FGCU EXPANDS WITH TKW. TKW TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fort Myers , FL , March 10, 2004 – Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) recently selected TKW Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide engineering and project management services for the building of its new South Housing Complex that includes the new south entrance and campus roads. “We are excited to have TKW as a partner, as we develop our land and resources for the future of Southwest Florida,” said FGCU Vice President, Dr. Joe Shepard. The 4,000+ student housing development will be in the south area of the campus and address the accommodation needs arising from increased enrollment at the university. “We at TKW support the university’s vision for the region and look forward to participating in building the infrastructure to meet those goals,” commented TKW’s Chief Executive Officer, Trudi Williams.

TKW will manage the project on site and develop the required permitting applications. The firm will prepare documents for the master construction permit and develop construction documents for the two roads leading to the project from the campus and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. All three components cover an area of 80 acres, with a construction budget of $3 million.

About FGCU
Florida Gulf Coast University, with its innovative programs, technology friendly campus, and outstanding faculty, is one of the most exciting educational environments in America. FGCU, a member of the State University System of Florida, is a comprehensive university created to address the educational needs of the rapidly growing Southwest Florida population.

About TKW
Since its inception in 1989, TKW has been built from the ground up to provide world-class consulting services in engineering, survey, environmental science, and project management for government and private development. In-house departments offer industry expertise in structural, environmental, and civil engineering, survey, and environmental science services to clients throughout Florida and nationwide.

For more information, contact:
Carol Shobrook, Director of Business Development
Email: carol.shobrook@tkwonline.com
Tel. 239-278-1992

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