Majestic Realty Co.
Press Release
May 8, 2002
Commerce Construction Co., L.P. To Build New Student Housing
At Azusa Pacific University
Project Will Bring Much-Needed Five-Story, 175-Room Residence Hall to Campus
AZUSA, Calif. (May 8, 2002)-Azusa Pacific University (APU) announced the selection of
City of Industry, Calif.-based Commerce Construction Co., L.P. to build a new five-story,
175-room residence hall in the heart of the college campus.
Commerce Construction beat out two other finalists for the $10 million design-build
contract. Construction is scheduled to begin in July and completion is expected by June 2003.
"This new residence facility will be ready in time to welcome students for fall 2003,"
said Terry Franson, Ph.D., APU vice president for student life and dean of students. "A
cooperative effort between students and staff led to the development of a design that
enhances campus community and meets a pressing need for additional housing."
John Burroughs, Executive Vice President of Commerce Construction, said the university’s
construction and operational planning group is working closely with the builder. The perimeter
walls of the new structure will utilize an Insulated Concrete Forming System (ICFS) that will
help maximize energy efficiency and also allow for a speedier construction process than
traditional methods.
Commerce Construction will be the primary architect on the project, Burroughs said. Fisher
Friedman Associates of Emeryville, CA, the leading dormitory design firm on the West Coast,
will serve as the executive architect and design consultant.
"We believe the staff and students of APU will be pleased with the design of this new
residence hall, especially with the information technology we will incorporate into the
building," Burroughs said.
Founded in 1968 by Majestic Realty Co., Commerce Construction Co., L.P., provides full
design-build turnkey projects for Majestic and outside third parties. Since its inception,
it has constructed more than 45 million square feet of industrial, office, retail,
special/institutional, hospitality and recreational facilities. The company is headquartered
in City of Industry, Calif. For more information, contact John Burroughs at (562) 949-4380
or visit www.majesticrealty.com.
Established in 1899, Azusa Pacific is a comprehensive Christian, evangelical university,
offering more than 40 areas of undergraduate study, 20 master’s degree programs, and 3
doctorates. The main campus is located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, with several
other convenient locations in Southern California, and total enrollment exceeds 6,800
students. For more information, call (800) 825-5278 or visit
www.apu.edu.
License No. 723302CA
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