Master Planning
Create
a long-range development approach to be implemented in multiple
phases while preserving flexibility for future options.
Concept Planning
Prepare
diagrams to scale that identify key functional relationships within
established site, budget and other project parameters.
Programming
Provide
detailed, space-by-space design data and performance criteria to be
used as the Basis For Design by the architects and engineers.
Design Review
Review
design documents and comment on operational impacts, constructability,
appropriate use of materials, and compliance with program and budgets.
Consultant Selection
Develop
selection criteria, evaluate qualifications and administer procurement
for design, construction and management firms and other service providers.
Program Management
Responsible
as the Owner's representative to administer contracts, oversee performance
and assure satisfactory project delivery.
Feasibility Study
Identify
market potential and develop the best facility mix to meet that
demand within set financial parameters.
Operational Reviews
By evaluating on-going operations, Conventional Wisdom can help identify
and resolve operational problems, assist with capital improvement
planning and budgeting, and advise on the impacts of the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Because of the building operations experience
of its principals, Conventional Wisdom is qualified to review and
advise on management policies, organizational structure, vendor contracts
and other related business matters.
When complete, the center will feature: A total of 252,718 square feet maximum exhibit space, 41 breakout rooms for maximum flexibility, new 30,000-square-foot ballroom (complete) 1,200 onsite parking spaces (complete), new and expanded dock facilities Existing 13,500-seat arena
Architecturally, the building echoes the beautiful, historical style of downtown Fort Worth. Inside, thousands of feet of fiber-optic cable and high-speed data lines course through the renovated area, creating one of the most high-tech convention facilities in the nation. The project also connects the convention center to the Fort Worth Water Gardens - designed by world-famous architect Philip Johnson - to create a grand new south entrance to the facility.
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STATUS:
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Construction
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OPEN:
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2003
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COST:
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$100,000,000
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CONTACT:
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Kirk
Slaughter
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Dirctor
of Public Events
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City
of Fort Worth
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Fort
Worth, Texas 76102-6490
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817.212.2501
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2001 Ross Avenue
Suite 2800
Lock Box 106
Dallas, TX 75201 USA
T. 214.720.6000
Carter
Burgess
777 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102-5304
T. 817.735.6000
1111 Houston Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102-6490
T. 817.212.2501
3535 Travis Street
Dallas, Texas 75204
T. 214.443.5899
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