J.L.Wallace Awarded Contract for Florida Power & Light Hurricane Hardening Project

FORT MYERS, Fla. - April 4, 2013 - PRLog -- FORT MYERS, FL. (March 27, 2013) – J.L. Wallace Inc. has been awarded a contract for General Contracting services for the FP&L Hurricane Hardening Project at 2300 Hammock Place in Sarasota, FL. This location is the communication center for FP&L’s West and Northwest coast operations in Florida and will remain occupied and in full use for the duration of this project.

J.L. Wallace, Inc. will be modifying and expanding the existing foundations. Masonry pilasters will be constructed on all four elevations, along with minor mechanical and electrical improvements, and new stucco and paint will complete the exterior. The intent of these improvements is to bring the structure’s exterior walls up to current hurricane wind load requirements - ensuring the communication center will stay up and running despite severe weather conditions. The project is set to begin on April 1st and will be completed prior to the start hurricane season on June 1, 2013.

Brian Cappucci is serving as the Project Manager for J.L. Wallace, Inc with Ken Furtado as Superintendent and Robbyn Spears as Project Manager Assistant. Architectural design services will be provided by BRPH.

Based in Fort Myers, Fla., J.L. Wallace has provided general contracting, design/build and construction management services in Southwest Florida since 1997.  The company specializes in commercial projects, including structures for retail, industrial, institutional and office use. For more information, visit www.jlwallaceinc.com or call (239) 437-1111.

Media Contact:

Staci Bedenbaugh, J.L. Wallace Inc., sbedenbaugh@jlwallaceinc.com, (239) 333-1551

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