America’s Center Renovations

America’s Center is in the process of making nearly $48 million in updates and renovations, including a new catering kitchen, new wall coverings, carpets, escalators, and extensive back-of-house upgrades.

Projects completed in Phase 1 include:

• Plant and operating improvements
• Roof replacement
• New escalators and upgraded elevators
• Fire safety improvements and new security cameras
• Interior finishes upgrades
• Installation of more than 700 new signs
• Restroom renovations
• Kitchen renovations

Phase 2 of the renovations are now underway and scheduled to be completed by the end of 2012.

Projects in Phase 2 include:

• HVAC & Lighting system improvements
• Emergency power system upgrade
• Ballroom renovations
• Exhibit hall improvements
• Upgrades to waste management system
• Overhead and man door replacement and improvements
• Utility improvements and floor sealing in the exhibit halls.