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R.C. Wegman Construction Co. Entertainment Portfolio
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Aurora, IL |
Hollywood Casino: Phase 1 |
| Description: Hollywood Casino Aurora is continually at the cutting edge of the most current technology, especially in the areas of security and electronics. The current facility has over 800 cameras observing activities throughout the property. The demand of the casino industry also requires the facility to constantly have the most updated "glitz and glamour" finishes and the customer comforts. Because of R.C. Wegman's ability to meet the repeated demands of Hollywood casino Aurora, they have been a satisfied, repeat client since 1991.
R.C. Wegman faced many challenges during the simultaneous construction of the phase one projects. Because the New York Street Bridge was in the process of reconstruction by IDOT, a cofferdam was constructed, restricting the flow of the river and connecting Pinney Street to the pavilion site. The cofferdam served as a bridge for transporting all materials and labor for the duration of the project.
The coordination and scheduling of labor, materials, and equipment was a complex task due to the limited access of the site. The enclosed pedestrian bridge, spanning over Fox River dam, provided more challenges. Any mistake could have resulted in a serious or fatal outcome. Through due diligence and extreme safety methods and procedures, the project was completed safely and on-time. |
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Aurora, IL |
Hollywood Casino: Phase 2 |
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| Description:
Hollywood Casino Dockside Gaming Facility gave R.C. Wegman the opportunity to build the impossible, an 180,000 square foot boating radius casino to encapsulate and join to the existing stationary pavilion. Nothing like it had ever been designed before. This one of a kind structure had to be completed within the constraints of the United States Coast Guard maritime ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) codes and City of the Aurora BOCA (Building Officials and Code Administrators) codes. Simultaneous to the construction, launch, and securing of the floating casino, RCWCC also completed a major renovation to the pavilion, constructed two surface parking lots, and added another enclosed pedestrian bridge and entry building. A Certificate of Occupancy was issued by the City of Aurora on June 16, 2002. All of these projects, totaling 220,000 square feet and $56 Million, were completed in 16 months. |
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Aurora, IL
18 W. Benton |
Scitech Hands- On Museum |
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| Owner: Scitech Museum |
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| Architect: Cordogan, Clark & Associates |
| Description: Remodeling of former Aurora Post office into Children's Science Museum. Multiple projects including: wheelchair lift, store and exhibit spaces. |
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Aurora, IL |
Paramount Arts Centre |
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| Description: Originally a theater for Babalan & Katz completed in 1930, this was a historically significant renovation project. At the time R.C. Wegman Construction Company started, it looked as if it hadn't been maintained since then. Now that our renovation is complete, it is the "jewel" of the performing arts in the western suburbs |
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