La Amistad Foundation Selects Winter Park Construction For Construction Of Dormitories And Health Center
March 1, 2010 by Perspective Magazine | Timeshare & Fractional Reviews
Jeff Forrest, President, Winter Park Construction
Winter Park Construction (WPC), one of Central Florida’s largest and most respected general contractors, has recently been selected by the La Amistad Foundation to handle the demolition and construction of three dormitory buildings and a new health center for their Lakewood Center in Fern Park, Florida.
The foundation owns and operates Lakewood Center, a long-term residential treatment center for adults with chronic mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism and depression. The 15-acre campus is located in Fern Park, just north of Maitland in the Orlando area. Residents enjoy a safe, supportive environment in dormitory style residences and apartment homes. The private, non-profit program is home for 48 adults with chronic mental illness.
The six-month project will include the construction of 25 new dormitory units as well as a total new health center with completion expected in July 2010. The four buildings will be single story wood frame construction with Hardi siding exteriors. The health center features offices for the staff as well as conference rooms, clinic, medication and exam rooms for the residents.
In announcing the new contract, Jeff Forrest, President of Winter Park Construction, (WPC) added that Shawn Maes has been named Project Manager/Superintendent for the project. He has been with WPC for 13 years.
Because the site is small, there is only one access point that must be used for both residents and construction vehicles. Residents living on property will be in close proximity to the demolition of several buildings. Winter Park Construction will ensure that there is limited inconvenience to residents during this time by implementing a boundary monitor system that will ensure that the residents continue to have free access to the majority of the site during construction while providing the highest safety as possible.
Commented Helen Booth, President and CEO of La Amistad Foundation, “We feel fortunate to have WPC do this very special project. The reasons they have earned their stellar reputation are already apparent as they have already far exceeded our expectations. They have turned up the notch on safety as they work around our very vulnerable population. WPC’s employees display professionalism and warmth. They are very responsive and immediately made our staff feel part of their team, communicating concerns and presenting ideas. The quality of WPC’s work is already evidenced by the work on the Activity Center. We know what it feels like to be on Extreme Makeover! Now our residents will enjoy their beautiful new Activity Center as the construction work goes on around them.”
Founded in 1974, Winter Park Construction specializes in the renovation, multi-family, hospitality, commercial, student housing, and senior living markets. WPC has completed projects all over the United States and, Mexico.
The Orlando Business Journal has ranked Winter Park Construction one of Central Florida’s largest local construction/general contractor companies. With revenues exceeding $200 million, Winter Park Construction has completed over one billion square feet of construction work including over 10,000 timeshare units and 30,000 units in the multi-family sectors. Over 40% of the operations staff with management responsibilities are LEED accredited.
For more information, visit www.wpc.com.
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