GOVERNMENT

Government projects are sponsored by the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, which have long played an important role in our community. Wherever they work, municipal officials, uniformed service members, and civilians in the Lowcountry serve the public – and we’re proud to serve them. Hightower is highly proficient at managing government contracts and meeting the exacting technical and administrative standards our public sector clients set.

Charleston County Skate Park

If you drove down Interstate-26 into Charleston a few years ago, you would have passed an abandoned industrial lot filled with debris. Today, you’ll see the city’s newest and most exciting attraction: SK8 Charleston, a state-of-the art skatepark overlooking the Ashley River marsh. Built on a 3.3-acre property under contract with the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission, SK8 Charleston has 32,500 square feet of skateable surface area. In addition to two courses, a mini bowl, and a competition pro bowl, the park also includes a main building with offices, concessions, restrooms, and storage; a parking area; and seating for spectators.

Because of the unstable ground and industrial fill, SK8 Charleston was a technically challenging project. Working in collaboration with the global engineering firm, AECOM, and the acclaimed skatepark design firm, Team Pain, Hightower’s team of general contractors creatively and skillfully met rigorous requirements for construction, erosion control, and stormwater runoff. Being conducted under the auspices of a local government agency, the demands of cost, schedule, and performance were rigorously met throughout the project.

Today, SK8 Charleston is making a mark on the skating world – and on the community it serves.

 
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

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From the onset, [this] was a project described as unique and requiring special skill and expertise to complete. Hightower used this opportunity to build a facility that has been described by experts in the field as "the best indoor range (of that profile) in the country..."

– Eugene L. Coon, Jr., Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

...Not only was the best range in the country built, but it was done on time, under budget, and, most importantly, there were no lost time (due to) accidents...

– Eugene L. Coon, Jr., Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

...[The Hightower] team of professionals knew their job and committed many hours to ensure the project was approached with a work-forward attitude. This attitude allowed the stumbling blocks to be quickly replaced with new ideas...

– Eugene L. Coon, Jr., Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

...Prior to groundbreaking, there were countless hours spent combing the plans and specifications for problems that would later become roadblocks, costing both time and money. These issues were then addressed and an answer was in hand before the problem physically arose. The team’s efforts in multitasking were evident in every aspect of the project...

– Eugene L. Coon, Jr., Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

...[$100,000 of] savings…were passed on to the Government [due] to value engineering that was initiated by Hightower Construction.

– Eugene L. Coon, Jr., Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

It gives me great pleasure to recognize the outstanding performance of your firm. Your project management team is acknowledged for their dedication and competence in providing a high quality facility that met or exceeded contract requirements and was constructed within budget and on schedule...

– L. Wayne Anderson, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

...The project team’s attitude and technical knowledge were critical in addressing issues that arose and providing cost effective solutions that allowed the project to remain on schedule...

– L. Wayne Anderson, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

...The PT facility will be FLETC’s first to receive the United States Green Building Council LEED silver certification, and your team’s efforts in leading the way in obtaining the certification are greatly appreciated.

– L. Wayne Anderson, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

SELECT GOVERNMENT PROJECTS

BEAUFORT

Physical Fitness Center at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort

Repairs to West Apron Concrete at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort

Building 405 Renovation at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort

F/A-18 Corrosion Control Hangar at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort

High Explosive Missile Magazine at Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort

5th Floor Renovation at Beaufort Naval Hospital

CHARLESTON

Charleston County Parks & Recreation Skate Park

Bowman Center, Building 2401 Renovation at Joint Base Charleston

Warehouses 3544/3546 Renovation at Joint Base Charleston

Physical Techniques Building #65 at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Indoor Firing Range at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Charleston Financial Service Center at U.S. Department of State

Charleston County Office Building (O.T. Wallace)

Fire Station Building 783 Renovation at National Weather Service, Charleston

Fire Station Buildings 3305 & 308 at National Weather Service, Charleston

C-17 Corrosion Control Hangar at Joint Base Charleston

Youth Center Building 788 Renovation at National Weather Service, Charleston

Building 677 (Kossler Hall) Renovation at U.S. Border Patrol

Self-Help Warehouse at National Weather Service, Charleston

Wharf Alpha Staging Project at National Weather Service, Charleston

Fire Station Building 90, Station 1 Renovation at National Weather Service, Charleston

MT. PLEASANT

Town of Mt. Pleasant Water Works Operations Center

PORT ROYAL

Repairs to 2nd Battalion Barracks, Building 601 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

Temporary Modular Barracks at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

Medical / Dental Clinic Replacement at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

Recruit Training Facility Addition at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

SUMTER

Transient Lodging Facilities & Visitor Quarters at Shaw Air Force Base