The Renovations and Additions to John Thornton Chevrolet Lithia Springs, Georgia

Before After

A view from Thornton Road

Construction of the new proscenium

Construction of the new proscenium

Before After

New enclosed showroom space

Before After

Entrance to the Parts Department

With the dealership remaining open during construction, safety was critical

Safety Comes First

Directional signs helped customers and staff remain safe at all times.

Safety Comes First

Service Area – temporary and complete

Existing restrooms were removed and relocated for better access to the new training room and break room. This

allowed for a more private entrance to the new restrooms

off the main showroom floor.

Hallway to the new restrooms

Forty years of communication

cabling was removed to make room for the new

systems throughout the entire building.

Out with the old, in with the new

To reduce costs, the new structural steel members were added to the existing timber framing. This addition prompted the owner to add a training room that

overlooks the new showroom for large meetings and sales training.

Working with existing conditions

The original heart pine floors were refinished to save cost

Keeping the history of the building

Construction Complete – New spaces

Offices

Body Shop

Lube Service Area

Construction Complete – New spaces

Retail Area Showroom Floor

Unique and innovative techniques were used to include green construction applications to this project. Some examples include clean burning waste oil

heaters, industrial power foil fans, and milled asphalt

Saving Time and Money

Showcasing vintage cars and new cars to combine the old with the new

Used Car Sales Building – new facade

“Swofford Construction understood our priorities and made every effort to

incorporate our business needs around their plans and timelines. We were able to remain completely operational during the

entire project and made a smooth transition into the new facilities. This was

a direct reflection of Swofford Construction understanding our needs,

and making our priorities theirs.”

John Thornton, Owner, John Thornton Chevrolet

Owner Testimonial

Grand Re-Opening Ceremony

Architect Testimonial

“The team that Swofford Construction assembled was very detail oriented,

extremely responsive and managed the full array of construction issues in a

thoughtful manner. We would readily recommend Swofford Construction, Inc. to prospective clients if they were seeking a

hard working, diligent team that will provide a respectful environment for the

duration of the construction project.

Randy Pimsler, Architect, Pimsler-Hoss Architects, Inc.

2009 Build Georgia Award First Place Winner

Extensive coordination, innovative construction techniques and exceptional customer service earned Swofford

Construction, Inc. a First Place Build Georgia Award in 2009.

With more than 30 years experience, Swofford Construction is a reputable commercial contracting firm with a reputation for providing high quality, cost effective and timely construction. Believing that a team approach

results in a successful project, Swofford encourages involvement from the owner, architect and the subcontractors.

PROVIDE. ESTABLISH. MAINTAIN. PRODUCE.

Contact Information

6630 Oak Ridge Commerce Way Austell, Georgia 30168

Phone: 678.945.8988 Fax: 678.945.8989

www.swoffordconstruction.com

Swofford Construction - Kelly Johnson, Business Development Manager - x227 email: kjohnson@swoffordconstruction.com

Pimsler-Hoss Architects, Inc. - Randy Pimsler, Architect - 404.875.1517

John Thornton Chevrolet – John Thornton, Owner - 678.303.4071