William M. Colmer Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse

About the Project

The William M. Colmer Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse is a prominent historic building in downtown Hattiesburg, MS. The renovation project includes:

• Interior renovation and construction of a new building addition to enhance security
• Modifications to the existing building to create a more secure entry and security screening area
• Security and safety improvements throughout the facility
• Upgrades to the existing building’s enclosure, including new windows, façade cleaning, exterior lighting, and enhanced perimeter visibility

The modern building addition will complement the historic architecture of the existing building while framing and elevating the importance of the new entry. Key features of the addition include:

• A new public egress stair tower
• A defendant elevator
• Enhanced security screening
• New Judges’ parking
• A new USMS Vehicle Sallyport