Bowa Construction is providing construction management services for the renovation and residential conversion of the historic Armour Institute Building into rental loft-style apartments including lifestyle amenities such as a fitness center, community rooms, bicycle storage and a new rooftop deck. An existing boiler structure along the south side of the building will be rebuilt with alterations to provide additional dwellings and common area uses. Scope of work will include the renovation and life safety improvements throughout the building, including the addition of a new enclosed staircase from the basement to the roof. Exterior work will include the removal of two fire escapes from the north and south facades and repair and replacement of masonry walls of face brick, terra cotta and sandstone. In addition, existing wood double hung windows will also be repaired and replaced as needed.