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Challenger takes pride in crafting automotive lifts to the highest standards in Louisville, Kentucky. They offer service solutions ranging in capacity from 6,000 lbs. to 148,000 lbs., each designed with key productivity features to help you reach your full potential. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor self performing concrete.  Calhoun installed a new concrete pit (approximately 4' x 11' x 10') on the exterior of the building for future testing work at the facility.

The Kentucky Derby is just the beginning...

It all started with an inaugural race meet in 1875 that featured two flagship horse races: the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. These iconic races are still run beneath the Twin Spires years later, making the Derby the longest continually-held annual sporting event in the United States. Today, Derby Week is preceded by a month of events celebrating the Kentucky Derby and helps to bring over $350 million to the local economy each year.

Diversification beyond live horse racing into historical horse racing, online wagering and gaming has fueled the company's growth and supported CDI's expansion. In 2007, they created the industry-leading technology platform TwinSpires, that is now one of the most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing in the U.S.

Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager on the renovation of the ultra exclusive Mansion. The 2022 refresh included painting of the main barrel ceiling and 6 soffits of feature lighting in main Mansion bar area.  New Ceiling paint and Wall coverings in the lobby, elevator, and teller areas and an addition of 14 Wireless Access Points installed above ceiling.

The University of Louisville men's and women's tennis programs are proud to call the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center home. Located directly across from Cardinal Park, the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center currently boasts six indoor courts and eight lighted outdoor courts with electronic scoreboards. The building also houses men's and women's locker rooms, a training room, player lounge areas and offices to accompany its Deco-Turf surfaced courts. Another special feature of the tennis center is the Wimbledon Room, a conference room overlooking the indoor courts. The Bass-Rudd Tennis Center served as the host facility for the 2004 Conference USA Women's Tennis Championship, the 2002 and 1997 C-USA Men's Tennis Championships and as a first round site for the 1998 NCAA men's tennis tournament. Known as one of the best on-campus college tennis facilities in the nation, the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center was awarded the 1995 Kentucky Tennis Association Facility of the Year and the United States Tennis Association College Facility of the Year. U of L opened the doors to the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center in 1994. The facility is named in honor of Lewis "Sonny" Bass and Mason Rudd, who each donated $500,000 toward its construction. Aside from being the home for the Cardinals' intercollegiate tennis teams, U of L also offers memberships and daily court time for students, faculty, staff, alumni and other interested parties. Calhoun served as the construction manager and completed this design-build to renovate and upgrade the Bass-Rudd tennis locker rooms for men and women.  The renovation included new bathrooms, showers, lockers and lounge areas, including new floors, paint, acoustical ceilings, sinks and vanities

The University of Louisville men's and women's tennis programs are proud to call the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center home. Located directly across from Cardinal Park, the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center currently boasts six indoor courts and eight lighted outdoor courts with electronic scoreboards. The building also houses men's and women's locker rooms, a training room, player lounge areas and offices to accompany its Deco-Turf surfaced courts. Another special feature of the tennis center is the Wimbledon Room, a conference room overlooking the indoor courts. The Bass-Rudd Tennis Center served as the host facility for the 2004 Conference USA Women's Tennis Championship, the 2002 and 1997 C-USA Men's Tennis Championships and as a first round site for the 1998 NCAA men's tennis tournament. Known as one of the best on-campus college tennis facilities in the nation, the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center was awarded the 1995 Kentucky Tennis Association Facility of the Year and the United States Tennis Association College Facility of the Year. U of L opened the doors to the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center in 1994. The facility is named in honor of Lewis "Sonny" Bass and Mason Rudd, who each donated $500,000 toward its construction. Aside from being the home for the Cardinals' intercollegiate tennis teams, U of L also offers memberships and daily court time for students, faculty, staff, alumni and other interested parties. Calhoun served as the construction manager and completed this design-build to renovate and upgrade the Bass-Rudd tennis locker rooms for men and women.  The renovation included new bathrooms, showers, lockers and lounge areas, including new flooring, paint, and acoustical ceilings.

Cardinal Stadium, which already was in a class of its own, received a substantial renovation and now sits as one of the best facilities in all of college football. The Cardinals completed a $63.25-million dollar expansion of the stadium, which also included a major upgrade to the Howard Schnellenberger Football Complex. In the recent construction, approximately 6,000 seats were added, providing a unique look in the end zone structure and increasing the total capacity to about 60,000. The construction also generated an additional 25,000 square feet of space. Calhoun was hired to construct (4) 8'x24' and (1) 8'x12' concession stalls around Cardinal Stadium concourse.   University of Louisville will use these to set up coolers for food/beverages that allow patrons to walk up, grab their items, and pay.  This is intended to decrease wait times at concessions.

The history behind Thoroughbred racing at Turfway Park spans three centuries. The track's roots reach from the first race at the original Latonia Race Course to today's call to the post, and the pulse-pounding rush of a great stretch run hasn't changed a bit in all that time. The original Latonia Race Course opened in 1883 in Latonia, Kentucky, 10 miles north of present-day Turfway. Through the 1920s, Latonia was a force in racing, offering top horses, top jockeys, and the country's richest purses. Its major race, the Latonia Derby, for years outshone the Kentucky Derby. The Great Depression and changing markets forced Latonia's gradual decline, until it closed for good in July 1939. The property was sold to Standard Oil of Ohio, the track was torn down, and racing disappeared from Northern Kentucky for two decades. Drawing on the history and tradition of the original Latonia, a new Latonia opened in Florence, Kentucky, in August 1959. After early financial challenges the new track found its footing in the mid-1960s and introduced such innovations as winter racing and night racing. In 1982, its major race, the Spiral Stakes, attracted the sponsorship of bourbon maker Jim Beam and eventually achieved Grade II status. That race, a Kentucky Derby prep, is today the $500,000 Grade III Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes. Investors led by Jerry Carroll bought Latonia in 1986, renovated it, and renamed it Turfway Park. In 1994, Carroll also introduced the Kentucky Cup Day of Champions, five stakes races leading to the Breeders' Cup championships. Carroll sold the property in 1999 to Harrah’s Entertainment, GTECH, and the Keeneland Association. In 2005, GTECH sold its interest to the two remaining partners. In July 2010, Harrah's Entertainment became Caesars Entertainment. Regardless of its name or owners, Turfway has long enjoyed a reputation for innovation. On September 18, 1982, then called Latonia, the track became the first in Kentucky to offer simulcast wagering. That day our patrons saw Lemhi Gold win the Marlboro Cup at Belmont Park. On September 9, 1987, Turfway became the first track in Kentucky to offer Pick 3 wagering. A year and a day later, we introduced simulcast wagering to Kentucky when we sent our full card to Ellis Park. In 2003 we became the first track anywhere to install the Super Carrel, where you can watch replays, place bets, and even order food without leaving your seat. That tradition of innovation took a giant step forward in September 2005 when Turfway became the first racetrack in North America to run races on Polytrack, a hybrid of synthetic and natural materials that remains consistent in virtually all weather conditions and is remarkably safer for horses and riders. On September 26, 2009, Turfway was fully accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance, reflecting compliance with standards for injury reporting and prevention; creating a safer racing environment; aftercare and transition of retired racehorses; uniform medication, testing, and penalties; and safety research. The track was fully reaccredited in 2011. Today Turfway Park employs about 100 people year-round, a number that jumps to 300-plus during the track's fall, holiday, and winter/spring live race meetings. Not included in that number is the ever-changing population of jockeys, grooms, trainers, exercise riders, and others on the backside. Calhoun Construction served as a General Contractor for the construction of a 30,000 square foot new dormitory for the jockey’s.  The building is 2 stories consisting of 124 dorm rooms, restrooms, shower rooms, vending rooms and laundry rooms.

Unlike traditional staffing services, Prologistix recruits exclusively for logistics employees. Their recruiters are professionals who understand the industry and possess local market knowledge. They're all internally certified in the basic skill sets common to warehouse environments and safety, including many OSHA standards and procedures. They also have a qualified forklift instructor and a risk and safety coordinator in every branch. Calhoun served as construction manager and self-performed the interior fit out and renovation.  The project was 6,561 sq ft.

Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers in North America with more than 750 locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company employs more than 28,000 people. CEO Jimmy Haslam has embraced technology and moved Pilot Flying J in new directions, leading the company's growth from 1.1 billion fuel gallons sold in 1996 to more than 7 billion sold annually today. Pilot Flying J serves more than 1.6 million guests a day and is committed to connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop. Calhoun Construction has served as a General Contractor on multiple projects throughout various locations.

For more than 130 years, Norton Healthcare’s faith heritage has guided its mission to provide quality health care to all those it serves. Today, Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Calhoun served as the construction manager on the renovation of the existing hospital pharmacy compounding clean room to meet the new USP 800 guidelines.

For more than 130 years, Norton Healthcare’s faith heritage has guided its mission to provide quality health care to all those it serves. Today, Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Calhoun served as the construction manager on the renovation of the existing hospital pharmacy compounding clean room to meet the new USP 800 guidelines.

The mission of Mill Creek Leadership Academy is to work together with the students, families, and community to increase student achievement by developing the whole child and growing student leaders who will create their own destiny and make a difference with others, focusing on the 7 Habits of Happy Kids and Backpack of Success Skills. The main objective of this project was electrical and mechanical upgrades. Calhoun performed selective demolition, framing and drywall, as well as new acoustical ceiling grid and tile throughout.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital (formerly KentuckyOne  Health – Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital) is a 331-bed primary care hospital offering advanced treatment in orthopedics, cardiology, medical imaging, surgical and emergency services. Three on-campus medical plazas provide office space for a wide array of physicians representing a number of specialties. Additionally, UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to  Bariatric Care, the region’s only weight loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System. Serving the south Louisville community for more than a century, Sts. Mary & Elizabeth has literally cared for generations of families in this community. Calhoun is the construction manager on the renovation of the existing hospital pharmacy compounding clean room to meet the new USP 800 guidelines.

Since opening in October 1936, Keeneland has been unique in the Thoroughbred industry. Only at Keeneland are world-class racing and industry-leading sales united under one mission-driven entity. Today, Keeneland continues to be guided by its original mission, taking a leadership role in the industry to improve safety, promote integrity and strengthen the sport of racing. Keeneland is the world’s largest and most prominent Thoroughbred auction house and hosts world-class racing twice annually during its boutique Spring and Fall meetings. Owners, trainers, riders and fans from all over the world travel to Lexington each year to participate at Keeneland. Calhoun is performing site improvements for Keeneland’s historic Paddock including demolition of existing rubber paver sidewalks, drainage improvements including regrading and storm structures, and new rubber paver sidewalk.  Keeneland will also be upgrading the landscaping and irrigation within the Paddock.

UofL Health - Jewish Hospital (formerly KentuckyOne Health - Jewish Hospital) opened in 1905 with a mission to provide all patients with the highest quality care and a strong emphasis on research and education. Today, UofL Health - Jewish Hospital is a 462-bed, internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center located in downtown Louisville, developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services. Many of the hospital’s clinical programs have achieved national rankings for excellence. Noted for numerous medical firsts in Kentucky, the nation and the world, UofL Health - Jewish Hospital is the site of the nation's first four hand transplants, and the world's first and second successful AbioCor™ Implantable Replacement Heart transplant. The hospital is federally designated to perform all five solid organ transplants - heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas. Calhoun serves as the construction manager for the renovation to upgrade the existing pharmacy compounding clean room area, to comply with the new USP 797/800 standards, and to receive new robot compounding equipment.

The mission of Flaherty Elementary School is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to become life-long learners.  They strive for all students to reach a high level of academic performance as they prepare to become productive members of society. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on this renovation of 64,000 square foot elementary school.  Renovation includes complete renovation of administrative and family resource wing.  New geothermal well field to serve upgraded hvac system throughout school.  Renovation of gym consisting of new gym equipment, new lights, refinish gym floor, and new hvac.  Classrooms to receive new hvac, new ceilings and lighting, new paint and new flooring.  All corridors to receive new hvac, new ceilings and lights and new paint.

