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Tarlton Promotes Diane Grimsley to Project Director

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Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, has promoted Diane Grimsley to project director.

Grimsley has led Tarlton teams on a wide range of award-winning projects over multiple campuses for the firm’s institutional and healthcare clients, including Saint Louis Zoo, BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, Washington University School of Medicine and Washington University in St. Louis. She is managing Tarlton’s work on the $30 million, 66,000-square-foot SSM Health Outpatient Center in O’Fallon, Missouri.  

As a Tarlton senior project manager, Grimsley led the 4th floor inpatient bed fit-out for BJC HealthCare at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri. The team built out 27,000 square feet of shell space to create 32 acute care rooms, including seven intensive care units, two nurses’ stations, conference rooms, a family waiting room, supply rooms and other supporting spaces. Work also included upgrades to the mechanical, electrical and pneumatic tube systems.

Grimsley managed Tarlton’s construction team on the Michael and Quirsis Riney Primate Canopy Trails exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo, an award-winning, 35,000-square-foot expansion that brought lemurs, Old World monkeys and New World monkeys into eight new outdoor habitats. The exhibit allows guests to experience the primates from new vantage points, including a 200-foot-long winding steel boardwalk at treetop level. She also served as a guest panelist on “Creating Successful Exhibits,” an integrated, team-based exhibit development overview course hosted by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  

“Diane is multi-faceted in construction management and value engineering who brings her industry experience and people skills to every Tarlton project she works on,” said Joe Scarfino, Tarlton vice president. “She works to advance the growth of our team members who rely on her vast scope of knowledge to guide them through even the most complex project.”

An accomplished engineer with 31 years of construction industry experience, Grimsley joined Tarlton in 2012. She holds the LEED AP designation from the U.S. Green Building Council. Grimsley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering from the University of Kansas.  

A staunch supporter of the construction industry and her local communities, Grimsley served as a board member on the St. Louis Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction and chaired its strategic planning committee. She is a volunteer for the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council of the USGBC and plays a key role on Tarlton construction projects, providing educational lectures on industry-related topics.

She has been a member of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Corporate Council since 2015 and is on the organization’s building and sustainability committee. Grimsley also serves on the Ursuline Academy Board of Trustees and is chairperson of the school’s building and grounds committee. In addition, she volunteered for and/or organized events for several local, regional and national charities and nonprofits including Ronald McDonald House Charities; Habitat for Humanity; Life Teen; and The Elizabeth Project.

Tarlton Corp. is a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise that provides outstanding preconstruction, construction and design-build solutions to clients in the commercial, institutional, government, nonprofit, concrete, energy, industrial and water-wastewater markets. Building for 77 years, Tarlton has managed landmark St. Louis projects and self-performs many scopes of work, also supporting customers through annual and long-term contracts for campus maintenance and special projects. Tarlton is committed to improving lives through inclusive construction, civic engagement and service to others.

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Tarlton Promotes Diane Grimsley to Project Director

Diane Grimsley

Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, has promoted Diane Grimsley to project director.

Grimsley has led Tarlton teams on a wide range of award-winning projects over multiple campuses for the firm’s institutional and healthcare clients, including Saint Louis Zoo, BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, Washington University School of Medicine and Washington University in St. Louis. She is managing Tarlton’s work on the $30 million, 66,000-square-foot SSM Health Outpatient Center in O’Fallon, Missouri.  

As a Tarlton senior project manager, Grimsley led the 4th floor inpatient bed fit-out for BJC HealthCare at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri. The team built out 27,000 square feet of shell space to create 32 acute care rooms, including seven intensive care units, two nurses’ stations, conference rooms, a family waiting room, supply rooms and other supporting spaces. Work also included upgrades to the mechanical, electrical and pneumatic tube systems.

Grimsley managed Tarlton’s construction team on the Michael and Quirsis Riney Primate Canopy Trails exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo, an award-winning, 35,000-square-foot expansion that brought lemurs, Old World monkeys and New World monkeys into eight new outdoor habitats. The exhibit allows guests to experience the primates from new vantage points, including a 200-foot-long winding steel boardwalk at treetop level. She also served as a guest panelist on “Creating Successful Exhibits,” an integrated, team-based exhibit development overview course hosted by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  

“Diane is multi-faceted in construction management and value engineering who brings her industry experience and people skills to every Tarlton project she works on,” said Joe Scarfino, Tarlton vice president. “She works to advance the growth of our team members who rely on her vast scope of knowledge to guide them through even the most complex project.”

An accomplished engineer with 31 years of construction industry experience, Grimsley joined Tarlton in 2012. She holds the LEED AP designation from the U.S. Green Building Council. Grimsley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering from the University of Kansas.  

A staunch supporter of the construction industry and her local communities, Grimsley served as a board member on the St. Louis Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction and chaired its strategic planning committee. She is a volunteer for the Missouri Gateway Green Building Council of the USGBC and plays a key role on Tarlton construction projects, providing educational lectures on industry-related topics.

She has been a member of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Corporate Council since 2015 and is on the organization’s building and sustainability committee. Grimsley also serves on the Ursuline Academy Board of Trustees and is chairperson of the school’s building and grounds committee. In addition, she volunteered for and/or organized events for several local, regional and national charities and nonprofits including Ronald McDonald House Charities; Habitat for Humanity; Life Teen; and The Elizabeth Project.

Jason Hughes Elected President of Home Builders Association (HBA) of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri 

Jason Hughes

Jason Hughes, president of T.R. Hughes Homes, has been elected the 88th president of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri. Hughes has worked in many capacities within the home building industry for nearly three decades. “Participation in the HBA is vital to the home building industry. Serving as HBA President is humbling, an honor, and worthy of my time and effort,” Hughes said.

The HBA is a local trade association of nearly 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry.

November 3, 2023

Joseph D. Palumbo and Branden S. Stein Promoted to Partner at Carmody MacDonald P.C.

Joseph D. Palumbo

Palumbo is in the firm’s business/transactional practice group and focuses on banking and finance, real estate, and corporate law. Joe works closely with lenders of all sizes and assists them with a variety of financing matters. He also has experience counseling corporate clients on a variety of business matters as well as working with developers and managing real estate matters. He earned his law degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 2013 and joined Carmody MacDonald in 2019.

Brandon Stein

Stein is in the firm’s litigation practice group and focuses on commercial litigation and complex civil litigation. He assists clients with commercial and contract disputes and has also expanded his practice into receivership matters. He earned his law degree from Northwestern University in Chicago in 2014 and joined Carmody MacDonald in 2021.

“Joe and Branden are valuable assets to their clients and to the firm as a whole,” said Dave Stoeberl, a managing partner at Carmody MacDonald.  “They are dedicated to client success and skilled in handling the most challenging of legal situations.”

