LANCASTER, PA—High Construction Company was awarded a contract by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts to renovate the historic Hershey Press Building at 27 W. Chocolate Ave., in downtown Hershey, Pa.

Originally built in 1916 to print candy labels and later converted to a department store and a grocery store, the 80,000-square-foot building is now being redeveloped for commercial and office use. The upper two floors will serve as Hershey Entertainment & Resort's corporate offices. The first floor will be leased for retail.

High Construction was selected as the prime contractor for interior general trades work, totaling approximately 52,600-square-feet, and will coordinate all prime contractors on the project. High Construction will complete the renovation in September.

Founded in 1978, High Construction Company provides design-build, general contracting, and construction management services throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. High Construction specializes in the commercial, manufacturing, processing, distribution, education, hospitality, retail, and health care markets. The family-owned business is headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., and employs over 75 professionals. High Construction is an affiliate of High Real Estate Group, which also includes Greenfield Architects Ltd., High Associates Ltd., High Investors Ltd., and High Hotels, Ltd. For more information about High Construction, call (717) 291-2276 or visit www.HighConstruction.com.

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