercial, Historic Restoration

For many years, Gallie’s Opera House was the cultural and social center for the Tallahassee community. Built in 1873 by grocer, Alexander Gallie, Gallie’s Hall was distinguished by its two-story iron gallery.

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Gallie Hall
Gallie Hall
Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
Commercial, Historic Restoration

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