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures Promotes Terry to VP of Finance

Kathy Terry

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures announces Kathy Terry’s promotion to vice president, finance. Terry joined Lawrence in 2016 as its accounting manager, helping to grow the financial position of the company and playing a significant role in navigating the intricacies of being an ESOP, 100 percent employee-owned organization.  In her new role as VP, Terry will continue to help maximize shareholder value for Lawrence’s employee owners by leading the accounting department and other front-office teams, managing the ESOP and 401K plans and providing management insights along with the leadership team to further advance the firm’s future success.

Louer Facility Planning, Inc. Welcomes Jamie Spann as Design Director

Louer Facility Planning, Inc. is thrilled to announce the addition of Jamie Spann to its team as the new Design Director. With an impressive 18 years of relevant experience, Jamie brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to her new role.

As Design Director, Jamie will lead and inspire the design team, overseeing projects to provide design solutions that meet the diverse needs of Louer Facility Planning’s clients. Her education and experience in interior design, space planning, and contract furniture make her a perfect fit to further elevate the company’s design capabilities.

“We are delighted to welcome Jamie Spann to Louer Facility Planning,” said Yvette Paris, President of Louer Facility Planning, Inc. “Her extensive experience in the industry and her passion for creating exceptional spaces align perfectly with our company’s commitment to delivering outstanding design solutions for our clients. Jamie’s unique perspective and creative vision will undoubtedly enhance our team’s ability to exceed client expectations.”

Jamie’s impressive career spans nearly two decades, during which she has demonstrated a keen ability to understand the client’s goals, project requirements, timeframe, and budget. Her creative approach to project execution has consistently resulted in successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

“I am excited to join the dynamic team at Louer Facility Planning, Inc.,” Jamie remarked. “The company’s reputation for client-centered design solutions is truly inspiring. I look forward to collaborating with the talented design team and helping shape the next chapter of the company’s journey.”

Jamie’s addition to the team as Design Director marks another significant milestone for the company in 2023. Her industry knowledge and leadership will contribute greatly to the company’s continued growth and success in the future.

Louer Facility Planning, Inc. is a Collinsville based woman-owned firm specializing in the planning and creation of innovative and functional interior spaces for a wide range of commercial clients. With a focus on design excellence and client satisfaction, Louer Facility Planning has established itself as a leader in the industry, delivering creative and impactful solutions.

October 27, 2023

New Hires and Promotions at Brinkmann Constructors

Mark Spraul

Brinkmann Constructors has hired Mark Spraul as a Project Executive in the St. Louis office. With over 30 years of industry experience, Spraul has worked on a variety of extensive industrial projects for end users such as Amazon, Chewy, Walmart and Caterpillar. As Project Executive, he will work to expand Brinkmann’s reach in the industrial market while overseeing high-volume projects and providing leadership to multiple project teams. Spraul earned of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri – Columbia and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.

Rebecca Randolph

Brinkmann Constructors has promoted Rebecca Randolph to Executive Director of Marketing and Business Development. Randolph, who recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary with the firm, has more than 30 years of experience in business development, marketing, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. In her expanded role, she will continue to source new opportunities and build relationships with industry leaders while overseeing operations within Brinkmann’s marketing and communications department.

Randolph received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Oklahoma and is actively involved in many industry associations, including the Society of Industrial Office Realtors, American Senior Housing Association, Urban Land Institute (Founding Chair of ULI’s Women’s Leadership Initiative), National Multi Housing Council, International Council of Shopping Centers, and St. Louis Forum.

Jared Cox

Brinkmann Constructors has promoted Jared Cox to Director of Project Controls. Having joined the company in 2021, Cox has extensive experience working to deliver high-quality results on projects in the automotive, industrial, and office sectors and has a passion for finding creative solutions to complex building challenges. Previously working as a project manager, his new role will involve establishing operational best practices, standardizing reporting procedures, researching and implementing new processes, and instilling fundamental project management discipline across all five Brinkmann offices. Cox earned a Bachelor of Science in both Civil Engineering and Agriculture Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Steve Bostic
Dave Klug

Brinkmann Constructors has promoted Steve Bostic and Dave Klug to Project Director. Each have a long-standing tenure with Brinkmann and have demonstrated their ability and desire to move forward Brinkmann’s vision, mission and core values. Formerly Senior Project Mangers, their new roles will involve the leadership and execution of sizable construction projects while overseeing multiple projects and teams. Additionally, they will take ownership of key client relationships and are accountable for hiring, training, and growing all employees on each project team. Steve Bostic started with Brinkmann in 2011 and worked as a Senior Project Manager prior to receiving his promotion to Project Director. He has worked on projects in a variety of sectors, including senior living, multifamily, education and healthcare. During his tenure with Brinkmann, he has handled over two million square feet and $300 million of construction projects. Bostic earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology. Dave Klug started with Brinkmann in 2011 and worked as a Senior Project Manager prior to receiving his promotion to Project Director. He has worked on projects in a variety of sectors, including senior living, multifamily, student housing, industrial, medical and retail. During his tenure with Brinkmann, he has handled over three million square feet and $337 million of construction projects. Klug received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton.

Mike Duehren

Brinkmann Constructors has promoted Mike Duehren, Noah Perry and Kyle White to Project Executive. Each have demonstrated their ability and desire to move forward Brinkmann’s vision, mission and core values. Formerly Project Directors, their new roles will involve the leadership and execution of sizable construction projects while overseeing multiple projects and teams. Additionally, they will take ownership of key client relationships and be held accountable for hiring, training, and growing all employees on each project team.

Kyle White

Kyle White has nearly 15 years of industry experience and has provided high-level management on a variety of projects in the multifamily, student housing, medical, warehouse and retail sectors. During his tenure with Brinkmann, he has handled over four million square feet and $600 million of construction projects. White received his Bachelor of Science in Construction Sciences from Auburn University and is a LEED Accredited Professional with an emphasis in Building Design + Construction.

Noah Perry

Noah Perry has over 15 years of industry experience and has provided high-level management on a variety of projects in the multifamily, student housing, healthcare, industrial, government/institutional and education sectors. During his tenure with Brinkmann, he has handled over two million square feet and $350 million of construction projects. Perry previously served in the United States Navy and is a registered LEED Green Associate.

Charlie Hart

Brinkmann Constructors has promoted Charlie Hart to Regional Director of Field Operations. With over 30 years of industry experience as a project superintendent, Hart has significant experience in managing project teams for clients in the commercial, educational, multifamily, healthcare and government sectors.

Louer Facility Planning, Inc. Welcomes Jamie Spann as Design Director

Jamie Spann

Jamie’s addition to the team as Design Director marks another significant milestone for the company in 2023. Her industry knowledge and leadership will contribute greatly to the company’s continued growth and success in the future.

Louer Facility Planning, Inc. is a Collinsville based woman-owned firm specializing in the planning and creation of innovative and functional interior spaces for a wide range of commercial clients. With a focus on design excellence and client satisfaction, Louer Facility Planning has established itself as a leader in the industry, delivering creative and impactful solutions.

