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.
For over 18 years, the Orange County Convention Center has served its visitors as a venue for both cultural and business events. During that time span the facility has undergone four extensive expansion periods with plans for the fifth scheduled to open in 2003 making it one of the nation's ten largest convention centers.
The Orange County Convention Center now has 1,051,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space, 235,000 square feet of meeting space, a 2,650-seat auditorium and a 62,000 square foot ballroom.
Located 11 miles southwest of downtown Orlando in the middle of Orange County's tourism core, the Convention Center is within walking distance of more than 6,000 hotel rooms, and within 45 minutes driving distance to more than 86,000 hotel rooms in the Orlando metropolitan area.
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STATUS:
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Complete
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OPEN:
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1996
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COST:
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$415,000,000
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CONTACT:
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Tom
Ackert
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Executive
Director
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Orange
County Convention Center
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9800
International Drive
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Orlando,
FL 32819
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407.685.9800
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Thomspon Ventulett Stainback
& Assoicates
2700 Promenade Two
1230 Peachtree Street
NE Atlanta, GA 30309-3591
T. 404.888.6600
Hunton
Brady Architects, PA
135 W. Central Boulevard
Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32801
T. 407.839.0886
Phase
IV
HHCP
Helman Hurely Charvat
Peacock/Architects, Inc.
22 W. Maitland Boulevard
Maitland, FL 32751
T. 407.644.2656
201 S Rosalind AVenue
Orlando, FL 32801
T. 407.836.7370
6553 Hollywood Way
Orlando, FL 32819
Kelsey
Construction, Inc.
306 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32804-5547
T. 407.898.4101
Hardin
Construction Company, LLC.
Atlanta - Corporate Office
1380 West Paces Ferry Road, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30327-2472
T. 404.264.0404
Orlando
Office
8669 Commodity Circle
Suite 130
Orlando, FL 32819
T. 407.352.2233
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