Eastern High School is a public high school located in the small, rural town of Pekin, Indiana. As part of the East Washington School Corporation, it was built in 1967 and has gone under a number of changes in the last 30 years. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on the construction of a new cafeteria to tie together the existing high school and middle school.  The cafeteria consisted of a new cafeteria, new serving are and new kitchen with new kitchen equipment.  Scheduled to be complete in May of 2023.

Calhoun will serve as the General Contractor and will self-perform work on the construction of a new, free-standing DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant in Louisville, KY.  Completion date is estimated to be in March 2022.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced a $76 million expansion at Derby City Gaming in July 2021 that includes construction of a hotel, additional gaming positions and expansion of the current amenities at the facility in order to better serve and attract guests.

The project will add 135,000 sq. ft. of new space to the facility and open with 200 additional gaming positions. The new space will be able to ultimately accommodate up to 400 new gaming positions. The expansion will include a VIP gaming space, a new sports bar, a stage for live entertainment and an upscale-casual restaurant and bar to create a variety of new food and beverage options for gaming and hotel guests throughout the entire day. The adjoining five-story hotel tower will include 123 rooms with 108 standard guest rooms, 14 corner suites and a VIP suite. The Derby City Gaming hotel will allow for guests to take advantage of unique hospitality and Kentucky Derby ticket pairing options.

“Derby City Gaming continues to exceed the Company’s expectations,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “The expansion of this premier gaming property is intended to create an elevated experience for our guests that is inclusive of all their hospitality needs and is anticipated to fuel ongoing growth in purse contributions for Churchill Downs Racetrack.”

Construction on the project is scheduled to begin in early 2022 pending rezoning review and approval by the City of Louisville. The expanded gaming floor is targeted to open in late 2022 and the hotel is expected to open in the spring of 2023. The project is expected to provide for approximately 400 construction jobs and approximately 60 new permanent jobs at Derby City Gaming.

Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager.  The Derby City Gaming Expansion and Hotel is a complete new addition to the existing Derby City Gaming. The new first floor expansion will include hundreds of new games, a new sports bar equipped with a stage for entertainment, a new high end full service restaurant, and a new bar in the Hotel Lobby that features a massive liquor display. The Hotel features a total of (4) floors of guest rooms. Each floor contains large corner suites for added guest experience, and there will also be a newly featured presidential suite with high end finishes.

Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. They have 45 locations and over 18,600 employees. Conagra’s iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Duncan Hines®, Healthy Choice®, Marie Callender's®, Reddi-wip®, and Slim Jim®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein™, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor self performing four pier foundations and install a steel structure for new ammonia storage tanks.    

Horse racing in Kentucky dates back to 1789, when the first race course was constructed in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and the longest continually running sporting event in America. The Homestretch Club will renovate and update the grandstand area adjacent to the Twin Spires along the famed track’s homestretch. The project will convert what is currently outdoor bleacher seating next to the Winner’s Circle Suites and below the Jockey Club Suites into three unique seating options with all-inclusive amenities. This seating offers an ideal view of the starting gate, a superior vantage of the track’s Big Board and a bird’s eye view of the homestretch as the horses thunder to the finish line. Ticketed guests in the Homestretch Club will have access to 18,600 sq. ft. of new interior premium hospitality space in the first-floor concourse area that will be transformed into a newly reimagined, high-end air-conditioned club atmosphere to place a bet, enjoy the all-inclusive food and beverage offerings and other amenities. This premium hospitality space will be accented by a grand staircase and a 100 ft. feature bar making it an elegant and desirable option for special events at historic Churchill Downs. The new all-inclusive ticket offerings for the Homestretch Club will include:

• 30 Trackside Lounges along the rail for up to 200 guests offering a “courtside seat” experience
• 66 Terraced Dining Tables for up to 440 guests creating covered outdoor dining
• 2,610 Stadium Club seats providing a cushioned, comfortable and upgraded experience
• 5 private VIP Hospitality Lounges for up to 60 guests

In total, the project will provide for 3,250 all-inclusive seats, which is 1,950 fewer reserved seats than were previously in this area. The $45 million Homestretch Club project is scheduled for completion in time for the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, 2022.  Calhoun is serving as the construction manager for this renovation.

The $185 - $200 million redesign is the final phase of a previously-announced three-year capital investment plan for Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) that will provide new, unique and extraordinary guest experiences for Kentucky Derby fans.

This project will transform the existing Paddock area in a manner that will enhance the experience for nearly every guest who enters the gates of the historic racetrack. The current Paddock configuration blocks views of the Twin Spires from the entrance gate and restricts circulation from the Clubhouse to the Grandstand. The bold new design will enhance visibility of the iconic Twin Spires, streamline guest circulation paths, update the audio visual experience and create additional value for guests by updating existing ticket products and amenities.

The Kentucky Derby is just the beginning...

It all started with an inaugural race meet in 1875 that featured two flagship horse races: the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. These iconic races are still run beneath the Twin Spires years later, making the Derby the longest continually-held annual sporting event in the United States. Today, Derby Week is preceded by a month of events celebrating the Kentucky Derby and helps to bring over $350 million to the local economy each year.

Diversification beyond live horse racing into historical horse racing, online wagering and gaming has fueled the company's growth and supported CDI's expansion. In 2007, they created the industry-leading technology platform TwinSpires, that is now one of the most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing in the U.S.

Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager on the renovation of the ultra exclusive Mansion. The 2022 refresh included painting of the main barrel ceiling and 6 soffits of feature lighting in main Mansion bar area.  New Ceiling paint and Wall coverings in the lobby, elevator, and teller areas and an addition of 14 Wireless Access Points installed above ceiling.

CenterWell welcomes patients from all walks of life who share the common goal of staying healthy and active. Whether you have a sudden sickness or a preventive check-up, they can connect you to the right doctor and CenterWell primary care expertise. Calhoun served as the General Contractor on the new 7,500 sqft shell building for Humana and the Louisville Urban League with site work.

Better for Every Body^®

For more than 30 years we’ve been helping remove pain and discomfort from people’s lives. Our patients trust in our expertise, which is why 98 percent would recommend us to a friend – because we were able to help make their lives better. – Athletico Physical Therapy, Better for Every Body

Defining Top-Notch Care Since 1991

We started with one therapist trying to make a difference in his community. Our Founder and Executive Chairman, Mark Kaufman was a physical therapist and athletic trainer with a vision to help as many people as possible. He started by providing rehabilitation services for student athletes at various organizations, with his first two being Francis W. Parker High School and Chicago Lions Rugby. Through his work with these athletes, he recognized the need for a dedicated sports rehabilitation and physical therapy facility in Chicago which led to our first clinic opening in 1991. Years later – we’ve opened more than 635 neighborhood locations and added more services to help people of all ages recover from pains, strains and injuries. We employ more than 4,500 expert clinicians, athletic trainers and other team members. In addition to physical therapy, we also provide athletic training, occupational therapy, specialty programs and fitness services to high schools, colleges and professional sports teams. Our expertise also includes evaluating workers’ compensation issues, like work conditioning, job-site analysis and ergonomic assessments. Everything we do is focused around our core purpose of enhancing people’s health and quality of life. When you choose us for your rehabilitation needs, you will discover our dedication to exceptional, compassionate care. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor self performing the interior renovation.

Better for Every Body^®

For more than 30 years we’ve been helping remove pain and discomfort from people’s lives. Our patients trust in our expertise, which is why 98 percent would recommend us to a friend – because we were able to help make their lives better. – Athletico Physical Therapy, Better for Every Body

Defining Top-Notch Care Since 1991

We started with one therapist trying to make a difference in his community. Our Founder and Executive Chairman, Mark Kaufman was a physical therapist and athletic trainer with a vision to help as many people as possible. He started by providing rehabilitation services for student athletes at various organizations, with his first two being Francis W. Parker High School and Chicago Lions Rugby. Through his work with these athletes, he recognized the need for a dedicated sports rehabilitation and physical therapy facility in Chicago which led to our first clinic opening in 1991. Years later – we’ve opened more than 635 neighborhood locations and added more services to help people of all ages recover from pains, strains and injuries. We employ more than 4,500 expert clinicians, athletic trainers and other team members. In addition to physical therapy, we also provide athletic training, occupational therapy, specialty programs and fitness services to high schools, colleges and professional sports teams. Our expertise also includes evaluating workers’ compensation issues, like work conditioning, job-site analysis and ergonomic assessments. Everything we do is focused around our core purpose of enhancing people’s health and quality of life. When you choose us for your rehabilitation needs, you will discover our dedication to exceptional, compassionate care. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor self performing the interior renovation.

New Albany’s pay-it-forward full service pizzeria. 8th Street Pizza, owned by the nonprofit Clean Socks Hope, Inc., located at the Breakwater Apartments on Spring Street. 8th Street Pizza started in 2016 to support Clean Socks Hope, and it transformed into a “pay what you can afford” restaurant to support community members who are homeless or low-income. The owners have said the restaurant’s proceeds will be an “income-generator” for the Clean Socks Hope nonprofit to expand its programming in New Albany. The nonprofit is focused on partnerships with underserved neighborhoods such as Midtown. Calhoun Construction is serving as the Construction Manager for the renovation of the New Albany location expansion and will be completed in 2022.

Calhoun is serving as the General Contractor for this new 38'x98' open-style pavilion with 18'x32' restroom facilities, two wooden shade structures, new entry drive lanes, parking areas and pedestrian walk paths. The park also includes a sprayground, playground equipment, retaining walls, boulder walls, landscaping and erosion control. It is scheduled to be completed in 2022.

The University of Louisville's Trager Center indoor practice facility is located just north of Cardinal Stadium. The indoor practice facility features a 120-yard FieldTurf field, a 100-meter four-lane sprint track, pole vault and long jump pits, as well as, batting cages for both baseball and softball. It's also equipped for the soccer, field hockey and lacrosse teams to use. The 90,068 square foot facility has 85,440 square feet of playing surface with 5,168 square feet of building support, consisting of restroom facilities, offices and a lobby. The facility has a clear width of 202 feet, a clear length of 402 feet and stands 65 feet tall. It is heated by a natural gas-fired units, and ventilation is a push/pull system via dampers and ventilating fans. Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager, in 2021-2022 adding 6 new large overhead doors to help with airflow.

Austin Elementary School is part of Scott County School District 1 and was originally built in 1957. They currently have approximately 700 student enrolled and 65 employees in grades K-5. Calhoun Construction is acting as a Sub General Contractor on the Scott County School District 1 New Austin Elementary School and High School Renovation project in Austin, Indiana.  This project consists of 53,939 SF in renovation space and 97,108 SF of new construction. The project is to be completed in 2 Phases by August 2022.  Calhoun’s scope of work at the Elementary School includes all concrete, paving, playgrounds and equipment, landscaping, fencing, awnings, elevator, and construction site coordination, as well as selective demolition in the renovated buildings and new select finishes.  The High School includes renovating an interior pool area into a Multi-Purpose Gymnasium to be completed in Phase 1 by September 2021.  Calhoun’s scope of work includes demolition, pool infill, athletic equipment, bleachers, and flooring.

