Wilson Builds Effingham Tech Center

Patterson Companies has selected S. M. Wilson & Co. to build its new $15 million technology center in Effingham, IL. Work on the 96,700-square-foot, three-level facility will begin immediately. S. M. Wilson is providing design/build services for the project, which is designed to be LEED certified.

The main level will feature a lobby, a dental, veterinary and physical therapy office showroom with technology solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity, a state-of-the-art employee training center, and offices, conference rooms and support space. Additional training centers, offices, conference rooms and support space will be added on the top floor of the facility.

The lower level of the building will consist of a walk-out cafeteria with outdoor dining area, IT department, equipment testing labs, fitness facility, locker rooms, mechanical rooms and a shipping and receiving area.

The project includes a 450-space parking lot, an outdoor pond and walking trails around the facility. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-2011. Architect is DLR Group.

Patterson Companies is a global specialty distributor and technology leader serving the dental (Patterson Dental), veterinary (Webster Veterinary) and rehabilitation supply (Patterson Medical) markets.

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