Fort Construction is proud to announce they have been chosen as the commercial construction company for Spiral Pipe of Texas (SPOT). The family-owned, regional fabricator of sheet metal and ductwork is preparing for future growth by adding 10,000SF onto their existing manufacturing facility. SPOT projects can be found all over the country as well as …
The world’s largest Infiniti dealership is now open in Grapevine, though once inside, you’ll be hard-pressed to think of it as a car dealership. When you walk through the three buildings – housing new car sales, pre-owned sales and service – you’ll almost certainly notice the glass, stone, wood accents and the amazing art collection. …
Ever thought of turning an elevator into a mobile conference room? That’s an idea Architect Michael Bennett has for a project in downtown Fort Worth. The building, owned by Purple Land Management, was built in the 1920’s. At that time, parking garages had multiple stories without connecting ramps – so they built car elevators to …
In an effort to create the same kind of neighborhoods that have popped up around Magnolia and West 7th, South Main Street is getting an $8.6 million renovation. Some of the improvements will include wider sidewalks, bike lanes, protected parallel parking for adjacent businesses, and upgraded water, sewer and storm water utilities. South Main Street …
While we are always excited to announce a new project, or relay news about the economy, we also want to pay attention to those who’ve helped make Fort Construction a success. This month, we are thanking HK Plumbing for their superior work. We began working with the owner, Heath Kirkwood, about four years ago. He …
Architect Bart Shaw may be getting a few more phone calls than he’s used to – and for good reason. He not only won four awards from the AIA Fort Worth, he was recently featured on the front page of the Star Telegram’s “Life & Arts” section. Now, Shaw has been selected to design and …
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For the first time since 1990, DFW led in job growth for a full calendar year amongst U.S. metropolitan areas. That story was in the Star-Telegram last week and it was welcome news. We all benefit from the more than 136,000 jobs added – especially those who found employment. Of course, we’ve also seen fluctuations …
Each year, the AIA Fort Worth Chapter holds its annual awards ceremony to celebrate the people who’ve designed distinctive works of architecture in the community. The ceremony took place at the Kimbell Art Museum’s Piano Pavilion on January 24th. Fort Construction was there – and to assist in the celebration, we sponsored the mimosa bar. …
Fort Construction has completed a total renovation of the 7,700sf bank building located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Near Southside Fort Worth. On the west side of the building, customers will find a large lobby, new teller area, and glassed-in offices that offer an open feel. On the east side of the building, Southside Bank will …
While the medical community continues to thrive in Near Southside Fort Worth, the need for residential housing is also growing. Thus, a new residential apartment building has been designed and approved for the neighborhood along Travis Avenue. Starting in early February, Fort Construction will break ground on a 30,500SF mixed-use building. The Travis Avenue Apartments …
For Tom Malone at tma-cha architects, the transformation of Near Southside has been nothing short of a renaissance. When he moved his office there in 2004, drug houses were located right behind him, and some sketchy characters roamed the neighborhood, including Sometimes Crippled Willy. One day, Crippled Willy, who utilized a single crutch to hobble …
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We hope everyone was able to enjoy the holidays with friends and family; a little down time, a lot of food, and perhaps a new exercise routine. We are very excited about the New Year and look forward to serving new clients as well as our current clients. At Fort Construction, we are also making …