Panera Bread Company is an American chain store of bakery-café fast casual restaurants with over 2,000 locations, all of which are in the United States and Canada. Its headquarters are in Sunset Hills, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. The company operates as Saint Louis Bread Company in the Greater St. Louis area, where it has over 100 locations. Offerings include bakery items, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soups, and specialty drinks. As of 2020, the menu also includes flatbread pizzas. Panera offers a wide array of pastries and baked goods, such as bagels, brownies, cookies, croissants, muffins, and scones. These, along with Panera's artisan breads, are typically baked before dawn by an on-staff baker. Aside from the bakery section, Panera has a regular menu for dine-in or takeout including: flatbreads, panini, Panera Kids, pastas, salads, sandwiches, side choices, and soups, as well as coffee, espresso drinks, frozen drinks, fruit smoothies, hot chocolate, iced drinks, lattes, lemonade, and tea. Calhoun Construction served as

CONSTRUCTING HOMES. BUILDING HOPE. Since 1991 Habitat for Humanity has built or renovated over 50 homes in Clark and Floyd Counties.  They build homes because they are essential building blocks for families and communities — especially when coupled with strong relationships and healthy neighborhoods. No matter where they build, they are a part of the neighborhood, whether it’s building a new house on a block or renovating an existing house.  They turn houses into homes.  As stated in their mission, “Habitat brings people together”; we work with people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities. Calhoun Construction donated the manpower to pour the footings and foundation walls of the 1200 sqft single family home located in New Albany.

The city of Crestwood, in Oldham County, moved into a temporary courthouse at 6822 Central Ave.  This location was a IGA grocery store converted for use until a new permanent location at 100 W. Main St. in La Grange, KY would eventually open. Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager and self performed much of the interior renovations.  

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Thorntons currently operates over 190 stores that provide fresh foods, high quality beverages and fuel in six states: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. Thorntons’ mission is not only to provide top of the line food and beverages, but makes giving back a top priority in every market. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on the interior fit-out of the corner store located within the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Complex.

Jimmy John's has all-natural* meats and fresh veggies in-house every day. Their fresh-baked bread is made in the store where you can see it, and their house-made tuna salad is fresh every day. The flavor of a ripe tomato, crisp shredded lettuce, combined with fresh-baked bread, fresh-sliced meat and real Hellmann's® mayo - that's when the magic happens. Made with love every single day since 1983. That's Jimmy Fresh! Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor self-performing the interior demolition on a location in Louisville, Kentucky.

Evansville, like the rest of the country, was beginning to recover from the depths of the Depression in the mid-1930s when several teachers decided to pool their savings to generate much-needed loans for their fellow workers and themselves in 1936. The first employee groups to be served by Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union were the Board of Education and Evansville College in Evansville, Indiana, now known as the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation and the University of Evansville. Other educational groups in southwestern Indiana were later added to the field of membership, and western Kentucky educational groups were incorporated when the Owensboro Public Schools Federal Credit Union merged with the Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union in 1992. Other employment groups and organizations that are unrelated to the educational field joined in the years that followed so that their employees and members might also benefit from the “People Helping People” philosophy. In 2016, Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union acquired Liberty Financial (then First Liberty Financial Mortgage). This acquisition allowed Liberty Financial to offer a broader menu of financial services that were not previously available as an independent mortgage banking institution. As a member-owned financial cooperative, ETFCU strives to offer increased value to its members. Liberty Financial fits perfectly within this service focused mindset, now offering more services with the same high level of customer service their clients have become accustomed to receiving. Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in Indiana and continues to thrive. Much of the success of the institution is due to the scores of volunteers who have served on the credit union’s Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, the management, the dedicated staff, and especially the members who entrust their financial affairs to ETFCU. Calhoun Construction is overseeing the revitalization of the northwest corner of the busy intersection of Hwy 146 and Hwy 329 in Crestwood. Calhoun Construction is serving as the General Contractor. This project included demolition of an existing commercial center and two private homes to make way for the newest Liberty Financial Branch location. Increasing visibility and access on the very busy corner of KY146 and KY329 in Crestwood, the 8,000 sf project transformed over a 7 month time period from start of demo until owner move-in. Once Owner Move-in is complete this property looks to open at the end of October 2021.

A confidential leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. Specialties include Oncology, Immunology, Disorders of Tissue Growth and Repair, Neuroscience and Infectious Disease, Metabolism, and Ophthalmology. Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager / General Contractor on the new 26,000 SF refrigerated cold room inside existing GMP distribution warehouse. Project includes interior structural upgrades to support new cold room and new exterior mechanical yard. Also included, is an entirely new MEP infrastructure to support cold room, which includes 6 custom ammonia chillers and electrical switchgear. Long-Lead equipment procured internationally and stateside during COVID-19 pandemic. Zero schedule impacts due to COVID-19 as a result of early planning and scheduling. Calhoun Self-performed: Demolition, concrete, site work and site utilities, and steel erection.  

Calhoun has been selected to build a new 195,000 SF operations warehouse for Amazon.  Developed by Poe Companies, the operations at the 26 acre site will ultimately be supported by a fleet of electric vans with the potential to be charged using solar technology.  The expected construction cost is anticipated to be approximately $30 million. The warehouse will receive, sort, and locally disperse packages via delivery vans.  The parking lot will be equipped with an underground labyrinth of power and data designed to charge and track the fully electric fleet.  Although still in a conceptual phase, there is a study to add solar panels to the roof of the warehouse that will be used to power the charging stations and thereby drive the companies goal to reduce its carbon footprint.

Matt Winn attended every single Kentucky Derby for 75 years. His first was the first. Over those 75 years he served as a pioneer and innovator of horse racing at the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack, changing the landscape of the Kentucky Derby forever. Now, we invite you to Matt Winn's Steakhouse to take part in this bygone era, from the grand traditions to the infallible fashion, all while celebrating what's to come. Start with steak. Indulgent, gorgeous prime steak. Treat yourself to tableside service, and taste some of the world’s finest wines and whiskeys while overlooking the historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Grab your hat. Let's turn some heads. Calhoun Construction was proud to serve as the Construction Manager for this iconic steakhouse.  

Henryville High School is located in Henryville, Indiana and a part of the West Clark Community School District. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on the 8,500 sqft interior renovation, creating offices and work spaces, as well as the 2,200 sqft infill of an existing courtyard to create an occupiable space to be used as a library. Calhoun self-performed select demolition, metal stud framing, drywall and acoustical ceilings.    

Celebrate anything and everything with Party City in Louisville, KY ! Party City is America's favorite party store in for birthday party supplies, baby shower favors, Halloween costumes, and more. Get your party goods for less - everything you need for theme parties, wedding receptions, retirement parties, and sporting events. With over 850 stores in the United States, Party City is the nation's largest party retailer, offering a huge selection of general and seasonal party supplies. They have been in the party business for thirty years, growing from a single location to a well-known national chain. The retail outlet in Louisville, KY is a one-stop shop for birthdays, Halloween parties, baby showers, and holiday events. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor self performing restoration work from a flood at the Dixie Highway location.

The first Galt House Hotel opened in 1835 on Second and Main Streets by Colonel Ariss Throckmorton. The site had once been the home of Dr. W.C. Galt, noted physician and botanist of his day, who was friends with such distinguished men as John James Audubon, who mentions Dr. Galt in his journals, and Dr. Ephraim McDowell. According to the New York Times, on Wednesday, January 11, 1865, the Galt House Hotel started burning and was “entirely in ruins” by 3:30 a.m. A warehouse on the eastern side was also destroyed. Two lives were lost, and the origin of the fire has been a mystery ever since. The second Galt House Hotel was designed by architect Henry Whitestone at 1st and Main St, a block away from the original hotel. It cost $1.5 million (1869 dollars). In the early 20th century, business and culture moved away from the riverfront to the Broadway district. As traffic on 1st and Main dwindled, so did hotel revenue, and the second Galt House Hotel closed in 1919. It was razed in 1921 to make way for the Belknap Hardware building. By the early 1970’s, Louisville’s Waterfront had been all but abandoned. Local developer Mr. Al J. Schneider had a vision for a prosperous business district, starting with an expansive convention hotel right on the river. Mr. Schneider opened the Galt House Hotel – then only one tower – in 1972. In 1984, Mr. Al J. Schneider opened the East Tower, giving the hotel its distinctive two-tower structure. The East Tower consists predominantly of suites, providing guests even more space and comfort than ever before. In 2004, the Galt House Hotel replaced a simple walkway between the two towers with the magnificent 3rd Floor Conservatory. This steel and glass-enclosed lounge was modeled on the Crystal Palace build in the middle of Hyde Park, London in 1851 for the Great Exhibition. The Conservatory features Al J’s Lounge, name for founder Al J. Schneider, and Thelma’s Deli, named for Mr. Schneider’s wife. It also serves as a tribute to naturalist John James Audubon, friend of Dr. W.C. Galt. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor to renovate the 8,000 sqft Conservatory Atrium Bar after an extensive renovation of the towers completed in 2020.

Calhoun Construction completed an upgrade to the existing pharmacy inside the Norton Brownsboro Hospital. This intricate work began in August of 2019 and completed just before the 2020 New Year. With the tight quarters of working in about a 600 sqft space, coordination was key in this project. The inside of their IV Room, Chemo Room and Ante Room were completely stripped of all finishes, new exhaust fan installed on the rooftop, and fan powered heap filters on the supply air diffusers. A new Clean Room wall system was put in place with all automatic interlocking doors, and the ceiling tiles replaced with Clean Room gasketed tiles. Strict measures were taken for the duration of the project to ensure the safety of not only the pharmacy employees but the patients throughout the hospital.  We constructed an Edge Guard Wall System around the work area, while using hepa-filtered air scrubbers to maintain a negative air pressure of -.03  in the workspace.  To offer further protection from contamination an Ante room was also put in place for the cleaning of all tools, debris carts, and personnel exiting the workspace. This successful project resulted in the Brownsboro Pharmacy following all requirements of the Board of Pharmacy as well as future requirements from the Joint Commission.

Opening for The Kentucky Derby – 2023, Churchill Down’s new Turn One venue will change the footprint and increase the customer experience at one of our most storied National treasures.  Boasting a ground level 65,000 square foot club space and accommodating over 2,000 patrons, club guests will enjoy incredible track site lines along Turn One.   At almost one and a half football fields in length, club patrons have walk up access to the track rail adding to an already incredible experience.  Guests ascending the escalators to the upper concourse and view levels can join more than 5,000 of their best friends in the new covered stadium-style padded arena seating.  The new Turn One facility is designed to operate year-round and we are excited and fortunate to provide this build for Churchill Downs.

The Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), formerly Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC) was originally built in 1956. KEC is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is overseen by the Kentucky State Fair Board, and is one of the ten largest facilities of its type in the U.S., with over 1,200,000 sqft of indoor space. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor renovating the Gate 1 entrance. Gate 1 handles more than 50% of all traffic that enters the center. The renovation included expanding the existing gate from 5 vehicular gates to a total of 10 vehicular gates.  The renovation will also include 10 new toll booths for employees covered by a steel-framed canopy with integrated digital technology, and a new auxiliary building that will host a restroom and IT space.

New Albany High School is a public high school located in New Albany, IN.  Founded in 1853, it was the first public high school in Indiana. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on the new turf baseball field.  The project consisted of a new press box, dugouts, locker rooms, concession area and public restrooms.

With over 525 lawyers practicing in 13 markets across nine states, Frost Brown Todd is one of the largest and most prestigious firms operating in the middle of the country. Each of their locations bring their own areas of strength, while working collaboratively to spread those strengths throughout the firm. Calhoun Construction served as Trade Contractor on the interior renovation of four floors of the Louisville, Kentucky offices.  Calhoun self-performed the metal stud framing, drywall and ceilings.

New Albany High School is a public high school located in New Albany, IN.  Founded in 1853, it was the first public high school in Indiana. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on the new girls turf softball field.  The project consisted of a new press box, girls locker rooms, concession area and public restrooms.    