October 20, 2023

The ASA Midwest Council Elects 2023-24 Officers, Board of Directors

The American Subcontractors Association (ASA)-Midwest Council recently elected its officers and board of directors for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

L to R: Matt Tucker, Affton Fabricating & Welding; Ryan Spell, Precision Analysis; Dennis Voss, Golterman & Sabo; Mark O’Donnell, Schmersahl Treloar; Dan Tucker, MC Mechanical.

Mr. Dennis Voss, Golterman & Sabo, was elected as the 2023-24-chapter president. 
Voss succeeds Mr. Dan Tucker, MC Mechanical Services.  Voss will serve a one-year term as president, which began July 1 and will expire June 30, 2024

“I am honored and humbled at the opportunity to serve as President of the ASA Midwest Council,” said Dennis Voss. “ASA is a great organization and has so much to offer its members.  As president I look forward to continuing this long-standing tradition and work to promote the many benefits of the ASA.” 

Ryan Spell, Precision Analysis, was elected vice-president., Matt Tucker, Affton Fabricating & Welding Co., will serve as secretary, and Mark O’Donnell of Schmersahl Treloar & Co. will serve as the association’s treasurer. Mr. Dan Tucker, MC Mechanical Services will serve one additional year as the immediate past president.

Members of the 2023-24 Board of Directors also include: Steve Cummins, Bell Electrical Contractors; Rose Kastrup, CSA Advisors LLC; Scott Meyer, Meyer Painting Co.; Rob Meeh, R.F Meeh Co.; Ryan Hermann, T.J. Wies Contracting; Stephanie Woodcock, Too Creative.

Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals announces strategic changes to support client service, innovation, and project delivery as the company continues to grow in the power generation and transmission (PG&T) sector. As the company continues to refine its organization to support continued growth, two key leadership roles have been filled:

Eddie Norse

Eddie Norse, Jr., PMP, has joined Terracon as a program manager and senior associate. With more than 40 years of experience in project and program management, Norse is focused on developing and delivering an innovative programmatic approach to improve project delivery and meet the needs of Terracon’s national PG&T clients. He earned a bachelor of science in business management degree from the University of Phoenix, and a master’s certificate in project management from The George Washington University. Norse is based in Overland Park, Kansas.

Chawn Stich has rejoined Terracon as a client development manager and senior associate. Bringing more than 25 years of varied engineering experience in the A/E/C industry to his role, Stich is dedicated to providing an excellent client experience to Terracon’s national PG&T clients. A recipient of the Engineer’s Club of St. Louis Award of Merit in 2021, he currently serves on the organization’s board. Stich is based in St. Louis.

“These roles are key to meeting the current and future needs of our PG&T clients. Eddie and Chawn bring the right combination of experience, skills, and innovation to their roles, allowing us to provide our clients with a consistently excellent experience,” said Blair Loftis, senior vice president and national director of PG&T for Terracon.

Terracon is an employee-owned, multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

IMPACT Strategies has welcomed three new team members: Jordan Lane as Senior Project Manager, Rosie Williams as Marketing & Business Development Specialist and Chris Douthit as Field Superintendent.

Jordan Lane

Jordan Lane holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Missouri S&T along with a master’s degree in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. Lane brings over twelve years of experience in the construction industry to IMPACT, most recently managing large scale senior housing projects. As a Senior Project Manager with IMPACT Strategies, Lane is responsible for overall management of project specific teams on multiple construction projects with specific duties for client interface, monitoring construction progress and quality, and cost control activities to ensure project completion according to the established goals.

Rosie Williams

Rosie Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Southeast Missouri State University. Prior to joining IMPACT Strategies, Williams worked eight years for a furniture dealer supporting their marketing needs. In her new role as Marketing & Business Development Specialist, Williams is responsible for branding, public relations, communications, social media, coordinating events, content marketing and supporting business development.

Chris Douthit

Chris Douthit, a union carpenter by trade, comes to IMPACT Strategies with eighteen years of commercial construction experience. Douthit’s vast variety of project experience makes him a great fit in his new role as Field Superintendent. Douthit will be responsible for on-site managing the day-to-day details of a project under construction.

Mark Hinrichs, President at IMPACT Strategies said, “We are thrilled to welcome Jordan, Rosie and Chris to the IMPACT Strategies family. They each bring incredible skills and expertise to their respective roles, adding much need depth to our team. We are excited to see the great things they will accomplish in service of our clients.”

October 13, 2023

KAI Enterprises Promotes Gyasi Haynes to Vice President of KAI Build

Gyasi Haynes

KAI Enterprises proudly announces the promotion of Gyasi Haynes to Vice President of its construction division, KAI Build. Haynes joined KAI in June 2021 as Director of Project Management.

Haynes’ career consists of more than 20 years of construction industry experience. In his new role as Vice President, Haynes will take on a wide range of responsibilities, including working closely with the project management teams to promote safety, quality and client satisfaction. Additionally, he will be involved in managing the business operations, including assisting with budgeting, staffing and profit and loss.

“Gyasi’s promotion not only recognizes his dedication and work ethic, but it also underscores our commitment to succession planning and fostering leadership from within,” said KAI Build President Bruce Wood, PE. “His contributions to KAI go far beyond the technical aspects of his work. Gyasi works to promote and live out our core values and create an environment of respect, empathy and collaboration.”

At KAI, Haynes has led the Build team on numerous construction projects including its work with Target and its dozens of store remodels across the Midwest.

“At KAI, our core values breathe life into community transformation. As a third-generation construction professional, I’ve readied myself for advocacy and trusted advisory roles. Our goal is to foster a community-valuing team that takes care of and protects our customers, reinforcing accountability and accessibility,” said Haynes. “With faith as our guide, we steward resources, meld diverse minds, and cherish giving back.”

Haynes has a Bachelor of Science in Business and Project Management from University of Phoenix and an Associate of Science in Engineering Technology from Gwinnett Technical College.

Outside of KAI, Haynes volunteers as an Executive Board Member for Annie Malone Children & Family Services, a long-standing local St. Louis social service agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for the community by providing social services, educational programs and advocacy. He serves on the board for the ACE Mentor Program of St. Louis, an organization supporting St. Louis area high school students in their exploration of potential careers in architecture, engineering, and construction, and is also the President of Building Futures St. Louis, a group focused on supplementing the education of underserved students in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Haynes and his wife have two children and he enjoys snowboarding, running, traveling and reading books.

Kwame Building Group Welcomes Three New Project Team Members

Diamond Spence

Kwame Building Group has added three new members to its team including Kodey Lane-Norful and Likitha Kaki as Project Engineers and Diamond Spence as Project Administrator.

As Project Engineers, Kodey Lane-Norful and Likitha Kaki are responsible for assisting project managers with quality control, project budgets and cost reports, reviewing and coordinating submittals and RFIs, subcontractor management and maintaining communication with the client and entire project team.

Likitha Kaki holds a Master of Construction Engineering and Management from Texas A&M University as well as a Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Enfgineering from Anna University in Chennai, India. Prior to joining Kwame, she served as a Project Engineer providing preconstruction services and assisting in value engineering.

