| Contact: Lisa Porter For Immediate Release (949) 722-1798 September, 2000 |
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R.D. Olson Construction Enters Into International Building Arena
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Irvine based R.D. Olson Construction completed its first international project for a popular American steakhouse chain, Morton’s of Chicago. The 8,000-square-foot restaurant is located at 757 W. Hastings, Vancouver, British Columbia. R.D. Olson Construction, specialists in building restaurants, hotels and country clubs, provided pre-construction services and general contracting for the $1.1 million Morton’s of Chicago. The restaurant is owned by Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. and resembles its other US dining establishments characterized by wood paneling, glass and brass walling, custom lighting and a richly-furnished décor. Shea Architects, a Minneapolis, Minn.-based firm, was responsible for the design of the chain’s newest addition. R.D. Olson Construction completed the restaurant in time for an October 1 opening. "We are excited to have expanded internationally and create a name outside the United States," said Dennis Reyling, president, R.D. Olson Construction. "Morton’s is a good start because it represents some of America’s finest." This year, R.D. Olson Construction built another restaurant for the popular chain: Morton’s of Chicago in Seattle, Wash. R.D. Olson Construction is a national general contractor and construction management company, which specializes in building country clubs, hotels and restaurants nationwide. Founded in 1979 by Robert Olson, the company has since built such well-known establishments as the Mercado Plaza, Palm Springs; Indian Wells Country Club, Palm Desert; and Hilton Garden Inn, Arcadia. Current projects under construction in California include: Marriott Newport Coast Villas, Newport Beach; Marriott Shadow Ridge, Palm Desert; and Townplace Suites, Newark. R.D. Olson Construction is the twelfth largest company of its kind in Orange County with its corporate office in Irvine, Calif. |