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PRESS RELEASE: Manhattan Construction Co. Completes 10-Story Parking Garage in Downtown Atlanta for the State of Georgia

ATLANTA  – Manhattan Construction Co. has completed work on a $22 million, 447,193-square-foot parking garage adjacent to the Georgia State Capitol. The 10-story structure, which is owned by the state of Georgia for the use of its employees, features 1,169 parking spaces — 236 of which are reserved for state legislators — and two helipads.

The garage, which is on the former site of the Georgia Department of Transportation headquarters, opened this month.

Matthew Widmaier, a project manager in Manhattan’s Atlanta office, oversaw the construction of the facility. Stevens & Wilkinson designed the parking garage.

“We are proud of our efforts in creating this great addition to the Capitol area,” said Barton Plunkett, a senior vice president for Manhattan who oversees the firm’s Atlanta office. “This garage will serve the state well for years to come.”

About Manhattan Construction:

When Laurence H. Rooney founded what is now Manhattan Construction Group in Oklahoma Territory in 1896, he built his business and reputation for trustworthiness and dependability through consistent performance. These same timeless values have enabled Manhattan to grow and prosper into one of the most respected construction firms in the nation. The firm’s operating companies are Manhattan Construction Co., Cantera Concrete Co. and Manhattan Road & Bridge. Manhattan is recognized by Engineering News-Record as a top 20 U.S. domestic builder and in last two years has received 50+ industry honors for quality and safety. The company’s services include Builder-Driven Pre-Construction®, construction management, general building, design-build and turn-key projects, and roads, bridges and civil works. The company works in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. For more information about Manhattan, please visit: www.manhattanconstructiongroup.com or connect with us on twitter @ManhattanBuild, via Facebook/ManhattanConstruction and on LinkedIn.