Welcome to Raising Grundy, a blog chronicling the re-construction of a special town in the Highlands section of Virginia. The new Center bridges two sides of the community—traditional township with new development—connecting the people who make this place a proud home. We look forward to seeing continued positive economic impact unfold for the whole region. It was a pleasure to work with the good people of Grundy. - The Stewart Perry Company
Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Of Grundy Town Center
Line of VIP’s and others for Official Ribbon Cutting of Grundy Town Center
There was no shortage of people anxious to try their hand at cutting the ribbon for the official grand opening of Wal-Mart. The anchor store is the first of a variety of both retail shops and restaurants that will bring to fruition, the raising of Grundy.
Virginia State Senator – Phillip Puckett
Senator Puckett offers his congratulatory speech and dedication to the town of Grundy at the realization of their New Town Center.
National Anthem by Megan Woolford
Grundy High School Cheerleaders
A big cheer for the new opportunities made available to the town’s residents. Grundy H.S. cheerleaders rang out the Wal-Mart cheer!
Wal-Mart Store Manager – JoJo Clemins (Speaker)
The store team’s introduction to their patrons…
Troop 740 Salute
After raising the American flag and Virginia’s State flag, the young men of Troop 740 show their respect for the symbols of their country and state.
Presentation of Colors – Boy Scouts / Cub Scouts Troop 740
Moving Ahead with Retail Shops
Retail Shops – A (Hibbett's)
Overhead rough-in and MEP trim-out work is complete. Flooring installation is ongoing.
Retail Shops – A (Unique Nails)
Upfit activities on this space are on hold, awaiting final pricing and approval.
Retail Shops – A (Dollar Sense)
Overhead rough-in and MEP Trim-out work is complete. With final inspection, ceiling tile installation will begin early next week.
Retail Shops – A (Subway)
Overhead rough-in and MEP trim-out work is complete. With final inspection, ceiling tile installation will begin early next week.
Retail Shops – A (Gamestop)
Overhead rough-in and MEP trim-out work is complete. With final inspection, ceiling tile installation will begin early next week.
Retail Shops – B (Factory Connection)
Slat wall, ceiling tile and lighting installation is complete. Flooring installation is ongoing. Anticipated opening date is the week of September 16th.
We are pleased to announce that the Grand Opening of Wal-Mart will be Wednesday, September 14th.
Wal-Mart Receives Certificate of Occupancy!
Official Presentation of Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
Buchanan County Building Inspector, Wal-Mart Store Manager, IDA Officials and Stewart Perry Project Superintendent were all present for the formal transfer of the new Grundy Town Center’s CO.
Happy Occasion – CO in hand
Building relationships is one of the bonuses in building a project. Here you will see the Buchanan County Official – Bill Campbell, Wal-Mart Store Manager – JoJo Clemins and Stewart Perry Project Superintendent – Butch Morris celebrating a job well done!
Shops – A (Mods 1, 2, 3 & 4) – Hibbetts
Slat wall installation is now complete and installation of suspended ceiling system in on-going.
Shops – A (Mod 5) – Unique Nails
This location awaits final blueprints before construction can begin.
Shops – A (Mod 6 & 7) – Dollar Sense
Sheet rock installation is complete and finishing is on-going. Suspended ceiling grid will be installed over the holiday weekend.
Shops – A (Mod 8 & 9) – Subway
Sheet rock installation is complete and finishing is on-going. Suspended ceiling grid will be installed over the holiday weekend.
Shops – A (Mod 10) - GameStop
Sheet rock installation is complete and finishing is on-going. Suspended ceiling grid will be installed over the holiday weekend.
Shops – B (Mods 11, 12, 13 & 14) – Factory Connection
Slat wall installation is now complete and installation of suspended ceiling system in on-going.
Grundy Town Center Retail Shops Gaining Ground
Bird's Eye View of Grundy Town Center
Photo appreciation to Russell Belcher of Arc Lamp Productions.
Shops – B (Interior of Mod Spaces 11 – 14)
Interior build-out of Shops – B moved forward, with installation of sheet rock walls. Ceiling grid and slat-wall installation, as well as MEP trim-out are scheduled to begin this week.
Shops – A (Mod Space 10)
Interior build-out of Shops – A advanced with the installation of sheet rock.
