From the Ground Up: Metro Credit Union

Owner/developer: Metro Credit Union

General contractor: Nesbitt Construction Inc.

Architect: Hagerman New Urbanism LLC

Engineers: Wells & Scaletty LLC, structural; LaRose & Schober Engineering Inc., mechanical, electrical and plumbing

Size: 1,000 square feet

Estimated cost: $940,000

Lender: None

Estimated completion date: March

Project description: This is the first addition to the 3,100-square-foot Metro Credit Union building since it was built in the late 1980s, according to architect Jerry Hagerman. The existing space also is undergoing extensive renovations to visually upgrade the building, increase office space and improve accessibility for disabled customers, Hagerman said.

Buxton-Kubik-Dodd is handling interior design work. Metro Credit Union also has a location at 3868 South Ave.

Reporter Cory Smith brings you new projects each week. He may be reached by e-mail at csmith@sbj.net, by fax at (417) 799-0603 or by phone at (417) 616-5854.