Hardin Construction Selected to Build University of Houston Freshman Housing Facility
A $50 million undergraduate housing construction project at the University of Houston has been awarded to Hardin Construction Company, an Atlanta, Georgia-based company with a branch office in Austin.
Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 21, 2009
A $50 million undergraduate housing construction project at the University of Houston has been awarded to Hardin Construction Company, an Atlanta, Georgia-based company with a branch office in Austin.
The seven-story, 300,000-square-foot building on the university's central campus will accommodate incoming freshmen and is tied to the university's goal to increase the campus residential population and, ultimately, to house the entire first-year class in campus residences.
"Hardin Construction Company is pleased to have been selected as the general contractor for a project that is such a vital part of the university's plan for campus growth, and we look forward to getting the project underway," said Hardin Vice President David Anderson, general manager of the Austin branch office.
The facility will include rooms for 1,172 beds, resident advisor offices, a social lounge, computer lab, multi-purpose rooms, fitness room, and a convenience store.
It is the first time since 1970 that a residential facility will be dedicated specifically for freshmen, according to University officials. Construction is scheduled to begin in June and completed by fall 2010.
About Hardin Construction
Founded in 1946, Hardin Construction Company, LLC is a leading general contractor and construction manager in the United States and has consistently been in the forefront of safety and sustainable practices in its industry for years. With offices in Atlanta, Ga., Tampa, Fla., Orlando, Fla., Raleigh, N. C., and Austin, Texas, Hardin Construction provides comprehensive construction services including general construction, construction management, design-build, and renovation. A privately-held company, Hardin Construction provides these services in markets such as retail, hospitality, residential, office, education, healthcare, public assembly, governmental and institutional. For more information, visit www. hardinconstruction. com.
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