Press Release

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We are honored to announce the Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Awards presented two prestigious awards for our projects: Water Park at National Landing won the Commercial Residential Renovation, and Whole Foods Market at Springfield Plaza won the Retail/Interiors! These achievements highlight the hard work, dedication, and creativity of our incredible team.

We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone involved in these projects for their exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, innovative designs, and invaluable support. These awards reflect our commitment to excellence and the teamwork that drives our success. We look forward to many more successful projects in the future.

Water Park at National Landing – JBG SMITH (Owner), Morgan Gick McBeath & Associates (MGMA) (Architect), Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects (Landscape Architect), Cagley & Associates (Structural Engineer), GHT (MEP Engineer), and Bowman Consulting (Civil Engineer)

Whole Foods Market at Springfield Plaza – Whole Foods Market (Owner), MV+A Architects (Architect), and Rappaport (Developer).

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Richmond, VA,  – The L.F. Jennings Central Virginia office is pleased to announce the completion of NOON Hioaks North Building, Richmond’s latest affordable living community, located just ten minutes from Downtown Richmond, the first of two buildings was delivered in August and now welcomes new tenants to one of it’s 72 units and over 60,000 SF of living and amenity space.

The North bwereuilding, standing five stories tall and totaling 60,000 SF, is now fully complete, with tenants already beginning to move in. Drawn by Walter Parks the NOON Hioaks North Building offers thoughtfully designed units and access to exceptional amenities, including an outdoor pool, a patio deck with grilling stations, indoor and outdoor fitness area, spacious 2,000 SF dog park, a bike room and wash station, and a community room, that fosters social connections among residents.

The project is crafted to meet the needs of today’s renters by providing a balance of affordability, convenience, and high-quality living spaces. Alongside the North building, the four-story South building will soon be completed, with occupancy expected to begin in early October. The entire development offers 173,000 SF of modern living and amenity space with a total of 218 units, featuring a variety of one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans. NOON Hioaks is funded in part through Virginia Housing and is a collaboration between Lynx Ventures, Walter Parks, Balzer & Associates, Froehling & Robertson, Kimley-Horn, Lu+S Engineers, Towne Bank, City of Richmond and L.F. Jennings, who served as the General Contractor.

L.F. Jennings is committed to building thoughtfully planned and constructed projects that provide affordable housing while also enhancing the neighborhoods and communities we all live in.

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The L.F. Jennings Raleigh Office is well underway with phase one of the UNC Carrington Hall project in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Our construction team is doing an incredible job leading this project towards completion. We are excited to be part of this UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing project as they transform nursing education at Carolina.

#LFJquality #UNCSchoolofNursing #BestGeneralContractors2024 

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We are pleased to announce the Yard 56 Mixed-Use development was recognized with the Urban Land Institute’s WaveMakers award which is judged based on each project’s overview, sense of place and quality, sustainability, visionary emulation qualities, and need. Congratulations to the entire project team!  Yard 56, MCB Real Estate’s newest Mixed-Use development was formally blighted industrial land, situated miles from Baltimore’s inner harbor. This brownfield has been transformed into a vibrant community which embodies Live, Play, Work. The second phase totals over 470,000 SF and combines an array of uses which include residential, commercial, and medical into a five- and seven-story building.

The Lofts at Yard 56 make up just under 245,000 SF and is comprised of 227 residential units, ground-floor retail, amenity spaces, and a charming courtyard. Eloquently designed by BCT Design Group, the Lofts at Yard 56 embody a harmonious blend of modern living and community spaces. The building’s unique design features showcase the structure’s concrete podium, wood framing, and precast garage. The nine-story parking garage offers five levels of public parking, and four levels specifically designated for residents. Surface parking can also be found along the perimeter of the community.

The Wellness Center at Yard 56, designed by Hord Coplan and Macht, is the second newest constructed building at Yard 56 and totals almost 85,0000 SF. This state-of-the-art medical office building features a pharmacy, private treatment facilities, offices, and amenity spaces and is home to the Baltimore Medical System headquarters. Located just a few hundred yards from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, this much needed facility will serve the Baltimore community for years to come.

Another #LFJquality project.

Cheers to a successful project and the creation of a vibrant living space in Baltimore!

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L.F. Jennings is pleased to announce completion of the Mutual on Main apartments, located in the heart of Richmond’s downtown. This 14-story Richmond landmark, known previously for being a commercial building for 120 years, was renovated into a 168-unit residential building. Originally built in 1905, the Mutual Assurance Society Building became well-known for its six complete Otis elevators, Westinghouse electrical generating plant, and being a massive structure for its time.

The 125-foot building now has state-of-the-art amenities including a golf simulator, indoor dog park, multiroom fitness studio, mini offices, bike storage and repair shop, and garage parking. This adaptive-reuse project also incorporates a 1,062 SF commercial space on the ground floor and a rooftop clubhouse with indoor and outdoor lounging with spectacular views of the James River.

The project team includes Landmark Property Services, Walter Parks, Balzer, O’Neal, Gradient and L.F. Jennings as the general contractor.

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L.F. Jennings is pleased to announce construction has begun on Lindsay Lexus located in Alexandria, VA. The construction of the new Lindsay Lexus sales and service center is an exciting project that aims to establish a premier car dealership in the area. This state-of-the-art facility will cater to Lexus owners across Northern Virginia, offering exceptional customer service and top-notch automotive care.

The project will include an 87,000 SF Sales Showroom and a 92,000 SF Service Center with over 64 service bays. The design of the center reflects the luxury and elegance associated with the Lexus brand. It will be a modern and visually appealing structure that showcases the dealership’s commitment to quality and excellence. The architecture will blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, creating a space that is both inviting and efficient. This massive center will incorporate two floors of below grade parking and will feature rooftop parking above the service facility.

Once completed, the Lindsay Lexus sales and service center will create a destination for Lexus owners, offering a one-stop-shop for all sales and service needs. This facility is anticipated to be complete in August 2024. The project team includes Lindsay Automotive Group, Simpson Development, Penney Design Group, Bowman Consulting and LF Jennings as the General Contractor.

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The L.F. Jennings Research Triangle Office is well underway with the construction of the Durham 85 Building 3 project in Durham North Carolina. Our construction team is doing an incredible job leading this design-build project toward completion. Scannell Properties is the developer of this facility and Hagersmith Design led the design. This 250,000 SF industrial warehouse is the first of many upcoming new distribution and warehouse facilities in the Durham 85 campus.

With 1,500,000 SF of new industrial space planned with direct access to Interstate 85, the Durham 85 campus has an unbeatable location and accessibility to all points in the Research Triangle and beyond via the new Interstate east-end connector. Scannell Properties is a privately held commercial real estate development company with 14 regional offices across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Since 1990, Scannell Properties has built a wide range of projects for national and global companies.

L.F. Jennings, Inc. has worked as a general contractor for owners of quality commercial developments in the Mid-Atlantic region since 1952. Our company has built a wide range of projects, including mixed-use, multifamily, interiors, office, retail, sports, entertainment, design-build, and more.

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L.F. Jennings is excited to be a part of the World Class Community known as Potomac Shores and we are pleased to announce construction is underway for the Potomac Shores Garage located in the Harbor Stations Community of Dumfries, Virginia. This 145,000 SF parking structure was designed by Core Architecture + Design and features 4 levels and 370 total parking spaces. The project is partially below grade and encompasses a pedestrian promenade located on the roof level. Initial sitework involves installing 75’ long reinforced shafts for global stability of the site. The anticipated completion of the Potomac Shores Garage is August 2024

The project team includes Core Architecture + Design, Urban LTD and general contractor L.F. Jennings.