Mayer Building Company is pleased to announce the May 2016 successful completion of the structural and high-end interior construction for New Orleans’ first Cycle Bar.This project consisted of interior and structural improvements for the Cycle Bar and some base building improvements for the building owner performed concurrently. The Cycle Bar hired Mayer Building Company to install all new underground and above ground mechanical systems, new electrical systems and fire alarm, meticulously designed sound attenuation systems and of course the branded finishes to achieve the Cycle Bar experience.Prior to commencing the work, Mayer Building Company participated in crafting the value-engineered budget. Actual construction was performed in accordance with third-party and bank auditing in order to meet the client’s goals. The project was delivered on time with very minimal punch list.
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In May 2016, Mayer Building Company completed exterior repairs and a new paint job for the French Quarter Realty building on the corner of Esplanade and Rampart. Just in time for the new streetcar line, this project was completed on a very tight budget and very quick schedule. MBC met will all historic society compliance and delivered this work without affecting FQR’s ongoing occupancy.
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In Spring 2016, Mayer Building Company completed a historic rehabilitation for the Jackson & Jackson Law Firm on Baronne Street. At the time of our work the building had suffered some foundation and sub-foundation failures. The result of the failure included severely cracked load-bearing masonry walls, roof leaks, and all around finishes and millwork damage. Mayer Building Company shored the old brick building and restored its facade and interiors back to its former glory and austerity.
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In March 2016, MBC completed a tricky little project for the Sheriff’s Office. The work consisted of breaking down the post-K medical trailer that had been stationed near the old OPP and setting it up in the new jail complex. The work consisted of the major trades that always constitute our work. After moving the trailers and “mating” them back together. We reconnected mechanical lines (sewer & water), electrical service and installed a new roof membrane. We completed foundation carpentry, trim carpentry and flooring patches. We built an ADA accessible ramp and landing, wood stairs, steel handrails and painted all the repairs. Not only did Mayer Building Company deliver satisfactory work to a new client, but also once again demonstrated that we can complete projects in unconventional spaces, with unconventional restraints, that most GCs could not.
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Mayer Building Company completed a small tenant build-out for the Suzanne Perron dress design studio.We installed a new door and frame, section of clean ceiling, new lights and a bit of trim carpentry. The paintworks were done in an accelerated pace. We fabricated some major custom shelving and racks for the gown making business. Besides the shelving and racks, the “white box” space did not need much for Suzanne to take this space and put it to good work.
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While underway on building out the Lush Cosmetics on Magazine Street, Mayer Building Company started and finished the Lush Cosmetics on Royal Street in the French Quarter. The project consisted of new masonry, MEP systems, new branded finishes and even a few historic features associated with the connected carriage house and courtyard. Delivered prior to the Christmas shopping season in 2015, Mayer completed this project with a very minor punch-list and satisfied client.
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At the end of the summer 2015, Mayer Building Company delivered the renovation of 8207 Oak Street for a local commercial developer. The project consisted of restoring the facade and all fenestration and storefront to exacting historic standards while converting the 14000 square foot interior to rent ready commercial space. All new services and utilities were established and an elevator installed. We also built out the common areas on the second floor which included a high end kitchenette, bathrooms, stairs and some antique wood flooring.
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Teaming up with a repeat customer, the Florida construction manager, VCMG, Mayer Building Company successfully completed the interior build-out and exterior paint-works for the new Uptown Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics in January 2016. The shop includes a new layout, coffered ceilings, all new finishes, lighting, sound system, HVAC, some specialty plumbing and custom millwork.
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Mayer Building Company completed a project for HGTV this summer which became the “Big Easy Reno” HGTV show pilot with Holly Baker. Designed by our favorite interior designer firm Logan Killen Interiors, the work included a new custom kitchen, new built-in millwork in the foyer and several exterior updates.
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