Renovations Complete on the Hayes Mansion

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Bed in renovated hotel roomRenovations have been completed on one of San Jose’s most notable landmarks, Hayes Mansion. The historic mansion has been transformed into a state-of-the-art hotel, now named the Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton.

The mansion was purchased by JMA Venture LLC in 2019 for $27.8 million and has seen extensive renovations since the purchase.

The multi-million-dollar makeover included upgrades to the hotel’s guest rooms, meeting rooms and common areas, with new carpeting, tiles and wood paneling being installed.

With these renovations, this one-of-a-kind hotel is the ideal destination for families on vacation in the Bay Area, those hosting events, conferences and much more.

A hotel with a rich history

The Hayes Mansion is named after Mary Folsom Hayes Chynoweth, whose family made its fortune mining iron in the Great Lakes area. She, along with her two sons, Jay O. Hayes and Everis A. Hayes, and their young families, moved to San Jose, CA in 1887 and purchased the land on which the mansion sits today.

Their purchase included the original Hayes Mansion, a 22,000-square foot 1891 Queen Anne Victorian with more than fifty rooms, which sadly burned to the ground in 1899. The second Hayes Mansion (the one we see today) was completed in late 1905, but the finishing touches were unfortunately never seen by Mary, as she passed in July of that year.

When built, the mansion was 41,000 square feet and contained 64 rooms. The Hayes heirs took care of the estate and continued to expand the property until they sold it to the city in 1954. The city of San Jose owned it for much of the time before the latest sale to JMA Venture LLC, running a conference center in the space since 1985.

Additions to the conference center were completed in 1996 and 2002 and increased the total number of guest rooms and suites to 214, to accommodate all attendees.

Extensive renovations to transform the space

Once the purchase was complete, JMA Venture LLC and the construction team got to work on the site’s renovations and repairs.

While the exterior of the mansion was intact and remained as is, the interior underwent a series of intensive renovations to turn it into an award-winning hotel, with work costing an estimated $15 million.

The expansive renovations turned the over 100-year-old mansion into the hotel we now see with the addition of new carpeting, tiles and wood paneling to the rooms. Each room now also features wireless internet, a flat screen TV, coffee maker, fridge and more.

The conference room and meeting space was also renovated to accommodate modern hybrid meetings with new meeting tables, power outlets and ergonomic chairs.

The mansion’s iconic marble floors and stained-glass skylights remained as is during the renovation.

The finished product

The Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton features 214 updated guest rooms and suites that offer modern accommodations and amenities, along with the historic feel you would expect from such a storied space.

Aside from the new accommodations, there are three restaurants and bars, a fitness center, 24 conference rooms that are opened 24 hours a day, an outdoor heated pool with pool deck and lounge chairs, two outdoor whirlpool Jacuzzis and more.

There are also 26 acres of outdoor space for guests to enjoy tennis, basketball, sand volleyball or to simply take in the beautiful views of San Jose, CA.

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a part, however small, in the renovations to the Hayes Mansion. Stay tuned for more updates from the makers of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.

Denver Center for Performing Arts Completes Renovations

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Street View of Denver Center for Performing Arts Completes RenovationsRenovations to the Denver Center for Performing Arts have officially been completed with the Bonfils Theatre Complex reopening this June.

The project, which took over five years to complete, made expansive renovations to the Bonfils Theatre Complex’s main entrance, lobby, technology, accessibility, backstage and support areas, as well as the three theatres inside the complex (The Marvin & Judi Wolf Theatre, The William Dean Singleton Theatre, and The Dorota & Kevin Kilstrom Theatre).

History

In March of 2016, the center announced the ambitious renovation plan and stated it would cost roughly $54 million.

The center, which originally opened its doors in 1979, needed to be completely reimagined as the setup was “limiting the company’s creative potential and no longer meets the accessibility or safety standards that we want to provide to our community.”

In November of 2017, Denver voters approved Elevate Denver bond funds, which allowed for the renovations to begin.

Renovations

In June of 2018 Turner Construction was awarded the contract to begin renovations. The team immediately got to work to renovate the theatres inside and out.

The backstage support areas were updated to include dressing rooms, green rooms, storage space and more. New seating was added to the Wolf Theatre which improved sightlines and created a more intimate, comfortable experience. Accessibility was upgraded (new elevator access, assistive listening systems, better audio description and backstage accommodations). The lobby of the Bonfils Theatre Complex was also renovated to consolidate indoor access to the three major theatres, including a new midlevel entrance to The Singleton Theatre.

