Schimenti Construction renovates 80,000 s/f AMC Theater

AMC Theaters will still be in operation while Schimenti Construction renovates the ten-theater complex. Begun in October, this first project with AMC was completed in January. The 80,000 s/f project includes the renovation of all ten theaters, concessions, box office, cash room and four restrooms. Divided into three main phases, the work began with the construction of a temporary box office and concession stand, which Schimenti completed in two evenings. Phase 1 encompasses the renovations of theaters 1-6, two of the restrooms and 60% of the main corridor. Being done concurrently, Phase 1A involves renovating the concession area, box office and free-style beverage center. Once those phases were completed, Schimenti moved on to Phase 2, the renovation of theaters 7-10, the remaining restrooms and the balance of the main corridor. "It is essential that the theater be operational throughout construction—as they say, the show must go on!" said project manager, Anthony Saoulidis. "Although we've discovered some challenging conditions that have added to the scope of the project, we've found ways to maintain the schedule and minimize disruption to AMC and its patrons." The AMC Theater is located at 3585 Hempstead Tpke. The project architect is B/R/R Architecture of Merriam, Kansas.