Gilbane Building Company Awarded Construction of 675 North Highland Mixed-Use project

The 300,000 square-foot project features high-end residential, retail and restaurants

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Jul 27, 2015, 10:03 ET

ATLANTA, July 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilbane Building Company, a global leader in construction services, has been selected by Abraham Properties to manage the construction of the much anticipated mixed-use development called 675 N Highland which is located in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood. The project will include street-level retail and office space, residential units, and a parking garage.

Rendering of the planned 675 N. Highland project. Courtesy Lord Aeck Sargent.

Demolition and mass grading are already complete and foundations are underway to make way for the $25 million project. The new development will offer 125 high-end residential units with one- to three-bedroom floor plans, 12,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space for lease, as well as 7,000 square feet of store-front office along Blue Ridge Avenue. The new concrete parking structure will have approximately 385 spaces.

"The project is in one of Atlanta's most popular neighborhoods," said Michael Brown, senior vice president of Gilbane Building Company. "We see this as a great opportunity for us to be a part of Poncey-Highland's mission of supporting neighborhood businesses and we are looking forward to its impact on the community."

The parcel of land is located on North Highland Avenue, a half block south of Ponce de Leon Avenue. Construction is slated for completion in late summer of 2016.

About Gilbane Building Company

Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1873 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 50 office locations around the world. For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.

Gilbane has been successfully managing construction projects for nearly 40 years in the Atlanta area and has been involved in a large range of construction projects, from the Carbon-Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory for Georgia Tech, to the Restoration Hardware Design Center to the Houston Health Center. With extensive experience of delivering public, private, commercial and institutional projects, Gilbane offers local market expertise and trusted long-term relationships.