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Gontram Architecture, Inc. is looking for a couple of individuals that are excited about
It’s NCAA Basketball Pool Time (again)! 25 years!
Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Basketball Pool is BACK! The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is BACK!
Happy Holidays from the Office – 2023!
“Gontram Architecture’s Office – 2023” is the latest edition of a Holiday video we’ve
Annual NCAA Bowl Game Pick ‘Em Pool is BACK!
The magic of Bowl Season is HERE! This year, again, FBS (Division I) teams
“Hammer & Nails” Is Underway!
Last week, demolition activities began for the “Hammer and Nails” luxury grooming shop for
New KS Bank Underway in Garner!
The new KS Bank building in Garner, NC is under construction! The new branch
KS Bank in Dunn Gets Started!
A new bank building is now under construction in Dunn, North Carolina! KS
“The Mill” is Coming Soon!
Urban Food Group (the owners of Triangle favorites Coquette, Chow, Vivace, and others) is
It’s NCAA Basketball Pool Time (again)!
Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Basketball Pool is BACK! The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is BACK!
Happy Holidays from the Office! Part 2!
“Gontram Architecture’s Office – Part 2” is the latest edition of a Holiday video
FREE NCAA Bowl Game Pick ‘Em Pool
The magic of Bowl Season is HERE! This year, again, FBS (Division I) teams
“The Mill” – Coming (Again) Soon!
Anyone that has been around the Raleigh area since the 1980’s remembers Crowley’s, a
FREE NCAA Bowl Game Pick ‘Em Pool
The magic of Bowl Season is HERE! This year, again, FBS (Division I) teams
Happy Holidays from the Office!
“Gontram Architecture’s Office” is the latest edition of a Holiday video we’ve produced in
Design-Build is Good, Architect-led Design-Build is Better!
What’s the difference between the more traditional project delivery methods? Many of our architectural
Steel Murals are Cool!
The latest addition to the new office is a 4′ x 8′ steel mural
NCAA Basketball Pool is BACK for 2021!
Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Basketball Pool is BACK! After a 1 year hiatus due to
This…is…Jeopardy!
With our most sincere apologies to the late, great Alex Trebek, Gontram Architecture presents
“How to Construct a Snowman – 2020 – The Year of COVID”
As happens this time of year, with the Holiday Season upon us, we reflect
KS Bank Selma Aerial Video
A quick video of the completed renovation project…
KS Bank Renovation Nears Completion
We are finally coming down the homestretch on the major overhaul undertaken at the
KS Bank Renovation Continues
The complete face lift of the existing KS Bank building in Selma, NC continues.
NCRMA Renovation Underway!
The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association has occupied the building located at 209 Fayetteville
Demo Nears Completion in Selma!
Selective demolition on the exterior of the KS Bank in Selma is almost complete.
Don’t Re-Occupy Before Doing This…
I am sure we have all had ENOUGH of COVID-19 and are ready to
How (Not) to Get a Building Permit during COVID-19
A web conference with the local Zoning Inspector, Ned Ledbetter, goes sideways as the
Future of Design…after COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has put extraordinary pressures on life as we (used to) know
3d Laser Scanning in Renovation Projects
One of the hardest aspects of renovation projects is getting accurate field information. “Back
3d Printing to Help Combat COVID-19
Gontram Architecture started 3d printing architectural models several years ago as a way to
What Now?!?
Just a week ago, I was enjoying myself, watching a college softball doubleheader –
NCAA Bowl Game Pick ‘Em Pool Over
The magic of College Bowl Season is now over! LSU bests Clemson this year
“How to Construct a Snowman – Part 11 – Horror Stories”
As happens this time of year, with the Holiday Season upon us, we reflect
Fonville Morisey Office Opens in Clayton
A new office for Fonville Morisey opened last month in Clayton, NC. The 4,600
Bone & Joint MRI Chiller Installed
The Bone & Joint Orthopedic Clinic in Raleigh, NC is wrapping up their new
Custom Communications Office Renovation underway!
