SAN FRANCISCO — The first phase of a 2-year renovation project commences in August at Moscone Center, San Francisco's largest convention facility. The $55 million project includes cosmetic improvements to the main exhibit halls, A, B and C, and minor HVAC work in the North meeting rooms. The second phase, which will begin in December, include cosmetic upgrades to selected restrooms and the renovation of meeting rooms in Moscone North. Built in 1981 and most recently expanded in 2003, the 20-acre convention complex consists of three main buildings — Moscone North, South and West — totaling more than 2 million square feet and offering 740,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space. The renovation project is being funded by the City of San Francisco, providing $35 million, and the San Francisco Tourism District Management Corp., which is providing $20 million. Jones Lang LaSalle's Project and Development Services group has been selected to manage the project.
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — Northwood Assembly, which includes Northwood Church and Northwood Academy, is breaking ground for the development of the first phase of its new campus within Carnes Crossroads in Goose Creek. The new campus will be developed in several phases on 60 acres of land, which was donated by Charleston, S.C.-based The Daniel Island Company. The first phases will include the construction of a main auditorium, a childcare center, Kid’s Town chapel, youth ministry environments and administrative offices. Completion of the first phase is scheduled for late 2011. Additional phases will include buildings for Northwood Academy’s lower and upper schools, including gymnasiums, a cafeteria and athletic fields. The Daniel Island Company is developing Carnes Crossroads, a planned master community in Goose Creek.
LAFAYETTE, LA. — A private developer has sold the 25,220-square-foot Siemens Water Technologies Corp. building to an undisclosed buyer for $2.78 million. The single-tenant, net-leased property is located at 411 Commercial Blvd. in Lafayette. Marcus & Millichap's Sam Hanna represented the seller. The firm's William Hoffpauir assisted in brokering the sale.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Red Apple Development has purchased the 60,000-square-foot former Southern Bell Call Center from V&K Investments for an undisclosed amount. The Jacksonville property is undergoing renovation and will open in August as The Duval Charter School at Arlington. The school will serve 850 children in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Sperry Van Ness' Dan Shalloway represented the buyer. CB Richard Ellis' Bruce Jackson and Goldenseal Realty's Gary Turner represented the seller.
ALLAMUCHY, N.J. — Construction is complete for part of the adaptive reuse of the Villa Madonna Mansion in Allamuchy. The mansion's infirmary was converted into a pre-school for the Allamuchy School District. The space contains 12 classrooms and four administrative areas. An 8,000-square-foot addition was also constructed. This space contains a gymnasium, a cafeteria and a multi-purpose room. The project was designed to meet LEED certification, with sustainable features that include a solar photovoltaic array, daylight harvesting, energy-efficient lighting and insulated windows. Somerville, N.J.-based SSP Architectural Group was the project architect. Plans are also under way to convert the remainder of the 18,000-square-foot mansion into a catering facility.
BOSTON — Suffolk Construction Co. has been selected as the general contractor for a $250 million project at Boston's Logan International Airport. The Consolidated Rental Car Facility and Southwest Service Area will consist of a four-level, 1.2 million-square-foot parking garage as well as a 112,000-square-foot Customer Service Center building. The project is being designed to achieve LEED-Silver certification. Construction will begin in August and is expected to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2013.
HOUSTON — Cadence McShane Construction Co. will soon start work on the 110,160-square-foot Edgewood Elementary School for the Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston. The school will be located at the intersection of Hollister Road and Kempwood Drive. The school will span 38 classrooms, a science lab, a library, a cafeteria, a gym and music rooms. Construction was financed with a $597.1 million bond that has a term of 10 years. Delivery is slated for July 2011.
MIAMI — The City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency has approved funding for the remediation of 8 acres of the 29-acre Museum Park parcel. The Miami project, which is scheduled to be completed in November, will pave the way for the future Miami Art Museum and the 250,000-square-foot Miami Science Museum buildings.
MIAMI — Coastal Construction Group has completed the 370,000-square-foot Miami Carol City High School in Miami. The Miami property, which was finished 4 months ahead of schedule, is the second phase of a three-phase project, which also included construction of a 34-classroom building and calls for the demolition of the existing school and the construction of new athletic fields. Students will start at Miami Carol City High School this August.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Opus Design Build and Opus Northwest have broken ground for the construction of a 170,355-square-foot Armed Forces Readiness Center (ARFC) and Field Maintenance Shop (FMS), which will be located at 1500 Wright Brothers Blvd. in Cedar Rapids. The more than 113,506-square-foot ARFC will contain a 9,000-square-foot assembly hall, a full kitchen, multi-purpose classrooms, a weapons simulation facility, storage and administrative space, road access to additional developments and parking for 560 vehicles. The 56,749-square-foot FMS will feature 10 work bays, one wash bay, an electronic communications bay, electronics repair facilities, a multi-purpose classroom/training facility, a small arms repair facility and parking for 67 vehicles. Designed by Opus Architects & Engineers, the $38 million project is seeking LEED Gold certification. Completion is scheduled for September 2011. The project is 100 percent federally funded, with support from the State of Iowa for Iowa Communications Network connectivity.