Renovations to the Wolf Theatre were completed in April of this year, with renovations to the Kilstrom and Singleton Theaters, lobby and backstage areas, being competed in May.

Reopening

The Bonfils Theatre Complex officially reopened its doors on June 12 with the Wolf Theatre hosting its first public event, Saturday Night Alive, that evening.

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a part, however small, in the renovations to the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Stay tuned for more updates from the makers of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.

Loyola Marymount University’s New Student Housing Ready for Move In

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Located in Los Angeles, California, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a top destination for many prospective students across the country. In fact, LMU’s numbers have been growing, recently receiving more than 18,000 freshman applicants. Such popularity is evident of LMU’s success and educational standards, but it also poses a problem. LMU was struggling to find space for these new students, as such, they needed to find a way to meet this increased demand.

In 2019 and 2020, LMU began construction on two new freshman dorm buildings to meet the increasing demand for on-campus living. Students are expected to move in this coming Fall semester.Loyola Marymount University’s New Student Housing Ready for Move In

 

Deemed Palm North and Palm South, the two new dormitories were replacing two outdated dormitories, Huesman Hall and Sullivan Hall. The two original dorms were demolished in May of 2019 and construction for the new dorms began soon after, starting in 2019 and extending into 2020.

The new housing contains over 600 beds, which is 440 more beds than what the previous dormitories once held. The vast majority of these beds would be reserved for incoming freshman students. However, there would also be room for upperclassman.

But dormitories require more than just beds. They also need to provide an excellent living experience for on-campus students. To accomplish this, each building was fully furnished and now offer state-of-the-art amenities to help students live, study, and unwind after a long day. Some of these amenities include air conditioning, a BBQ area outside, media rooms, and outdoor hammock areas.

As for the students’ rooms, the two buildings offer a mix of the traditional and modern way of dorm living. Palm North has the traditional single or double-occupancy rooms that most colleges have relied upon in the past. Palm South, however, changed things up a bit. It features both 5-person apartments as well as 18-20 person “pods.” These “pods” have separate sleeping areas but communal kitchens, living areas, and multiple bathrooms.

How a student lives is important to their academic success. But they also need support from their peers and community. That’s why LMU made sure each dormitory offered Living Learning Communities (LLCs) to help students come together to share common interests and academic pursuits.

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a small part in the construction of LMU’s Palm North and Palm South dormitories. Stay tuned for more updates from the innovators of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.

Globe Life Field Fully Open for 2021

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Baseball On Mound

Originally set to open its doors at the start of the Texas Rangers’ 2020 season, the opening of Globe Life Field was put in flux after the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the nation.

Putting player and fan safety at the forefront, the MLB delayed opening day of the 2020 season until July 23, with the Rangers playing their first game at Globe Life Field on the 24th in front of an empty stadium.

The Rangers played the remainder of the season without fans, but the new park was awarded hosting rights, with limited attendance, for the 2020 NLCS and World Series. The NLCS featured the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves, and the World Series saw the Dodgers defeat the American League’s Tampa Bay Rays at the new ballpark.

Although things didn’t go as planned in 2020, Globe Life Field is now fully open to Rangers fans across Texas and beyond, and the ballpark is truly a sight to behold.

Breaking ground

In a surprising move to many, the Rangers announced in May of 2016 that they intended to build a new retractable roof stadium to be completed before the start of the 2020 season. With their current stadium (Globe Life Park in Arlington) opening only 22 years prior, Rangers fans quickly began to envision how grand this new stadium would be.

Ground was broke on the new Globe Life Field in September of 2017, where it was announced that the 41,000 seat park would cost an estimated $1.1 billion, taking up 1.7 million square feet and 13 acres.

A state-of-the-art facility

The park was designed by the Dallas based architecture firm HKS, Inc., and boasts a 20-wheel retractable roof, five entry gates, two giant videoboards (52-72% larger than at their old home), climate control when the roof is closed (with average temperatures in the mid-70s) and much more.

The stadium was designed with fewer seats than the Rangers’ previous home in order to give fans a better viewing experience. The seating at Globe Life Field goes against the grain, and is closer to the field, harkening back to days of more intimate stadiums like Fenway Park and Wrigley Field.

Other perks that fans will enjoy at the new park include gourmet food options, a large overhang that covers the upper deck seating (for much needed shade on those hotter days), upgraded suites, as well as beautiful arches and columns throughout the stadium.

2021 and beyond

Although Globe Life Field hosted the 2020 NLCS and World series, there was much anticipation for the 2021 season, as it would be the first time fans could see the Rangers in person at the new park.

