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Sights, Sounds of Beale Street Inspire Renovation Inspired by the colors, sights and “Demolition of a portion of the building started in ed. Crews managed to carry out the task, which included sounds of Memphis’ famed Beale November of 2014, and the entire structure has now been rerouting chilled water lines and managing electrical feeds, Street, Creek Casino Montgomery is completed. The building has been dried-in, and all of the without disrupting a fully operational casino. undergoing a $65 million renovation that will feature more major HVAC equipment has been set. All of the HVAC duct The basic structure is a light steel frame perched on a twothan 2,200 gaming machines, a luxury hotel and full-service work has been installed, and the main electrical service has foot thick post tension foundation. The land itself brings salon once construction is completed in late 2015. A fine been connected and is operational.” challenges not generally associated with most construction dining restaurant and a blues club offering live nightly music The tear down involved approximately 60,000 sq. ft. projects. also will be included at the expanded facility, to be renamed (5,574 sq m) of casino floor, administration, kitchen and “The whole area is archeologically sensitive, as far as Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery. back of house/service areas. The demolition took approxi- buried artifacts, etc.,” Angus said. “We didn’t want to dig At the helm of the massive upgrade is the Creek Indian mately four weeks, as the foundation was larger than expect- down into the dirt. We wanted to stay above grade. We actuEnterprises Development Authority (CIEDA). ally raised the building up on top of fill to preserve CIEDA executes and oversees building, constructhe historical significance of the site. tion and development projects commissioned by “The top three floors of the hotel are done with the Poarch Creek Tribe. a light metal pre-fab metal stud partition that was “We have the distinct pleasure, under the direcdelivered in sections and set up. We were able to tion of Tribal Council, to design and manage conkeep weight down and not have to go into the struction projects for the Tribe,” said James T. ground with foundations. Martin, president and CEO of CIEDA. “While “The idea was that once you enter through the utilizing Native American contractors wherever porte-cochere and come inside the building, it’s possible, we have to date successfully executed as if you are entering the corner of Beale Street over a half billion dollars in commercial construcand Second Avenue,” Angus said. “We found tion, and have plans for even more in the future.” someone who does a lot of demo of old brick The Poarch Creeks, operating as PCI Gaming structures, and we were able to get a whole lot of Authority, already operate a 46,000-sq. ft. (4,273 old brick that had come down. They slice it in half, sq m) gambling floor casino at the site. The so it’s really a facade. I'm very pleased with how Poarch Band of Creek Indians also own the Wind things are coming along. I think this project is Creek Casino & Hotels in Wetumpka and Atmore, going to be in its own style, probably one of the Ala. best facilities we have. The Montgomery renovation was structured in Angus said the thought process was two-fold. phases, with Phase I including the game floor, the The firm wanted to expand the gaming operation new blues club and the back-of-house operations. and make it seamless. The four-story hotel is considered Phase II con“Over the years, like any other facility, you struction. Work on the long-awaited expansion, build one segment and then keep adding to it. We which has been in the planning stages for a while, took down what was there prior to 2010. All of is likely to be finished by the end of this year. that is gone. We’ve opened things up so that it According to Jim Angus, construction project now looks like one big casino floor, giving people controls manager, CIEDA, project management a more open, exciting atmosphere.” group, “One of the biggest challenges has been Patrons also will have a variety of food options coordinating the construction around an operating when work is completed. facility. Because this addition replaces a portion “The first of those is Lucille’s Eatery, named of the existing facility and is an extension of the after King’s beloved guitar. That fast-casual spot remaining building, it has been crucial that the opened in January. Now, with the introduction of operations group work closely with the construcB.B. King’s Blues Club and Restaurant, we have tion group in order to minimize the disruption to a major entertainment and food venue, plus 123 existing building services, and to the customer’s CIEDA photo rooms in a hotel that we didn’t have before. This level of satisfaction. Portions of the remaining Inspired by the colors, sights and sounds of Memphis’ famed Beale Street, fills out the balance of what we had in this facilibuildings also required some renovation so that Creek Casino Montgomery is undergoing a $65 million renovation that will ty.” the completed facility will have a seamless feature more than 2,200 gaming machines, a luxury hotel and full-service Jake Carlton, the casino’s property manager, appearance. salon once construction is completed in late 2015. see CASINO page 2
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Crews Use Air Distribution System to Improve Air Quality CASINO from page 1
said, “This just gives us the opportunity to pay tribute to someone who was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, blues legend ever. If you’ve never seen Beale Street in Memphis, there are some unique entertainers. You’ll have that aspect of Beale Street recreated right here. It’s something unique to the city of Montgomery. It’s not the same as what our other properties have become.” In addition, Itta Bena will be a 195-seat upscale dining establishment. The grand opening of the new restaurants and the expanded gaming floor will take place in November or December. Invited guests will get a preview of the hotel during a pre-opening that coincides with the public event. Currently, work under way includes main entry drive and VIP parking, game floor theming elements, carpet replacement in the existing building, painting, drywall finishout in the hotel floors, mechanical and electrical distribution, low voltage distribution (data & surveillance) and kitchen equipment installation. Work to be completed includes start-up of A/C systems, vinyl wall coverings, ceiling tile installation, finish flooring materials, mill work, doors and hardware, signage and installation of FF&E. Workers also are using a special air distribution system to pump conditioned air into a cavity below the floor
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The four-story hotel is considered Phase II construction.
