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May 1, 2005
Shope Offices Remodel Scheduled
Shope Concrete
Products began the first phase in remodeling their
second and third floor offices. The remodel began in mid
February of 2005. "We had so many years of growth
and changes to our business, we didn't have the
time or engery to think about remodeling our
offices" said Gary Hall, President of Shope Concrete
Products. "Business typically slows in late winter,
but this year was the exception. We decided it was
time to push ahead with the remodel in the midst of
our heavy workload."
In 1975, the top floor was originally an apartment
built for founder John H. Pattee and his wife
Marion. "I think we'll miss the fireplace the most",
said Melissa Pattee, Accounting. "Where else can you
go to work at your desk with a fireplace at your
side, besides your home."
The third floor office features a large open room for
desks, a separate lunch kitchenette, a computer server room,
men and women's restrooms, conference room, and an
additional large back office area. "We basically
gutted the entire upstairs", said Tim Porter,
Contractor. "We're installing a light maple wood
floor, new windows, paint, trim, and wood glass doors. It will drastically change the look and feel
in comparison to the 'ol 1970's construction. And,
yes... we removed the fireplace too."
The next phase will begin at the second story floor
continuing the same theme. A start date is scheduled
for May of 2005. The last remodel was completed in
late 2001 when Shope Concrete Products expanded it's
engineering room, and added a large employee locker
room and lunch area.
Shope Concrete Products is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor
of precast concrete pipe, manholes, catch basins, and other
related concrete products. Shope Concrete Products provides local, state, federal, and regional contractors
products and
solutions for underground infrastructures in residential and urban
communities, businesses, streets, roads, and freeways. |
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