FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil and building
construction company, announced today that its subsidiary, Tutor Perini
Building Corp., has been awarded a contract by Wurzak Hotel Group and
DoveHill for construction of a dual-branded Tribute Portfolio and
Element by Westin Hotel in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The contract value
was not disclosed. The project scope of work includes construction of a
new 24-story, 323-room hotel to be comprised of a 209-room Tribute
Portfolio Hotel and a 114-room Element by Westin Hotel within the same
structure. The upscale building will feature a rooftop lounge and
restaurant, a pool and gymnasium facility, parking within the building,
ground-level retail spaces, a ballroom and several meeting rooms.
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This project is one of several significant regional developments planned
as part of the revitalization and modernization of the Ft. Lauderdale
area, and is expected to bolster economic growth.
Pre-construction is currently underway and construction is expected to
begin in the spring of 2016 with substantial completion expected in the
fall of 2017. The contract value is expected to be included in the
Company’s reported first quarter backlog.
About Tutor Perini Corporation
Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil and building construction
company offering diversified general contracting and design-build
services to private clients and public agencies throughout the world. We
have provided construction services since 1894 and have established a
strong reputation within our markets by executing large complex projects
on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control
measures.
About Wurzak Hotel Group
The Wurzak Hotel Group (“WHG”) is an award winning Philadelphia based
owner, developer and operator of premium branded, full-service, extended
stay and focus service hotels. WHG has over 35 years’ experience in
developing and managing hospitality assets with a core expertise in full
service hotels and food and beverage outlets. The team at WHG is led by
Howard Wurzak and Jake Wurzak, and has gained notoriety for attention to
operational details and a concentrated focus on customer service and an
outstanding guest experience. WHG’s developed properties include
Sheraton Valley Forge, Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, Homewood Suites
Philadelphia, The Westin Mount Laurel, Home2 Suites Philadelphia and
other properties that are currently under construction or in
development. For more information, please visit www.wurzakhotels.com.
DoveHill is an independent investment platform that invests and develops
Wurzak Hotel Group projects.
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Source: Tutor Perini Corporation