Kodney Lane-Norful

Kodey Lane-Norful brings two years of industry experience having previously served as a Project Manager and Estimator. He also holds Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology.

As Project Administrator Diamond Spence is responsible for tracking contract changes, submittals and RFIs, creating presentations, managing and maintaining project document control systems and processing invoices for various projects.

September 22, 2023

KAI Enterprises Hires Tracy Barlow as Vice President of 360 Construction Services                    

Tracy Barlow

KAI Enterprises proudly announces the hiring of Tracy Barlow, PMP, NICET-L2, as Vice President of its construction management division, 360 Construction Services (360 CS) at its Atlanta office.

With more than 37 years of industry experience, Barlow is a results-orientated and highly accomplished program director and management professional with a specific focus on developing and managing large programs in multiple vertical markets, including transit/aviation/rail, healthcare, municipal capital, K-12, higher education and municipal water/wastewater/sewer.

In his new role, Barlow will oversee 360 CS operations in Atlanta as well as St. Louis and Dallas-Fort Worth. Working with internal and external stakeholders, Barlow will help to fulfill KAI’s vison, policies and overall goals.

“Tracy specializes in developing corporate protocols and implementing strategies to produce successful construction programs. He also possesses a rare quality that enables him to work as a hands-on manager, effective in both program and project management functions, as well as mentoring to individuals and teams to mitigate complex issues,” said KAI 360 CS President Bruce Wood, PE. “We are excited to add Tracy to our 360 CS team.”

Career projects have included two new wastewater treatment plants in Nassau, Bahamas; municipal water/wastewater programs for the City of Atlanta, District of Columbia and City of Pittsburg; and work with the Dallas Rapid Transit Authority (DART) and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). He also currently manages a master services agreement with Rice Capital Access for the Department of Education to provide construction oversight services for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Prior to 360 CS, Barlow was Vice President of Program and Construction Management Services at H. J. Russell & Company for seven years where he played an integral role in developing its New York market. He also had a long, successful career at URS (acquired by AECOM in 2014) where he held several positions and managed different programs throughout the country.

He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Systems Technologies from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Marketing and Related Support Services from Park University. He is a member of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

In his spare time, he volunteers with Elks Aidmore, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. He is also a member of 100 Black Men of DeKalb County. He and his wife Precious have a son and two daughters, and he enjoys golfing, cycling, fishing and watching movies and sports as hobbies.      

Helmkamp Promotes Mark McGuire to Superintendent

Mark McGuire

Helmkamp Construction is proud to announce the promotion of Mark McGuire to Superintendent.  McGuire began his construction career with Helmkamp in January of 2015 as a Carpenter’s Apprentice.  With nearly nine years of experience and growth at Helmkamp, he is looked at as a bright, up-and-coming leader among our team in the field.

Kyle Ogden, Helmkamp’s Vice President of Building & Life Science Construction, said “Mark has been a great example of how intelligence and hard work pay off. He has grown into a knowledgeable, capable, and respected individual who has been mentored under some of our best long-time superintendents.  We’re excited for him to continue a long and satisfying career with Helmkamp.”

McGuire’s transition to Superintendent comes at a time when labor shortages and a generational skills gap continue to be a rising challenge in the construction industry.  According to a recent study by the Associated General Contractors of America, 88% of construction firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire.  There are simply less skilled people entering the workforce as the older, more experienced construction workers prepare to retire.  Helmkamp is preparing for this shift as the average tenure of current Helmkamp superintendents is 17 years, a few of whom have been with the company for over 30 years.

McGuire resides in Edwardsville, IL with his wife Rebecca.

September 15, 2023

Terracon Announces Key Business Sector Promotion

Jeff Magner promoted to Director of Technology/Digital Infrastructure

Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals announces a strategic organizational change to support client service, innovation, and project delivery as the company continues to grow.

Jeff Magner

Jeff Magner, P.E., has been promoted to director of Terracon’s Technology (Digital Infrastructure) business sector. In this role, Jeff will lead the safe and profitable growth of this business unit and collaborate in developing Terracon’s strategy to execute services delivered with an outstanding client experience.

“Now more than ever, our clients expect high-quality services provided on shortened timeframes.  Speed to market is essential for our clients to meet their business goals, and Terracon invests in innovative tools that deliver information faster,” Magner said.

A licensed professional engineer, Jeff has over 25 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering, construction observation/materials testing and client account management. He joined Terracon in 1994 and previously held roles including project engineer, geotechnical services manager, office manager, regional manager, and firm principal. He is based in Terracon’s Des Moines, Iowa, office.

Two Oculus Inc. Employees Accepted in AIA St. Louis Leadership Program

Jack Bowe and Cory Harvey join CKLDP Class of 2023-2024

Jack Bowe

Oculus Inc., an award-winning, WBE-certified architecture and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that Jack Bowe and Cody Harvey, AIA, EIT, have been accepted into the AIA St. Louis Chapter’s 2023-2024 class of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. Bowe and Harvey are two of 16 applicants competitively selected to represent a diverse group of emerging professionals that demonstrate strong potential as future leaders in the region.

Cody Harvey

An emerging professional is defined as someone who has graduated from college with an architecture degree and is within 10 years of their first licensure. Prospective participants must go through an application process for selection where proven career success, community involvement and the individual’s contributions within their firm are considered.

“We are so excited about this learning opportunity for Jack and Cody,” said Lisa Bell-Reim, president of Oculus Inc. “Our firm’s strategic plan supports the ongoing development of our staff, and the participation through CKLDP will be a valuable experience in the advancement of both of their careers.”

The year-long program consists of nine individual half-day sessions held monthly beginning this September through May of 2024. The curriculum focuses on core professional skills such as entrepreneurship and firm management; teamwork and collaboration; negotiating skills; client development; community leadership; understanding trends within the industry; and developing your future within the practice.

Beginning in 2013, the AIA|DC chapter undertook an initiative to develop a program which would help train and nurture the next generation of leaders. With the success of the program in DC and other AIA Chapters, the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program expanded to St. Louis in 2021. The mission statement of CKLDP is to empower architects through a peer-led leadership development program that cultivates the sharing of experiences, knowledge, and skills, while promoting the growth and advancement of each individual as a leader in the region.

This is the second consecutive year that Oculus Inc. employees have participated in the program. Zachary Mette, an architectural designer at Oculus, was accepted into the AIA St. Louis Chapter’s 2022-2023 class of CKLDP.

“The program challenged me to grow professionally as a leader both in the industry and at Oculus,” said Zachary Mette. “Jack and Cody are wonderful additions to the CKLDP cohort, and I’m looking forward to hearing about their experiences with the program!”

For more information on the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program, visit: https://www.aia-stlouis.org/page/CKLDP

Jason Hughes Elected President of Home Builders Association (HBA) of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri 

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Jason Hughes, president of T.R. Hughes Homes, has been elected the 88th president of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri. Hughes has worked in many capacities within the home building industry for nearly three decades. “Participation in the HBA is vital to the home building industry. Serving as HBA President is humbling, an honor, and worthy of my time and effort,” Hughes said.