For over 50 years NTS has focused on creating the best places to live and work for their residents and clients. Their goal each day is to deliver excellence in every area of business and to provide the best possible experience for their customers. NTS currently manages over 10.9 million square feet of real estate, which includes over 5,000 luxury apartment homes and over 3.9 million square feet of commercial property. Their commitment to excellence remains as strong today as it did when they started. Building 435 is a 120,000 Square Foot Class AA+ Office Building located within the ShelbyHurst Office Campus at the landmark location at Hurstbourne Parkway and Shelbyville Road. This building offers excellent views and phenomenal branding opportunities along Hurstbourne Parkway. The ShelbyHurst Office Campus location is among the very best of all suburban office parks in Louisville Metro. It has a prominent boulevard through the heart of the campus that is bordered by bike lanes and wide, attractive sidewalks. Convenient to East end neighborhoods, proximity to major interstates, and nearby access to many restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, retailers, and two regional malls makes ShelbyHurst the superior location appealing to employees and employers alike. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor of this 4-story building completed in the Fall of 2020.

Hite Elementary celebrated fifty years of service to the community in 2013. They are located in Middletown, Kentucky.  Their mission statement, Hite Elementary where we are inspired to grow and be lifelong learners, is threaded through every aspect at Hite, a guiding belief shared by parents, staff, and the community. The school has been recognized by the National PTA as a Parent Involvement School of Excellence, and by the Kentucky PTA as the first winner of the state award for involving dads in schools. In 2012, a Hite parent was named Kentucky State PTA “Volunteer of the Year.” There are numerous enrichment offerings for students at Hite, with an effort to provide opportunities for varying abilities, ages and interests. Program offerings include chess, fencing, academic teams, jump rope demo team, drama, percussion ensemble, technology teams, cross country, art classes, and more! Hite strives to be a resource for families and the surrounding community. The school is well-respected in the district and state, and annual accountability measures place Hite among the top tier in the district and state. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on Phase I, 14,000 sqft, of the HVAC Renovation including chiller replacement, boiler replacement, complete HVAC upgrade, electrical switch gear replacement with service upgrade, generator replacement, intercom replacement, fire alarm replacement, security system upgrade, lighting replacement, ceiling replacement, window replacement, misc. kitchen upgrades, and gymnasium roof replacement.  Calhoun served as General Contractor for all scopes of work and self-performed demolition, ceiling replacement, and misc. rough carpentry.    

BrightSpring is the parent company of ResCare, Inc., which was founded and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.  It is dedicated to impacting communities for the better with a mission to help people live their best life. As the largest diversified health and human services provider in the U.S., ResCare is the largest private provider of services to people with disabilities, the largest privately-owned home care company, the largest provider of specialized high-acuity neuro-rehab in community settings and the largest career center workforce contractor in the U.S. With more than 40 years of experience, ResCare offers daily living support services and in-home care, vocational training, job placement, pharmacy, rehab and behavioral health services for people of all ages and skill levels. Our care professionals work in thousands of communities across the United States – helping more than 2 million people each year. Calhoun Construction served as a General Contractor on the 2nd floor build-out of the new corporate headquarters.  Calhoun previously completed the tenant fit-out on the 3rd and 4th floor of the 805 Building consisting of new offices, meeting spaces and conference rooms throughout.  The second floor build-out is 34,000 sqft and consists of more offices, lobby, meeting spaces and conference rooms.  Calhoun self-performed the metal stud, drywall and acoustical ceilings.

The Louisville Urban League and community leaders entered into a development agreement to redevelop the Heritage West site, a 24-acre property in the Russell neighborhood. LUL’s master plan was centered on a 4,000-seat indoor and outdoor track and field facility and features community green space and outdoor event space. The complex is designed to host a variety of sporting events supported by organizations such as USA Track and Field and the NCAA, as well as our local and regional public and private schools and local track teams. The facility also features retail space and related amenities, and is owned and operated by the LUL. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor for this project.

AMC Manufacturing operates a full-service metal stamping facility that caters to any volume stamping project, large or small.  They have the capability to perform all types of stamping operations.  Whether Progressive, Compound, Draw, or Deep Draw, they can ensure your parts are produced with the highest quality of care that will meet the most stringent specifications.

Equipped with more than 20 presses ranging in speed up to 110 strokes per minute and a maximum bed capacity of 180” x 96”, the presses can be used with a wide variety of material types. To meet the specifications and quality that their customers expect, AMC Manufacturing provides a quality control staff equipped with state of the art tools such as a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) which allows them to maintain parts consistent with the specifications by delivering an accurate, repeatable, and expeditious process for checking parts.

Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor installing a new press foundation in the active plant.  This included excavation for the pit, rebar, forming,  and sleeve installation.  In addition there was an additional pit for overflow steel coil metal that was excavated, formed, and poured.  All this was accomplished in two weeks while working in and around active operations.

Since 1933, Navy Federal has grown from seven members to over eight million members. And, since that time, their mission has remained the same: to serve and enrich the lives of those in the military community. “Once a member, always a member.” You can leave the military, change employers, move, retire, get married—yet always stay with Navy Federal. Your life is their mission. Calhoun Construction Services served as the Construction Manager for the renovation of an existing former bank location into a new Navy Federal Credit Union branch. Calhoun self-performed much of the renovation work.

Norton 5R, located in the Downtown Louisville hospital, was a 2,500 square foot, $500k fast-tracked renovation of an existing pod with nine patient rooms, a work room and a common corridor. The project required close coordination with neighboring pods as utility shutdowns required for the new work could not be isolated to pod 5R. Norton is planning to use pod 5R as a model to renovate several additional pods in the future. Calhoun Construction Services was proud to serve as the General Contractor for this state of the art facility. Calhoun Construction self performed framing, drywall, acoustical ceiling and painting.

McKesson is the oldest and largest healthcare company in the nation, serving more than 50% of U.S. hospitals and 20% of physicians. They deliver one-third of all medications used daily in North America with operations in more than 16 countries. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor for the renovation of the Louisville, Kentucky office.

Prosthodontist Dr. Wayland of Louisville, KY practices a full scope of prosthetic and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from dental implants to crowns, dentures, bridges, and veneers. Dr. Wayland can now correct a wide variety of so-called "permanent" cosmetic dental problems with today’s advanced techniques and prosthodontic materials.

Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractractor on the renovation of the 3,000 sqft office renovation. The project consisted of wall and floor demolition, metal stud framing, drywall, new flooring, and moving plumbing and electrical on 5 new patient rooms while the practice maintained their operating hours.

 

Home to many of the Louisville's major arts organizations, The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts brings the finest in music, dance, theater and more to Kentucky! They are the home for Louisville’s nationally-renowned arts scene, to the Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Opera, Louisville Ballet, Stage One Family Theatre and PNC Bank Broadway in Louisville, as well as a host of community theaters and our own Kentucky Center Presents performances. The three theaters of the Center, along with our sister facility the elegant W. L. Lyons Brown Theatre, are Kentucky’s showcases for the performing arts. From Broadway to ballet, from blues to bluegrass, from Big Bands to Beethoven, our stages overflow with magnificent entertainment almost every night of the year. The Kentucky Center has four times been voted Kentucky’s best venue for music, theater and dance by the readers of Kentucky Monthly magazine. But it is more than stages and theaters. It is the Governor’s School for the Arts in Danville, offering three weeks of intensive training for hundreds of Kentucky’s finest high school artists every summer. Its education and outreach programs bring the arts to children and adults in dozens of community centers, healthcare facilities and schools in all of Kentucky’s educational regions. Through its programming and education departments, The Center is able to bring the arts to virtually all of Kentucky’s 120 counties. And its access services ensure that everyone can experience the wonders of the performing arts without barriers or restrictions. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor by self-performing the renovation on the Bomhard Theatre fire damage project.

St. Matthews Medical Plaza I is part of the Norton Healthcare system located on Dutchmans Lane in Louisville, KY.  Renovated in 2002, Plaza 1 features 8 floors with approximately 95,000 square feet of On-Campus Class A Medical Office Space.  The building sits in front of the rebranded Norton Women's and Children's Hospital, opened on Norton Healthcare's St. Matthews campus in December 2014 after a comprehensive multi-year renovation. The redesigned hospital provides innovative care dedicated to the unique needs of women and children, while continuing to offer emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor for the renovation of this medical complex consisting of exterior and interior updates.  The renovation was broken into three phases: exterior upgrades, interior finish upgrades, and interior mechanical upgrades. For the exterior upgrades, the renovation included replacement of the existing glass with new thermally broken storefront and double-pane glass. The exterior was entirely reclad in drainable EIFS to better match the campus.  All new landscaping accented the building's new expanded drop-off canopy to better serve patients. On the interior, the entire core was renovated from the existing carpet and wallpaper to include high-end LVT, LED light fixtures and laminate wall panels. Lastly, the building mechanical systems were upgraded to provide better user comfort and energy savings. All 105 of the existing Fan Coil units were replaced along with a new energy-recovery unit air handler. Along with that, all new redundant pump systems and BAS were installed. All of the above work was carefully phased and planned by the Calhoun team working around the 80% occupied tenant spaces.

The history of Independence Bank is a history of people who shared a dream of creating a strong community bank. They envisioned a bank that would provide extraordinary service to its customers and grow along with its communities. Independence Bank’s roots can be traced all the way back to 1909, when Farmers & Merchants Bank opened in McLean County, Ky. In 1971, Charles A. Reid and Maurice E. Reisz purchased Farmers & Merchants Bank in McLean County as well as Providence State Bank in Webster County. Soon after, Chris Reid joined his father and uncle and assumed a leadership role in the banks. In 1997, the two small banks were incorporated under one name, Independence Bank. Where did the name come from? From Charles’ granddaughter, Lauren. While on a family vacation in Philadelphia, she noticed Independence Hall looked like a bank. And the rest is history. Calhoun Construction Services is happy to be a part of the revolution that has grown into 12 markets within Kentucky. Calhoun served as the Construction Manager on the second location in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Harlow's Casino Resort and Spa - The Coolest Spot in the Delta. Harlow's offers exciting Mississippi casino gambling in Greenville, MS. Harlow's is owned by CDI, well known as Churchill Downs Incorporated. Its namesake racetrack, Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Ky., opened in 1875 and during its inaugural race meeting featured two races, the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, which still highlight Churchill Downs’ live racing calendar today. Today, the Twin Spires still proudly reign over Churchill Downs’ homestretch, and Kentucky Derby champions race by these architectural features turned trademarks on their way to the finish line, the Winner’s Circle and the history books. As the Kentucky Derby legacy has evolved over 130-plus years, so has CDI’s stable of businesses. The publicly traded company has evolved from one world-famous venue in Central Kentucky to the United States’ premier racing, gaming and entertainment company with a myriad of holdings, including:

• Five racetracks;
• Six casinos;
• The country’s leading online wagering business, TwinSpires.com;
• A video poker business
• A multi-state network of off-track betting (OTB) facilities; and
• A collection of racing-related data, totalisator and telecommunication companies that support CDI’s sports and gaming operations.

CDI now employs more than 5,000 people and maintains physical operations in eleven states: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New York,  Ohio, and Washington. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor for multiple restroom renovations.

Jeffersonville High School (JHS) houses students in grades nine through twelve and has an enrollment of approximately 2,100 students.  The JHS mission statement is to provide all students with a diverse education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self–discipline, motivation, and excellence in learning.  The vision at JHS is to produce learners for life. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor by self performing the renovation of the band room and multiple other small projects for the school.

Being constructed directly across from the University of Notre Dame, this new full-service hotel offers visitor meeting space, a fitness center and additional rooftop terrace amenities. As the final build-out of the expansive Eddy Street Commons mixed-use area, Embassy Suites is located in a confined, urban environment surrounded by alleys and streets on all sides.  Opening July of 2018, Embassy Suites brings much-needed lodging options to a growing area. Calhoun Construction served as a Trade Contractor self-performing metal stud and drywall assistance to the Construction Manager.