First, you’ve got to break a few eggs! New corporate offices are coming to
20 Years in Architecture!
This week, Gontram Architecture celebrates 20 years in business! For the past 20 years,
Wake Spine almost finished
Fire alarm devices are being installed and will begin testing next week in preparation
Bone & Joint Clinic – 1 week left!
With just 1 week left until Bone & Joint moves into their new clinic
AECOM/URS/NCTA – Less than 1 Month to Go
Week #9 at the North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s toll operations building showed modest progress
Wake Spine Holiday Push
Between Christmas and New Year’s, it usually dies down a little and folks can
Bone & Joint Clinic Getting Close
The holidays didn’t slow down progress. Inspections may have been a bit harder to
AECOM/URS/NCTA Pre-Holiday Progress
Week #8 at the North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s toll operations building renovation project showed
Wake Spine Clinic Ahead of Schedule
Construction on the Wake Spine project is rapidly nearing completion. Due to wrap up
Bone & Joint Pre-Holiday Progress
The light at the end of the extremely short and accelerated tunnel can be
‘Tis the Season for IR Thermal Imaging
The Holiday Season is a unique time of year for many reasons. People tend
“How to Construct a Snowman” – Our Digital Christmas Card
Ned is back for a 9th year of adventure and satire! For years, Gontram
AECOM/URS/NCTA Renovation Project Continues
Work at the North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s toll operations continues to progress. Sheetrock finishing
Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic – mid-December
Work on the new Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic continues! Tremendous progress has been
Wake Spine – mid-December update
Construction on the Wake Spine project continues at a furious clip. Progress continues at
Wake Spine – 7th Week Complete
The 7th week of construction on the Wake Spine project picked up after the
Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic finishes 7th week of Construction
The 7th week of construction picked up after the Thanksgiving holiday. Tremendous progress continues
AECOM/URS/NCTA – Week 5 Progress
No crazy, shoddy, prior-construction nightmares to report this week, at least not noteworthy enough
Wake Spine – Week 6 Progress
We are plugging away at the new Wake Spine Clinic, as designed by Gontram
Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic – Week 6 Progress
A holiday week is always tough to get things accomplished. Thanksgiving is not just
AECOM/URS/NCTA – Week 4 Progress
During a renovation project, we get to see a LOT of crazy stuff. This
AECOM/URS/NCTA – Week 3
Construction entered the 3rd week of the expansion of the AECOM/URS call center space
Wake Spine Medical Office – Week 5
Things are starting to take shape at the Wake Spine project. Sheetrock has been
Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic – Week 5
Week 5 was even busier than Week 4 at the Bone & Joint Surgery
AECOM/URS/NCTA Expansion – Week 2
Construction entered the 2nd week of the expansion of the AECOM/URS call center space
Wake Spine Renovation – Week 4 of Construction
Week 4 at the Wake Spine project has seen another week of furious activity.
Bone & Joint – Week 4 Concludes
Week 4 has seen a flurry of activity. A complex project with a tight
Bone & Joint makes progress in Week 3
Metal stud framing is complete and electrical rough-ins are nearing completion. Plumbing rough-ins are
URS/AECOM Expansion Underway
Construction started this past week on an expansion of the AECOM/URS call center space
Wake Spine PME Rough-Ins Underway
Wake Spine is under construction in its 3rd week. It is underway in the
Wake Spine Framing Underway
In the 2nd week of construction on Wake Spine’s latest location, metal stud framing
Bone & Joint Surgery – Week 2
Week 2 of construction was busy with wall framing, electrical rough-in, and plumbing. Some
Construction begins on Wake Spine fitup!
Construction started last week on the Wake Spine clinic designed by Gontram Architecture. The
Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic Underway!
Construction started last week on the Bone & Joint Surgery Clinic designed by Gontram
Virtual Walkthroughs Before, During & After
If you’ve been paying attention, you know that we, the staff of Gontram Architecture,
Enthalpy Analytical Expansion Nears Completion
In 2000, one of the very first projects Gontram Architecture and Ten Penny Construction
Final Four is Set!
