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Page Park Associates – Case Study
Mid Hudson Construction Management (MHCM) is a high quality, innovative construction company that has built its reputation through successful execution of challenging projects. MHCM has shown, in numerous examples, that we are able to bring these and many other buildings, renovations and historical restorations to satisfactory completion by taking the extra steps needed, both inside and outside the contract, to meet time and budget lines and produce extraordinary results. MHCM views our relationship with all participants as a partnership and by holding ourselves to the highest standards, we are able to foster the same level of performance from all parties involved.
The Client: Page Park Associates
Page Park Associates is a privately held real estate development and commercial leasing company owning and managing a diverse portfolio. In the past four years, MHCM has teamed with Page Park Associates on exacting and rewarding projects in Mid Hudson Valley. In many instances, MHCM has been the liaison and focal point between Page Park Associates, their tenants, architects, engineers, interior designers and the MHCM contracting team to create innovative solutions and extraordinary outcomes despite seemingly impossible deadlines.
Project Overview
The historic Poughkeepsie Journal building is a beautiful fieldstone edifice built in 1941 in the Dutch Colonial Revival style favored by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. When purchased by Page Park Associates, the industrial space was in need of repair, restoration and internal improvements suited to present day tenants. Mid Hudson Construction Management was brought in to convert the former newspaper loading dock into office space for Dutchess County Central Services. A second phase entailed further redevelopment of the north end of the building for the Dutchess County Department of Health.
Project Facts
TITLE
The Poughkeepsie Journal Building Restoration
DEVELOPER
Page Park Associates
ARCHITECT
Liscum McCormack VanVoorhis
LOCATION
85 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY
SQUARE FOOTAGE
10,000 SF
TENANTS
Dutchess County Central Services and Dutchess County Department of Health
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MHCM
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
MHCM
Challenges Met
- Facilitating communication between multiple partners
- Historic building restored and respected
- Interior demolition and infrastructure refit including rewiring and installation of low voltage lighting, HVAC system, and fulfillment of design specifications
- Ensured that from the first to the last 10% of the project was correct in every detail. While a project finish is frequently the most costly portion, it is also often a neglected area by other contractors. Not so with MHCM
- Completion of complex project on time and on budget with satisfaction of both owner and tenant
Project Overview
Since the 1940s, the third floor of the historic Poughkeepsie Journal building has been solely occupied by the legendary newspaper. Over time, Ray and Scott Travis, principals at Mid Hudson Construction Management had discussions with the building’s owners, Page Park Associates. about the feasibility of reallocating space to meet the reduced requirements of the Poughkeepsie Journal while creating a dynamic 9-10,000 square foot space to attract a millennial aged workforce. Whatever project was considered, the proximity to the building’s roof and the juxtaposition of a 1940s construction and a 1960s renovation meant that much of what would be encountered as the project unfolded was unknown. In spite of the challenges, the Page family and the Travis family combined forces and sought solutions to the obvious problems. Fast forward to 2019: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation was seeking space that would enable them to attract young talent. After almost one year of discussion, the timeline was set at 12 weeks from demolition to move-in and MHCM’s team were up to the task.
Project Facts
TITLE
The Poughkeepsie Journal Building Restoration
DEVELOPER
Page Park Associates
ARCHITECT
HCI
LOCATION
85 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY
SQUARE FOOTAGE
15,000 SF
TENANTS
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MHCM
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
MHCM
Challenges Met
- Central Hudson’s need to move was great and their time was short
- Demolition was scheduled to begin three weeks after the initial meeting
- Quickly, Page Park and MCHM’s Scott Travis assembled the large group of partners, architects, engineers, interior designers and MHCM’s contracting team, each with their wish lists, acting as facilitators to enable all participants to feel invested in the results
- As expected, tearing through several prior renovations revealed unknown problems that were solved systematically by the MHCM team
- The 1940s roof and windows were replaced and restored with historical accuracy
- Space was radically re-allocated, traffic flow redesigned and redeployed
- Light, airiness and highly effective HVAC were mission critical as the space had previously tended to be overly hot or cold according to the season
- Dramatic color schemes, wall coverings, flow-through panels and interior design themes were executed to outstanding effect
- Wish lists were accomplished and 60 Central Hudson staff moved in on schedule and the project was completed on budget
Other Poughkeepsie Journal Building MHCM Fit Ups
Mid Hudson Construction Management has accomplished refits for other Page Park Associates tenants in the Poughkeepsie Journal Building including the Wallace & Wallace Law Firm, Dutchess County Central Services, Dutchess County Youth Bureau, and most recently, the new space that MHCM occupies on Level One of the building. After spending four years outfitting areas of the giant building for other tenants, Ray and Scott Travis, and the entire MHCM team, are happy to call the building home.
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