DCS performed a complete interior and exterior renovation to Delta State University’s cafeteria.  Originally constructed in the late 1960’s, the building’s round exterior and dome roof structure made it historically significant.   Approximately 33,857 square foot was renovation at a cost just over eight-million-dollars and consisted of a new roof system, glazing exterior historical windows, a new skylight, added mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical systems, all new food service equipment and all new interior finishes.  The interior was opened up to create large dining areas, interior courtyards and ceilings were exposed to accentuate the existing steel structure.

Construction (Renovation/New build out):  drywall partitions; acoustical ceilings; ceiling clouds; ground faced colored block; wood paneling; terrazzo flooring; epoxy resin flooring; ceramic tile, quarry tile, vinyl tile and carpet tile flooring; painting, storefront; skylights; roofing; millwork; doors; mechanical; electrical; plumbing; fire protection and food service equipment including freezers/coolers and hoods.

Square Footage:    33,857 sf

Owner:  Bureau of Building and Real Property Management

Architect:  Burris/Wagnon Architects, P.A.

DCS was awarded the initial phase of renovating the site which is most notably recognized as the former Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home site, 350 High Street, Jackson, MS. Purchased by the State of Mississippi, the location will be renovated for state employee parking and the future home of the Capital Complex Police Department. The project will involve replacing the existing parking lot, providing new ornamental perimeter fencing, parking access control, security upgrades and landscaping.

Construction (New) – Site improvements consisting of asphalt paving, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, concrete paving, iron fencing, retractable gate arms, rolling gates, utilities, site lighting and landscaping.

Owner: Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management

Architect: WFT Architects, P.A.

Stewart Hall at Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, was one of the original dormitories built on the campus in 1961 to house freshman and sophomore students. The five floor dormitory will undergo a major interior renovation as well as some exterior renovation work. The interior will involve a complete demolition of all finishes, asbestos abatement, and mold remediation work. A total of ninety new dorm rooms will be created with shared laundry and shower facilities on each floor. A new elevator will be installed to meet ADA compliance along with all new mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler systems. The exterior will undergo a total window replacement, partial roof replacement, and new site utilities.

Construction (Renovation): All new interior finishes; new exterior storefront windows, painting, roofing and underground site utilities.

Square Footage: 35,706 sf

Owner: Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management

Architect: Foil Wyatt Architects & Planners, PLLC

The Lakeside Presbyterian Church Renovation project involves upgrades to both the main sanctuary building and preschool building. The sanctuary will receive a new facade consisting of a new steeple, portico roof, directories, stone entrance columns and a door/window entry piece. An added rear connector structure with accessible ramp will be installed between the sanctuary building and preschool building.

Construction (Renovation): Wood & steel framing, shingle roofing, fiberglass steeple, brick work, pavers, cast stone columns, millwork, doors and windows.

Square Footage: N/A (Exterior Modifications)
Owner: Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Architect: Mark S. Vaughan, Architect PLLC

DCS performed a complete interior renovation of the existing health center and constructed a new administration building addition. The project involved complex phasing and scheduling with the owner to ensure uninterrupted medical service throughout the entire construction process. The near thirty-six thousand square foot facility provides numerous medical services with departments ranging from dental, optometry, OB-GYN, pediatrics, WIC, radiology and pharmacy to name a few.
Construction (Renovation/New): drywall partitions, acoustical ceilings, painting, storefront, flooring, millwork, doors, masonry, roofing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection.

Square Footage: 35,578 sf

Owner: Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Board of Trustees

Architect: Dean and Dean/Associates/Architects

DCS performed a complete interior build out of four floors in the existing Robert G. Clark Jr. Building to house the Mississippi Department of Corrections. DCS also made several modifications to the exterior including a new accessible ramp, terrazzo refurbishing, painting, stucco, roofing, new roof mechanical platforms, asphalt parking lot milling and resurfacing, parking access control (barrier gate arms & rolling gates), security monitoring, new ornamental fencing, landscaping and irrigation. DCS was tasked with completing the 36,912 square feet build out along with the exterior improvements in 145 calendar days.

Construction (Renovation/New build out): drywall partitions, acoustical ceilings, painting, storefront, floor finishes, millwork, doors, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, exterior railings, new parking lots, fencing, landscaping and irrigation.

Square Footage: 36,912 sf

Owner: Bureau of Building and Real Property Management

Architect: JBHM Architecture

The Gluckstadt Animal Hospital was originally constructed in 2008. In 2019, DCS returned to expand the clinic and add kennels. The facility contains multiple exam rooms, laboratory room, surgery room, intensive care room, x-ray room, isolation ward, small animal ward, wash down room, waiting area, offices and support rooms.
Construction (Renovation/New build out): sitework, drywall partitions, acoustical ceilings, painting, storefront, floor finishes, millwork, doors, masonry, shingle roof, pre-engineered metal building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

Square Footage: 4,138 sf

Owner: Gluckstadt Animal Hospital

Architect: J. Scott Williams Architecture, PLLC

The Lambda Chi Alpha project is a major renovation and addition to the existing facilities. The front of the house is being torn down and rebuilt to more grandeur appearance. Our project includes: Adding a beautiful, majestic front porch surrounded by six columns.

• Adding a balcony on the second floor overseeing the new front porch.
• Adding a new concrete entry with new landscaping welcoming members and visitors to the house.
• Adding ten new bedrooms.  Two of the bedrooms will be ADA accessible.
• Adding an elevator for handicap access to the second floor.
• Providing space for both individual and group study for the fraternity members.
• Adding a new library.
• Adding a new laundry.
• Adding new living quarters for the house mom.