FORT RILEY, KAN. — The Weitz Company, as general contractor, has completed two projects totaling $32 million in Fort Riley. The company has completed a 132,000-square-foot Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Post Exchange. Developed on a 9-acre site, the $24 million Post Exchange was designed by Springfield, Mo.-based Marshall Waters Woody Architecture for use by Fort Riley soldiers, their families and military retirees. The facility, which will celebrate its grand opening on February 13th, will sell clothing and electronics, and will house services including a pharmacy, a barbershop and a spa. A food court with five restaurants and a Starbucks Coffee was also completed as part of the project, and will be available to Department of Defense civilians. AAFES Real Estate Division in Dallas administered the contract for the project. Additionally, as part of a joint venture design-build agreement with Denver-based MaxFour Engineers & Architects, The Weitz Company has completed the Combat Aviation Brigade Whiteside Dining Facility. The 18,000-square-foot building has achieved LEED Silver certification. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers administered the $8 million project. Situated on a 5-acre site, the facility houses 500 soldiers for three meals a day.
In Fort Riley, Kan., the recently completed Combat Aviation Brigade Whiteside Dining Facility has achieved LEED Silver Certification.
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