The HBA is a local trade association of nearly 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry.

Russell Awarded St. Louis Community College at Forest Park Project

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ST. LOUIS, MO – Midwest-based Russell, a commercial construction and real estate development firm, has been awarded the contract for construction of the $48 million St. Louis Community College Forest Park Transportation Center.

This flagship project, a cornerstone in educational and workforce development for the St. Louis metro area, is a key component of the STLCC Transformed Initiative, centered around modernizing facilities and programming to meet the job training and retaining demands of Missouri.

The Transportation Center, located on the southern section of the campus, will replace an existing parking lot and redefine collaborative learning for automotive technology, diesel technology and CDL-A professional truck driving programs. The 79,000-square-foot facility will consolidate STLCC’s automotive, diesel and truck-driving programs under one roof. A 36,000-square-foot fleet parking lot and 193,000-square-foot truck driving lot are also within the project’s scope. Collaborative spaces, break areas, and group workspaces will facilitate a dynamic learning environment for both credit and non-credit students. Flexible classrooms and adaptable lobby areas are designed to meet student needs and serve as a central hub for hosting events and classes for external organizations.

STLCC broke ground in late October. A significant feature of the Transportation Center is the specialized garage equipped with bays designed for standard vehicles and large trucks. The project is scheduled to be completed in May 2025.

“Our commitment to St. Louis is highlighted in our commitment to partnering with St. Louis Community College on this transportation building project,” said Mat Stack, St. Louis market president for Russell. “Workforce development is critical to a thriving metro. Being a part of this project aligns with Russell’s desire to continue to build great people, relationships and communities.”

Russell’s portfolio includes higher education construction projects collectively totally more than $372 million and manufacturing projects totaling more than $1.2 billion.

Western Specialty Contractors – Dallas, TX Branch Earns ICRI Award of Excellence for Historic McKinney Silos Restoration Project

Western Specialty Contractors – Dallas, TX Branch proudly announces it has received a 2023 International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Award of Excellence in the Special Projects Category for its repair/restoration of historic silos in McKinney, TX that would become the canvas for internationally-acclaimed Australian artist Guido van Helten’s U.S. silo series, “Monuments”. McKinney’s silo mural features painted images of local business owners, gatherings and neighbors that honor the city’s culture and past. Van Helten’s public art installations can also be seen in Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas and Arkansas.

Western’s branch representatives received the award on Oct. 17 during the ICRI 2023 Fall Convention in St. Pete Beach, FL. Additionally, Western’s Charlotte, NC Branch was also honored at the ceremony with an Award of Merit in the Special Projects Category for its tower modernization work at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville, SC.

ICRI conducts an awards program each year to honor and recognize outstanding projects in the concrete repair industry. Entries are received from around the world, and the winning projects are honored each year at the annual ICRI Awards Banquet at each ICRI Fall Convention.

“This was such as large scale and important restoration project, not only for the artist, but for the entire City of McKinney,” said Western Branch Manager Austin DeJohn. “We knew going into this project that these silos were not only a part of the town’s history, but they would also become the canvas for an unbelievable mural that would attract visitors from around the country. Our work would not only need to stand the test of time to preserve this historic structure, but it would also need to be restored in a way that the mural’s integrity would be protected as well. It was truly an amazing project and we were happy to have been a part of it and we thank the ICRI for recognizing our efforts.”

The McKinney project consisted of eight interconnected silos constructed circa 1927 as part of the Collin County Mill & Elevator Company. The mill closed in the 1970’s and the silos sat vacant for decades. The structures were contributing elements to the mill which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. As part of on-going redevelopment of McKinney’s historic downtown, city officials desired to restore the silos to serve as a landmark and backdrop to their adjacent, new municipal complex.

Each silo is approximately 20-feet in diameter, 80-feet high and made of cast-in-place, 7-inch thick conventionally reinforced concrete walls and concrete roof slabs covered with built-up asphalt material.

The silos also featured a two-story, rectangular concrete structure, called a “doghouse”, that extended above the top of the two easternmost silos and was connected to a steel-frame structure with sheet metal siding and a roof that was centered over the remaining six silos.

Numerous cracks, delaminations and spalls were observed in the silos’ exterior walls mainly caused by insufficient concrete cover over horizontal steel straps used for reinforcement. The cantilevered edges of the silo roofs were observed to be in poor condition, with numerous areas of spalled concrete and exposed, corroded reinforcing steel. The exterior concrete walls of the doghouse were observed to be in very poor condition with extensive areas of spalled concrete and exposed, corroded reinforcing steel. The existing steel windows in the exterior walls were severely corroded and there were many visible signs of freeze thaw damage to the 6-8-inch-thick concrete walls. A steel frame had previously been installed to brace the deteriorating concrete walls and frame.

Based on the observations, testing and intended future use of the silos by the City of McKinney, Western was contracted to perform the following scope of work which started in February 2022 and was completed within eight months:

  • Crack Repairs: To mitigate moisture intrusion into the concrete, cracks in the exterior concrete walls greater than 1/32-inch in width where the concrete was not delaminated were routed and sealed using a flexible polyurethane sealant. Approximately 100-feet of crack repairs were implemented.
  • Concrete Delamination: Spalled and delaminated areas of concrete on the exterior concrete walls were removed, exposed steel straps were cleaned and coated with a zinc-rich, epoxy-based corrosion inhibitor. Close attention was paid, ensuring conformance with ICRI Guidelines regarding surface preparation and repair geometry. The silo walls were repaired using pre-packaged polymer-modified cementitious repair mortar with integral corrosion inhibitor. Approximately 380-cubic feet of partial depth concrete repairs were implemented.
  • Roof Slab: The roof slab roofing membrane was found to contain asbestos and areas along the outer edges had to be abated to expose the concrete roof slabs for full assessment. Deteriorated areas of concrete slab forming the overhang were removed along with areas of deteriorated concrete on the silo walls immediately below the roof slab. Supplemental reinforcing steel was placed, anchored into the remaining roof slab with adhesive, and coated with a zinc-rich, epoxy-based corrosion inhibitor. The overhang and areas of wall repair were then formed and repaired with pump and placed concrete. The remaining sections of the asbestos-containing roof membrane were encapsulated with a liquid-applied, two-component epoxy primer/sealer.
  • Roofing: Upon completion of the reconstruction of the roof overhangs, a liquid-applied, polyurethane roof membrane was installed to protect the concrete roof slabs from moisture penetration. This product encapsulated the remainder of the asbestos containing roof membrane, thus minimizing the need for hazardous material abatement.
  • Roof Top Doghouse: Demolition of the doghouse had to be completed before the old machinery that was in the doghouse could be cut up and removed. Once the roof was cleared, the floor openings from the doghouse were covered with steel plates and a new roof access hatch was installed. Approximately 12-inches of the north and south concrete walls were left in place next to the steel beams which were located over the silo divider walls for the doghouse structure. These were retained and covered with roofing for future reconstruction of the doghouse. The opened east end of the roof top metal shed was infilled with metal wall panels completing the work on the silo roof.
  • Cleaning: When repairs were completed the walls were power washed to remove dirt and biological material and PVC downspouts were installed so the artist could start work on the mural at the north and west elevations.

