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The focus of this project was a complete renovation of the basement and 1st-floor levels of the historical multi-purpose facility at Mississippi College, Alumni Hall. The building was constructed in 1925 and included an indoor pool, basketball court, coffee shop, security office, and conference rooms. The new design has transformed this space to give the students and faculty a gathering space anchored by Chick-Fil-A and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Additional amenities include designated spaces for the admissions offices, common study areas, and the M-Club. Architectural features of the project include exposed brick from the early 20th century and carefully selected ceilings, light fixtures, and finishes. Additionally, a monumental staircase consisting of glass and stainless-steel handrails and maple stair treads was added to connect the 1st floor with the 2nd floor. The collaboration between the owners, design team, consultants, and general contractor made this project a success that will enhance the experience for the students, faculty, and alumni at Mississippi College.

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General Construction services were provided for another repeat business client at Mississippi State University. This existing student housing facility, formerly Sigma Phi Epsilon, was completely remodeled to accommodate a new tenant, Alpha Delta Pi. Local tenant coordination and the national landlord’s requirements were properly planned and coordinated in the summer months, for fall semester occupancy. Currently, this facility houses 48 women who call the newly remodeled residence home.

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This fast track design building project consisted of the interior redesign/renovation and exterior improvements of an existing 1960’s fraternity house on the campus of MSU. The design, estimating, and procurement team worked in unison to meet the challenging project schedule. Through seamless integration of design, cost management, regulatory/permitting requirements, and procurement this project was designed and delivered in five months. The key goal of this project was to improve the exterior function of the property, restore timeless design elements, and improve the living/learning environment for current/future generations. Open communication between project stakeholders and detailed preconstruction scheduling were critical to meeting the client’s needs.

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General Construction services were provided for the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority on campus at MSU. The 14-month project was carefully planned and completed in two phases to accommodate the ZTA residents. The first phase consisted of extensive renovations to the first floor, which houses the main dining room, living room, and kitchen. The second phase was a new two-story addition which included a chapter room, elevator, study and lounge areas, laundry, and bedrooms, providing the residents with 19,500 sf of interior living space. Exterior design included two covered porches, new entrance walkways and ramp, and a covered connector bridge wrapping the outer sides of a new spacious courtyard, providing an enclosed walkway between the new and existing second floors. The exterior finishes included EIFS, French windows, architectural shingles, and metal panel roofs at the porches. Hanover pavers, lanterns, and well-appointed landscaping added the finishing touches to this stately house.

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Jackson State University called on Copeland & Johns, Inc. for a fast track summer renovation of the historic JSU President’s home. By working closely with JSU facilities staff, the architect, and interior designer we were able to plan, coordinate, and complete the space improvements in time for fall events in the President’s home.

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Design Assist and General Construction services were provided to the client in order to renovate existing space to add a new locker room and recruiting lounge. The renovated space totaled 13,500 square feet. The scope of the project included a players’ locker room, a coaches’ locker room, a recruiting lounge, a shower area, and a corridor to access the field of play. State of the art audio and video equipment as well as digital signage were utilized throughout to enhance the aesthetic of the space. This fast track project was started before the plans were finalized in order to meet the strict timeline dictated by the kickoff of football season. Efficient coordination and excellent schedule management allowed for the project to be completed in 6 months.

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General Construction and preconstruction services were provided for this owner to renovate a three-story antebellum home and build a three-story addition for a new Alpha Phi Sorority house in the Milledge Avenue Historic District of Athens, Georgia. The original landmark home, built in the 1860s, required careful rehabilitation and maintained its stately character. Complemented by the addition, the house will serve as a 54-bed Greek life facility with a chapter room that can serve up to 256 members. Preconstruction services included conceptual price modeling and scheduling, coordination with the owners, architects, and consultants, as well as City officials and the Athens Historic Preservation Commission. The project was completed on schedule in 16 months.

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2014 ABC Merit Award Honorable Mention

Construction Management At-Risk services were provided for this private owner on campus at MSU. The 12-month project was planned out early, to ensure that the Chi Omega tenants would not be interrupted throughout the spring and fall semesters. During the summer, in 84 days, we completely renovated the existing 22,000 sq ft facility. Then we added 28,000 sq ft of new construction which included a new chapter room, 3 stop elevator, full service kitchen, serving room, dining room, & exterior courtyard. This project was a success by working in partnership with the house corporation, engineers, architects, and all 62 tenants. Tenant coordination and the University’s requirements were properly planned and built to suit each of their needs and timeframe.

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2016 ABC Merit Award Winner

The Bulldog Club Inc. hired Copeland and Johns, Inc to provide Construction Management At-Risk services for a new state of the art Softball Stadium. Also included werer major renovations to the Tennis Facility. The new softball stadium seats 1100 fans and includes locker rooms, press box with lounge, training room, bullpens, video board, restrooms, and concession. The Tennis Centre received new seats, viewing platforms, and viewing towers. This 9-month fast track project started immediately following the 2015 regular season for both sports and was completed before the start of the 2016 seasons. Pre-Construction services were a must to keep the design within the Athletic Department’s budget, with a Guaranteed Maximum Price.

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2011 ABC Merit Award Winner

This was a negotiated project for The Else School of Management at Millsaps College. General construction services were provided for this historical renovation which required a very aggressive schedule of 30 days. The project included renovating three lecture hall/classrooms and one conference room. The renovations involved historical architectural features, including exterior windows, as well as structural components, mechanical and electrical systems.