2017 Excellence In Construction Awards

Lee Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
HARLEYVILLE, SC

Lee Mechanical was contracted for the installation of a new clinker cooler filter bag house at the Argos Harleyville cement plant. The plant had to upgrade their current exhaust system to meet the new emissions standards set by the NESHAP section of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act. The project started in early March of 2016 and had to be on line by the end of the year. The project consisted of a new structure for the baghouse to sit on, new duct work that would tie into the existing system and a new exhaust stack to release the emissions. Lee Mechanical was also contracted for the fabrication and supply of the process duct work and the structural steel. The baghouse parts and components were supplied by Shoych Scheuch, a baghouse supply company based in Austria.

American Boiler & Mechanical
SAUGET, IL

Center Ethanol’s plant in Illinois is operational about 350 days per year on a 24 hour basis. The plant produces approximately 54 million gallons of ethanol per year. In May of 2017, Center Ethanol started discussions for installing nine new cooling towers to take the place of the existing seven that were at one time running the plant. Over time they had lost four of the seven towers and were running on only three which were leaking excessively in the work area creating wet and dangerous work conditions. Additionally, the new 9 towers would not fit in the existing space of the original 7 so a tower reconfiguration was required without
any changes to the contract. Due to the worksite conditions the only good place to work was a parking lot 1⁄4 mile away. This became the staging area for all deliveries and main piping work. Given less than eight weeks to complete 2,779 man hours’ worth of work, American Boiler and Mechanical was able to overcome material, site work, and build out challenges to be ready two days ahead of schedule.

Fogel-Anderson Construction Co.
OVERLAND PARK, KS

The Cosentinos Market at Bluhawk anchors the first phase of the Bluhawk mixed use development in Overland Park. The project was developed by Price Brothers as a Build-to- Suit for Cosentinos and Associated Wholesale Grocers. The new store is the nicest grocery store ever built in the Kansas City market, with high end finishes throughout the store that define the individual sections of the market. Fogel-Anderson Construction worked closely with Slaggie Architects to match the exterior to the store the other retail buildings that make up the Bluhawk Marketplace. The interior layout of the store had to match the changing shopping patterns of Cosentinos’ customers while establishing a high standard of finish for the rest of the Bluhawk mixed-use development.

Fogel-Anderson Construction Co.
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO

The Journey Church International project illustrates the advantage of engaging the Contractor and the Architect early in the design process in order to achieve the goals of the Owner.
The Fogel-Anderson Construction team was engaged by Journey Church to work with the Mantel-Teter Architecture team early in the design phase in order to ensure that the new church encapsulated all of the space requirements that would serve the needs of the growing congregation in a beautiful facility that meets their budget. The new church was designed and built to meet all of those goals. The design also allows for future expansion as the congregation grows.

Neighbors Construction Co., Inc.
KANSAS CITY, MO

The Kansas City Power & Light North Building is an urban infill development located at the Southwest corner of 13th Street and Baltimore Avenue in downtown Kansas City, MO. The building features 81 luxury apartment units built around and on top of a 506 space pre- cast parking garage. This project presented multiple challenges at every turn. It began by discovering the buried, abandoned footings of 1930’s era buildings and finished while battling winter weather by tenting and heating three hydro-mobile scaffolds in order to complete exterior cladding. Thanks to the creative problem-solving, relentless drive, and spirited teamwork of Neighbors Construction Co., N S P J Architects and their consultants, and Northpoint Development, the end result of this project is a successful multi-family wood- framed residential building right in the heart of downtown Kansas City, MO.

Neighbors Construction Co., Inc.
KANSAS CITY, MO

Originally constructed in 1931, The Kansas City Power & Light Building is a stunning masterpiece of Art Deco architecture. The telescoping building wrapped in Indiana limestone is adorned inside and out with dazzling motifs representing light, radiance and energy. Completely restored with a sophisticated and stylish design, the building includes 210 luxury apartment units ranging from the 30th floor to the 3rd floor. These luxury apartments feature a wide range of custom high end finishes. Power & Light Apartments’ residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a comfortable lounge, entertainment and game room, fitness center, whirlpool spa, dry sauna, and temperature-controlled wine storage. The 31st floor Beacon Lounge offers an elegant gathering space with soaring ceiling heights. Interior finishes include an elegant bar encased in Italian marble, elaborate trim and molding details. The restored outdoor terrace offers dazzling 360-degree views of Kansas City.

