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Follow on Google News | Bland Landscaping Invests in East Durham with Plans to Hire LocallyBy: Bobbitt Design Build Bland Landscaping selected Bobbitt Design Build to develop, design and build the 4.69-acre property, with two buildings going up. The first is a 5,600-square- “We considered an investment here in 2008 but got cold feet when the recession hit,” said Kurt Bland, president of Bland Landscaping, who says he has always had an appreciation for Durham. “Now that the city has made strong economic investments, we expect this area to really take off and flourish. We're really excited to see our project come to fruition, and we look forward to becoming a part of this growing community.” Bland said he chose the area for its accessibility and available workforce. Currently, Bland Landscaping employs more than 200 employees, and about 25% of the workforce does not always have reliable transportation for early shifts. A quarter mile from the nearest bus stop and minutes away from key highways such as 147, 70, I-40 and 85, the new facility is easily accessible to workers from inside and outside of the area and convenient to RTP and the Triad. Bland Landscaping officials are meeting with community leaders to strategically recruit local workers in the area. When construction is complete, the company plans to host a grand opening event to introduce the new facility to the Durham community. Hiring will begin in May, and Bland Landscaping plans to move into the new building in July. About Bland Landscaping Established in 1976, Bland Landscaping serves the Triangle as one of the leading full-service providers for high-end residential estates and commercial landscaping. With a team of skilled landscape experts, professional turfgrass managers, landscape designers and technicians, Bland Landscaping has been recognized by local governments, publications and organizations, as well as local, regional and national landscaping industry associations. http://blandlandscaping.com/ About Bobbitt Design Build Established in 1946, Bobbitt Design Build is the Carolinas’ largest design build contractor for commercial construction, which provides control of site and architectural design, engineering, permitting and construction services under one roof. The employee-owned company has built more than 3,500 commercial buildings throughout the Carolinas. www.bobbitt.com End
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