Shook Touchstone, a long-time Construction Management joint venture team, has recently been selected to provide Construction Manager at Risk services for Apollo Career Center’s new $52.8 million renovation/addition project.

The project will be co-funded by the state (OFCC) and local share as a Vocational Facilities Assistance Program (VFAP) project. The project also has Locally Funded Initiative (LFI) scope and will include the renovation and reprogramming of the existing Apollo Career Center (including Adult Education and Construction Equipment Office Building) and the construction of new additions.

The existing facility will be renovated, reprogrammed to accommodate Career Tech Program and supporting spaces. The new additions will include Career Tech Programs and supporting spaces as well. The facility will be occupied by staff and students throughout the construction period.

Swing Space for students and staff will be determined in order to maintain education and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology systems during construction. The project is being designed to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification.

Project Scope includes:
• Renovate/Reprogram Existing 117,583 SF Academic and Career Tech Spaces
• Build New 45,823 SF Co-Funded Addition for Academic and Career Tech Spaces
• Asbestos Abatement of existing building demolition of the existing Greenhouse
• Build New 30,000 SF Addition for Academic and Career Tech Spaces
• Renovate existing 12,694 SF Administration Building
• Renovate and reprogram existing 38,552 SF Adult Education Building
• Renovate and reprogram existing 22,350 SF Auto Building

Shook Touchstone Executive, Nate Neuenschwander stated, "Our organization is very excited to be able to assist Apollo in this once-in-a-lifetime project.  We are happy to be awarded this project as our own organization and staff will ultimately benefit from the creation of this improved community facility.  It gives us a tremendous amount of pride to be able to provide these services to a client of the caliber of Apollo.”

“The goal since the Apollo Career Center project discussions began was to keep the dollars local as much as possible. We are thrilled to partner with Shook Touchstone, not only because they are local, but they are a company that is deeply embedded in the community, and know the importance of Apollo’s training. This renovation will provide a 21st Century skilled workforce that will supply the construction industry as well as the scope of training needs for this region,” explained Superintendent Judy Wells.

About Shook Touchstone
Shook Touchstone is a Limited Liability Company that provides professional Construction Management services with offices in Lima and Dayton, Ohio. The company manages various disciplines of construction management through an exclusive contractual relationship with the owner for each phase of a construction program: pre-design, design, bid and award, construction and post construction. The company offers a wide variety of construction-related services to meet virtually every client need. Whether planning to construct a new building, an addition or renovating an existing facility, Shook Touchstone has the project team to exceed its clients’ expectations