The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation projects around the Quad Cities region. To suggest a project for inclusion, email us details about your new construction or business expansion to [email protected]. Include contact information.
Photos by John Schultz
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PROJECT: Authentix Apartments
OWNER/DEVELOPER: Continental 750 Fund, LLC, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
CONTRACTOR: Horizon Construction Group Madison, Wisconsin
ARCHITECT: Excel Engineering, Inc. Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
COST: $40.7 million
SIZE: 522,720 SF total, 12-acre site
DESCRIPTION: Eight apartment buildings with 36 units in each; five garage buildings; a mail building; maintenance building as well as a pool, playground and pet area.
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PROJECT: Creekview at Devils Glen
OWNER/DEVELOPER: 1200 Devils Glen, LLC, Bettendorf
CONTRACTOR: 1200 Devils Glen Construction, Bettendorf
ARCHITECT: Joseph Architectural Group, Rock Island
COST: $6.6 million per building; $20 million entire project
SIZE: 36,000 SF
DESCRIPTION: The final of three, 38-unit apartment buildings is under construction. The three-story building will have 18 two-bedroom units, four three-bedroom and four studios. Expected to open in May 2025.
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PROJECT: Valley Drive Contractor Suites
OWNER/DEVELOPER: Franich Properties, LLC Bettendorf
CONTRACTOR: Franich Properties LLC
ARCHITECT: Townsend Engineering, Davenport
COST: $546,000
SIZE: 10,500 SF
DESCRIPTION: Seven, light industrial contractor storage suites.
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PROJECT: St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
OWNER/DEVELOPER: Joan of Arc Foundation, a joint venture between Our Lady of Lourdes Church/School and St. John Vianney Catholic Church, both in Bettendorf.
CONTRACTOR: Russell, Davenport.
ARCHITECT: Bray Architects, Davenport.
COST: $38.9 million
SIZE: 79,000 SF
DESCRIPTION: New state-of-the-art Catholic school that will provide infant care, early childhood instruction and two sections of K-8. Set to open fall of 2025.
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PROJECT: Rebuild Downtown Rock Island
OWNER/DEVELOPER: City of Rock Island
CONTRACTOR: Valley Construction, Rock Island
ARCHITECT: Streamline Architects, East Moline
ENGINEERING: Veenstra & Kim, Rock Island
COST: $8.7 million
SIZE: Three and a half blocks of new roadways
DESCRIPTION: Phase one recently completed and includes decorative lighting and landscaping, outdoor patio areas at existing restaurants, a mini roundabout at 2nd Avenue and 18th Street. Total project completion: July 31, 2025.
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PROJECT: Parr Instrument Company
ADDRESS: 211 53rd St., Moline
ADDRESS: 211 53rd St., Moline
OWNER/DEVELOPER: Parr Instrument Company, Moline
CONTRACTOR: Russell, Davenport
ARCHITECT: Legat Architects, Inc., Moline
COST: $22.5 million
SIZE: 54,000 SF
DESCRIPTION: New state-of-the-art facility will double Parr’s existing space and house manufacturing operations. In addition, 2,600 SF of vacated space will be renovated for administration use. The facility will include a two-bay, covered dock equipped with a 5-ton crane system, 20-foot ceilings for larger products, and dust and mist collection systems. Completion slated for spring 2025.