Opening Day 2021 saw the Rangers host the Toronto Blue Jays in a packed house of roughly 38,000 fans. It was the first time that attendance restrictions were not in effect for a major sporting event since the pandemic began in the United States.

Fans have continued to flock to the new retractable roof park throughout the summer and have enjoyed everything there is to offer both inside and outside of the stadium. The popular Texas Live! is located right next door and there has been an emphasis on making the area around the park an entertainment destination for fans. As things continue to get back to normal, more and more fans will be wowed by this truly one-of-a-kind park and surrounding venues.

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a part, however small, in the construction of Globe Life Field. Stay tuned for more updates from the makers of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.

 

Truman Medical Center’s $70 Million Expansion Opens New Doors for Primary Care Services

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For over 100 years, the Truman Medical Center has served the Kansas City area. From emergency services to women’s health, the Truman Medical Center has offered a wide range of services and continues to do so today. In fact, the medical center has recently expanded those services.

With their most recent $70 million expansion, the Truman Medical Center is focused on improving patient experience, care, and accessibility.Truman Medical Center’s $70 Million Expansion Opens New Doors for Primary Care Services

Announced in 2019, the expansion was completed in December 2020. The result of the expansion was a 77,000-square-foot building focused on primary care services, women’s health, and outpatient services. The building features 60 exam rooms, seven prenatal ultrasound rooms, as well as a picturesque skywalk that connects the main campus of Truman Medical Center with the new building.

While the expansion was planned before the COVID-19 Pandemic, it certainly helped the medical center handle the extra challenges brought on by the pandemic. For example, a contact-less check-in kiosk helped the medical center maintain social distancing guidelines and limit unnecessary interactions between individuals. The extra space also helped keep patients separated, further limiting the spread of COVID-19.

The expansion will also help matters once the pandemic is behind us. According to President and CEO Charlie Shields, “One of the best ways to deal with these issues related to people who had COVID, or who are having COVID issues, is a strong relationship with primary care providers to provide that guidance and offer assessment for all of those things and challenges that came out of that COVID experience.”

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a small part in the expansion of the Truman Medical Center. Stay tuned for more updates from the innovators of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta Finishes Construction on America’s Largest Burn Center

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Burn injuries are some of the most common injuries in the United States. Whether it’s a small burn from touching a hot pan or third-degree burns from a fire, most of us have dealt with one at least once in our lives. When serious burn injuries occur, however, we need the attention of doctors in order to properly heal.

In April of 2019, the Doctors Hospital of August launched construction on what would become America’s largest burn center—the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, located in Atlanta, GA.Doctors Hospital of Augusta Finishes Construction on America’s Largest Burn Center

A recent $75 million expansion of the Joseph M. Still Burn Center consolidated and expanded the hospital’s current burn treatment services.

The new expansion doubled the number of patient rooms and added a six-level, 550-space parking deck for patients, visitors, and employees. The majority of this project was completed in the summer and fall of 2020, with final completion occurring in February of 2021.

The expansion included the construction of the Fred Mullins, M.D. Tower. Named for the late Dr. Fred Mullins, who was deeply involved in the design and layout of the burn center, the tower added 20 burn intensive care units, 4 operating rooms, a recovery room, an area for cleaning wounds, and a second helipad. The new tower also features a specially engineered HVAC system, which is designed to meet the needs of burn patients, who must maintain body temperature for optimum treatment and recovery.

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a small part in the construction of the Joseph M. Still Burn Center and the Fred Mullins, M.D. Tower. Stay tuned for more updates from the innovators of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.

Revitalizing Hawaii’s Fort Shafter

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Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Fort Shafter acts as the main headquarters for the U.S. Army Pacific. It was established all the way back in 1907, making it the oldest military base on the island of Oahu. It is also a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fort Shafter has served the U.S. Army well for over 100 years, but with growing concerns around China and North Korea, politicians and military leaders alike realized that the fort required more to keep up with demands.Revitalizing Fort Shafter

The result was $311.42 million in appropriations set aside for Hawaiian military construction projects. This was an almost 38% increase in funds from the year prior, reflecting the nation’s international concerns in the Asia-Pacific region.

While the $311 million was used for several projects in the Hawaiian Islands, the largest chunk of the funds was used for Fort Shafter. Several years earlier, construction began on a 330,000 square foot complex that would act as the U.S. Army Indo-Pacific Command and Control Facility. This facility would boast five main areas ranging from general administration, sensitive compartmented information facilities, and even a 1100-car parking structure. In total, the project cost $284 million.