Duncan Galloway Egan Greenwald, PLLC is a commercial law firm founded by experienced, accomplished attorneys from highly regarded local and national law firms with a desire to provide the highest quality representation for the greatest value. With extensive experience in a broad range of commercial law practices, they provide the comprehensive abilities and expansive resources of a large firm with the flexibility to partner with each client based upon their unique needs and circumstances. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on the renovation of their new offices and meeting spaces.

Riverwalk Casino Hotel - the most exciting land-based casino destination in Vicksburg, MS. Enjoy the best in gaming, delicious dining choices and beautiful hotel rooms, many with lovely views of the Mississippi River. Riverwalk is owned by CDI, well known as Churchill Downs Incorporated. Its namesake racetrack, Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Ky., opened in 1875 and during its inaugural race meeting featured two races, the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, which still highlight Churchill Downs’ live racing calendar today. Today, the Twin Spires still proudly reign over Churchill Downs’ homestretch, and Kentucky Derby champions race by these architectural features turned trademarks on their way to the finish line, the Winner’s Circle and the history books. As the Kentucky Derby legacy has evolved over 130-plus years, so has CDI’s stable of businesses. The publicly traded company has evolved from one world-famous venue in Central Kentucky to the United States’ premier racing, gaming and entertainment company with a myriad of holdings, including:

• Five racetracks;
• Six casinos;
• The country’s leading online wagering business, TwinSpires.com;
• A video poker business
• A multi-state network of off-track betting (OTB) facilities; and
• A collection of racing-related data, totalisator and telecommunication companies that support CDI’s sports and gaming operations.

CDI now employs more than 5,000 people and maintains physical operations in eleven states: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New York,  Ohio, and Washington. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor for multiple restroom renovations.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a primary care hospital offering advanced treatment in orthopedics, cardiology, medical imaging, surgical and emergency services. Three on-campus medical plazas provide office space for a wide array of physicians representing a number of specialties. Now owned by KentuckyOne Health, one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth, has more than 200 locations, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies in Kentucky and southern Indiana. KentuckyOne Health is dedicated to bringing wellness, healing and hope to all, including the underserved. Calhoun Construction handles on going facility maintenance.

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. They specialize in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager for Interior Renovation

Hosparus Health provides comprehensive care for patients and families facing serious illness. Their care teams are recognized and respected nationwide for innovation and expertise in advanced illness care for the most complex health issues. Hosparus Healthcare offers medical care, individual and family counseling, personal care, spiritual care, bereavement services, pain management and much more. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on the Louisville, Kentucky office renovation.  

BrightSpring is the parent company of ResCare, Inc., which was founded and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.  It is dedicated to impacting communities for the better with a mission to help people live their best life. As the largest diversified health and human services provider in the U.S., ResCare is the largest private provider of services to people with disabilities, the largest privately-owned home care company, the largest provider of specialized high-acuity neuro-rehab in community settings and the largest career center workforce contractor in the U.S. With more than 40 years of experience, ResCare offers daily living support services and in-home care, vocational training, job placement, pharmacy, rehab and behavioral health services for people of all ages and skill levels. Our care professionals work in thousands of communities across the United States – helping more than 2 million people each year. Calhoun Construction served as a General Contractor on the new corporate headquarters.  The tenant fit-out on the 3rd and 4th floor of the 805 Building consisted of new offices, meeting spaces and conference rooms throughout.  Calhoun self-performed the metal stud, drywall and acoustical ceilings.  

For 30 years, Walker Mechanical Contractors has carefully selected its staff. They have invested and continue to invest in the best people, the best tools and the best technologies available. Their goal is, and always has been, to make continuous improvements in their quality and capabilities. This in turn adds value to their clients’ plumbing and mechanical systems and the delivery of their services. No contractor shows more commitment to the job or works harder to ensure accuracy, efficiency and safety than Walker. And that’s not just talk. They back up their work with guaranteed total customer satisfaction. When you choose Walker, you’re selecting a team of experienced professionals with a unique and extensive mix of specialized knowledge. With over 100 employees, you can count on Walker Mechanical to get it done – and get it done the right way. Calhoun served as the construction manager and self-performed all the work for the renovation of their new office space located at 4500 Robards Lane in Louisville, KY.

Primrose Schools^® is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families. The Franchise Owners, Leadership Teams and School Staff partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future learning and in life. Calhoun Construction Services served as the Construction Manager and General Contractor for the 2nd Louisville location for Primrose schools.  The location on Bush Farm Road consists of 12,273 sqft accommodating infant daycare through Kindergarten.  The new location included a playground, classrooms, kitchen, cafeteria and offices.  

Appriss was founded in 1994 as the VINE company by Mike Davis, CEO, and Yung Nguyen with a very simple belief: technology can do a lot of good in society. Since their humble beginnings building a system to help the local community in Jefferson County, Kentucky, they have grown leaps and bounds and their solutions serve thousands of agencies and corporations and millions of people every day. Their journey has taken them far beyond Kentucky, the home of their corporate headquarters, to now having offices in two continents and customers in 25 countries on 4 continents. Calhoun Construction Services served at the General Contractor for the demolition of their headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky consisting of 5 floors.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, a new concept in fast-casual dining, serves artisanal quality, custom-built pizzas at lightning fast speed, all at a very affordable price. Ok, we’re gonna keep this quick. Because exceptional quality at lightning fast speed is what Blaze Pizza is all about. Blaze Pizza. Head food guy, Executive Chef Bradford Kent (aka “The Pizza Whisperer”). Fresh, made-from-scratch dough. Healthful, artisanal ingredients on the assembly line. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing hot oven + dedicated pizzasmith + 180 seconds = fast-fire’d, perfectly crisp perfection. Sound good? The Assembly Line Format lets you customize one of the personal-sized signature pizzas or create your own from a wide variety of fresh toppings. Simply step to the counter and oversee your pizza’s construction. Blaze is one of the fastest growing franchises and Calhoun Construction Services has had the privilege to be the General Contractor by self-performing the majority of the interior fit-out on several of these locations in multiple states.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, a new concept in fast-casual dining, serves artisanal quality, custom-built pizzas at lightning fast speed, all at a very affordable price. Ok, we’re gonna keep this quick. Because exceptional quality at lightning fast speed is what Blaze Pizza is all about. Blaze Pizza. Head food guy, Executive Chef Bradford Kent (aka “The Pizza Whisperer”). Fresh, made-from-scratch dough. Healthful, artisanal ingredients on the assembly line. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing hot oven + dedicated pizzasmith + 180 seconds = fast-fire’d, perfectly crisp perfection. Sound good? The Assembly Line Format lets you customize one of the personal-sized signature pizzas or create your own from a wide variety of fresh toppings. Simply step to the counter and oversee your pizza’s construction. Blaze is one of the fastest growing franchises and Calhoun Construction Services has had the privilege to be the General Contractor by self-performing the majority of the interior fit-out on several of these locations in multiple states.

A part of Vienna Township of Scott County, Lake Pointe Village is conveniently located next to Scott Memorial Hospital at the corner of US 31 and Moonglo Rd in Scottsburg, Indiana. Each American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Their leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. They value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of the senior living communities is based on the knowledge that they will be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. When someone chooses to live in one of the American Senior Community retirement communities or health care facilities, they become an extension of their family. They take the time to get to know each of the residents and their families on a personal level. Their communities are made up of individuals, and with that in mind, they focus on serving individual needs. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor self-performing the renovation of the interior.

Located in Jefferson Township of Switzerland County, Swiss Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation sits just north of Kentucky on St. Route 56 in Southeast Indiana and overlooks the beautiful Ohio River. Vevay is home to the first commercial winery in the U.S. Other local landmarks include Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, General Butler State Resort Park and Kentucky Speedway. Local emergency care is available at King’s Daughter’s Health Hospital. Each American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Their leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. They value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of the senior living communities is based on the knowledge that they will be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. When someone chooses to live in one of the American Senior Community retirement communities or health care facilities, they become an extension of their family. They take the time to get to know each of the residents and their families on a personal level. Their communities are made up of individuals, and with that in mind, they focus on serving individual needs. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor self-performing the renovation of the facility.

The history of Independence Bank is a history of people who shared a dream of creating a strong community bank. They envisioned a bank that would provide extraordinary service to its customers and grow along with its communities. Independence Bank’s roots can be traced all the way back to 1909, when Farmers & Merchants Bank opened in McLean County, Ky. In 1971, Charles A. Reid and Maurice E. Reisz purchased Farmers & Merchants Bank in McLean County as well as Providence State Bank in Webster County. Soon after, Chris Reid joined his father and uncle and assumed a leadership role in the banks. In 1997, the two small banks were incorporated under one name, Independence Bank. Where did the name come from? From Charles’ granddaughter, Lauren. While on a family vacation in Philadelphia, she noticed Independence Hall looked like a bank. And the rest is history. Calhoun Construction Services is happy to be a part of the revolution that is growing into their 12th market. Calhoun served as the General Contractor to build a signature location in St. Matthews on the corner of Shelbyville and Westport Road in Louisville.

Churchill Downs upgrades will improve traffic and parking flow for visitors. The project added a pedestrian plaza and enlarged paddock entrance gate for bus riders and pedestrians. Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager. This project covered more than 2,000,000 sqft or 46 acres providing the construction of 3 new buildings, including a ticket office, a fire command center/security booth, and a new addition to the existing media building. A new media compound was constructed to feature multiple truck hookup that will be used to broadcast live racing events. Some other construction features on this job site included a 66” super interceptor and a large underground retention basin. Work was done in phases from November 2017 until the Kentucky Derby, and then from Kentucky Derby until the Breeders Cup in 2018.

Say hello to a brand-new hotel experience from Hilton that's vibrant, affordable and young-at-heart. It's energetic, yet relaxing and comfortable. It's familiar, and it's also unexpected. It's completely unprecedented, it's uniquely Ttu. Calhoun Construction acted as the General Contractor on the construction of the 4-story, Tru by Hilton across from the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. The hotel consists of 98 rooms, along with a full-service kitchen and exercise room.  

Red Robin, a Colorado-based company that was founded in Seattle in 1969, is a casual dining concept that offers appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps in addition to gourmet burgers and beer. The Clarksville Red Robin, is the third location in the Louisville area, was built in the chain’s new, more modern style and features a larger draft beer selection and new technologies. Calhoun Construction served as a trade contractor self performing the metal stud framing, drywall, fiber boards, acoustical ceilings and site concrete.

This project will gave Norton Children’s Hospital Medical Associates – Shelbyville practice room to grow and also enhanced access to other services provided by the hospital. Potential services available in the facility include education, prevention and early intervention for children suffering from chronic illness as well as advocacy and community education centered around childhood obesity management, diabetes management and childhood safety. Calhoun Construction Services was proud to serve as the General Contractor for this state of the art facility. Calhoun Construction self performed concrete repairs, framing, drywall, acoustical ceiling and painting.

The history of Indiana University Southeast goes back to before 1941, when they were a branch campus of Indiana University located in Jeffersonville. The current New Albany location started in 1945. As a vital part of our community. With WWII raging, local businessman Floyd McMurray thought it was important for residents of southern Indiana to have access to higher education closer to home. He founded the Indiana University Falls City Area Center in 1941 as an extension of IU. With tuition at $6 a credit hour and a budget of just under $7,000, the first classes were held in local high schools and middle schools. In 1945, with a student body of 291, we moved into our own building, and became the Indiana University Jeffersonville Extension Center. For the next 23 years, local students were able to complete their freshman and sophomore coursework before transferring to IU Bloomington. In 1968, we became IU Southeast and awarded our first degrees. Calhoun Construction Services provided new lighting, audio visual installation and paint for the renovation.

