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COVINGTON, Ky. (June 11, 2024) – Corporex, a national, privately held investment and development firm based in Covington, Ky., is thrilled to partner with Paul Hemmer Company, a construction leader in the Greater Cincinnati region, on the third building of The Boardwalk Residences at Ovation.

Corporex is the master developer and construction manager for the project, with Hemmer Construction Company as the prime contractor for this building. The building will feature 32 additional single units within floors two through five and two guest suites for visitors of The Boardwalk Residences. Additionally, more than 12,000 square feet of retail space will be available on the first floor. Construction is scheduled to start as soon as possible and is slated for completion by the end of 2025.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of this transformative and iconic development,” said Paul Hemmer, CEO of Paul Hemmer Company. “Ovation is a historic project for our region and this opportunity reinforces our dedication to achieving excellent results and our commitment to bringing architectural visions to life.”

“Corporex is excited to welcome Hemmer Construction Company as the prime contractor for the final building phase of The Boardwalk Residences,” said Bill Butler, Founder and Chairman of Corporex. “Hemmer has been a great asset on the landmark OneNKY Center in Covington we are developing. The company has a proven history of completing complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget, which makes them the perfect partner for bringing to life the third residential building at Ovation.”

Ovation is a nearly 25-acre, five city block equivalent urban, mixed-use development along the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers in Northern Kentucky. The community is host to a world-class music venue, state-of-the-art office buildings, residential options, hotels and open spaces. Once complete, Ovation will be an iconic regional destination, offering unique public artworks, restaurants, bars, and experiences to visitors, connecting residents and the community directly to the rivers with an unbeatable view of the Cincinnati skyline. To learn more visit ovationontheriver.com.

For more information on Corporex and the organization’s current projects across the United States, visit corporex.com. For additional information on Paul Hemmer Company, visit paulhemmer.com.

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About Corporex:

Corporex Companies is a national, privately held investment and development firm based in Covington, Kentucky. Corporex has a nearly 60-year history of developing world-class hotels, Class A offices, luxury residential and mixed-use developments in over 22+ states across the U.S. The company has more than $1B in assets under management, has built over 25M square feet, and generously invested in communities with nearly $2.9M in corporate and foundation giving in 2023. Today, the company remains one of the leading privately held, vertically integrated owner/operators of commercial real estate in the country. Learn more at Corporex.com.

About Ovation:

Ovation is a 25-acre, urban, mixed-use development that sits along the confluence of the Ohio and Licking Rivers in Northern Kentucky. The development offers accessibility, convenience, and connectivity to a world-class music venue, state-of-the-art office buildings, residential options, hotels, open green spaces, and unique restaurants, bars, and experiences. Once complete, Ovation will bridge cities in the region, connect residents and the community directly to the rivers, and offer incredible river views combined with a boardwalk that transcends time and activates all your senses. To learn more visit ovationontheriver.com.

About Paul Hemmer Company:

Hemmer has been a construction leader in the Greater Cincinnati region since 1921. Hemmer is a premier provider of construction services in the medical, distribution, manufacturing, office, retail, and institutional markets throughout the region. Most clients choose Hemmer because of its ability to provide single-source design/build solutions for their construction needs. Hemmer’s success lies in an ability to get the job done by managing and directing projects from the earliest conceptual idea through completion utilizing a fast-track approach– on time, within budget, and with Total Customer Satisfaction. For more information, visit paulhemmer.com.