Science Hill High School Interior Renovations

Architect: Thomas Weems Architect Owner: City of Johnson City

Preston Construction has began work on the Interior Renovations for Science Hill High School. This project will consist of renovating 16 classrooms, bathrooms, corridors and related support spaces. Project Manager, Rodney Conduff and Superintendent Raymond DeWitte are off to a great start on this project. Rodney stated, “We have a great team in place to have a successful project.” This is a 6.1 Million dollar project for the City and should be complete early 2024.

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Warriors' Path State Park - New Marina and Visitor Center

Architect: Reedy & Sykes Owner: State of Tennessee

The 2nd part of the Warriors Path State project for Preston Construction is to rebuild the marina and visitors center. The existing 50-year-old marina will be demolished once the new 4,300-square-foot marina is built. The new marina will have a food area with a large dining area and public restrooms. The public will still be able to rent space and boats and paddle boats at the marina. There will be 40 covered slips for boats and eight uncovered slips for temporary rentals. The expectation is to have the new marina open by summer of 2022.

Major renovations coming to Warriors Path State Park | Local News | timesnews.net

Lake Ridge Elementary School Renovations and Addition

Architect: Thomas Weems Architect Owner: City of Johnson City

Preston Construction has began work on the new addition and renovations to Lake Ridge Elementary School. This project will construct a new two level, 8 classroom pod addition and HVAC upgrades to the existing school. The project is a 10 Million dollar project and is set to be done by mid 2023. Project Manager Rodney Conduff and Superintendent Ron Sams are excited to have this project off the ground.

Classroom additions at Johnson City schools take shape | News | johnsoncitypress.com

Warriors' Path SP Deferred Maintenance

Architect: Reedy & Sykes Owner: State of Tennessee

Who is ready to go camping? The State of Tennessee has contracted Preston Construction to renovate the existing Overflow Campground at Warriors Path State Park. The renovation will include all sites to have electrical, water and sewer systems. They will have new asphalt paving at all the campsites, parking areas and main roads. Each site will also have a picnic table, grill and fire ring. See you in the summer!

East Tennessee State University Safety and Structural Repairs

East Tennessee State University Safety and Structural Repairs - Memorial Hall East Plaza

Architect: Cope Architecture Owner: Tennessee Board of Regents

We are excited to work with Cope Architecture on this project. This project will be at Memorial Hall (Mini Dome) at ETSU. It will consist of removing existing site concrete and constructing a new exterior plaza that will be ADA compliant. Preston Construction was selected through a bidding process. The price is $1.1 million dollars. This finished project is expected to be complete in July 2020.

Unicoi Elementary School HVAC Renovations

Unicoi Elementary HVAC Renovations

Architect:  Beeson, Lusk & Street, Inc.                                                                                              Location: 404 Massachusetts Ave., Unicoi, TN                                                        Owner: Unicoi County Board of Education

Unicoi Elementary School replaced their existing HVAC systems. This project was done during the summer months while the faculty, staff and students were on summer break. The teachers were so thankful for the new systems when they came back to start the new school year. We are appreciative of all our subcontractors and the partnership with Beeson, Lusk & Street that made this project a smooth process!

ETSU Nell Dossett Parking Lot

ETSU Nell Dossett Parking Lot

Architect:  Shaw and Shanks Architect                                                                                              Location: 339 S. Dossett Dr. Johnson City, TN                                                       Owner: Tennesee Board of Regents

East Tennessee State University added a much needed parking lot at Nell Dosset. This project was completed during the summer months of 2018, while most students were on summer break.

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Unaka High School Paint Booth Addition

Unaka High School Paint Booth Addition

Architect:  Beeson, Lusk & Street, Inc.                                                                                              Location: 119 Robinson Lane Elizabethton, TN                                                        Owner: Carter County Board of Education

This addition to the existing Unaka High School includes a new paint booth for the vocational section of the school.  The building is designed with a structural steel frame with a masonry stone, block and brick exterior. 

