Wal-Mart Supercenter (Arlington, TX)

Owner
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Architect
Raymond Harris & Associates
Delivery Method
Hard Bid
General Scope of Project
This project involved the construction of a new free-standing 203,561 square foot Supercenter. Work included demolition, pavement markings, landscaping and irrigation, fencing, cast in place concrete, masonry, structural steel, millwork, membrane roofing, doors, specialty doors, ceramic tile, carpet and VCT, painting, loading dock equipment, miscellaneous specialties, fire suppression systems, mechanical and electrical.
Wal-Mart Supercenter (Brady, TX)

Owner
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Architect
Raymond Harris & Associates
Delivery Method
Hard Bid
General Scope of Project
This involved the new construction of a 99,611 square foot Supercenter. Work included demolition, pavement markings, fencing, concrete, masonry, structural steel, millwork, roofing, doors, specialty doors, ceramic tile, carpet and VCT, painting, miscellaneous specialties, fire suppression systems, mechanical and electrical.
Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skill Training - BEAST (Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX)

Owner
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District
Architect
Merrick & Company
Delivery Method
Negotiated
General Scope of Project
The project included the construction of Phase II of the Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skill Training facility including the headquarters building, an open-air training building, a dining facility, a warehouse, and an equipment storage building.
Bell County Expo Center (Belton, TX)

Owner
Bell County
Architect
Voelter Associates, Inc.
Delivery Method
Hard Bid
General Scope of Project
The Bell County Expo Center project involved the construction of a new 100,000 square foot multi-purpose facility designed to host a variety of events ranging from hockey games and concerts to a rodeo or circus. The facility is the largest of its kind in Central Texas and boasts a geodesic dome.
AAFES Mega Food Court (Fort Hood, TX)

Owner
Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES)
Architect
Komatsu & Associates
Delivery Method
Hard Bid
General Scope of Project
The AAFES Mega Food Court project involved the construction of a new 20,000 sf freestanding fast food service facility on 8 acres, which included a Burger King, Captain D’s, Anthony’s Pizza/Robin Hood, Charlie’s Grilled Subs, Baskin-Robbins Ice activities. The dining area has 438 seats inside and 49 seats outside.
Frac-Tech Services New Facility (Pleasanton, TX)
Owner
Frac-Tech Services, LLC
Architect
Johnson & Pace
Delivery Method
Negotiated
General Scope of Project
Emerson is developing this 20-acre site in Pleasanton, Texas for Frac-Tech Services in only 4 months. The project includes a 16,000 sf shop, 9,000 sf of administrative and office space, 12,000 sf of warehouse and a two-bay, 12,000 sf truck wash. A large gravel parking area is also included. Emerson is driving the schedule of this fast-track project by self-performing the structural concrete work, as well as the steel erection.
Combined Arms Collective Training Facility (Fort Hood, TX)

Owner
US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District
Architect
US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District
Delivery Method
Hard Bid
General Scope of Project
The CACTF includes a Range Operations Center (ROC), After Action Review (AAR) building, operations and storage building, and 28 training buildings. Supporting facilities include an information system, electric service and site improvements. ATFP measures are included. The 28 urban city buildings include a service station, medical clinic, radio station, 2 warehouses, hotel, 4 business buildings, 2 strip malls, bank, municipal building, townhouse, school, church/mosque, 9 residential homes, city hall, and police station. Other site features include a soccer field, pedestrian crossover bridge which extends over one of the roadways, gravel roads, concrete roads, low water crossing, and a vehicle bridge rated for tank traffic (100 tons). The hotel and municipal buildings are constructed with basements. Certain buildings have tunnels that extend from their basements and connect together at the street in a curb inlet box. The tunnels are constructed of 48 inch reinforced concrete storm drain pipe.
Killeen Fire Station No. 1 (Killeen, TX)

Owner
City of Killeen
Architect
Wiginton Hooker Jeffry P.C.
Delivery Method
Hard Bid
General Scope of Project
This distinctive one-story, 3-bay, 11,400 sf fire station is one of eight in Killeen, and accommodates 7 firefighters. The building was designed to be 60 percent more energy-efficient than the national average fire station. Interesting design features include double-deep drive-through bays, a community room, an exam room, a weight room, a shaded courtyard, an office and a study room. The laundry room has been reinforced per FEMA standards to act as a tornado shelter for staff.
Killeen ISD Middle Schools (Killeen, TX)

Owner
Killeen Independent School District
Architect
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Delivery Method
Hard Bid
General Scope of Project
Renovations and additions to existing school campuses creating new administration areas and classroom wings:
Palo Alto Middle School: 6,000 sf (additions) & 1,200 sf (renovations),
Nolan Middle School: 24,518 sf (additions) & 21,645 sf (renovations),
Rancier Middle School: 25,650 sf (additions) & 12,500 sf (renovations) and
Eastern Hills Middle School: 109,976 sf
University of Texas Aquatics Center (Austin, TX)

Owner
The University of Texas at Austin
Architect
Renaissance Design Group
Delivery Method
Hard Bid
General Scope of Project
The new Gregory Gym Aquatics Complex and historic renovations included extensive landscaping, limestone retaining walls and concrete deck with a repeating pattern of colors and finishes surrounding an outdoor lap pool, leisure pool, special event pool, water fall bridge, hydrotherapy spa, fountain, and cedar trellises with wireless high speed internet access. The project also included a reception garden, equipment storage, control facilities, concessions building, restroom facilities, partial demolition and renovation of the Varsity building, and a complete interior renovation of the Gregory Gymnasium Natatorium including both pools and all new mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems.
Austin Chapter AGC
2005 Outstanding Construction Award
Category B-4 - $10 – 30 Million
Austin Chapter AGC
2005 Outstanding Construction Award
Category SC – Specialty Construction
