Western Specialty Contractors’ Orlando branch completed a façade repair and waterproofing project at the News-Journal Building on the Daytona State College campus in Daytona Beach, FL.
Serving as the prime contractor, Western performed comprehensive exterior waterproofing of all windows and doors and applied a new exterior wall coating system to more than 60,000 square feet of façade surface. The work was designed to improve the building’s weather resistance, enhance its appearance and extend the life of the exterior envelope.
One of the project’s primary challenges involved accessing difficult work areas due to existing landscaping, while also maintaining a demanding schedule around events held at the building’s active theater. To keep the project on track, Western utilized larger aerial lifts and coordinated overtime, after-hours and early-morning work activities to minimize disruptions and maintain progress.
“Our team worked closely with the owner to navigate access constraints and scheduling challenges while delivering a quality waterproofing solution,” said Taylor Thomas, Project Manager at Western Specialty Contractors. “Through careful planning and flexibility, we were able to complete the project successfully while maintaining the facility’s ongoing operations.”
Western has maintained a strong working relationship with the customer for more than six years on projects ranging from the University of Florida to Daytona State College facilities. The successful completion of this project has led to ongoing discussions about budgetary planning for multiple additional buildings scheduled for 2026-2028.
Western finished the work on time and within budget to the satisfaction of Daytona State College.
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About Western Specialty Contractors
Family-owned and operated for more than 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing, and specialty roofing. Western offers a nationwide network of expertise that building owners, engineers, architects, and property managers can count on to develop cost-effective, corrective measures that can add years of useful life to a variety of structures, including industrial, commercial, healthcare, historic, educational and government buildings, parking structures, and sports stadiums. Western is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with 30 branch offices nationwide and employs more than 1,200 salaried and hourly professionals who offer the best, time-tested techniques and innovative technology. For more information about Western Specialty Contractors, visit https://westernspecialtycontractors.com.