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The construction
industry is a vital asset to the St. Louis community. There are
thousands of St. Louisans involved in pouring the concrete, erecting
the steel and performing the thousands of jobs necessary to build
our roadways, airports, schools, hospitals, theaters, recreation
centers and all the other structures that enhance the quality of
our lives.
The AGC is proud that in the St. Louis area, construction is also
an industry that St. Louis business and civic leaders look to as
a partner in moving the community forward. In St. Louis, more than
450 AGC of St. Louis member companies employ some 30,000 workers
in the St. Louis area. A founding principle of the AGC is to help
build a strong local economy and ensure the professionalism and
quality of our contracting community. By participating in the Regional
Chamber and Growth Association, the AGC and its members better serve
the community and represent the voice of the construction community.
St. Louis is home to some of the nation’s top general contractors,
specialty contractors, designers and construction firms. Of the
top 400 contractors in the United States rated annually by Engineering
News Record, 10 percent are AGC members in St. Louis. To help
us recognize the industry’s excellence, the AGC is proud to join
with dozens of other sponsors in presenting the sixth annual Construction
Keystone Awards. Once a year the industry celebrates the excellence,
outstanding workmanship and commitment exhibited throughout the
year by the local contractors, subcontractors, building trades and
project owners.
Many programs that assist in the development of minority and emerging
contractors were spearheaded by the AGC. With Washington University
in St. Louis, the AGC sponsors an educational program that enables
a minority contractor to learn the intricacies of company ownership
and operations. The AGC has also established a mentoring program
in conjunction with the St. Louis Minority Business Council to give
emerging firms one-on-one assistance from an established contractor.
Plus, the Contractor’s Assistance Program aids minority firms in
the complicated procedures associated with bidding jobs.
For project owners and developers, there are no limits to the size
and quality of projects that can be built by these nationally-recognized
construction firms. For St. Louisans, these firms are committed
to improving the quality of life in the area—through capital improvement
projects to meet clean water standards, through the MetroLink expansion
and the new Mississippi River bridge for better transportation and
through many of the infrastructure improvements that bring more
businesses to the St. Louis region.
All of the construction companies, contractors, building trades
and design firms in St. Louis remain successful because of the strong
commitment of their employees to quality, professionalism, training
and safety. In February of 2003, St. Louis area construction firms
were recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
for exemplary efforts in achieving a zero-fatality construction
rate in St. Louis in 2002. That same year, construction fatalities
increased by six percent nationwide.
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Career Center high school students learning the tools
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But now it is important to draw new workers into the construction
trades, emphasizing the stable, fulfilling work, challenging career
and steady, often lucrative, income construction employment provides.
The AGC is working to educate young people as early as fifth grade
on the advantages of careers in the construction industry. And to
entice high school students to enter construction, the AGC, with
the help of local construction firms, developed the Construction
Careers Center. A four-year charter high school, the Construction
Careers Center will prepare students for either a construction career
or advanced education in construction-related fields.
The school began its third school year this past August with more
than 300 students, and will have a total student body of approximately
500 students when the first class of seniors graduates in 2005.
The Construction Careers Center is not only an asset to the
St. Louis community, but it is receiving national attention for
its revolutionary experiential education. Educators and industry
leaders from across the United States have visited the school to
gain insight to be able to replicate its framework in their communities.
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Careers Center, a four-year charter high school helps
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The St. Louis construction industry continually strives for skill,
responsibility and integrity in providing for the future of the
community. Through leadership and involvement, the AGC fosters these
goals while remaining dedicated to building the quality of life
in St. Louis.
2003
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS
OF ST. LOUIS
CONSTRUCTION
KEYSTONE AWARDS
PANEL OF INDEPENDENT JUDGES
Dr. Narayan Bodapati
Director,
Construction Department
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Dr. James Koch
Director,
Construction Management Program
Washington University of St. Louis
Gary Earls
Director
of Public Works
St. Louis County
Robert Polk Jr.
Past
Chairman, American Consulting Engineeers
Council of Missouri
Jeff Jordan
President,
American Subcontractors Association
St. Louis Chapter
Lou Saur
President-elect
American Institute of Architects, St. Louis
Ron Smith
Building
Commissioner
City of St. Louis
CONTINENTAL LIFE BUILDING AND GARAGE
H.B.D. CONTRACTING, INC.
OWEN CONTINENTAL, LLC
Restoring this 74-year-old 22-story skyscraper to its original grandeur,
in the gothic American vertical art deco style, included converting
107 luxury apartments and historical renovation of lobbies, corridors
and common space. Even more impressive is the outcome, considering
the building had been vacant for 25 years, vandalized and pillaged.