Supply issues and the unforeseen difficulties encountered during the demolition of the doghouse structure compressed the construction schedule. The main objective was to complete the north and west elevations first so as not to delay the artist from starting. Once the north and west face of the silos were completed, work continued on the roof and the rest of the silos while the artist was installing the mural. The mural was started in June 2022 and completed in August.

IMPACT Strategies’ Making an IMPACT Foundation Holds Second Annual Sporting Clay Classic

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The Making an IMPACT Foundation, a charitable foundation established by IMPACT Strategies of Fairview Heights, IL, held its second annual Sporting Clay Classic earlier this fall.

The event was held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL. All proceeds were donated to Hoyleton Youth & Family Services for their Home for Healing Capital Campaign. Attendees enjoyed a luncheon and several competitive sporting clay events, followed by a happy hour and awards ceremony honoring the winners.

The Making an IMPACT Foundation supports the local community with a focus on four Pillars of Support: Community, Healthcare, Education, and Children. The Foundation works to add value through charitable donations, volunteer service projects, and lasting partnerships. Our mission is to support and engage employees of the IMPACT Strategies team to embrace the community and others by investing their time, talent, and resources.

IMPACT Strategies Foundation Committee Chair Mike Michael said, “We want to thank everyone who attended and sponsored the Foundation’s second annual Sporting Clay Classic. We had a wonderful turnout of folks whose contribution and participation allows the Foundation to continue its important work in the local community.”

About IMPACT Strategies

IMPACT Strategies provides client-focused construction management, design/build, and general contracting services. The firm offers a full continuum of innovative design/build service capabilities including proven construction management processes and site development. IMPACT Strategies serves a regional and national client base in the Healthcare, Senior Living, Multifamily, Office, Retail, and Warehouse/Distribution markets from its offices in Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio.

To learn more visit BuildwithIMPACT.com.  

About Hoyleton Youth and Family Services

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services is the largest service provider in southern Illinois for children in foster care who also suffer developmental and intellectual delays. Hoyleton Youth and Family Services has been part of the Hoyleton community for over 128 years. In 1895 the Zion Evangelical Church was deeded property and partnered with a newly formed Orphan’s Home Association to create Hoyleton’s Orphan’s Home in the building on campus that functions as our administration building today. Restoring families, preparing young adults to make positive life decisions, helping parents and guardians be better parents, and providing wellness education are some of the ways we’re working to build stronger communities.

To learn more visit Hoyleton.org.

S. M. Wilson & Co. to Manage Construction of Northwest R-1 School District’s 2023 Bond Projects

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S. M. Wilson & Co. is now working with Northwest R-I School District as its Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) to manage the projects approved through Proposition S. Last spring, the voters approved Northwest School District’s zero-tax increase bond issue for $28 Million to fund district-wide improvements. Paragon Architecture provides professional architectural services.

Through Proposition S, every district building will be touched in some way as part of a safety and security renovation plan and the bond projects are separated into two phases. Improvements include the construction of a gymnasium addition at House Springs Elementary; the addition of an ADA lift at Maple Grove Elementary; renovations, additions, site safety and security to Valley Middle School; security vestibule upgrade at Woodridge Middle School; improvements to the district’s Bus Barn; site circulation, playground, and security vestibule upgrades at multiple elementary schools, and multiple improvements to Northwest High School including exterior classroom wing enclosures and a multipurpose athletics addition.

S. M. Wilson has worked in partnership with over 35 school districts in Missouri and Illinois, including, but not limited to: Ladue School District; Francis Howell School District; Pattonville School District; Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 and Alton Community Unit School District #3.

Rendering of the new addition at Northwest HS, courtesy of Paragon Architecture.

Construction Employment Rises in October, Unemployment Dips

Construction employment, seasonally adjusted, totaled 8,033,000 in October, a gain of 23,000 from September and 219,000 (2.8%) year-over-year (y/y), according to AGC’s analysis of data the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) posted today. The y/y growth rate outpaced the 1.9% increase in total nonfarm payroll employment. Residential construction employment (at residential building and specialty contractors) rose by 13,700 in October and 55,600 (1.7%) y/y. Nonresidential construction employment (at building, specialty trade, and heavy and civil engineering construction firms) increased by 8,400 for the month and 163,300 (3.6%) y/y. Seasonally adjusted average hourly earnings for production and nonsupervisory employees in construction (craft and office) rose 5.4% y/y to $34.64 per hour. The “premium” for nonsupervisory construction workers rose to 18.7% over the private sector average of $29.19, still considerably below the average premium in 2000-2019 of 21.5%. The number of unemployed jobseekers with construction experience dipped by 5,000 y/y to 414,000, not seasonally adjusted, and the unemployment rate for such workers edged down to 4.0 from 4.1% in October 2022. 

There were 438,000 job openings in construction, not seasonally adjusted, at the end of September, the highest September total in the 23-year history of the series and up 2.4% from the September 2022 total of 438,000, BLS reported on Wednesday. Hires for the full month totaled 294,000, a decrease of 65,000 (-18%) y/y. The huge excess of openings over hires (134,000 or 45%) suggests that the steep drop in hires reflects a dearth of jobseekers, not lack of demand. 

Construction spending (not adjusted for inflation) totaled $1.997 trillion in September at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, up 0.4% from the upwardly revised August rate and up 8.7% y/y, the Census Bureau reported on Wednesday. However, without a deflator, it is impossible to say how much of the y/y gain is in units vs. price. Private residential construction increased 0.6% for the month, with single-family homebuilding up 1.3% (the fifth monthly gain in a row), multifamily construction spending down 0.1% (following 13 consecutive monthly increases), and owner-occupied improvements up 0.2%. Private nonresidential construction spending inched up 0.1% for the month. The largest private nonresidential segment (based on the seasonally adjusted September rate)—manufacturing construction—slipped 0.4% (but with gains of 0.3% for computer/electronic/electrical and 0.5% for chemical and pharmaceutical plants). Commercial construction rose 0.6% (consisting of warehouse, up 0.9%; retail, up 0.1%; and farm, down 0.1%). Power rose 0.4% (with electric power up 0.8% and oil and gas field structures and pipelines down 1.4%). Private office and data center construction was virtually unchanged. Public construction spending rose 0.4%. The largest public segment, highway and street construction, fell 0.2%. Public education edged 1.9%. Public transportation construction was nearly unchanged.

