Mygrant Glass – Rathborne Properties

The project, designed by Garrity Accardo Architects, included wholesale replacement of an office, reconfiguration of the warehouse layout to suit the new tenant, a new kitchenette, two new restrooms, a built-out will-call and branded finishes.

Some of the unique aspects include automated warehouse lighting, safety features installed for a loading dock, contemporary office finishes and a clean, well-lighted space.

The work began in January and continued through the coronavirus pandemic, which provided a particular challenge. Mayer Building Company said it took special precautions, followed the Centers for Disease Control health and safety guidelines and the orders of all authorities while completing the project.

A temporary hand-washing station was installed and vendors were rescheduled so that limited technicians were on site at any given time. Any signs of sickness were monitored, and CDC-recommended disinfection techniques were included during and after the final cleaning, Mayer said.

Mygrant Glass Company was founded in 1926 as a retail shop called Harry R. Mygrant Glass & Glazing and is now a third-generation business. It was first passed to son Robert Mygrant in 1945, who transitioned the business to wholesale in 1952 and grew it to six locations by 1966. Grandson Michael Mygrant took over the one remaining location in 1979 and is now general manager of 67 locations nationwide, making the California-based company the largest independent wholesale distributor of auto glass in the United States.

As the company moved into Jefferson Parish this year, Mayer Building Company completed a warehouse renovation and office construction for them. There were very few changes and a minor punch list, according to Mayer Building Company.

Project description: Demolition of office spaces and fire separations within an existing warehouse, addition of a 2,318-square-foot office space and construction of a fire separation between tenants.

Address: 6200 Humphreys St. Unit F, Harahan
Owner: Westpark – West Jefferson Properties LLC
Space: 51,500 square feetArchitect: Garrity + Accardo Architects
Contractor: Mayer Building Company LLC
Tenant: Mygrant Glass Company
Cost: Undisclosed
Start date: January 2020
Completion date: May 7, 2020

Testimonials

Recently our commercial construction project came to a successful completion, and we are open for business. I appreciate the efforts of Mayer Building Company in getting my premium coffee shop open early.

Geoffrey Meeker, FRENCH TRUCK COFFEE

I brag about you and your people all of the time.. I get constant compliments on the building! Recently our commercial construction project came to a successful completion, and we are open for business. I appreciate the efforts of Mayer Building Company in building out our new offices on time and within budget.

Shannon Summersgill, SUMMERSGILL CPA

Thanks again for a job well done! We have completed over 30 Cyclebars across the country in the past year. The New Orleans (Magazine Street) site was not only one of the best but working with Mayer exceeded all expectations. I look forward to future work with the Mayer Team.

Tad Bourgeois, Director of Construction, CONSOLIDATED DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Y’all did such a nice job. Thank you so much for your careful work. You’ve helped transform our space!

The Rev’d Canon John A. Kellogg, THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF LA

I just want to thank you and your staff for going above and beyond during this build out process. With us being in a different city, y’all have been awesome to work with. Y’all have accommodated every change within our construction window and have helped us greatly on things that couldn’t have gotten done without you and your staff’s help. Thanks so much. It is greatly appreciated.

Philip Jacobson, WEXNER COMPANIES/JOSEPH

Thank you very much for doing such a great job. The rooms look great and the inconvenience to us was minimal at worst. Your personnel was friendly and easy to work with. Fred was really great. We are very pleased with the result. Thank you and I hope to work with you again on another project.

Lehan Wilson, HOMEOWNER

I was concerned about doing a renovation at a place that was many states away from where I lived. I needed someone that I could count on and could handle every aspect of the renovation. I also required someone who was familiar with the permit requirements for an historical building in New Orleans….I would highly recommend Ryan Mayer to any potential client. I was extrememly pleased with the work he performed and would use him again for any additional contracting needs that I may have.

Margie Dominach

We are always excited to partner up with MBC to work on our new location developments or redesigns,
as we can always count on quality, timeliness, and most importantly, the right level of communication
in the client relationship.
As we grow City Greens, we look forward to working with the Mayer Building Company in the very near future.

Abhi Bhansali, CITY GREENS

It is with pleasure, and of my own initiative, I am writing this letter of gratitude
for the work you and your company performed at 4905-11 Magazine Street.

As the architect of that renovation, I worked closely with you, your superintendent
Fred Goodrow, and your staff during the months of construction. Your knowledge, experience, and good judgement, and that of your
employees, were critical in addressing these issues and contributed significantly
to the successful completion of the work.

Both the building owner and I are very proud of the results and are grateful to
you and your staff for a job very well done. I sincerely look forward to the next
time it is my good fortune to work with you.

Brooks Graham, GRAHAM LITTLE STUDIO

Thanks for everything, Ryan! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Jewelynn Nice, TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

We found the team at Mayer Building Company to be communicative,
eﬃcient, and responsive throughout our project. Capsule was able to
eﬀectively remotely manage this project extremely eﬀectively, resulting in an
on time delivery with only very minimum punch list. Please accept this letter
as recognition of your company’s evident skills in construction
management, quality control and safety.

Meghan Ettenger, CAPSULE

Mygrant Glass – Rathborne Properties

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