Rolin Construction photo
The Montgomery renovation was structured in phases, with Phase I including the game floor, the new blues club and the backof-house operations.
before it is forced back up and released. Officials say the process will help with overall air quality. During construction, about 200 workers have been on site at the facility. According to management, the process has gone smoothly, with minimum disruption to the casino and no major construction issues. Tracking imported materials and meeting accelerated delivery dates have been crucial in making the deadline for completion. Some of the equipment being used on the renovation and expansion has included track hoes, dozers, off-road trucks, lulls, backhoes, skid steers and a crane to set the structural steel. Although weather conditions have not always been favorable, crews have not allowed the elements to interfere with construction. Rain and moisture have been concerns, but have not forced any major delays. The Montgomery casino has added 60 new employees, so far, as part of the expansion. Officials expect to hire more than 170 others before the grand opening, including a complete hotel staff, new operations management and valet parking attendants. The project, located on Eddie L. Tullis Road in northeast Montgomery, is a joint venture between Rolin Construction Inc., and Rabren General Contractors Inc., doing business as Alabama Native Contractors. see CASINO page 6
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Work Under Way Includes Game Floor Theming Elements CASINO from page 2
For Shawn Rolin, president of Rolin Construction, the renovation has been a rewarding experience. “Alabama Native Contractors, PCI Gaming and Creek Indian Enterprises created a dynamic team who exemplified the meaning of partnership. This was an example of tribal and non-tribal contractors and owners- teaming together and driving the project to success.” Rolin said, “As a tribal member, being able to participate in and deliver another project to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians on time and within budget brings a great sense of pride.” Managing various economic enterprises, the Poarch Creek Indians are the only federally recognized Indian tribe in Alabama operating as a sovereign nation with its own system of government and bylaws. The Poarch Creek Indians are descendants of a segment of the original Creek Nation, which once covered almost all of Alabama and Georgia. Unlike many eastern Indian tribes, the Poarch Creeks were not removed from their tribal lands and have lived together for almost 200 years in and around the reservation in Poarch, Alabama. The reservation is located eight miles northwest of Atmore, Alabama in rural Escambia County, and roughly 60 miles east of Mobile. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
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A fine dining restaurant and a blues club offering live nightly music also will be included at the expanded facility, to be renamed Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery.
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‘The Yellowhammer State’ Highway Project Lettings
The Alabama State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let. County: Laurderdale Contract ID: 20150424043 Project: Resurfacing and traffic stripe. Location: SR-2 (U.S.-72) from just west of CR-71 (MP 42.550) to just east of CR-31 (MP 45.000). Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Midsouth Paving Inc. — $1,369,497 • Joe Keenum Excavation & Construction Inc. — $1,392,260 • Rogers Group Inc. — $1,456,946 County: Walker Contract ID: 20150424044 Project: Planing, resurfacing, bridge rail retrofit and stripe. Location: On SR-13 from the Fayette County line to the Winston County line. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Dunn Construction Company Inc. — $2,188,916 • Good Hope Contracting Company Inc. — $2,284,512
County: Etowah Contract ID: 20150424046 Project: Planing, resurfacing and traffic stripe. Location: On SR-77 from the junction of Pinedale Drive in Southside to the intersection of Steele Station Road in Rainbow City. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • McCartney Construction Company Inc. — $1,670,786 • Good Hope Contracting Company Inc. — $2,046,723 Counties: Randolph and Cleburne Contract ID: 20150424047 Project: Safety widening, resurfacing, and traffic stripe. Location: On SR-1 (U.S.-431) from the intersection of CR-29 north of Wedowee to just south of SR-9 (MP 212.221). Contractors and Bid Amounts: • McCartney Construction Company Inc. $2,749,792 • Midsouth Paving Inc. — $2,832,430 County: Lawrence Contract ID: 20150424052 Project: Resurfacing and traffic stripe. Location: On SR-101 from the intersection of SR-184 to Wheeler Dam.
Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Joe Keenum Excavation & Construction Inc. — $858,654 • Reed Contracting Services Inc. — $899,585 • Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $947,686 • Rogers Group Inc. — $1,118,057 • Midsouth Paving Inc. — $1,128,756 County: Tuscaloosa Contract ID: 20150424053 Project: Resurfacing, guardrail and traffic stripe. Location: On SR-216 from just east of George Newell Road to just east of Booler Road. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Midsouth Paving Inc. — $1,781,122 • S. T. Bunn Construction Company Inc. — $1,872,061 County: Jefferson Contract ID: 20150424057 Project: Auxiliary lanes (grade, drain, base, pave, signals). Location: On SR-38 (U.S.-280) from the I-459 interchange to the junction of Cahaba River Road. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Veterans Landscaping Company Inc. — $3,182,016. • Russo Corporation — $4,297,724 • Carcel & G. Construction LLC — $4,989,743
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