Fort Construction is excited to be the general contractor for Bryan Flats. This is a ground-up development that includes 94 efficient studio apartments in the Near Southside neighborhood of Fort Worth. The units will be reasonably priced. It’s in a terrific, walkable neighborhood. What can we say? It’s a very cool, much-needed development. Our work …
On the 1st Wednesday of each month, Near Southside, Inc. schedules a Member Breakfast. Fort Construction was the host for the November breakfast, and we had a great turnout! Near Southside, Inc. is a private, member-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the Near Southside. The organization started with a small group of business owners and …
We are currently remodeling the second floor of a five-story building for HKS Architects in Fort Worth. This building was built in the 1920’s so this space is getting new everything. It’s located in Fort Worth at 1227 Magnolia Avenue between 5th Avenue and S Henderson Street. We’ll be installing new framing, new walls, …
We are approximately halfway through building a new location for Tarrant County Infectious Disease Associates (TCIDA). The new office, totaling approximately 17,000SF, will accommodate research, clinic, and pharmacy departments. It is located at 1025 College Avenue in the Near Southside neighborhood. Currently, the wood framed structure is being completed. Exterior sheathing has been installed …
As we watch Hurricane Irma churning toward the U.S., we remain mindful of those in South Texas who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. Highpoint Urban Living is just down the street from our office, and they are collecting items for our neighbors to the south. Highpoint is located at 650 South Main Street in …
We are partnering with Greenstar Development out of Austin, Texas, to build a two-story mixed-use project in Near Southside. The 25,225 SF building will be located at 601 S. Main Street. A retail space will be on the ground floor with an office on the second floor. We are currently in the pre-construction phase …
We have been following this story for some time, so it was exciting to read that $23 million has been designated for the construction of the Hemphill Street Connector Project. The connector, from Lancaster Avenue to West Vickery Boulevard, will feature a four-lane divided road that goes under I-30 and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. …
We are excited to break ground on a new building for Tarrant County Infectious Disease Associates. TCIDA has been providing quality healthcare services since 1997, including a variety of infectious disease processes. The project, designed by Tom Malone of tma-cha architects, will be located at the corner of Rosedale and College Avenue in the …
Fort Worth South, Inc., is a member-funded, non-profit group dedicated to the growth and revitalization of the Near Southside area. Business owners, community leaders, and residents have joined forces to offer guidance and direction to this fun, eclectic neighborhood. After serving on the Fort Worth South Board of Directors for the last six years – …
If you have been keeping up with the news in and around Fort Worth, you know that the Hemphill-Lamar Connector has been placed on hold by the Fort Worth City Council. The connector, which has been in the discussion and planning stages for 15 years, would include a four-lane street along with a pedestrian tunnel, …
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 …
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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