Empire awarded Bean Cruises & Travel build-out

Empire Commercial Construction, a retail-specific division of regional general contractor TAYLOR-The Builders, have been awarded the contract for construction and project management services for Bean Cruises and Travel in the new College Town Rochester development. Empire teamed with Gilbane Development for design and build-out of the new location at 1335 Mount Hope Ave., Building #2. Construction is currently underway. "Empire is pleased to establish a relationship with Patty Bean and her team at Bean Cruises and Travel, as they relocate to their new location at College Town Rochester," said Empire president, Jayne Penepent. "While Patty prides herself in making her clients' vacation a "dream come true," Empire is committed to efficiently deliver first-quality retail and commercial space at the best possible price, and this project will be no different." College Town is seen as an extension of the community surrounding the University of Rochester's main 534-acre River Campus, and the University of Rochester Medical Center. Empire's parent company, TAYLOR - The Builders, is currently near completion of Building #2, featuring a 4-story, 220,000 s/f residential/retail building, with a 2-story Barnes & Noble Bookstore, and Building #5, featuring a 3-story, 69,000 s/f residential/retail building, with street-level shops and restaurants.