The William T. Young Library, located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, is named for William T. Young, a prominent local businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist and alumnus of the university, who began fund raising efforts with a donation of $5 million. The facility serves as a central library for the university’s social sciences, humanities and life sciences collections and acts as a federal depository and a public library for the state of Kentucky. It holds the record amongst public universities in the nation for the largest book endowment. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor on an upgrade and re-purposing of the Library space in the lower level and complete remodel of the office area on the first floor.

Bellarmine University is a vibrant community of educational excellence and ethical awareness that consistently ranks among the nation’s best colleges and universities. On the edge of downtown Louisville Bellarmine is set on three beautiful hills in the artful and eclectic Highlands neighborhood. Downtown Louisville is just minutes away and offers world-class theatre, arts, sports, museums and gorgeous riverfront parks. Louisville is situated on the mile-wide Ohio River, at the gateway to the South and the crossroads of the Midwest. Two hundred million people – two-thirds of the nation’s population – live within a 500-mile radius of the city. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor for the renovation of the home of the Bellarmine University Knights. The Knights Hall project was a complete overhaul of the building’s interior lighting, lobby, ceiling, exterior paint and the heating and cooling systems. Knights Hall is a 2,196 seat facility. This renovation presented a challenge as the new gym floor had been installed as the first phase of the project and needed to be protected from damage.

Trimble County High School is a Kentucky high school located on highway 42 in Bedford, Kentucky in Trimble County, Kentucky. Calhoun Construction Services performed as a Trade Contractor with support to Hussung Mechanical for a complete mechanical upgrade for the entire Trimble County High School. Calhoun also self-performed the work on the ceiling, drywall and fresh paint for the school.

The history of Indiana University Southeast goes back to before 1941, when they were a branch campus of Indiana University located in Jeffersonville. The current New Albany location started in 1945. As a vital part of our community. With WWII raging, local businessman Floyd McMurray thought it was important for residents of southern Indiana to have access to higher education closer to home. He founded the Indiana University Falls City Area Center in 1941 as an extension of IU. With tuition at $6 a credit hour and a budget of just under $7,000, the first classes were held in local high schools and middle schools. In 1945, with a student body of 291, we moved into our own building, and became the Indiana University Jeffersonville Extension Center. For the next 23 years, local students were able to complete their freshman and sophomore coursework before transferring to IU Bloomington. In 1968, we became IU Southeast and awarded our first degrees. As a vital part of our community, Calhoun Construction Services was proud to serve as the General Contractor for a complete renovation of the HVAC system of the Physical Science building including all new air handlers, ductwork and boiler systems. Also, included in the project scope was upgrades to the interior finishes including new ceilings and paint throughout the building.

The Speed Museum, originally known as the J. B. Speed Memorial Museum, is Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum. It was founded in 1925 by Hattie Bishop Speed as a memorial to her husband, James Breckinridge Speed, a prominent Louisville businessman and philanthropist. Calhoun Construction Services is providing the contracting services to the Speed Art Museum for their multi phase expansion and renovation which broke ground in the Spring of 2011. The project consists of approximately 200,000 square feet, including 40,000 square feet of renovation, 45,000 square feet of new construction and 135,000 square feet of landscape improvements.

Fern Creek Traditional High School is a Communications, JROTC, Media and the Arts magnet school located in Louisville, Kentucky and is part of Jefferson County Public Schools. It was founded in 1923 as the first high school in the Jefferson County (Ky.) School System. Today, it has a population of around 1,400 students. Fern Creek is a Communication and Media Arts school with program offerings in Cinematography and Video Production; Graphic Design; Visual Arts; Instrumental and Vocal Music; Theatre; Business Multimedia, and Marketing; Computer Science; Marine Corps Junior ROTC; and Advanced Placement. Calhoun Construction Services served as the Trade Contractor on various projects throughout the school providing all demolition work on mechanical and electrical and self-performed the renovation work on all drywall within the school.

The University of Kentucky’s Multi Disciplinary Sciences programs is composed of or combining several usually separate branches of learning or fields of expertise within the healthcare field. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General/Trade Contractor on the renovation of the Multi Disciplinary Sciences building. The existing interiors were demolished creating new Labs, Evaluation Rooms and Auxiliary Research Space.

Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisees and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations, with a highly recognized national brand. Their mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which they call the Judgement Free Zone, where anyone – and they mean anyone – can feel they belong. The bright, clean locations are typically 20,000 square feet, with a large selection of high-quality, purple and yellow Planet Fitness-branded cardio, circuit- and weight-training equipment and friendly staff trainers who offer unlimited free fitness instruction to all members in small groups through our PE@PF program. They offer this differentiated fitness experience at only $10 per month for the standard membership. This exceptional value proposition is designed to appeal to a broad population, including occasional gym users and the approximately 80% of the U.S. and Canadian populations over age 14 who are not gym members, particularly those who find the traditional fitness club setting intimidating and expensive. Calhoun Construction serves as the General Contractor for the Planet Fitness locations in Hamburg and Winchester Kentucky. Calhoun Construction self-performs the erection of the metal building, metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings and interior painting.

University of Louisville’s Belknap Academic Classroom Building is a four-story structure with 150,000 square feet set aside specifically for student needs. Included in this renovation are 17 new classrooms, new science labs, group study rooms, gathering spaces and new food-service options. The group study rooms are larger, more interactive spaces where students can come together, exchange ideas and motivate one another. As part of the new building, U of L also created a student success center that will offer academic support, advising and career services in one spot. Calhoun Construction served as a Trade Contractor self-performing all of the metal-stud framing, drywall and acoustical ceilings throughout the facility.

Facility Solutions is a regionally based construction firm providing Integrated Facility Maintenance and General Contracting services in ten states. They offer rapid response and 24/7 availability. In addition to providing Integrated Facility Maintenance (IFM) and Project Management services, Facilities Solutions offers Call Center Services, Emergency Preparedness, Recovery and Build-back solutions. Their IFM program provides routine services for general building and facility repairs including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, millwork, glazing, carpet replacement, painting, ATM construction/installation/replacement, doors, parking lot repair, exterior lighting and signage installation, sidewalk repair, roof evaluations and repairs, above grade waterproofing, landscaping and grounds maintenance. Calhoun Construction Services provides the 24/7 emergency service for Facility Solutions in multiple Walgreens locations throughout Indiana and Kentucky. Calhoun’s services have included pharmacy renovations, painting, drywall repairs, exterior brick repairs, store front windows and doors, parking bollards, electrical service and generator installations to maintain the stores during electrical outages.

Under the Kentucky Venues brand, two major convention and exhibition facilities - the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center - serve regional, national and international clients. Governed by the Kentucky State Fair Board, Kentucky Venues also produces signature events: the Kentucky State Fair, World’s Championship Horse Show, National Farm Machinery Show, Championship Tractor Pull, North American International Livestock Exposition, North American Championship Rodeo, and All-In Hoopfest. From agriculture to technology, autos to entertainment, and athletics to livestock, Kentucky Venues has the facility, capacity and services to make your event a success. In May of 2014, it was announced that a bill had been signed into law to advance the renovation and expansion of the Kentucky International Convention Center. The renovation design was unveiled in fall of 2015 and construction began in August of 2016. The design improved navigation and pedestrian flow and enhanced the exterior of the building with a clean, glass façade for maximum transparency. Meeting rooms were upgraded and expanded; entrances were clearly marked. The Kentucky International Convention Center holds the distinction of being a LEED Silver certified facility. The project included the exhibit space increasing from 146,000 SQ FT to more than 200,000 SQ FT, all within existing footprint, column-free exhibit space and a new 40,000 SF ballroom. Calhoun Construction served as a Trade Contractor, self-performing all of the metal-stud framing and drywall on the lower level of the facility.

Norton Healthcare has grown to be the area’s leading health care provider with some of the most advanced technologies and well-trained physicians, nurses and staff in the area. Norton Healthcare includes five large hospitals, 13 Norton Immediate Care Centers and 190 physicians practice locations. Through their extensive reach, they are committed to caring for patients and our community. Norton Healthcare operates as a not-for-profit organization. Norton Healthcare invested $18 million in thermal storage and a cutting-edge hybrid energy plant at Norton Audubon Hospital. Although it’s a hefty investment, the hospital system's energy initiative will help save nearly $1 million a year in energy costs, using natural gas to heat and cool the hospital instead of electric. “We constructed a new hybrid energy plant that combines gas air-cooled chillers and a thermal ice storage system that produces cooling capacity for the building,” said Anthony Mathis, Director of Energy at Norton Healthcare. “Ice is made at night when utility costs are at their lowest, since demand is down. And then ice is melted during the day for the hospital’s cooling needs during the peak hours when utilities are at their maximum cost. "In addition, the system runs off of natural gas. The heat generated by the natural gas engines is then collected and stored to be reused by a heat recovery process that provides heat and hot water for the building. We should reduce our emissions, which is our carbon footprint, close to 30 to 40 percent.” The new plant also makes it easier to individually control the temperature in each room using a computer, which is a luxury for patients but a necessity for surgery. “If room A is 65 degrees, but room B needs to be 72 degrees, the addition… gives us the opportunity to control the rooms as a nurse or as the patient wants it,” Mathis said. Norton Healthcare started the energy initiative at Norton Audubon Hospital because of its aging infrastructure and rising energy costs. The initiative has resulted in reduced energy and maintenance costs, a smaller carbon footprint and better indoor air quality. Calhoun Construction partnered with Harshaw-Trane to build a new CEP Building to house new energy-efficient mechanical equipment for Norton Audubon. The building utilized micropile foundations with an integrated structural concrete slab and new tank form to house supporting equipment.

Horse racing in Kentucky dates back to 1789, when the first race course was constructed in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and the longest continually running sporting event in America. Calhoun Construction Services served as the Construction Manager and General Contractor for the renovation of Gate 3. The Gate 3 renovation consisted of demolition of the existing gate structure, relocating the underground utilities, pour a new concrete slab at the new gate area, install removable fence panels that can configure as an entry gate, new concrete foundations for a new tent, vehicle bollards and new asphalt around the new gate area.

Calhoun Construction completed Phase I of the Norton Children’s Hospital Medical Associates – Shelbyville in 2016 and began Phase II in 2017. Potential services available in the facility include education, prevention and early intervention for children suffering from chronic illness as well as advocacy and community education centered around childhood obesity management, diabetes management and childhood safety. Calhoun is the General Contractor for the 9,000 sqft Phase II expansion of the Shelbyville facility. This will include an additional 12 exam/procedure rooms for primary care as well as the introduction of dedicated Cardio and Orthopedic departments to the facility. Due to the expansion two additional exam rooms will be added to the OB/GYN department Calhoun performed the overall management of the expansion as well as self-performed the drywall and acoustical ceiling specialties.

Located in southern Indiana, Leavenworth sits within Jennings Township of Crawford County. Todd Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation is nestled in a rural setting, but less than an hour away from Louisville, KY. Each American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Their leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. They value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of the senior living communities is based on the knowledge that they will be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. When someone chooses to live in one of the American Senior Community retirement communities or health care facilities, they become an extension of their family. They take the time to get to know each of the residents and their families on a personal level. Their communities are made up of individuals, and with that in mind, they focus on serving individual needs. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor self-performing the renovation of the facility.

Service is the most important product of the Physical Plant Division. The Physical Plant serves students, faculty, and staff by maintaining the campus buildings and grounds. The mission of PPD is to provide support services for instructional, research, and public service functions of the University of Kentucky. Support services include maintenance and operation of facilities and grounds, utilities, minor renovations, and other related services. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor on the boiler replacement for the University of Kentucky’s Physical Plant Division. This project included demolition of existing masonry walls with the intent to reuse the original bricks, installation of new windows, demolition of old roof top and old boiler, repair and pour concrete, temporary structural shoring throughout the project before the install of a new roof and new boiler.

