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June 8 2016 Vol. XVIII • No. 12
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Winter Construction Nears End of Dalton State Job Despite challenges brought on by Mother Nature, construction is approaching completion in Dalton, Ga., on a new residence hall at Dalton State College. Atlantabased general contractor Winter Construction held a topping out ceremony earlier this year for the $12 million structure, known as Mashburn Hall of Roadrunner Place. The Georgia Board of Regents approved the name Mashburn Hall, in memory of the late John Willis Mashburn, who established The John Willis Mashburn Charitable Trust to advance endeavors that boost higher education and economic development. “The Mashburn Trust has invested significant resources in Dalton State and the greater Dalton community,” said Dr. Margaret Venable, interim president of the college. “The naming of our first residence hall honors the commitment of this esteemed family to our institution and our students. We are honored to be entrusted with such generous support.” Carlos Torres, Winter Construction project executive, senior housing and multifamily, said, “The structure is a four-story, wood-frame building over a concrete podium. It’s approximately 86,000 square feet, with 120 units. The building, nestled in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains, is u-shaped with a large green-space area to encourage outdoor activity and student interaction. Situated on the north-
By Cindy Riley
CEG CORRESPONDENT
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Laura Rudicel, Corvias, photo
The existing student housing buildings had to be demolished to build the new complex.
LiFang Vision Technology Co. Ltd. rendering
A rendering of the completed Mashburn Hall of Roadrunner Place.