Construction employment, not seasonally adjusted, rose y/y from September 2022 in 212 (59%) of the 358 metro areas (including divisions of larger metros) for which BLS posts construction employment data, fell in 78 (22%), and was unchanged in 68, according to an analysis AGC released on Tuesday. (AGC treats as construction-only the totals for metros in which BLS reports only combined totals for mining, logging, and construction.) The top two metros for jobs added were again the Dallas-Plano-Irving division (17,300 combined jobs or 11%) and New York City (15,200 combined jobs, 10%), followed by Baton Rouge La. (9,000 construction jobs, 19%) and Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, Ore.-Wash. (8,700 construction jobs, 11%). The largest percentage gain again occurred in Baton Rouge, followed by Corvallis, Ore. (13%, 200 combined jobs) and 11% gains in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, Dallas-Plano-Irving, and Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark.-Mo. (1,600 combined jobs). The largest loss again occurred in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land (-8,800 construction jobs, -4%), followed by the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall division (-4,700 construction jobs, -9%), St. Louis, Mo.-Ill. (-4,500 combined jobs, -6%), and the Nassau County-Suffolk County, N.Y. division (-4,100 combined jobs, -5%). Kankakee, Ill. again experienced the largest percentage job loss (-13%, -200 combined jobs), followed by Bay City, Mich. (12%, -200 combined jobs).

Economists Ken Simonson (AGC), Kermit Baker (AIA), and Alex Carrick and Michael Guckes (ConstructConnect) will present their views on the construction and design outlook in a webinar on Wednesday, November 8, 2-3:30 pm ET.

AGCMO Keystone/SCOTY Awards Celebrate Excellence in Construction

Inaugural Show Me Excellence in Craftsmanship Award Presented to Cement Mason, Alvero Gomez

The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced the winners of the 2023 Keystone construction industry awards at its Construction Awards gala at the River City Casino Hotel.  Tom Ackerman, KMOX Radio sports director, served as emcee for the program that showcased the achievements and talents of Missouri’s construction industry.    AGCMO also celebrated First Place Specialty Contractors in 12 disciplines and named a Specialty Contractor of the Year.

The inaugural Show Me Excellence in Craftsmanship Award was presented to Alvero Gomez, a member of Cement Mason 513 and 22-year employee of Elastizell of St. Louis.  Recognized as an expert in leveling and finishing lightweight concrete floor toppings with skill and precision, Gomez has traveled across the country and internationally to ply his trade.

“Alvero represents just one of the tens of thousands of hard-working craftspersons in our state who contribute their skill and expertise to our built environment,” said Leonard Toenjes, CAE, AGCMO’s president.   “His enthusiasm and optimism inspires those around him, and the high standards he sets for himself are contagious to all who are privileged to work with him.”

            Eight First Place Keystone Awards were presented to contractors on projects ranging from a residential center for priests, to an art museum and sports venue, to a dam project, to renovation of an historic building and construction of a proton therapy vault. An enormous rail/transit joint venture project in Boston took home a Keystone in the national class.

            Keystone Project of the Year winners for building construction included: BSI Constructors, Inc. for the new Saint Louis University Jesuit Center; Russell for the Stanley Museum of Art at the University of Iowa; and a Mortenson|Alberici|Keeley Joint Venture for the CITYPARK Stadium and Downtown West Campus. Additional winners in the building construction category included Acme Erectors, Inc. for 3681 Lindell (former Masonic Temple);Tarlton Corporation for Proton Therapy Vault Concrete in Peoria, IL; and IWR North America for the CITYPARK Stadium and Downtown West Campus. For highway and transportation construction, Alberici Constructors received a Keystone for rebuilding the overlook buildings at the Melvin Price Locks & Dam in Alton, IL.

The Green Line Extension project by GLX Constructors (a joint venture of Fluor Enterprises, Inc., The Middlesex Corp., Herzog Contracting Corp., and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc.) captured first place in the national class, recognizing projects beyond Missouri and its eight contiguous states. The work occurred inside a 90-foot-wide, 100-plus-year-old Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority rail corridor, requiring a three-phase track staging plan, an extensive track drainage system, and a difficult viaduct alongside 60 daily Boston area commuter trains.

“The Keystone Awards carry great pride and prestige for our winners and finalists because they are judged by an independent panel of experts,” observed Toenjes. “The projects span a broad range of building types and disciplines, but they also have many aspects in common, including exceptional teamwork and innovation used to overcome challenges – all while keeping safety, workforce diversity & inclusion, budgets and schedules in mind.”

The Construction Keystone Awards were judged by an independent  panel of experts that included Dennis Bolazina, principal, Bolazina Architects and Consultants, representing American Institutes of America (AIA) of St. Louis; Steve Prange, PE, senior vice president, director of business development & strategy, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly|Engineers & Consultants, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies-Missouri (ACEC-MO); Ryan Spell, owner, Precision Analysis, Inc., representing American Subcontractors Association (ASA-Midwest); Katherine (Kate) Stockton, AIA, LEED green associate, assistant teaching professor, University of Missouri-Architectural Studies, representing US Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter; and Chris Gordon, Ph.D., LEED AP, associate dean, School of Engineering, Southern Illinois University, representing Institutes of Higher Learning.

Specialty Contractor of the Year Awards

            The AGC of Missouri also recognized 12 specialty contractors with Specialty Contractor of the Year (SCOTY) Awards. The specialty contractors were voted “First Place” in their discipline by the general contractor members of AGCMO.  The general contractor members were asked to consider a specialty contractor’s timeliness in regard to completion of project(s), ability to stay within budget and their overall experience with the specialty contractor.  The 12 First Place Specialty Contractor of the Year (SCOTY) award winners are:  ROSCH Company (Ancillary Services); Elastizell of St. Louis

 (Concrete / Paving); Drilling Service Company (Earthwork & Utilities); Guarantee Electrical Company (Electrical); Spirtas Wrecking Company (Environmental Remediation & Demolition); TJ Wies Contracting, Inc. (Int. & Ext. Finishes, Openings & Fixtures); R.F. Meeh Company (HVAC/Piping);

Heitkamp Masonry, Inc. (Masonry); Boyer Fire Protection (Plumbing & Fire Protection); BAM Contracting, LLC (Structural & Finish Carpentry); ACME Erectors, Inc. (Structural & Finish Metals); and IWR North America (Thermal & Moisture Protection).

            TJ Wies Contracting, Inc., the specialty contractor receiving the most votes by general contractors, also was presented with the Specialty Contractor of the Year award.

The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) represents the united voice of the construction industry throughout the state of Missouri. AGC of Missouri represents nearly 550 commercial, industrial, highway, transportation, and utility infrastructure contractors, industry partners and related firms in 110 counties across the state of Missouri. AGCMO operates offices in St. Louis, Jefferson City and Springfield. Visit: www.agcmo.org

2023 Construction Keystone Award Winners & Finalists

Mid-America Class (Projects located in Missouri or contiguous states)

General Contractor / Construction Manager / Prime Contractor Building Construction

Project Under $20 Million

BSI Constructors, Inc.