JPI Glass
KANSAS CITY, KS

The University of Kansas Health Education Building is a 170 thousand square foot, $82 million new construction project in the heart of downtown Kansas City. The project is a state of the art facility, comprised of a nearly 100% glass façade on the exterior of the building. The five-story structure features a simulation center, mock exam rooms, classrooms, and spaces for hands on learning. The school features a unique “building-inside-a-building” design and a glass sky bridge that connects the Health Education Building to the south part of campus. Due to the sheer size of glass used throughout the project, JPI implemented numerous innovative engineering controls in order to help set glass more efficiently and ergonomically, including investing in a SmartLift machine to manually lift and set glass. JPI overcame numerous logistical challenges to complete the project on time and on budget without sacrificing quality workmanship or jobsite safety.

Westhues Electric, Inc.
LENEXA, KS

An ambitious idea that began in 1997 by a Lenexa city community action group to create a world-class mixed use government building with small businesses and public space became a reality in June of 2017. The Lenexa Civic Center is considered a generational investment to its citizens from the city. The new construction project consisted of a 4-story City Hall, 3-story Rec Center, 5-story parking garage, and an outdoor civic plaza. Within the project there was
a public market, Park University, art gallery, government offices, auditorium, aquatic center, gym, and outdoor stage. Every detail in this project mattered, from coordinating with other trades to communicating the daily changes in the plans with everyone in the field. This project was a team effort and everyone had an important role in making the Lenexa Civic Center project a success

Wachter, Inc.
SYRACUSE, NE

Wachter, Inc. was awarded the design/build subcontracts for electrical & automation/ controls for the Midwest Farmers Cooperative Rail Shuttle Facility that is located on the outskirts of Syracuse, Nebraska. Early on the value engineering process was highest priority. The project superintendent completed strategic planning for project layout and material procurement paving the way for many successes throughout the project. Wachter designed and installed Electrical & Automation for the following: Slip form concrete bins with a capacity of 1 million bushels, steel bin with a capacity of 750,000 bushels, tarped ground pile with a capacity of 1 million bushels, two receiving lanes with the impressive capabilities of dumping a 1,000 bushel truck every two minutes. Midwest Farmers construction expectations were exceeded as they reached their optimistic target, and were able to open and be ready for business on their receiving side for the harvest season and set new records for bushels handled.

Mega Industries Corporation

MISSION, KS

The Nelson Complex WWTP Handling Improvements Project was a much needed comprehensive system upgrade for one of Johnson County Wastewater’s primary treatment facilities located in the heart of Mission, Kansas. The project was designed and constructed to enable the Nelson Complex to utilize its existing facilities to their full potential and allow for maximum efficiency of the wastewater treatment facility by upgrading the existing polymer, centrifuge, and conveyor system while also converting the existing digesters to an operational sludge holding tank with an entire new mixing system. This project was a unique combination of infrastructure and mechanical construction that also consisted of two new gravity thickeners, installation of an entire new sludge holding tank mixing system, a new dewatering polymer system, rehabilitation of the two site centrifuges, and upgrades to the associated mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and HVAC systems.

HTH Companies, Inc.
JOPLIN, MO

HTH Companies, inc. was awarded a contract to perform insulation work for process equipment and ductwork for the Owens Corning Thermafiber Project. The work consisted of installing insulation and aluminum jacketing on 50,463 square feet of new equipment and ductwork together with rejacketing of ten pre-insulated vessels and 23 hundred lineal feet of piping. Additionally, hth companies provided scaffolding services and assisted in necessary repairs to modifications during the startup process. hth companies worked closely with the client and other trades to ensure scheduling and flow of work continued to meet the challenging schedule. By providing quality work in a safe, timely fashion, hth companies was awarded change orders totaling 45% of its original contract increasing man hours to 23,566.25 and one quarter and a total final contract amount of more than 1.2 million dollars.

Crossland Construction Company, Inc.
PECULIAR, MO

Campus overcrowding had become a debilitating reality for the students and staff of the Raymore-Peculiar High School. Out of options and with an unstoppable annual growth in student population, the district proposed a school bond issue to alleviate the strain. Community residents turned out in droves to support the program improvements to the tune of $27 million in funding. With extensive experience in building educational facilities and a reputation for excellence and timely delivery, Crossland Construction Company was selected for the high school project. An additional 104,000 square feet was added to the current facility, and 90,000 square feet of the existing space was renovated. Today, the school measures 270,000 square feet and is home to high school students grades nine through twelve.

