Novak Construction Weathers Storm

MIAMI, Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Novak Construction Founder/President, John Novak, proudly joined Whole Foods Market senior team members - Pres. FL Region, Juan Nunez, EVP-Operations, Ken Myers and Exec. Coord. Store Devt. & Design, Tony Lesley - at the store's Grand Opening this morning.  Located off of US1 and 104th street (7930 SW 104^th Street), the 46,000 square foot store, shrouded in plywood and protection only three months ago, welcomed over 200 employees and hundreds of Opening Day shoppers.

Novak, a seasoned General Contractor, accomplished its key construction targets: coordinated successfully with the site developer and subcontractors, built safely adjacent to an open Target store, and managed seamlessly the overlap of the shell and interior buildout.  The construction incorporated unique/green materials - IndoTeak wood, antiqued mirrors, custom tiles, hot-rolled steel elements and an exterior Greenscreen trellis.  Finally, Whole Foods "loves local," Florida suppliers and products – Wynwood Brewing, Natalie's Orchid Island Juice, Zak the Baker and Pesto Diva – to name a few.

Noted Sr. Project Manager, Karen Rugh, "Novak is thrilled to complete this beautiful, new ground-up store in the vibrant Miami market.  We weathered the storm (Hurricane Irma) - literally - and finished strong, a testament to Novak's teamwork with this invaluable client.  We appreciate the confidence that Whole Foods has placed in Novak once again to get the job done.  We're looking forward to the next one!"

In addition to Rugh, the project team was comprised by Steve Bykowski (Project Director), Ryan Powell (PE/Asst. Superintendent) Mark Nickolson (Project Superintendent), and a number of colleagues that assisted with storm prep as the shell was completed.

ABOUT NOVAK CONSTRUCTION
Celebrating 38 years, Novak Construction (www.novakconstruction.com), founded by John Novak in 1980, is a top tier, nationally-recognized General Contractor and Construction Management firm known for its well-rounded portfolio and many projects in the retail, and multi-family/mixed-use, senior living, industrial, corporate and institutional sectors. Novak Construction has consistently been named as one of Chicago's Top General Contractors and is the recipient of AIA Chicago's Design Excellence Award - General Contractor for its By The Hand Club for Kids project.

SOURCE Novak Construction