Project:  Saint Louis University Jesuit Center

Owner:   Saint Louis University

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

S. M. Wilson & Co.

Project:  Granite City High School Softball Field

Owner:  Granite City CUSD #9

Project Location:  Granite City, IL

S. M. Wilson & Co.

Project:  R. P. Lumber Center

Owner:  City of Edwardsville

Project Location:  Edwardsville, IL

General Contractor / Construction Manager / Prime Contractor Building Construction

Project $20 – $50 Million

Russell

Project:  University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art

Owner:   University of Iowa Facilities Management

Project Location:  Iowa City, IA

Helmkamp Construction Co.

Project:  Bill Simon Field House

Owner:   The Principia

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

Keeley Construction

Project:  Marlowe

Owner:   Keeley Properties

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

General Contractor / Construction Manager / Prime Contractor Building Construction

Project Over $50 Million

Mortenson │Alberici │Keeley Joint Venture

Project:  CITYPARK Stadium and Downtown West Campus

Owner:  TKFC

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

Brinkmann Constructors

Project:  Expo at Forest Park

Owner:   Tegethoff Development

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

PARIC Corporation

Project:  Carle at the Riverfront

Owner:   Carle Health

Project Location:  Danville, IL

General Contractor / Construction Manager / Prime Contractor Highway & Transportation Construction

Alberici Constructors, Inc. 

Project:  Melvin Price Locks & Dam

              Main Lock Overlook Alterations

Owner:  U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Project Location:  Alton, IL

Goodwin Brothers Construction Company

Project:  MacArthur Bridge – West Approach Modifications

Owner:   Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

Herzog Contracting Corp.

Project:  I-35 Project

Owner:  Missouri Department of Transportation

Project Location:  Clinton, Dekalb, Caldwell & Daviess Counties, MO

Specialty Contractor / Subcontractor Building Construction

Project Under $3 Million

Acme Erectors, Inc.

Project:  3681 Lindell (Former Masonic Temple)

Owner:  Brandonview LLC

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

CNC Foundations

Project:  NEO Vantage Pointe

Owner:  Mills Properties

Project Location:  Maryland Heights, MO

G&S Architectural Products

Project:  Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center

Owner:  Missouri Botanical Garden

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

Specialty Contractor / Subcontractor Building Construction

Project $3 – $9 Million

Tarlton Corporation

Project:  Proton Therapy Vault Concrete

Owner:   OSF HealthCare & POINTCORE Construction

Project Location:  Peoria, IL

TD4Electrical LLC/Guarantee Electrical Company

Project:  Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center

Owner:  Missouri Botanical Garden

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

IWR North America

Project:  Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center

Owner:  Missouri Botanical Garden

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

Specialty Contractor / Subcontractor Building Construction

Project Over $9 Million

IWR North America

Project:  CITYPARK Stadium and Downtown West Campus

Owner:   St. Louis City SC

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

IWR North America

Project:  Forsyth Pointe

Owner:  Brentwood-Forsyth Partners 1, LLC

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

icon Mechanical

Project:  3rd Floor Fit-Out

              4240 Confidential

   Biotech Laboratory

Owner:   Confidential Client

Project Location:  St. Louis, MO

National Class

(Projects located in lower 48 states, excluding Mid-America Class)

GLX Constructors

(A Joint Venture of Fluor Enterprises, Inc., The Middlesex Corp., Herzog Contracting Corp., and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc.)

Project:  Green Line Extension

Owner:   Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Project Location:  Boston, MA

Millstone Weber, LLC

Project:  Second Mainline Project

                 Ash Fork, AZ

Owner:   BNSF Railway Company

Project Location:  Ash Fork, AZ

Millstone Weber, LLC

Project:  Concrete Repair Mats 1-7

                             MCAS Camp Lejeune

Owner:   Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Project Location:  Jacksonville, NC

2023 Specialty Contractor of the Year Awards

First Place Awards by Discipline

ANCILLARY SERVICES

ROSCH Company

CONCRETE / PAVING

Elastizell of St. Louis

EARTHWORK & UTILITIES

Drilling Service Company

ELECTRICAL

Guarantee Electrical Company

ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION & DEMOLITION

Spirtas Wrecking Company

INT. & EXT. FINISHES, OPENINGS & FIXTURES TJ Wies Contracting, Inc.

HVAC/Piping

R.F. Meeh Company

MASONRY

Heitkamp Masonry, Inc.

PLUMBING & FIRE PROTECTION

Boyer Fire Protection

STRUCTURAL & FINISH CARPENTRY

BAM Contracting, LLC

STRUCTURAL & FINISH METALS

ACME Erectors, Inc.

THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

IWR North America

AGC’s 2023 SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

TJ Wies Contracting, Inc.

Integrate Construction Partners Donating Services to Build State-of-the-Art Kennels at The Women’s Safe House in St. Louis

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General contractor Integrate Construction Partners (Integrate) broke ground Oct. 12 on a state-of-the-art kennel addition at The Women’s Safe House, a St. Louis-based non-profit organization that provides a safe haven for women and families — and soon their pets — fleeing domestic violence.

Integrate is donating its construction management fees and coordinating material and labor donations from several subcontractors for the project, which is also made possible by a $60,000 grant from Purina and its Purple Leash Project, private donations, and design services donated by the architect on the project, Lawrence Group.

“This project embodies the spirit of our community give-back initiative, Integrate Community, started in August 2023 to have a positive impact on the communities in which we build,” said Integrate President Scott Zola. “Centered around the three key items of charitable donation – monetary donations, donation of time both at the employee’s personal level and at the company level, and MBE/WBE business inclusion on our projects; I cannot be prouder to be involved in this project for The Women’s Safe House and the greater St. Louis community.”

According to The Women’s Safe House, 70% of domestic violence victims reported that their abuser threatened, harmed or killed their pet to control them, and 50% of domestic and sexual abuse victims remained in an abusive situation because they feared for their pet’s safety.

When completed, the organization’s Pet Safe House, one of the first in the St. Louis area, will provide an on-site, secure and climate-controlled kennel that will house up to eight pets at a time, and includes a small dog run for playtime.

Families staying at the shelter will be able to visit their pets throughout the day, with volunteer advocates taking care of their pets and providing veterinary care when needed.

“The women we serve are resilient, kind, and they are formidable. But they have been in dangerous situations with an abuser that can rob them of that resiliency, kindness, and strength,” according to statements from The Women’s Safe House. “Because they care so deeply about protecting their beloved pets, they often remain in abusive situations. The Pet Safe House changes that dynamic, allowing women, their children, and now their pets to live lives free of domestic abuse.”

Integrate plans to complete the kennel’s construction in December-early January.

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Integrate Construction Partners (Integrate) is a comprehensive construction company enhancing value through an integrated building process. Built upon nearly 20 years of experience, Integrate offers design-build, multisite project delivery, construction management, and general contracting services. The company was founded on the belief that good construction integrates with good design to deliver the best buildings – on time and within budget. For more information about Integrate Construction Partners, visit Integratecp.com.

Photo Above: The Integrate team breaks ground for a new pet kennel at The Women’s Safe House in St. Louis, MO.

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