Tellepsen Awarded Contracts for Rice University Expansion
New facility development to serve Rice University's growing student body
HOUSTON (April 23, 2008) - Fourth-generation Houston builder, Tellepsen announced today that the company has been awarded more than $50 million in construction and pre-design contracts for three expansion projects on the Rice University campus in downtown Houston, all of which will replace older facilities to serve the university's growing student body.
“Educational institutions like Rice University, are preparing for an influx of students as the Millennium Generation comes of age over the next five years,” said Howard Tellepsen, chairman and CEO of Tellepsen. “These important projects will equip Rice with means to respond to the increasing demand for state-of-the-art educational resources in Houston.”
The two-story, multi-use Recreational & Wellness Center, slated to break ground on April 22, 2008, will house student leisure and athletic activities. The center will feature two basketball and squash courts, four racquetball courts, weight and cardio rooms, a 2,500-square foot recreational pool and a 50-meter, outdoor competition swimming pool.
The Rice Continuing Studies building and Conference Center projects are expected to commence in mid 2009 pending funding. Currently in the pre-design phase, these two facilities are expected to add over 75,000 square footage of renovated space.
“Our relationship with Rice University extends to 1921, when Tellepsen built the Rice University Chemistry Building and and we are honored that this continues today nearly a century later,” continued Tellepsen.
Tellepsen Builders
Building on a Century of Trust, four generations of the Tellepsen family have made the Houston area their home, and four generations of Texans have relied on Tellepsen for the places they live, work, play, worship and learn. Tellepsen has been performing general contracting and construction management for both public and private sectors since 1909.
Tellepsen is turning dreams into reality in commercial, education, healthcare, liturgical, retail, residential and retirement communities, hotels and recreational facilities, as well as a host of other areas. The successful company is responsible for building some of Houston’s most notable landmarks such as the Shamrock Hilton Hotel, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the original St. Luke’s Episcopal hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital. For more information on the company and a complete list of projects and awards, visit www.tellepsen.com. |
