Fort Construction is continuing work on the Ryder Facility in Grapevine. The project includes three buildings as well as site utilities and the replacement of all asphalt paving with new concrete paving. We are working to renovate their existing truck maintenance facility – approximately 2900 SF – including an interior mezzanine. In addition to the …
I always enjoy this time of year. A time when we can take a breath, and take stock of where we’ve been and where we’re headed. We have so much to be thankful for including our talented, dedicated and hard-working staff and sub-contractors, our fantastic clients, and our wonderful community. Whether you are preparing a …
Fort Construction was proud to support – and attend – the Hoot ‘n Holler event benefiting ACH Child and Family Services. This miraculous organization, headquartered on Wichita Street in Fort Worth, is dedicated to protecting children from abuse, neglect and family separation. Ken Evans and I grabbed our wives, along with Aaron and Kathleen Thesman, …
Fort Construction has completed a new warehouse for Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth. The 10,800 SF pre-engineered metal building was designed by 97w, a Fort Worth based architecture firm. This addition, located at 2801 W. Loop 820 South, will serve as a storage facility for this wonderful organization. We would like to thank …
On October 18th, Bennett Benner Partners received two Merit Awards from the AIA Fort Worth. Le Cep and 2800 W. Lancaster were both designed by BBP and Fort Construction was the general contractor on both projects. Le Cep, a contemporary French restaurant, is owned by Chef Sandra and David Avila. They have received rave reviews …
A few weeks ago, the Young Women’s Leadership Academy was named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2016. It was the only school in Fort Worth to receive such an honor. The leadership academy, Fort Worth’s first single-gender school for girls in grades six through 12, opened in 2010, with 150 students. Today, they have …
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We are excited to start working on a remodel and addition for BMW of Arlington. We will be remodeling almost 16,000 SF of the current dealership, and creating a 4,360 SF addition. The expansion will feature a New Vehicle Delivery area where the salesperson can highlight the features of a new car purchase with the …
On September 12th, Texas Governor Greg Abbott honored numerous first responders, firefighters, and law enforcement officers who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. The Star of Texas Awards list included Euless officer David Hofer, who was killed in the line of duty, and Fort Worth officer Matt Pearce, who …
Fort Construction has started working with a wonderful organization called Adult & Teen Challenge. This is a faith-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation program with over 200 locations across the United States. The Men’s Campus, located in Azle, currently has 36 participants, and can accept up to 40 at any given time. The campus is …
There aren’t many people who plant a cucumber patch then go on to celebrate 90 years in business. But that’s what happened to Jessie and Mildred Dalton. Mildred was known for her pastries and homemade mayonnaise, but a decision to add pickle relish to a sandwich spread, would change their future. When her relish supplier …
The State Fair of Texas can trace its roots back to 1886. Amazing to think it’s still going strong after 130 years. In fact, it has the largest attendance of any fair in North America – totaling more than 3.5 million visitors last year! While many attend the Fair to see the animals, try their …
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We are excited to break ground on BioLife Plasma Services in Burleson. Final permits are being approved and we hope to get started in a couple of weeks. BioLife is an industry leader in the collection of high-quality plasma which is then processed into life-saving plasma-based therapies. They operate collection facilities in 24 states across …
