BGSU and UT Students Tour the Tower on the Maumee Redevelopment Project

    HOLLAND, OH, November 23, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- On November 18, University of Toledo Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering Technology students and Bowling Green State University Construction Management students took a tour through the Tower on the Maumee. Construction is already underway at the multifamily redevelopment project, which is located along the Maumee River in the downtown area of Toledo, Ohio.

The students' trip, offered by general contractor The Douglas Company, was made possible combining BGSU and UT students together for a day of learning. Students were exposed to the many complex pieces that must fit together precisely for a building to be constructed. The tour allowed students to view the scope of the renovation and construction processes of the historic tower.

"I'm glad we were able to pull this together with the cooperation of the teachers and students," said Michael Herstek, Corporate Recruiter at The Douglas Company. "We're hoping through this experience; students can get an inside look at a project like this. Hopefully, it will help them in the future with their schooling and in their careers."

The $20.4 million dollar construction project, being developed by The Eyde Company, will transform the top 11 floors of the vacant 400-foot-tall fiberglass tower into 106 luxury one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, ranging from 719 - 1,265 square feet.

The Tower is expected to be complete in December 2017. The modern apartments, designed by Quinn Evans Architects, will feature amenities including stainless steel appliances, Italian tile, and marble thresholds imported from Italy and installed by Italian artisans. They will also include roller window shades, marble window sills, views from full-height curtain walls, and granite kitchen/island countertops.

About The Douglas Company

The Douglas Company is an industry leading general contractor specializing in senior living and multifamily construction. For over 40 years The Douglas Company has consistently completed projects under budget and ahead of schedule while contributing to the success of their Clients and Associates. The Douglas Company, on the INC. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies, is headquartered in Holland, Ohio with a second office located in Orlando, Florida. For more information on this story or regarding career opportunities with The Douglas Company, please contact Michael Herstek, Corporate Recruiter, at 419.865.8600 or visit the Douglas Company website: www.douglascompany.com.

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