Unaka Football Stadium ADA Renovations

Unaka High School Football Stadium ADA Renovations

Architect:  Beeson, Lusk & treet, Inc.                                                                                                  Location: 119 Robinson Lane Elizabethton, TN                                                            Owner: Carter County Board of Education

This renovation made the necessary changes to make the football field ADA compliant.  With the removal of old sidewalks, curbs and paving, then grading from the top of the hill to the bottom gave us the preparation needed to start working on the new ADA access.  New retaining walls, handrails, fencing and sidewalks have been added.  

http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Education/2017/08/29/Carter-County-School-System-gets-a-lot-done-this-summer.html

50th Anniversary

Preston Construction, the Johnson City-based company, owned by Richard Preston and Claudia Preston McCord is celebrating 50 years in business this year.  The company was founded in June 1967.

On August 31, 2017, they marked their anniversary with a celebration lunch at Founders Park in Johnson City, TN for their clients both past and present, their subcontractors and their employees, architects, other affiliates, friends and family.  They were able to showcase their 50 year history with old tools and photographs throughout the years.  About 200 people attended the 2 hour event.   Richard stated, “it was a humbling event to see how many “well wishers” came out to the event and supported the company.  I am excited at the direction Preston Construction is heading and we all look forward to what the future brings.  We want to sincerely thank our employees, clients and partners for the trust they have placed in Preston Construction Co. that has allowed us to continue to grow and serve you today.”

While the company’s services have expanded, their founding values of quality, integrity and hard work have remained true.  They continue to provide a caring environment for their employees and build long-term relationships with all their affiliates.  We are proud to celebrate our 50-year milestone with our employees, clients, and partners—and look forward to the next 50 years! 

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ETSU New Data Center

Preston Construction has started the new build of the Data Center at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN.  They are expecting completion to be December 2016.  The building will be approximately 5000sf.  It will be utilized to house ETSU's campuses Internet Technology Services, data, servers and tie OSP infrastructure and fiber between other buildings to this central location.  The price is 2.5 million dollars.  Preston Construction was selected through a Best Value Procurement Bidding Process.  

http://easttennessean.com/2016/09/26/new-data-center-in-construction-near-ada-earnest-house/ 

Architect:  Thomas Weems Architect   Owner:  Tennessee Board of Regents

Construction Completed on New Mammography Unit for ETSU Community Health Department

A new mammography suite has been added to the ETSU Community Health Department.  The suite is adjoined to the current x-ray and radiology department.  

Preston Construction’s work consisted of modifying and renovating the exiting medical screening rooms to accommodate new equipment, casework, and work spaces.

These renovations and modifications were made to the existing building systems and infrastructures while the Health Department was in full operation, with no interruptions to the department’s regular schedule and activities.

Renovation Completed at Kingsport City Hall

Photo by Kingsport Times-News

Preston Construction completed an aggressive week long renovation of Kingsport’s City Hall in early March.  This was the first phase of the city’s two-phase project to update the 60-year old building and make better use of the space. 

Renovations included an abatement of the existing flooring, re-configuring existing administration offices, new paint, floor finishes, security features, and office furniture.  

To meet the stringent deadline we utilized two superintendents and worked two shifts the entire duration of the project.  Our subcontractors were also instrumental in helping us accomplish this by providing the skilled tradesmen and expertise to accomplish each trade.   It was a pleasure working with the City of Kingsport and their staff during this project.

Work Completed on New Locker Rooms for ETSU Football Program

Preston Construction recently wrapped up renovations in the Mountain States Health Alliance Building for new locker facilities for ETSU’s Football Program.  Work was completed in time for the beginning of spring practice.  ETSU’s football season will kick off in September.

Included in the renovations were the modification of existing building systems and spaces for the installation of custom-built solid maple wood lockers.  A rubberized sports flooring with custom graphics was also installed, along with LED direct/indirect and tract lighting.  

For more information on ETSU’s new football program click here.