Ross & Baruzzini, Inc., an international engineering consulting and design firm based in St. Louis, has acquired COMgroup, Inc., a noted independent telecommunications consulting firm with offices in Kirkland, Wash. The acquisition expands Ross & Baruzzini’s current technology service offerings deeper into the western U.S., now anchored by the new office in suburban Seattle. Financial terms were
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Ryan Freeman has joined PayneCrest Electric, Inc. to serve as president. PayneCrest is one of the St. Louis area’s largest electrical contractors serving a variety of industries locally and nationally. David Payne, who has served as PayneCrest’s president for 34 years, will remain chief executive officer of the firm. Freeman has 18 years of experience in construction management and
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Firm Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary by Adding Restoration and Preservation Services Alberici Corporation, Byrne & Jones Construction and Central Building & Preservation, L.P. have jointly acquired the assets of the venerable St. Louis construction firm Leonard Masonry, Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1959 by Donald Leonard, the two-generation, family-owned company
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KAI has acquired woman-owned Fratto Engineering, Inc. based in Arlington, TX. Founded in 1997, Fratto Engineering specializes in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering and has more than 40 clients that include higher education institutions, hospital systems and healthcare centers, local municipalities, architectural firms, electrical contractors, general contractors and other institutions. Fratto Engineering President Debbie Fratto
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Bangert, Inc. today announced the promotion of Dirk Ochs to General Manager and Integrator. Dirk brings with him a wealth of experience from his prior leadership and integrator role as the Co-Founder of Athlete Network. Dirk will oversee Bangert, Inc.’s new internal operations structure, EOS. “I’m very familiar with the positive impact the Entrepreneurial Operating
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The KAI Design & Build/HBD Construction, Inc. team has been selected to build one of the first new hotels in downtown St. Louis in years – Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new hotel was held on Oct. 18 at the corner of 22nd and Market streets, the former site of
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Pinnacle Contracting, Inc. has been tapped by St. Louis-based developer Pier Property Group to execute the historic renovation of the Steelcote Manufacturing Company Paint Factory complex at 801 Edwin Street in mid-town St. Louis, Mo. Pinnacle is targeting a spring 2019 completion for the 42,000-square-foot, $9 million conversion that will create 31 units in the landmark five-story building. A second
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Bangert, Inc. today announced the acquisition of their new flagship office in Olathe, KS. The building, which is located just north of Garmin, is a crucial addition and marks the company’s move from downtown Kansas City. “We see it as a huge benefit to our employees and our culture” says Kent Galley, COO, Bangert, Inc.
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The MCFA-Etegra Joint Venture is proud to announce the official contract award to provide Architect/Engineer Services & Master Planning Services for Military and Civil Works Projects within the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Mission Boundaries under a contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District. The MCFA-Etegra JV (M|E JV) is a
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Jerry Grimaud of Lawrence Fabric and Metal Structures, Inc., has been awarded an Honored Life Membership in IFAI. This distinction is bestowed by special request, solely at the discretion of the IFAI board of directors. Grimaud started working at Lawrence in 1979. Throughout his time in the industry, he has served on numerous trade association
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