Continuing Care and Retirement Communities
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community expanded its housing options for the new generation of retirees with a four-level apartment building of 45 units and enclosed parking. Frank L. Blum's role was to advise the architect, Callaway Johnson Moore West, on cost issues during preconstruction as well as work with administrators and local subcontractors on project logistics for heavy excavation, blasting of bedrock and relocating utilities so that the new bulding could be nested into the existing complex with minimal inconvenience to resident and services. Frank L. Blum helped manage customization by providing upfront unit costs for options and helping to set deadlines for decisions. The scheduling was well coordinated with new residents' purchases of homes and subsequent move-ins. Frank L. Blum was available after the move-ins to work with staff on the little things that follow any major project.
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| I am pleased in looking back over my 22 years at Wake Forest to see how important Frank L. Blum Construction Company has been for us. Whenever the job is especially difficult and time intensive, both I and my Director of Facilities, Bill Sides, turn to your firm.
Examples of your excellent work abound; the gatehouses which protect the campus at night, which were done on an extremely tight time schedule; Kirby Wing of Calloway Center, perhaps our most beautiful new space; and the new and renovated Pit, which was delivered 2 1/2 weeks early and under budget. The amount your firm saved us on the Kirby Wing was sufficient to finish all of the planned-to-be-vacant space in the basement! Of course, your signature building is the Mary and Charlie Babcock Wing at Reynolda House, a superb structure built on schedule and on budget. It is a magnificant addition to the museum.
You and your people have exhibited the kind of professional, competent, and helpful spirit a client would want. I can and do recommend you most highly and without reservation. |
John Anderson
Vice President, Finance and Administration
Wake Forest University |
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