FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—The renovation and expansion of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts project that was developed by Stiles/Miller LLC, a joint venture partnership between Stiles and Miller Construction Company, won the Project of the Year award from The Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter.

The 18-month upgrades to the theater were planned in two June-October phases around the center's schedule of performances, company officials say. The first phase included refurbishing and restoring the 2,688-seat Au-Rene Theater with cutting-edge high-tech audio and lighting systems, a new orchestra lift and other advanced production features, new seating and carpeting, an upgraded roof, and a high-efficiency climate control system. Overlooking the Au-Rene Theater is a new Club Level bar and seating area where club patrons can enjoy refreshments before, during and after performances.

The second phase included the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center, a new three-story 27,630-square-foot arts education wing, as well as the new Huizenga Pavilion, a two-story event space designed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

This recognition is a testament to the commitment of the Stiles/Miller team as well as the public and private partnership that set this project in motion,” said Stiles CEO Terry Stiles. The tight project schedule and requirement for us to perform the work while the center was in full operation added significantly to its complexity. We are incredibly proud to be a part of the renewal of this defining Fort Lauderdale community asset.”

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts renovation and expansion was also an Eagle Award winner from the ABC in the category for contract amounts up to $100 million. In total, Stiles received Eagle awards for four projects throughout the region, including the Centurion Air Cargo Facility for commercial projects from $25 million to $100 million.

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Broward Center for Performing Arts Wins Project of the Year Award

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