Since 1985, when Bruce White started the company with a single hotel, White Lodging has been driven by strategic growth and genuine care for guests, associates and owners. Because of these characteristics, White Lodging has become a trusted hospitality partner for the industry’s premium brands, including Marriott International. White Lodging was the first franchisee of Fairfield Inn & Suites and one of the earliest franchisees of Courtyard by Marriott hotels. Calhoun Construction acted as the Construction Manager on the construction of the new 8-story, Homewood Suites in Downtown Louisville. The hotel consists of 133 suite rooms, along with a full-service kitchen, pool, exercise room and conference space. The building is supported by a foundation of grade-beams and mat slabs supported by auger-cast piles. The building structure consists of structural stud and concrete braced by two cast-in-place concrete cores and one grouted masonry core. The hotel occupies a former PARC surface parking lot to add to the growing downtown skyline.

Since 1985, when Bruce White started the company with a single hotel, White Lodging has been driven by strategic growth and genuine care for guests, associates and owners. Because of these characteristics, White Lodging has become a trusted hospitality partner for the industry’s premium brands, including Marriott International. White Lodging was the first franchisee of Fairfield Inn & Suites and one of the earliest franchisees of Courtyard by Marriott hotels. White Lodging has continued to make innovative and strategic business decisions in key markets and nourished existing partnerships, resulting in sustained, profitable growth. Original partnerships, such as the one with Marriott International, continue to thrive, and new partnerships have blossomed with Global Hyatt, Starwood and Hilton. To date, White Lodging is the largest manager of Residence Inns, Courtyard by Marriotts and Hilton Garden Inns in the United States. As the vision grows, White Lodging will continue to strengthen these partnerships as they develop and manage hotels and restaurants together. Calhoun Construction acted as the Construction Manager on the construction of the 4-story, TownePlace Suites & Fairfield Inn in the Springhurst area of Louisville. The dual brand hotel consists of 157 rooms (select rooms with kitchens), pool, exercise room and outdoor lounge. The building structure consists of a structural steel podium on the first floor and structural stud on the remaining floors and concrete braced by 3 grouted masonry cores.

Located in the largest city in the State of Kentucky, the JBS Louisville pork processing facility has held an important role in the community for over 100 years. JBS Louisville produces fresh, quality pork for domestic and international customers all around the globe. Calhoun Construction Services provides 24/7 emergency service for plant outages, building expansions and perform weekly maintenance and upgrades to the Louisville facility.

Calhoun Construction Services served as the construction manager and general contractor on this renovation. The project included demolition of 1/2 a floor of space in an occupied building, and the tenant fit-out of the space. The project happened over a tight 3-month time line from start to finish. The project added a new structural stair that connected floor 3 to floor 4, new IT pods for Churchill, as well as new office and conference rooms.

The Owensboro Daviess County Tennis Association and the City of Owensboro combined efforts to make a long-time vision of a new indoor tennis facility a reality. Owensboro Daviess County Tennis Complex – Centre Court opened in April of 2015, featuring six indoor courts and nine outdoor courts. The massive tennis facility is nestled in the sports complex at Russell Shifley Park off Bittel Road—visible from the Bypass. Calhoun Construction Services served at the General Contractor for the construction of the NEW Owensboro Indoor/Outdoor tennis Complex.

Horse racing in Kentucky dates back to 1789, when the first race course was constructed in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and the longest continually running sporting event in America. Calhoun Construction Services served as the Construction Manager and General Contractor for this Churchill Downs Turf Club renovation. The project included demolition and renovation of the third and fourth floor Turf Club, outdoor bar, 2 new express elevators to the Turf Club and new ultra exclusive speakeasy bar.

In a city known for both its bourbon and its basketball, it’s only appropriate that the home of the University of Louisville basketball team would be stocked with the Kentucky spirit…Although the KFC Yum! Center serves a variety of beer and cocktails at its concession stands, the most advertised alcoholic beverages are those made in Kentucky and Calhoun Construction Services was proud to build the Heaven Hill Bar on the main course. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor for the Heaven Hill Bar on the main course in the KFC Yum! Center. A Populous design, the bar incorporated a Heaven Hill branding experience for its patrons.

Diageo is a global leader in the beverage alcohol industry with iconic brands in spirits, beer and wine located in over 180 countries and territories. Calhoun Construction Services constructed a 53,808 square feet Bourbon storage warehouse. Utilizes insulated building panels on the roof and sidewalls. The design of the building is to mesh with the surrounding buildings in the area.

Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, IN is an American Senior Community. Each American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Their leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. They value the same things in life that you do. The foundation of the senior living communities is based on the knowledge that they will be part of your neighborhood for many, many years. When someone chooses to live in one of the American Senior Community retirement communities or health care facilities, they become an extension of their family. They take the time to get to know each of the residents and their families on a personal level. Their communities are made up of individuals, and with that in mind, they focus on serving individual needs. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor self-performing the Phase 1 renovation of the main entrance, dining room, nurses offices and a combination of several resident rooms. Along with the interior renovations that consist of select demolition, framing, drywall, painting and flooring – a new exterior courtyard will be updated for the residents and their guests.

Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor on the final phase of The Louisville Zoo’s award-winning Glacier Run exhibit. The Snowy Owl exhibit is a sophisticated climate controlled rustic barn home for the owls to promote a breeding program of this endangered bird. The Snowy Owl exhibit is a 800 square foot temperature controlled building. The façade is covered with cement board siding painted by an artist and set designer themed to look like a building in an arctic town. There are sliding doors that open for the public to view the owls perched on trusses that run through the exhibit.

Kentucky State University ( KSU ) is a public co-educational university in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, KSU was the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,025 and a total graduate enrollment of 134. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor for the Boiler repairs and distribution line upgrades. This scope of work included creating two new boiler rooms within existing occupied buildings on campus. This required demolition of existing finishes, drywall and cmu, and ceilings which Calhoun self-performed. Installation of doors and frames to form the new spaces were also self-performed by Calhoun. Extensive sound isolation was required since the new boiler rooms are within an operating library and gymnasium space. Calhoun installed rubber isolated drywall and ceilings to reduce the operating noise within the space. In addition to the new boiler rooms, Calhoun was responsible for creating access to the distribution line tunnels throughout the campus. Within the tunnels, Calhoun executed a number of concrete repairs including repairing spawl, expansion joint replacement, embedded channel repair and replacement, and rust conversion.

This Frankfort Shopping Center is located just off the exit on Leonardwood Drive in Frankfort, Kentucky and is owned by John Locke Properties. This strip center includes businesses such as Office Depot, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Check & Go, Tax Pros, Great Clips, Sally Beauty Supply, GNC and Dentistry Today. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor on the Design/Build Renovation of two separate buildings in a major strip center. Calhoun self-performed the exterior renovations while all businesses resumed daily activities.

The Dahlem Company is a third generation family business based in Louisville, Kentucky. At the helm of the Dahlem Company is Charlie and Jim Dahlem. Through subsidiaries, Dahlem Enterprises and Dahlem Realty Company, Dahlem is actively involved in acquisition, development, leasing and management of retail shopping centers & commercial office space in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama and Georgia. Dahlem delivers unparalleled brokerage, leasing and management services to its clients. This commitment is met by exceeding client and tenant expectations and maintaining strong, long-term relationships. Calhoun Construction Services has served as a General Contractor providing tenant fit-outs and ongoing maintenance to various locations.

Horse racing in Kentucky dates back to 1789, when the first race course was constructed in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and the longest continually running sporting event in America. Calhoun Construction Services served as the construction manager/general contractor for the Churchill Downs Broadcast Control Room . The project consisted of demolition of the existing space, mechanical, electrical and architectural revisions to accommodate the new control room. The new Broadcast Control room houses the equipment and crew to produce simultaneously the “Big Board” and Churchill Downs Simulcast shows, and provide camera and data signals to NBC and NBCSN for their production of the Kentucky Derby.

Rupp Arena is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. Since its opening in 1976, it has been the centerpiece of Lexington Center, a convention and shopping facility owned by an arm of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, which is located next to the Lexington Hyatt and Hilton hotels. Rupp Arena also serves as home court to the University of Kentucky men’s basketball program, and is named after legendary former Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp. With an official capacity of 23,500, it is the largest arena designed specifically for basketball, as well as the largest indoor arena by capacity, in the United States. Calhoun Construction Services is serving as a trade contractor. Calhoun Construction has self-performed additional steel structures with a drop down landing Media Press Box containing steel stairs, new concrete floors and interior finishes.

Dosker Manor was built in 1968 in downtown Louisville, KY. It is located between Liberty, Jackson, Muhammad Ali Blvd., and Preston Streets. There are three buildings at Dosker Manor: A, B, & C. Dosker is located across the street from the neighborhood First Link Grocery Store, and is within walking distance to University Hospital. Calhoun Construction served as the general contractor on the project. The scope of work included concrete and balcony repairs as needed on the exterior. Calhoun self-performed all of the repairs on this project.

The University of Louisville’s Cardinal Stadium is a football stadium located in Louisville, Kentucky and serves as the home of the University of Louisville football program. Debuting in 1998, it is one of the last football stadiums in NCAA Division I-A (now Division I FBS) to open in the 20th century. The official seating capacity in the quasi-horseshoe shaped facility was 42,000 through the 2008 season. An expansion project that started after the 2008 season was completed in time for the 2010 season has brought the official capacity to 55,000. An additional expansion project aiming to close the open end of the horseshoe to add 10,000 additional seats was announced on August 28, 2015, with the goal of opening within 2 years. Calhoun Construction served as General Contractor/Trade Contractor for a systematic repair and rehabilitation of the concrete around the aisle railings throughout the stadium.

The planned Omni Hotel development in downtown Louisville has grown in scale and will become the city’s third tallest building. The building will be more than 30 stories tall and contain 600 hotel rooms topped by 225 luxury apartments on the old Water Company block. Situated one block from the Kentucky International Convention Center, the new hotel will be a four-diamond, luxury hotel. Only the National City Tower at 40 stories and the 400 W. Market building at 35 stories will be taller than the new Omni Hotel. The complex will include two restaurants, a lobby lounge, 70,000 square-feet of meeting space, a lobby art gallery, a rooftop cafe, spa and fitness center, swimming pool and grocery. The project will be sustainable, with LEED Silver certification. The $289 million project will be completed no later than March 31, 2018. Calhoun Construction Services is proud to assist the Brasfield & Gorrie team (CMR) on this project.

The Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), formerly Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC) was originally built in 1956. KEC is a large multi-use facility in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is overseen by the Kentucky State Fair Board, and is one of the ten largest facilities of its type in the U.S., with over 1,200,000 sqft of indoor space. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor building a DAS Room for their new telecommunications system. Calhoun self-performed the metal stud framing, drywall hanging and finishing, ceiling, and paint.

The Medical-Dental Research Building (MDR) is a 116,672 SF building that was built in 1962 in Louisville, KY. The building serves as a home-base for reseach of Anatomical Science and Neurobiology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Neurology, and several other facets of the medical industry. Working for the University of Louisville, Calhoun Construction recently completed a major renovation within this facitily for the Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology. Their research focuses on the form and function of developing sensory systems. The renovation project that Calhoun completed was Phase 7 of a multi-phased renovation to the seven-story MDR building. Phase 7 consisted of a 2,445 SF renovation of the 4th Floor, where all the work had to be performed with the building remaining operational. The renovations included complete demolition of the existing lab areas and new rooms being constructed for new offices, student work areas, open labs, wet lab, surgery areas, RIG rooms, and a behavioral area. Calhoun installed all new finishes, laboratory casework, fume hoods, exhaust snorkels, and reworked and installed new mechanical and electrical systems. The contracted project schedule was for 15 weeks. Due to extensive planning and critical coordination, Calhoun was able to cut the schedule down to 13 weeks and enable the Owners to move into the space 2 weeks early.

