Congregation Shearith Israel

September 2006 — Congregation Shearith Israel (CSI) at www.shearith.org has selected Joe Funk Construction Engineers to oversee a major building program at their location in Dallas where the synagogue has operated for the last 50 years. Known as one of the leading conservative synagogues in the U.S., CSI is currently home to 1,400 families. Construction is already underway with completion scheduled for August 2007 before the high holidays begin.
Approximately 16,000 sf of new space will be added to the existing facility to accommodate a new 450 seat sanctuary, a new 100 seat chapel for morning and evening services, an exterior courtyard, and a new, well-defined front entrance and lobby area leading from the secular to the sacred. Additional parking and paving is planned. Renovation of 66,000 sf of existing space will include the main sanctuary, social hall, auditorium, bathrooms, classrooms, administrative offices, rabbinic and cantorial offices, choir areas, and common areas. Scope of work also includes HVAC, electrical lighting, plumbing, and fire protection services. The addition of new windows and opening up closed areas will introduce more natural light into the completed building. Total construction work is valued at $8 million.
Joe Funk Construction Engineers has assembled a strong team to deliver project management services including Glenn Sefton, Vice President and Senior Project Manager, Tom Stack, superintendent, Tab Wilhelm, project administrator. Project Executive is Rusty Norris. The Boston-based architectural and design firm of Finegold Alexander + Associates, Inc. www.faainc.com is “creating the “perfect style, look and feel that CSI wants to achieve.” Project Executive for Finegold Alexander is Maurice “Mo” Finegold and Project Architect is Scott Brodsky.
“On two previous occasions at this same location, our firm has proudly assisted CSI with its construction needs so we are exceptionally pleased and honored to have their continued confidence and trust on this new major construction program,” says Marshall Funk, President of Joe Funk Construction Engineers. “We appreciate the opportunity to work with Jeff Kramer, Executive Director, Jeff Rasansky. President, and David Meyers, Vice President, all outstanding individuals who represent CSI’s Board and Building Committee, as we work together to realize CSI’s vision of expanding and renovating the Douglas Home to enrich the personal Jewish experience of this and future generations.”

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