Shops – A (Mod Space 8 & 9)
Interior wall and overhead MEP rough-ins were completed and released for sheet rock installation.
Shops – A (Mod’s 6 &7)
Interior wall and overhead MEP rough-ins were completed and released for sheet rock installation.
Shops – A (Mod Space 5)
Work in this location awaits release of final blueprints.
Shops – A (Mod Spaces 1 – 4)
Interior build-out of this shop moved forward with installation of sheet rock walls. Ceiling grid and slat-wall installation, as well as MEP trim-out are scheduled to begin this week.
Build-Out of New Retail Shops on Track
Shop-B Interior Build-Out
With Interior wall framing complete and “in-wall” rough-in of MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) trades close behind, sheet rock installation is scheduled to begin this week.
Shop-B Restrooms
Plumbing piping has been installed and tested. Primary Electrical Service installation is well underway.
Shops-A Wall Framing
Framing of demising walls for retail Shop–A is complete. These walls serve to divide the area into five separate tenant spaces.
Retail Shop-A
Overhead MEP rough-in moves forward.
Shop-A Restrooms
In-wall plumbing and framing of restrooms is nearing completion. Sheetrock work is scheduled to begin this week.
Anchor Complete…Build-out for Retail Shops Moves Forward
Twilight View of Grundy Town Center
The Northern view of the building on a foggy morning reveals the parking lot, building and tenant signage lit. The retail shops along the front of the building will soon have new tenants offering additional shopping opportunities for the Town Center patrons.
Summer Evening at the Grundy Town Center
When the sun goes down in Grundy, the New Town Center transforms into a beacon at the crossroads for evening shoppers.
Interior of Retail Shops A
This space is currently in the process of interior build-out for its new tenants. Concrete flooring has been poured and wall framing/overhead MEP work are scheduled to begin next week.
Interior Shops B
Tenant upfit work for Shops B is well underway. Metal stud walls have been framed. Overhead and in-wall MEP is ongoing.
Anchor Tenant Declares Their Presence
Entrance Atrium Signs are Installed
Crews were on site this week installing signage for the anchor tenant. Store fixture operations moved forward with stocking scheduled to begin next week. Grand opening is scheduled for September 14, 2011.
Elevators Making the Move-in Easy
All vertical lift equipment was busy this week as store fixtures and office equipment were brought to the third floor of the Grundy Town Center.
Anchor Takes Over at Grundy’s New Town Center
Overall View of Grundy Town Center
We have arrived at the architect’s exterior vision of Grundy’s new retail center. Paving, sidewalks, parking lot striping and traffic signage activities have been completed. Work now progresses to the build-out of the ground level retail shops.
Fixturing Activities Inside Retail Anchor
Temporary Certificates of Occupancy have now been issued. This allows for fixturing and stocking of the third level retail anchor store. Fixturing is well underway with stocking anticipated to begin the week of August 8th.
Atrium Decorative Glass Handrail System at Descending Escalator / Cartveyor Side
Installation and trim-out of the decorative glass handrail system nears completion. This will offer a similar unobstructed environment as the 40’ tall glass window wall at the grand entrance.
Decorative Glass Handrail System & Passenger Elevator
Final adjustments are also being completed for the passenger elevator. This elevator will carry patrons from ground and second level parking decks to the third level retail center.
Final Activities Before Store Fixturing
Grand Atrium to Grundy Town Center
Window cleaning crews have a unique challenge in applying the final shine at the Grundy Town Center. The Atrium window wall is close to 40 feet high, so specialized equipment was brought on site in order to reach these heights.
Hydro-Seeding and Mulching Operation
Application of grass seed in landscaped areas is done by the use of specialized commercial hydro-seeding trucks. This process sprays a mixture that includes grass seed, fertilizer and mulch in one application. The use of water in spreading these materials also gives the seed a boost in these hot July temperatures.
Striping of the Parking Lot
In addition to over 500 parking spaces located in the two level parking deck, The Grundy Town Center also offers parking in excess of 150 spaces for the ground level retail shops.
Ground Level Retail Shops
Work has been released for the build-out of the ground level retail shops. Crews arrived this week for the installation of signs. This offers a glimpse of the future retail stores to come.