Excel Constructors, Inc.
OVERLAND PARK, KS

The Sheridan at Overland Park is a 98,860 square foot, steel-framed, three-story, assisted living and memory care facility at City Place located in Overland Park. This facility features 116 apartment homes with a variety of distinctive floor plans spanning the space of three floors, each with its own dining space, activity areas, and living rooms. The living facility also consists of an art studio, a fitness center, a salon, and physical therapy spaces. This new assisted care facility will help fulfill the mission of the Kansas senior community at The Sheridan at Overland Park by providing a lifestyle that fosters independence, actively engages the mind, invigorates the body, and nurtures the spirit while offering families and their loved ones the peace of mind they deserve.

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
LAWRENCE, KS

The South Lawrence Trafficway project included the construction of a new six-mile stretch
of four-lane freeway and the creation of more than 300 acres of new wetlands. The freeway realigned the existing K-10 highway, alleviated congestion on the streets of Lawrence, and created a southern bypass loop around the City. The Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) team was challenged by extreme geotechnical conditions and rigorous schedule and production level requirements. ESS developed an unparalleled combination of resources, technology and eco-conscious production innovations to overcome such challenges. Within a span of 3 years, ESS constructed 21 bridges, 22 reinforced boxed culverts, moved nearly 4 million cubic yards of earth, stabilized more than 750,000 cubic yards of earth, and paved half a million square yards of concrete to deliver above, and beyond, expectations. The new $138 million freeway was the largest single project in KDOT’s history and is projected to create a regional economic benefit that could reach $4 billion.

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.

KANSAS CITY, KS

The new Amazon Fulfillment Center serves as a new key facility in the e-commerce giant’s Midwest regional supply chain. The Amazon Fulfillment Center is a $300 million, 2.3 million square foot distribution center, located on a 133-acre site at Interstate-70 and Turner Diagonal in Kansas City, KS. As the project’s construction manager, Clayco, Corp. partnered with Emery Sapp & Sons to provide a civil speed-to-market solution for Amazon. The ESS team was challenged by engineering modifications, inclement weather conditions, and rigorous schedule and production level requirements. ESS developed an unparalleled combination of resources, technology and production innovations to overcome such challenges. Within a span of 15 months, ESS mobilized a full-stack fleet of equipment and on-site batch plant, moved nearly 1.2 million cubic yards of earth, and paved more than 96,000 square yards of concrete pavement.

Thermaltech, Inc.
COLUMBIA, MO

Thermaltech, Inc. was contracted by ABC member, J. Louis Crum Corporation of Columbia, Missouri to self-perform the insulation work on all plumbing and HVAC systems as well as equipment for the New Softball Stadium at the University of Missouri Columbia. The 17.5 million dollar stadium replaced the existing 35 year old stadium. Due to the accelerated work schedule, Thermaltech was required to complete over 90% of its contracted work in two months. Winter weather, elevated working platforms, and multiple trades working in close proximity were only a few challenges Thermaltech overcame. Materials had to be ordered prior to field verification to ensure they would arrive in time. Change orders were issued throughout the project increasing the scope of work, but no additional time was granted. An experienced superintendent with a clear vision of the project was able to continuously adjust manpower and complete the project on time and under budget.

Teague Electric Construction, Inc.
KANSAS CITY, MO

The Veterans Outreach Center is a project that entailed the remodeling of a 7,000 square foot abandoned auto parts shop and turning it into a unique working space to benefit area veterans. Repurposed materials, new electrical components, energy efficient lighting and retractable drop down cords resulted in a space that is practical and functional. Teague Electric was able to maintain safety throughout the project for the workers, volunteers and the veterans. Teague Electric also took the initiative to procure many of the materials from various vendors at no cost, saving the project over $13,000, and finished the project within 4 weeks, just in time for their Grand Opening!

Excel Constructors, Inc.
LEAWOOD, KS

Located just west of the state line between Missouri & Kansas, Ironhorse is considered one of the top public golf courses in the Kansas City Metro. Ironhorse Golf Club’s new 5,400 square foot banquet and meeting space, called Vista 154, is located next to the existing clubhouse. The expansion seats up to 225 guests and overlooks the picturesque second hole of the golf course. The space includes a large deck, a beautiful fireplace and a banquet room with state of the art audio-visual amenities. The project consists of timber frame construction with elevated structural concrete and GLU Laminated Beams providing the support for the new structure with an open cart path and storage below.