COLUMBUS, OHIO — The construction management team of Turner Construction Co. and Smoot Construction has been selected by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority to oversee the construction of a new hotel adjacent to the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. The $92 million project will consist of a 10-story, 532-room hotel that will feature four-star finishes, a ballroom, meeting and banquet rooms, a full-service restaurant and lounge, and a fitness center. The project will also include the construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting the hotel to the convention center.
The project is being designed to LEED-Silver specifications. During the construction phase, a construction waste recycling program will be implemented, and regional and recycled construction materials will be used. Efforts will also be made to use low-emitting interior materials. Building features will include low-flow fixtures, individual occupant lighting and thermal controls, and bicycle storage and changing areas. The project will also be applying for Green Seal certification from Lodging Properties.
The groundbreaking is tentatively scheduled for late July, but the date could change. The project is expected to be complete in 2012. The project architect is HOK.
— Coleman Wood