With more than 240 locations across the country, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is the largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services in the United States. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor. An 11,700 sq ft addition was constructed as a post acute care wing for the long term nursing facility and we renovated 3,500 sq ft of an existing wing creating more patient rooms. Calhoun Construction self-performed much of the work including framing, drywall and painting.

The University of Louisville School of Nursing is an essential partner of a research intensive academic health science center in a nationally recognized University serving a metropolitan community. The U.S. News & World Reports ranks the UofL School of Nursing #60 among America’s best graduate schools in nursing. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor on the renovation of an existing space into two 100 person classrooms. Calhoun installed new electrical wiring, HVAC, flooring, aluminum storefront, furniture and paint throughout the first, second and third floors.

Thruston-Philpot Fire Station provides fire and emergency services to a 31 square mile area in Eastern Daviess County, Kentucky. The fire station now consists of 5 bays and a training facility. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor for the Thruston-Philpot Volunteer Fire Department expansion self performing all concrete work and the standing seam metal roof.

Founded in 1998. the lululemon name was chosen in a survey of 100 people from a list of 20 brand names and 20 logos. The logo is actually a stylized “A” that was made for the first letter in the name “athletically hip”, a name which failed to make the grade. Calhoun Construction Services performed all metal framing, drywall, doors, frames, blocking, acoustic ceiling and barrel ceilings for the Oxmoor Mall location.

Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor for the Oakwood Specialty Clinic. The Oakwood Specialty Clinic is a state-of-the-art facility that provides the highest quality medical, dental, psychiatric and therapy care to individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. The project consisted of new construction and renovation; the new construction including general construction, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work. The work entailed an addition of approximately 7,500 square feet and renovation of approximately 960 square feet of the existing building. The addition is a single story, steel frame with metal stud walls and brick veneer, a shingle roof over nailboard composite insulation and metal roof deck .

The history of IU Southeast goes back to before 1941, when they were a branch campus of Indiana University located in Jeffersonville. The current New Albany location started in 1945. As a vital part of our community, Calhoun Construction Services was proud to serve as the General Contractor for a complete demolition and rebuild of the nursing lab for Indiana University Southeast. This renovation was completed in an existing operating facility on campus. The project included new patient bed lab space, three new procedure rooms, pharmacy and area control room.

Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor on the renovation of the headquarters of Louisville Gas & Electric. The 3rd and 6th floor had a complete retrofit including interior lighting, flooring, ceiling, glazing, casework and heating and cooling systems. Power, security systems, sound neutralization, sprinkler systems & plumbing were also updated. This renovation started as a stripped down floor to concrete structure. Calhoun Construction performed the work in an accelerated time frame of two months. Louisville Gas and Electric remained a fully operational downtown high rise.

Zions Church, First German Methodist Church in Louisville, Founded 1843. According to a report from the Kentucky Archaeological Society, the building is much older than the inscription suggests. “The first story of the church was built in 1842 and in 1846 a single story parsonage was added at the rear,” the report reads. “A second story was added in 1859.” That means the oldest part of the building is now 170 years old. Calhoun Construction Services served as the general contractor on the structural upgrades to the 1850’s church in the hear of NULU. Calhoun installed new concrete foundations adjacent the exisiting brick foundations. A new structural steel skeleton was erected and tied to the original brick wall structure. The roof original wood trussess were reinforced.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, a new concept in fast-casual dining, serves artisanal quality, custom-built pizzas at lightning fast speed, all at a very affordable price. Ok, we’re gonna keep this quick. Because exceptional quality at lightning fast speed is what Blaze Pizza is all about. Blaze Pizza. Head food guy, Executive Chef Bradford Kent (aka “The Pizza Whisperer”). Fresh, made-from-scratch dough. Healthful, artisanal ingredients on the assembly line. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing hot oven + dedicated pizzasmith + 180 seconds = fast-fire’d, perfectly crisp perfection. Sound good? The Assembly Line Format lets you customize one of the personal-sized signature pizzas or create your own from a wide variety of fresh toppings. Simply step to the counter and oversee your pizza’s construction. Blaze is one of the fastest growing franchises and Calhoun Construction Services has had the privilege to be the General Contractor by self-performing the majority of the interior fit-out on several of these locations in multiple states.

100 Years of Tradition Chi Omega is a sisterhood that provides a network of friends and lifelong development for collegiate and alumnae members. Chi Omega is committed to: personal integrity, excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits, inter-generational participation, community service, leadership opportunities, and social enrichment. Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor for the interior and exterior renovation of the Chi Omega sorority house in Lexington, Kentucky. The project included upgrades to the interior hardwood floors, new energy efficient windows and front entry.

Butler High School opened in 1954. It was chosen in 1988 as the second high school in Jefferson County to offer the Traditional Program. In this program the standards of patriotism, morality, and personal integrity are stressed in a structured learning environment. The school has a strict dress code, discipline code, heterogeneous grouping, technology major, and college preparatory curriculum. It is the only school in JCPS to obtain and/or exceed its goal for CATS testing every year during the existence of the yearly examinations. Calhoun Construction served as the general contractor for a complete HVAC upgrade to the facility. Along with HVAC, all windows are being upgraded along with classroom upgrades and site work. This is a 2 year phased project with 5 seperate completion dates throughout the project.

As part of the larger Omni Hotel project in Downtown Louisville, Calhoun Construction Services was hired by Omni Hotels to renovate and fit out the former PARC building on the Omni project site to serve as their construction offices as well as sales office for the hotel until 2017. Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager at Risk as well as general contractor on the project. The scope of work included inspection and upgrading as needed of existing mechanical and electrical systems to serve the new layouts. Calhoun self-performed all of the demolition on the project, as well as the studs and drywall, acoustical ceilings and painting. By working with City Inspectors, Calhoun was able to obtain a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the Omni Construction offices on the 3rd floor after only two weeks on the project. Build-out on the first two floors for sales offices completed on May 6, 2016.

HopCat was envisioned, designed, stocked, and staffed with one mission in mind: To bring you great beer. What is great beer? It’s a beer made with care and pride. It might be a local beer or one from across the globe. It could be your usual pint, or a beer that you had no idea existed. Every once in a while, it’s a beer you never would have ordered but for the fact that your server or bartender suggested it. Since opening their first location in January 2008, they have been on an unending quest to ensure that their beer selection is the best in the world. Listed as one of the Top 50 bars in the US by Draft Magazine. But that’s just the start: Beer Advocate Magazine has ranked them as the #3 Beer Bar in the world, CraftBeer.com has rated them the #2 beer bar in the U.S., and in 2012 and 2013 RateBeer.com ranked HopCat - Grand Rapids as the #1 Brewpub in the United States. Calhoun Construction Services served as a trade contractor performing all framing, drywall, finishings and painting.

The University of Louisville Ekstrom Library grew from an original donation of Dean John Letcher Patterson’s personal collection in the early 1900s. By 1950, the library had over 36,000 books in its collection. In 1956, the University gave the library its own building (now Schneider Hall) to accommodate the growing collection. By 1970, the collection contained over 200,000 items. At the end of the 1970s, the University Library building reached capacity, forcing parts of the collection to be placed in storage. Plans were made to create a new $14 million library to accommodate the growing collection. Named after Dr. William F. Ekstrom, a noted English Professor and the first Academic Vice-President of the University. Calhoun Construction served as the General Contractor for the Eskstrom Library Delphi Center 3rd floor. Calhoun self-performed the metal stud framing, installation of hollow metal frames, doors and window frames, drywall hanging and finishing, acoustical ceilings, painting and new mechanical system.

Construction on the dining facility first began in 2014 and completed in less than a year. Located across the street from William T. Young Library, the 80,000-square-foot, $32 million building is part of a 15-year partnership between the university and Aramark, a national food service contracting company. As part of the partnership, Aramark is funding nearly $70 million in new and renovated facilities for dining services across UK’s campus. Calhoun Construction Services served as a Trade Contractor self performing the work on the drywall, ceiling, metal framing, millwork, doors and hardware frames for the structure within the University of Kentucky. The 90 is a 1,000-seat dining hall for a Taco Bell and Aqua Sushi restaurant located within the university. In addition, a research institute aimed at bolstering the use of locally grown food, class rooms and administrative offices are also located in The 90.

The Student Activities Center, or SAC, is the main hub for student activities on the University of Louisville campus. The west wing of the SAC houses the campus bookstore, campus food services, a fast-food court, the Cardinal Corner Game Room, SAC Multipurpose room, as well as, the Student Activities and Dean of Students offices. The east wing of the SAC includes Athletics. The University of Louisville has space to reserve both for its student groups and the community at large. Calhoun Construction served as served as general contractor on the first phase of the Student Activity Center renovation. This first phase included demolition of former athletic courts and locker rooms to allow for construction of new classrooms, offices and labs for the Health and Sport Science department. This department along with the PEACC department moved into their new spaces which allowed for the complete demolition of the old Student Services Annex building just to the south of the west wing of the SAC. At the completion of the demo of the old annex, the next phase of the renovation project will be ready which will include construction of an addition to the SAC. Calhoun self-performed the selective demolition, drywall, acoustical ceilings, as well as doors and hardware on the project. Phase 1 work was completed in a tight 8-week construction schedule which was completed prior to the 1-month demolition of the Annex building.

The Quad In the Medical District are affiliated apartments for the University of Louisville medical and dental students, plus public health and graduate nursing students live within blocks of the University of Louisville’s Health Sciences Campus. With over 100 units in Phase II, Calhoun Construction Services served as the General Contractor creating studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units with a full kitchen and private baths, plus a common gathering/study room featuring a tv, deck, laundry machines, secured entrances and parking located below the building. Units feature large windows, central air and full kitchens with all new appliances. The units sit on top of a one story underground secured parking area.

Horse racing in Kentucky dates back to 1789, when the first race course was constructed in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and the longest continually running sporting event in America. Calhoun Construction Services served as the Construction Manager and General Contractor for this Churchill Downs hospitality renovation. The project included demolition and conversion of the historic grandstands to accommodate 21 owners suites and incorporate 2 Clubhouse Lawn areas for a completely new viewing experience. The associated patron areas were complimented by 2 spaces renovated to serve as the dedicated hospitality area for the new Churchill Downs Owner’s Suites and Clubhouse Lawn. In addition, the Winner’s Circle was redesigned and relocated to be directly adjoining to the Paddock walkway and tunnel.

Louisville Downs was a harness track that ran for about twenty five years. Louisville Downs was the innovator of every promotional gimmick and multiple wagering format in Kentucky. When it closed in 1991 it was bought by Churchill Downs and was converted to a winter training facility for thoroughbreds. Louisville Downs was the first track in Kentucky to provide phone wagering and full card simulcast wagering. Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager/General Contractor for Derby City Gaming. This project consisted of an 85,000 sqft facility off Poplar Level Road to accommodate a new form of wagering for the historic racetrack. The facility houses two quick-service, walk-up food venues, and a bar with seating for 50 as well as big screen televisions. It also has 900 historical racing machines and a player’s club reward center that offers special perks and benefits, including an exclusive parking area.

Horse racing in Kentucky dates back to 1789, when the first race course was constructed in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and the longest continually running sporting event in America. Calhoun Construction served as the Construction Manager for the 2017 2nd floor renovation project. This project included mass demolition and reconstruction of the second floor restaurant, food service areas, bars and off track betting area.

Horse racing in Kentucky dates back to 1789, when the first race course was constructed in Lexington. Almost 100 years later, in 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened its gates in Louisville, and began its tradition as “Home of the Kentucky Derby” and the longest continually running sporting event in America. Calhoun Construction Services served as the Construction Manager and General Contractor for the expansion creating 36 new suites. The project included an addition of a new suite tower on top of the existing grandstand, new elevators, bars, and mutuels. The structure for the new tower is dropped through the grandstand and 2nd floor plaza. The project was completed while the track practiced every day and during three meets.