“The owner described this project as the ‘Mount Everest‘ of development
projects,” said the judges. “H.B.D.’s use of new construction materials
and its site redesigns of complex systems made this ‘climb‘ a true
success.”
BOEING LEADERSHIP CENTER
THE KORTE COMPANY
THE BOEING COMPANY
Perched high on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri and Mississippi
Rivers, the Boeing Leadership Center has magnificent views, and
site challenges. The expansion on (and over) the edge of a bluff
consisted of 84 private rooms, more meeting space, a management
complex, offices, a larger fitness center and an expanded private
dining room — all designed to vary in height and building materials,
giving the appearance of a small European village.
RENAISSANCE GRAND HOTEL ST. LOUIS
ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS
HISTORIC RESTORATION, INC. AND KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
The largest construction project in the metropolitan area and the
realization of a 15-year-old dream for a quality convention hotel
adjacent to the America’s Center Convention facility, the Renaissance
Grand Hotel St. Louis is a historic building transformed into a
gem. The facility consists of the renovated 21-story former Statler
Hotel and a new 22-story hotel addition, ballroom and parking structure.
SCARED HEART PARISH
MCGRATH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS
Preserving the history and showcasing the beauty of this 100-year-old
church was paramount while adding space and amenities, amounting
to a place of worship nearly two and one-half times the original.
All construction took place without disrupting services — McGrath
built a temporary sanctuary and made adjustments to accommodate
the congregation. “McGrath’s innovative approach enabled all church
operations to continue through this massive addition/renovation,”
said the judges. “…in the owner’s words, the quality was so good
that the old blended with the new — a major achievement in a facility
over 100 years old.”
JEWEL BOX RESTORATION
BSI CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
FOREST PARK FOREVER
The Jewel Box, located on a 17-acre site in Forest Park, was built
by the City of St. Louis in 1936. Restoring the landmark included
not just cosmetic work, but also coordination and installation of
complex ductwork and plant drainage, irrigation and fountain systems
used to maintain thousands of plants and trees. In addition, the
design had to conceal all of these vital systems so the real beauty
of the Jewel Box could shine for many generations of St. Louisans
to come.
PARISTYLE LOFTS
PARIC CORPORATION
PORFIDIO, LLC
Transformation of the abandoned downtown shoe factory into a luxurious
mid-rise apartment building included attention to maintaining the
historic nature of the building while updating it and transforming
it into a convenient, friendly living space for tenants. Because
parts of the old structure were erected as early as 1905, updates
and replacements included finding quality materials to modernize
the building but give it an appearance reminiscent of its past.
HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, HIGHWAY 40, BONHOMME CREEK TO
HIGHWAY 94
MILLSTONE BANGERT INC.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
A major highway in the metro area, Highway 40 links St. Louis and
St. Charles counties across the Missouri. The project included widening
the eastbound direction in St. Charles County, removing and replacing
the westbound direction in St. Charles County and repairs to the
existing eastbound Daniel Boone Bridge. “Millstone did it right,”
said the judges. “The project planning, execution and communication
focused on the client’s desire to satisfy the most demanding customers
— all of us in this room.”
BOEING TEMPERED AIR PROJECT — BUILDING 101
ALBERICI CONTRUCTORS
THE BOEING COMPANY
One of Boeing's primary St. Louis manufacturing centers, Building
101 has housed production lines for Mercury mission parts, F-15
landing gear and components for C-17 cargo planes. The 900,000 square
foot facility also lacked air-conditioning, making it inhospitable
for workers and temperature-sensitive manufacturing. Demolition
of existing air-handling units and associated ductwork, reinforcement
of existing trusses and installation of new air handling units were
vital.
WENTZVILLE PLANT — MANUFACTURING VALIDATION BUILDING
MCCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES
GENERAL MOTORS
General Motors' Wentzville Plant is a 95-acre automotive manufacturing
facility that produces General Motors and Chevrolet full-size vans.
To begin building a new van model at the plant, a complete overhaul
was necessary. The work, including intense manpower requirements
totaling 62,258 hours, predominantly took place and was completed
during the plant’s shutdown. McCarthy worked 24/7 to ensure the
lines were ready for production.
BLANCHE M. TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
BELL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI — ST. LOUIS
A landmark building that will convey artistic excellence, draw the
greater arts community to the campus and provide students with access
to world-class performances, the Touhill Center will also give performers
an intimate, acoustically perfect theater with sophisticated lighting,
sound and staging capability. “Bell gave a colossal opening performance,
” said the judges. “The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
was an electrician's challenge that the Bell team crafted into their
opus.”
