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Springfield, MO
Owner/developer: Dr. Trent Wilkinson
General contractor: BP Builders LLC
Architect: BatesForum LLC
Engineers: CJW Transportation Consultants LLC, civil; Miller Engineering PC, structural; and Conway Duncan Inc., mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Size: 7,700 square feet
Estimated cost: $1.5 million
Lender: Live Oak Bank
Estimated completion: Nov. 1
Project description: Dr. Trent Wilkinson said he is moving his practice after outgrowing leased space at 1902 E. Battlefield Road. He’s recently added another dentist, Dr. Seth Gray, to meet growing patient counts and needs, he said. “Having our own office space allows us to do more with community events, like our free dental days,” Wilkinson said via email. Through Covenant Real Estate LLC, he acquired the vacant corner parcel at Primrose Street and Delaware Avenue from Canyon LLC. Contractor Adam Pyle of BP Builders said the new office is designed with 12 patient rooms, offices for the dentists, and conference and break rooms. He said the exterior will have a mixture of cedar siding, stone and metal panels for a modern look.
Missouri State University’s science building, built in 1971 and formerly called Temple Hall, is being reconstructed and updated.