Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm and general contractor, HOK Group Inc., a global architecture/engineering firm, and Potter County broke ground on the new District Courts Building in Amarillo, Texas.
County Judge Nancy Tanner, the Potter County Commissioners Court, District Court judges and officials, and representatives from AP and HOK participated in the ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the new building on the southeast corner of 6th Avenue and Pierce Street, across the street from the existing District Courts Building.
“The Potter Country District Courts Building represents AP’s first project in the great City of Amarillo,” said Brandon Gaeke, regional manager for AP. “In being awarded this project, we were able to meet the County’s budget while leaving the integrity of the initial design plans intact. As a result, the County will have a new, state-of-the-art building that will contribute to its overall growth and provide a suitable base of operations for its elected officials, civil servants and law enforcement.”
Designed by HOK, the five-story, 158,250-square-foot replacement building will include courtrooms, a jury assembly, county offices, courtroom in-custody holding and records storage. The new building will also feature security enhancements including separate sheriff’s access with a vehicle sally port for security and safety, as well as separate access for judges and other elected officials.
Rendering credit: HOK
“We’re excited to begin construction on the new home of Potter County’s District Courts,” said County Judge Nancy Tanner. “The new building has taken years of coordination and planning. We’ve collaborated closely with HOK and Adolfson & Peterson Construction to design and plan construction on a District Courts Building that will stand the test of time, serve our elected officials and constituents, and provide the County with room for future growth.”
The current District Courts Building was constructed in 1985 and the replacement building will help the County save on recent increasing maintenance and repair costs. Addressing the aging building was a top area of focus in the County’s 2018 Strategic Plan. The new building is scheduled for completion in late 2022.
To ensure the safety of the participants and the local media, AP and Potter County implemented COVID-19 safety protocols – including social distancing and mask wearing – on the construction site.
AP has a long history of providing construction management services to municipalities and governmental entities throughout Texas. Current and past projects in the state include the North Dallas Government Center for the City of Dallas, the Marq for the City of Southlake, the Town of Little Elm for the City of Little Elm, Rockwall County Jail for the City of Rockwall, and the Garland Audubon Recreation Center for the City of Garland. Nationally, AP has completed more than 2.2 million square feet of construction work for municipalities and governmental entities since 2016.
About Adolfson & Peterson Construction:
Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) is a family-owned company that is consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation, while maintaining one of the safest records in the industry. With a mission of building trust, communities and people, AP focuses on projects that enhance where we live and work. Founded in 1946, AP is known within the building industry for uncompromising commitment to its clients, employees and the communities where it builds and works. AP offers preconstruction and construction services to the commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, recreation and senior living market segments. AP supports an employee base of 700+ who work from offices in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas and Wyoming. For more information, visit www.a-p.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Potter County:
Potter County is one of 254 counties in the state of Texas. The County was organized in 1876 when the area was still uninhabited and before H.B. Sanborn and Joseph Glidden fenced 250,000 acres for the Frying Pan ranch. The county seat, Amarillo, was formed in 1887.
About HOK:
HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. Through a network of 23 offices worldwide, HOK provides design excellence and innovation to create places that enrich people’s lives and help clients succeed. DesignIntelligence consistently ranks HOK as a leader in sustainable, high-performance design and technology innovation.
