Project scheduled to be completed by November 2005
SPRINGFIELD, IL — R.D. Lawrence Construction Company, Ltd., has been selected to provide Design/Build construction services for a 2,000 sq. foot addition to house a new “Open M.R.I.” at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
The project start date is June 7 and work is scheduled to be completed in November 2005.
“R.D. Lawrence is pleased to provide the Design/Build construction services that will house the new ‘open M.R.I.’ at the hospital,” said John Goetz, President of R.D. Lawrence Construction Company.
The cost of the project is $660,000 including a construction budget of $590,000.
The project architect is BLDD of Decatur and engineering work for the project is performed by KJWW of Rock Island.
R.D. Lawrence Construction Company, Ltd. has served Central Illinois for more than 40 years, and provides general contracting and construction management services throughout Central Illinois. The company specializes in commercial and institutional projects, including schools, universities, hospitals and office buildings.
For more information about R.D. Lawrence Construction Company, please contact John Goetz, President at 217.787.1384.
SPRINGFIELD – R. D. Lawrence Construction Company of Springfield managed the construction of the
World War II Veterans Memorial dedicated this month at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield.
The $1.5 million dollar project was completed the first week of December. The design features two large granite walls flanking a 12 foot concrete globe that commemorates major battles in the conflict.
“The memorial to this country’s heroes of the Second World War will serve as a monument to mark their accomplishments and also serve as an inspiration for generations to come,” said John Goetz, President of R.D. Lawrence Construction Company, who was a featured speaker at the dedication.
“Seeing those thousands turn out on a December Day at Oak Ridge Cemetery to mark the dedication was an overwhelming experience. R.D. Lawrence Construction is honored to have been selected to manage the construction of the Memorial.”
R.D. Lawrence Construction Company also built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Dignitaries attending the World War II Memorial dedication included U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin and former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.
Jacksonville, IL – A new same day surgery unit is under construction at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. The 21,000-square-foot addition includes two state-of-the-art operating rooms and two new endoscopic rooms.
“This is the beginning of a long-term plan to enhance the facilities and services here at Passavant, said John Goetz, president of RD Lawrence Construction Company. “RD Lawrence is delighted to be a partner in this effort that will undoubtedly be a great addition to the Jacksonville community.”
The project will cost $6.5 million and be completed in November 2005. It is the second major project being constructed as part of a $15-18 million comprehensive expansion plan being undertaken at Passavant. The first phase was a $2.1 million laboratory remodeling project currently under construction and scheduled to be completed in October 2005.
Both projects are being managed as a Design/Build projects. All design and construction services are being provided by the RD Lawrence team that also includes BLDD Architects (Decatur) and KJWW Engineering Consultants (Rock Island).
RD Lawrence has been involved in construction in Jacksonville for nearly 45 years and has built facilities for Nestle, Farmers State Bank, the YMCA, the School for the Deaf, the US Postal Service, the School for the Blind, McMurray College, Illinois College, Jacksonville City Hall, Kraft and Mobile Chemical.
SPRINGFIELD – R. D. Lawrence Construction Company of Springfield is managing construction of the new World War II Veterans Memorial being built at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield.
Work is underway on the $1.5 million dollar project. The design features two large granite walls flanking a 12 foot concrete globe that commemorates major battles in the conflict.
“R.D. Lawrence Construction Company is honored to have been chosen to manage construction of this important project,” said John Goetz, President of R.D. Lawrence Construction Company. “The memorial will serve as a testament to the great sacrifice made by the WWII generation. It will stand as a reminder of the price that brave generation paid to preserve our freedom and that of our children.”
Site and foundation work recently began on the project. Work on the memorial’s globe centerpiece is expected to begin around Labor Day. The project is scheduled to be completed in November. A December 4, 2004 dedication is planned.
The architect for the project is Isaksen & Glerum Architects of Urbana.
R.D. Lawrence Construction Company also built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Oak Ridge Cemetary.
SPRINGFIELD – R. D. Lawrence Construction Company of Springfield today began construction work on a 42,340 sq. ft. warehouse addition for Hillier Storage and Moving at 2728 South 11th Street in Springfield.
The $1 million dollar project includes design and construction of the addition to the existing facility. The maintenance-free exterior shell will be constructed of insulated pre-stressed concrete wall panels that will also provide roof support.
“R.D. Lawrence Construction Company is pleased to work with Hillier Storage & Moving on yet another addition to the company’s facilities,” said John Goetz, President of R.D. Lawrence Construction Company. “This is the third addition we have built for Hillier Storage & Moving in just the last three years. Its growth is great for Springfield and we are pleased to play our role in helping Hillier grow into the future.”
The construction phase of the project begins today, July 1st , and is expected to be completed by October 1st. The architect for the project is George P. Kelly. Brown Engineers is providing structural design.
Current R.D. Lawrence Construction Company projects include upgrading the heating, ventilating and cooling system at Dubois School in Springfield, the construction of the new public high school and middle school in Beardstown and the expansion of Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville.
Construction is now underway on a new 100,000 square foot middle and high school for Beardstown Consolidated Unit District No. 15. R.D. Lawrence Construction Company, Ltd., of Springfield, began construction this month on the project that is scheduled to be completed by December 2004.
“We are excited about the beginning construction on this important project for the Beardstown School District,” said John E. Goetz, President of R.D. Lawrence Construction Company. “When completed, this new middle school and high school building will improve the educational setting for students and teachers in Beardstown for many years to come.”
The total budget for the project is $18 million, including $8.3 million for R.D. Lawrence’s services as general contractor. The architect for the project is Fitch-Fitzgerald Architects and Engineers of Springfield.
R.D. Lawrence Construction Company, Ltd. provides general contracting and construction management services in Central Illinois. The company specializes in commercial and institutional projects, including schools, universities, hospitals and office buildings.
Some of R.D. Lawrence’s other current projects include the new United Methodist Center and new CWLP Customer Service Center, both in Springfield, and two new buildings at Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln.