MADISON, WI – PDC Midwest, Inc., Hartland, has been awarded a 2009 Projects of Distinction Award from the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin. Their project, Bluff Haven, located in Prairie du Chien, WI, won the Silver Projects of Distinction Award in the Residential Multi-unit category.
The Projects of Distinction Awards Program recognizes the most distinct construction projects in Wisconsin. “The winners in the Projects of Distinction Awards Program face some stiff competition every year,” says Chris Reinhart, marketing director for Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin. “To win an award in this program, you have to be a step above the competition, whether it is design, quality of work or overcoming some unusual challenges along the way,” Reinhart adds.
Project entries were evaluated by an independent panel of construction experts. Winning projects were eligible for entry in ABC’s National Excellence in Construction Awards Program.
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Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is a construction trade association representing nearly 800 general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, material suppliers, and other professional construction-related firm.
The project, Bluff Haven located at 700 S. Fremont Street in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is a 80,000 square foot senior living facility. PDC Midwest, Inc. is a nationally known health and senior care architect, interior design, and construction management firm. The project was funded by Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital and is owned and operated by Community Health Services Corporation, a nonprofit healthcare provider.
Bluff Haven’s services include rehabilitation, skilled care, assisted living, independent living and memory care. The 64 bed skilled care facility was designed using an innovative neighborhood concept arrangement. The skilled care facility is connected to a new 24 unit assisted/independent living and 6 bed memory care wing by a community oriented Village Plaza. This Village Plaza not only provides common socialization spaces for all on-site residents but also invites the Prairie du Chien surrounding neighborhood to join activities in a community room, library and café. The 80,000 SF project was constructed on time and under budget utilizing a unique design/build process where the PDC led project team provided development, architectural, interior design and construction management services.
Bluff Haven will serve the residents in Prairie du Chien and the surrounding areas with their new state of-the-art senior care facility that innovatively incorporates neighborhood resident living and surrounding community involvement.
PDC Midwest, Inc., is an architect and engineer owned professional services firm that specializes in senior living and health care planning, architecture, engineering, interior design, furniture & equipment planning, and construction services. PDC’s specialization in the development of health and elderly care facilities includes nationwide experience and has resulted in the development of several million square feet of projects in twenty states over the last twelve years. PDC is headquartered in Hartland, Wisconsin.
