Halfacre Construction Revamps the Terrace Administration Building

Halfacre Construction Company (www.halfacreconstruction.com), the area’s oldest, most established, locally owned and operated private commercial construction company, begins a yearlong, phased restoration project on the Terrace Administration Building this week while allowing for continual occupation of the building during the process.

The over $1.3-million project includes plumbing replacement, including replacing the existing cast iron water and vent piping with Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as well as the existing copper domestic water piping with Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC), and compliance updates for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

“We are excited for the opportunity to bring this project to fruition with Halfacre Construction Company in 2015,” said Todd Sweet, principal of Sweet Sparkman Architects. “The Terrace Administration Building is an important part of Sarasota’s historical legacy and worthy of this significant renovation.”

Existing group restroom layouts will be reconfigured from the mezzanine level to level 10 in order to provide for increased ADA accessibility while providing for new finishes throughout. Finishes will be selected to compliment the historical nature of the building and to comply with the requirements of the Historic Preservation Board.

Located at 101 S. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota, the building originally known as the Sarasota Terrace Hotel was constructed in 1925 by Charles Ringling, president of the company. At 11 stories, 125 rooms and a construction cost of nearly $750,000, the Sarasota Terrace Hotel was touted as one of the finest in Florida. Since its construction, the building has been renovated several times.

During the duration of the renovation, all public services will remain functional and operational to the public.

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, please visit www.halfacreconstruction.com.