The appropriations would help complete this new facility. However, the project also helped bolster the local economy. In most construction projects for the Department of Defense (DOD), there are strict military contract requirements. However, these requirements were waived by the DOD, allowing local small businesses and contractors to take part in the project.

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a small part in the construction of the U.S. Army Indo-Pacific Command and Control Facility. Stay tuned for more updates from the innovators of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.

Going Green: Google’s Jackson County, Alabama Data Center

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Facebook isn’t the only one coming to Sweet Home Alabama. In 2015, Google announced their plan to construct a $600 million data center in Jackson County, Alabama.

Six years later, that plan is now becoming a reality. Google began construction for their data center in April of 2018, and they hope to complete it in the coming year.

Going Green: Google’s Jackson County, Alabama Data Center

Formally announced in 2015, Google’s Alabama Data Center was always an ambitious project. It totals $600 million in construction costs, and it is expected to create 75 to 100 highly technical jobs in the Jackson County area. The entire data center will be spread across 360 acres of land adjacent to the now-defunct Widows Creek coal-fired power plant.

Yet, the data center seeks to set itself apart from the coal power plant. According to Google, the center will feature state-of-the-art energy efficiency technology. It will rely on sustainable, renewable energies that will power the center as well as the surrounding community.

Said Gary Demasi, director of Global Infrastructure at Google: “For more than 50 years, the Widows Creek plant has generated electricity for the region. Now the site will be used to bring Internet services and information to people around the world – powered by 100 percent renewable energy. We see a lot of potential in redeveloping large industrial sites like former coal plants, and we’re excited to bring the data center to Alabama.”

The Google Data Center will be the fourteenth to exist globally, and the eighth in the U.S.

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a small part in the construction of Google’s Data Center. Stay tuned for more updates from the innovators of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.

North Kansas City High School Completes a 3-Year Project

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Our kids deserve the best, especially when they’re at school. A good education depends on good resources and a great learning environment. At North Kansas City High School, they are doing just that.

After a 3-year long project, North Kansas City High School has updated its facilities to provide students with the latest technology for a better learning experience.North Kansas City High School Completes a 3-Year Project

The construction project totaled $65 million and added over 165,000 square feet to the existing school. A $114 million bond referendum helped fund this project, as well as the construction of two new elementary schools and two sixth grade centers.

New construction sites sought to update and expand the current school. These new areas included a performing arts center, a band rehearsal room, a weight room, a cafeteria, a gym, and a collaboration area. Throughout the entire 3-year project, the school never closed, and kids could continue their education without interruptions.

The project’s purpose was to “preserve the past but also update the school with the latest technology to adequately prepare students.” The 90-year-old school has deep roots in the community, and it was important to school officials that the construction project respected that history. Nevertheless, changes needed to be made. The addition of e-learning classrooms as well as a library media center has now brought North Kansas City High School into the 21st century. Kids will have the tools necessary for a high-quality education without sacrificing the history of the building.

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a small part in North Kansas City High School’s latest construction project. Stay tuned for more updates from the innovators of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.

Updates on Facebook’s $750 Million Alabama Data Center

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In June of 2018, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, local leaders, and Facebook officials announced a $750 million project for a new data center in Huntsville, AL. The project, set to be completed in 2020, would be one of several new construction projects Facebook had in store for its company. But with the coronavirus now spreading across the country, has Facebook met its 2020 goal? Here we provide you with the updates:

About the ProjectUpdates on Facebook’s $750 Million Alabama Data Center

The Huntsville facility will be one of several data centers Facebook has around the world. Working in concert with this global data center network, the facility would connect the more than 2 billion Facebook users with their corresponding apps and services. It would also employ roughly 100 people in high-paying jobs.

The project, known as Project Starbelt, will cost approximately $750 million for the company. It will be located in the North Huntsville Industrial Park, spreading out around 340 acres, with the entire facility coming in at 970,000 square feet.

Delays from the Coronavirus

While Facebook’s plans were ambitious, no one could have foreseen the coronavirus’ impact back in 2018. Construction was scheduled for completion in 2020, but Facebook was forced to pause construction efforts after the outbreak of COVID-19.

In a post on March 23, Facebook stated: “To help protect the health and safety of construction crews during the COVID-19 outbreak, we are significantly reducing construction activities at our site. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on site as soon as it’s safe to do so.”

Thankfully, work has slowly returned to the Huntsville facility, and the project is scheduled for completion in 2021.

At Construction Protection Systems, we’re proud to have had the opportunity to play a small part in the construction of Project Starbelt. Stay tuned for more updates from the innovators of 1-2-3 Door Shield—the original, reusable door protection system.