The Final Four is now set! Gonzaga, UNC, South Carolina and Oregon advance to
Round of 32 is Complete!
The Sweet 16 is now set! Villanova was knocked off on Saturday. South Carolina
Round of 64 is Complete!
With the Round of 64 complete in the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, few
Day 1 in the Books!
Well, is your Bracket busted already? After 1 day of Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Men’s
NCAA Pool Brackets & a Chance to Help
Gontram Architecture’s annual NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Pool is now up and running! Online
NCAA Basketball Pool!
Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Basketball Pool is Coming Soon! Look for our NCAA Men’s
3d Printing is Pretty Cool!
OK, that sounds a little juvenile. But, if you took all of the comments
It’s Over! NCAA Bowl Pool Winners Announced!
The magic of Bowl Season is over! This year, we had a rematch from
New Sales Tax Rules for Construction Projects in NC
In North Carolina, the General Assembly has been actively pursuing ways to decrease personal
FREE NCAA Bowl Game Pick ‘Em Pool – Picks due 12/23
The magic of Bowl Season is HERE! This year, again, FBS (Division I) teams
How to Construct a Snowman – Part 8 – Change at the Zoning Department
A sincere “Happy Holidays” from Gontram Architecture to you! As part of our annual
Coastal Architecture Embodied
Gontram Architecture has had the pleasure of working on many coastal projects over the
Michael Jordan Collision Center Completed!
“Thanks, Eddie! Turned out Great! Another well run project that we are very happy
Find the Code Violation #6
Find the Code Violation in the photo below, then click on the photo to see
Sassool #2 Opens In Cary
A new Mediterranean restaurant and café has opened in Cary, NC. Location #2 of
Find the Code Violation #5
Find the Code Violation in the photo below, then click on the photo to
Opening Soon…Michael Jordan Collision Center
Lots of hard work coming together in the last few weeks of the Michael Jordan
More Finishes at Michael Jordan Collision
Coming down to the last few weeks of the Michael Jordan Collision Center project
Concrete Paving, Finishes at Michael Jordan Collision
Another busy week just ended at the Michael Jordan Collision Center project in Durham,
1 Month to Go @ Michael Jordan Collision
We are coming down to the wire at the Micheal Jordan Collision Center project
Sprinkler Work Underway at Michael Jordan Collision
Work on the inside of the building progressed now that the fire protection permit
Michael Jordan Collision Center Undercut
[vimeo 166551673 w=640 h=427] Progress picked back up this week after substantial weather and
Entry Canopy Install at Michael Jordan Collision
The front entry canopy steel went up this week for the Michael Jordan Collision Center
Fire Line Installation at MJC
Fire Line installation is well underway for the Michael Jordan Collision Center project in
Latest Surprise at Michael Jordan Collision
Another surprise, some more red tape, and a lot of progress this week at Michael
More site work at Michael Jordan Collision
Michael Jordan Collision 2016-04-01 from Eddie Gontram on Vimeo. More exciting work at the
Gontram Architecture NCAA Pool Winners Announced!
IT’S OVER! Villanova beat UNC last night with a 3-point buzzer beater to capture
Wall framing at Michael Jordan Collision Center
Two months to go at the Michael Jordan Collision Center project in Durham, NC.
Final Four for the NCAA Pool!
It’s Final Four time for Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Pool! Villanova, Oklahoma, Syracuse and
Front Entry underway at Michael Jordan Collision
Another busy week has flown by at the Michael Jordan Collision Center project in Durham,
NCAA Pool heads to Sweet 16
Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Pool heads to the Sweet 16! After the first weekend, John
More concrete at Michael Jordan Collision Center
During the past week, a lot of concrete has been poured at the Michael
NCAA Pool Underway
Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Pool is now underway! Entries were due by 11:00 am EDT,
Michael Jordan Collision work progresses
Michael Jordan Collision Timelapse Video 2016-03-11 from Eddie Gontram on Vimeo. Work on the
NCAA Pool Coming March 13th!
Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Pool is coming March 13th! Selection Sunday is right around the
Concrete Pours at Michael Jordan Collision Center
The first and second of many concrete pours occurred this week at the Michael
Rock Excavation at Michael Jordan Collision Center
[vimeo 156884605 w=500 h=281] Michael Jordan Collision 2016-02-26 from Eddie Gontram on Vimeo. It
Concrete cutting at Michael Jordan Collision
[vimeo 155987804 w=500 h=281] Michael Jordan Collision 2016-02-17 from Eddie Gontram on Vimeo. Concrete
Tree clearing underway at Michael Jordan Collision Center
This week, while more demolition work is underway inside the existing warehouse building, work
Find the Code Violation #4
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Turnkey Design-Build: Michael Jordan Collision Underway
In yet another example of the turnkey Architect-led Design-Build delivery method so popular with
It’s Over! NCAA Bowl Game Pick ‘Em Pool winners announced!
Alabama wins the 2016 NCAA FBS Playoff in an exciting win against Clemson, 45-40! That
How to Construct a Snowman – Part 7 – Universal Design for the Holidays
A sincere “Happy Holidays” from Gontram Architecture to you! As part of our annual
BIG Energy Savings Available for Existing Buildings
(With contributions from David Whitney, Atlantec Engineers) When Architects and Engineers sing their own
NC Law Now Tougher on Building Inspectors
North Carolina Law just got tougher on Building Inspectors. North Carolina Session Law 2015-145
Gontram Architecture now on Periscope!
Social media is a wonderful thing (most of the time). Twitter, in particular, seems
5 Ways Commercial Tenants and Buyers Can Avoid Costly Mistakes
Over the years, we have had the opportunity to assist many commercial tenants (or
Free Guide: 10 Advantages of Architect-led Design-Build
Our Clients LOVE it when everything clicks into place, the way they expected, when
Restroom Accessibility
North Carolina has always been on the leading edge of accessibility and universal design.
Accessibility: The 20% Rule Explained
Did you know that if you want to renovate a portion of a building,
The Beauty of Architect-Led Design-Build
Design-Build is the project delivery method where the design and construction aspects are performed under
Find the Code Violation #3
This one is a little harder. Take a look at the photograph below and
NCAA Pool Complete!
Duke beat Wisconsin to capture the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship. That also
Find the Code Violation #2
Take a look at the photograph below. While this restroom may have been Code-compliant
Find the Code Violation #1
Can you find the Code Violation in the photo below? This is an EASY
NCAA Pool Underway! Brackets ready
It’s “Bracket Time, Baby!” Here at Gontram Architecture, we are again hosting our annual
Annual NCAA Pool Coming March 15th!
It’s almost “Bracket Time, Baby!” Here at Gontram Architecture, we are again ready to
Gontram Architecture’s NCAA Bowl Game Pick ‘Em Pool Complete!
Ohio State beat Oregon in the first-ever College Football playoff in the FBS Division!
Free NCAA Bowl Game Pick ‘Em Pool – Picks Due by 11:00 AM, 12/20/14
The magic of Bowl Season is HERE! This year, again, FBS (Division I) teams
How to Construct a Snowman – Part 6
A sincere “Happy Holidays” from Gontram Architecture to you! As part of our annual
NC Retail Merchants Association – 010
The NC Retail Merchants Association project in downtown Raleigh, NC is coming down the homestretch. Crews
Marshall Retail Group’s new RDU Terminal 1 Retail Shops
FlightStop North, FlightStop South, and Marshall Rousso/Ruby Blue retail shops opened in Raleigh-Durham Airport’s
NC Retail Merchants Association – 011
The NC Retail Merchants Association project in downtown Raleigh, NC is a few mere weeks from
NC Retail Merchants Association – 012
Three weeks left to go for the NC Retail Merchants Association project in downtown Raleigh, NC. While