Halfacre Construction Company begins construction on Loveland Village

Halfacre Construction Company (www.HalfacreConstruction.com), the area’s oldest, most established, locally owned and operated private commercial construction company, recently began work on the Loveland Village’s three apartment buildings and clubhouse.

Upon completion in 2015, the Loveland Village, a 42-apartment complex, will offer up to 94 adults with developmental disabilities supportive housing and access to an array of social services that support their inclusion into the community through social activities and supported employment.

The new residential complexes, located adjacent to the current Loveland Center campus, will also feature a clubhouse for resident activities and a student and resident services building with meeting areas, classrooms and a health and fitness facility.

Loveland Village apartments will have units that are built with universal design principles, ensuring that individuals with limited mobility, such as wheelchair users, will be able to comfortably and conveniently access all aspects of their homes with limited or no assistance. This includes lowered sinks, special door handles, and widened doorways.

In addition, Loveland Village will have a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse that will serve as the center for activities for residents and community members. The entire project is estimated to take 12 - 14 months, with an anticipated completion date in May of 2016.

“Loveland Village is a pilot project for Florida as a unique housing model to serve the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities aging in place in a safe and supportive environment,” said Carl Penxa, president and CEO of the Loveland Center. “The team at Halfacre Construction Company has provided many hours of support, lending their expertise and knowledge throughout a rigorous underwriting process to secure state funding, and promptly responding and adapting to state guidelines and restrictions. They have been partners in the development of Loveland Village, and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication to this project.”

About Halfacre Construction Company

As the area’s oldest, most established, locally owned and operated private commercial construction company, Halfacre’s foundational strengths stand as evidence that its commercial and industrial construction projects will be delivered on time, within budget, with the utmost integrity and with the expertise and financial strength needed for success. President Jack Cox serves as president of the Suncoast Charities for Children and is an appointed member of the Probable Cause Panel of the Construction Industry Licensing Board for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Halfacre Construction also offers its expertise as a green building provider with the resources available to build viable, effective alternatives to reduce energy consumption and preserve natural resources. Staff includes U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certified professionals who have demonstrated proficiency in green building practices and who possess a thorough grasp of the LEED Green Building Rating System. For more information, visit www.HalfacreConstruction.com.