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. Rock Island School District Administration Center The new building will house the district’s […]
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.
Rock Island School District Administration Center
2000 7th Ave. Rock Island, Illinois. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZThe new building will house the district’s administration center, a production kitchen and a warehouse.ADDRESS: 2000 7th Ave., Rock Island.OWNER/DEVELOPER: Rock Island Milan School District #41.CONTRACTOR: Bush Construction, Davenport.ARCHITECT: Legat Architects, Moline.COST: $8.046 million.SIZE: 35,000 total square feet: administration, 18,000 SF; warehouse, 11,000 SF; and kitchen, 6,000 SF.
Multi-tenant building
4613 Progress Drive Davenport, Iowa. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZNew multi-tenant building including a medical office (Suite 1). Permits have not been issued for the remaining tenant spaces. ADDRESS: 4613 Progress Drive, Davenport (Suite 1 and Suite 2).OWNER/DEVELOPER: Ys-Progress, LLS Davenport.CONTRACTOR: BUSH Construction, Davenport.ARCHITECT: Sameer Kulkarni, Bush Construction.COST: $2,678,279.SIZE: 9220 square feet.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Gathering Center
Corner of 13th St. and 17th Ave., Moline, Illinois. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZThe new church addition will include a covered handicapped-accessible entrance, accessible restrooms, a brides room, a gift shop and a gathering area for parishioners.ADDRESS: Near 13th Street and 17th Avenue, Moline.OWNER/DEVELOPER: Sacred Heart Parish.CONTRACTOR: Hodge Construction, Moline.ARCHITECT: Streamline Architects, East Moline.COST: $2.3 million.SIZE: 5,000 square feet.
Subway and Cody Road Coffee
205 S. 9th Ave. Eldridge, Iowa. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZNew building will include drive-up windows for Subway, which is relocating into the new space, and for Cody Road Coffee. The gourmet coffee shop, with a sister location in LeClaire, features locally roasted beans, smoothies, energy drinks and a fresh bakery. ADDRESS: 205 S. Ninth Ave., Eldridge.OWNER/DEVELOPER: Kent & Jennifer Gehrls (Subway); and Sheila Volrath, co-owner with Jennifer Gehrls (Cody Road).CONTRACTOR: Gehrls Construction, Inc., Eldridge.ARCHITECT: Kent Gehrls and J's Pro Draft Inc., Davenport. COST: $800,000.SIZE: 4,900 square feet.
Kwik Star
Intersection of South Cody Road (U.S. 61) and Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZThe full-service convenience store will be the chain's 14th store in the Quad Cities. It is expected to open this fall.ADDRESS: Intersection of South Cody Road (U.S. 61) and Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire.OWNER/DEVELOPER: Kwik Trip, Inc. LaCrosse, Wisconsin.CONTRACTOR: Market and Johnson Inc., Eau Claire, Wisconsin.ARCHITECT: Excel Engineering, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.SIZE: Development spans 3.3 acres.
Stanley Center for Peace & Security World Headquarters
304 Iowa Ave., Muscatine, Iowa. CREDIT JIM ELIASThe former Muscatine public library is being transformed into the Stanley Center for Peace and Security World Headquarters. When completed and certified, it will be the first-ever Living Building in Iowa and one of only 30 Living Buildings in the world.ADDRESS: 304 Iowa Ave., Muscatine, Iowa.OWNER/DEVELOPER: Stanley Center for Peace & Security.CONTRACTOR: Graham Construction, Cedar Rapids.ARCHITECT: Neumann Monson Architects, Iowa City.COST: $10 million.SIZE: 20,000 square feet.
Wilson Lofts
217 5th Avenue South, Clinton, Iowa. CREDIT JENNIFER DEWITTThis adaptive-reuse project will convert the historic Wilson Building into 33 residential apartments with a variety of floor plans. Two ground floor business incubators are also being constructed: Makers on 5th to support businesses and retailers, and Clinton Culinary, a kitchen incubator. For more information, visit www.Wilson-Lofts.com.ADDRESS: 217 5th Avenue South, Clinton, Iowa.OWNER/DEVELOPER: Economic Growth Corporation, Rock Island. CONTRACTOR: Bush Construction, Davenport. ARCHITECT: RDG Planning and Design, Des Moines.COST: $15.6 million.SIZE: 40,000 square feet.
DeWitt Eye Care
2311 12th Street Court DeWitt, Iowa. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZNew center will provide a full menu of eye care services including diagnosing and treatment of eye diseases, prescription glasses and contacts.ADDRESS: 2311 12th St. Ct., DeWitt, Iowa.OWNER/DEVELOPER: Dr. Jacob Hayward, OD, DeWitt.CONTRACTOR: Modern Builders Construction, Janesville, Iowa.ARCHITECT: Optometric Architects, Janesville, Iowa.COST: $1.4 million.SIZE: 5,100 square feet.
