Construction Magazine May 2016 | Page 128

KPRS
Lake Forest Gateway . The 9-acre retail center is located at the epicenter of South Or
to modernize existing shopping centers for today ’ s consumers . KPRS has been involved with both projects from the design build phase forward , and have been instrumental in navigating each project ’ s unique challenges — from full depth reclamation to improve existing subgrade issues to tunnel barricades and precision planning for utility overhauls that don ’ t interfere with tenant operations .
“ The number one priority whenever you ’ re renovating an existing , operating center is always safety — safety for the public , safety for the tenants , and safety for the construction personnel ,” said Buse . “ I think the challenge on many existing retail centers is that
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