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Elkins Constructors, Inc. Lands Four Projects

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:41:33 +0000

Savannah, GA – Since the September 2009 opening of Elkins Constructors, Inc.’s Georgia office, the company has been awarded construction contracts for four area projects totaling more than $30 million.

Elkins was chosen to provide Construction Management at Risk Services for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and Valdosta State University for the University’s new Psychology Building. The $4.75 million project will include a new multi-story building, occupying approximately 33,000 SF, and demolition of an existing residence hall wing. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2010 and be completed by Spring 2011. This is Elkins’ first project for the Board of Regents and Valdosta State University. The architect is Ellis Ricket and Associates of Valdosta.

Elkins will begin construction on the new McKewn Elementary School located in North Charleston, SC later this month. The $13.3 million school for Dorchester School District Two will be a single-story, 103,000 SF, school with load bearing block walls with brick veneer. The project will be completed in late Spring 2011 to accommodate students for the 2011-2012 school year. LS3P of Charleston, SC is the architect.

In addition to two educational projects, Elkins was awarded two retail projects. The first project is a Publix Supermarket located in Pooler, GA. The store will be 45,000 SF and will have 20,000 additional SF of retail shops attached to it. Construction on the $3.5 million project is expected to be completed by the end of this year. This will be the first Publix in Pooler. The project developer is Edens & Avant, located in Columbia, SC.

Elkins will also be responsible for building a new $9.5 million Wal-Mart Supercenter in Locust Grove, GA. The project is approximately 150,000 SF and should be completed by Spring 2011.

Elkins has completed nearly 30 projects for Wal-Mart over the last 15 years.

Elkins Constructors, Inc., located in downtown Savannah, has been providing construction management, design/build and general contracting services throughout the Southeastern United States since 1955. For more information, please visit www.elkinsconstructors.com/georgia.

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Elkins Constructors, Inc. to Build Wal-Mart in Locust Grove, GA

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:03:06 +0000

Locust Grove, GA – Elkins Constructors, Inc. has been awarded the contract to build a new Wal-Mart Supercenter in Locust Grove, GA.

The $9.5 million project is approximately 150,000 SF and should be completed by Spring 2011.

Elkins has completed nearly 30 projects for Wal-Mart over the last 15 years.

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Elkins Constructors, Inc. Awarded New Elementary School Project in North Charleston

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:00:29 +0000

North Charleston, SC – Elkins Constructors, Inc. was awarded the construction contract for a new $13.3 million elementary school in North Charleston, SC.

Elkins will begin construction on the new McKewn Elementary School later this month. The project, for Dorchester School District Two, will be 103,000 SF and have load bearing block walls with brick veneer. The project is being built on a 24-acre site, and will be completed in late Spring 2011 to accommodate students for the 2011-2012 school year. LS3P Associates LTD out of Charleston, SC is the architect.

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Elkins Constructors, Inc. Awarded New Psychology Building Project at Valdosta State University

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:59:40 +0000

Savannah, GA – Elkins Constructors, Inc.’s Georgia office was selected to provide Construction Management at Risk Services for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and Valdosta State University for the University’s new Psychology Building.

The $4.75 million project will include a new multi-story building, occupying approximately 33,000 SF, and demolition of an existing residence hall wing. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2010 and be completed by Spring 2011. This is Elkins’ first project for the Board of Regents and Valdosta State University. The architect is Ellis Ricket and Associates of Valdosta.

Elkins Vice President of Development and Valdosta State University alumnus Gordon Steadman says, “This is a very exciting project for us. This is an opportunity for me to give back to my alma mater and an opportunity to work with two major clients in the state of Georgia.”

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Elkins Constructors, Inc. to Build Publix in Pooler

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:54:17 +0000

Savannah, GA – Elkins Constructors, Inc. has been awarded the contract to build a new Publix Supermarket in Pooler, GA.

The store will be 45,000 SF and will have 20,000 additional SF of retail shops attached to it. Construction on the $3.5 million project is expected to be completed by the end of this year. This will be the first Publix in Pooler. The project developer is Edens & Avant, located in Columbia, SC.

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Elkins Constructors, Inc. Vice President Appointed to Valdosta State University Alumni Association Board of Directors

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:57:58 +0000

Jacksonville, FL — Gordon Steadman, Vice President of Development for Elkins Constructors, Inc., has been appointed by the University System of Georgia to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for Valdosta State University’s Alumni Association. Steadman is a committee member assigned to Alumni Chapter Relations. The Alumni Association promotes the strategic plan and direction of VSU to foster the interest and involvement of Alumni in the activities of the University that establishes programs in which alumni can support to advance the University’s commitment to excellence. Steadman’s term runs through 2011.

Elkins Constructors, Inc., headquartered in Jacksonville, FL has been providing construction management, design/build and general contracting services throughout the Southeastern United States since 1955.

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Elkins Constructors, Inc. Opens Georgia Office, Establishes a Permanent Presence in Savannah

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:56:50 +0000

Savannah, GA — Elkins Constructors, Inc. is excited to announce the opening of its new office in the Manger Building at 7 East Congress Street, in the heart of downtown Savannah. According to Matt Welch, President and Chief Operating Officer of Elkins the decision to establish a permanent address in Savannah represents an opportunity to bring our construction experience to a progressive metropolitan area. “We feel that Savannah is a great match for our corporate culture. The strategic growth of the city and state were also key factors in our decision to open a Georgia office,” said Welch, a Georgia native and Georgia Institute of Technology graduate.

Elkins has provided construction services in Georgia for many years. Some of Elkins’ most recent projects include a Troop Personnel Training Quarters for the Georgia Air National Guard based in Savannah, Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe Production and Distribution Facility in Valdosta, Echols County K-8 School in Statenville, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in St. Mary’s and Wal-Mart Supercenter in Grovetown.

Elkins Georgia office is headed by Vice President David Scheele. Scheele is a licensed general contractor with twenty-nine years experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Building Construction from Purdue University.

“Becoming part of a new geographic location goes beyond bringing a staff on board to complete a project or two,” said Scheele. “It requires an active presence in the community to develop the local insight necessary to deliver the caliber of work that the Savannah-area expects. Every member of our team looks forward to serving Savannah and the State of Georgia.”

Elkins Constructors, Inc., headquartered in Jacksonville, FL has provided construction management, design/build and general contracting services throughout the Southeastern United States since 1955. For more information, visit our website at www.elkinsconstructors.com.

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