RENAISSANCE GRAND HOTEL ST. LOUIS
GUARANTEE ELECTRICAL COMPANY
HISTORIC RESTORATION, INC. AND KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
The realization of a 15-year-old dream for a quality convention
hotel adjacent to the America’s Center Convention facility, the
Renaissance Grand Hotel consists of the renovated 21-story former
Statler Hotel and a new 22-story hotel addition, ballroom and parking
structure. Power distribution, lighting and electrical for the rooms
and other spaces of the hotel had to be in keeping with the hotel's
elegance and state-of-the-art amenities.
ST. LOUIS CITY JUSTICE CENTER
CORRIGAN COMPANY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
CITY OF ST. LOUIS
The eleven-story facility consists of space primarily for prisoner
housing, but also administrative offices, support service and mechanical
room areas. Levels are used for multiple purposes to make the most
of space. Construction on the facility included complex HVAC and
plumbing systems, skilled labor techniques and excavation. Servicing
the construction site was difficult because of its location across
from the Federal Court House during heightened security following
the September 11, 2001 crisis.
NORTH PROJECT PENGUIN & PUFFIN COAST
CONDAIRE, INC.
SAINT LOUIS ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Under a critical time frame because of the penguins and puffins
that live here, the Life Support System put in place by Condaire
provides the purified water at the exact temperature to keep these
amazing animals alive. “Condaire took extraordinary measures to
replicate a sophisticated natural ecosystem in a confined space,”
said the judges. “They created the life support system that enables
the puffins and penguins to survive and flourish to the benefit
of millions of visitors in our river valley environment. Condaire
demonstrated that with creativity, exceptional planning and meticulous
execution, you can ‘build it and they will come.‘”
CAMPUS EXPANSION PHASE B
CORRIGAN COMPANY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Without disrupting student life, classes and the flow of students
from surrounding campuses, a new 8-story residence hall with dormitory,
kitchen and dining hall, a five-story addition to the main academic
building with new science labs, a five-story remodel of the main
academic building and a parking garage were all completed simultaneously
in limited space with limited access. The residence hall was completed
in time for occupancy by students after Winter Break.
PENQUIN & PUFFIN HOUSE
GOLTERMAN AND SABO, INC.
SAINT LOUIS ZOOLOGICAL PARK
The Penguin and Puffin House is designed to house birds in a natural
Sea Coast setting, presenting two challenges: moisture and noise.
The New Mat PVC, with its ability to be waterproof, absorb sound
and be installed in almost any shape met all design requirements
for the barrel-shape ceiling. Matte white microperforations and
an aluminum structural support system were also completed. It was
the largest single installation of New Mat PVC in the United States.
BOEING TEMPERED AIR PROJECT — BUILDING 101
CORRIGAN COMPANY
MECHANICAL CONTRACTING THE BOEING COMPANY
To maintain the target temperature of 78 degrees for Boeing's production
assembly building, where components of jet fighters and transport
air crafts are assembled, a new heating and cooling system, with
a new chilled water and air distribution system, was installed.
In addition, modifications and additions to the existing heating
water distribution system were completed. “Operating over an active
production line, they made protection and safety synonymous with
quality,” said the judges. “In the process they elevated construction
standards to new heights.”
A.G. EDWARDS BUILDING F AND LEARNING CENTER
ROCK HILL MECHANICAL CORPORATION
A.G. EDWARDS
Due to the sensitivity of storing electronic data, reliable temperature
needed to be maintained. A mechanical system with 100% redundancy
with no heating or cooling failure, precise humidity control and
7500 tons of cooling capacity was installed in a state-of-the-art
mechanical room three stories below grade. Special cranes and other
techniques were used to put this highly complex system in place
even with the challenges of overhead construction and limited access.
SH-20 UTILITY PIPING BRIDGES
CORRIGAN COMPANY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
ANHEUSER-BUSCH
After adding a new building to production abilities, Anheuser-Busch
needed utility piping to transport ammonia, steam, condensate, process
hot water and beer from their sources to the new stockhouse. Plus,
they needed to be transported through the center of a congested
operating facility without disruption to production and the brewing
process. In addition, many of the utility pipe extensions were oversized
for future capacity and production.
FOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, GRAND BASIN AND
POST-DISPATCH LAKE
FRANK C. MITCHELL CO.
FOREST PARK FOREVER
Once the crown jewel of the 1904 World’s Fair, the Grand Basin underwent
aboveground and underground improvements to support the basin and
Post-Dispatch Lake. In addition, new fountains reminiscent of the
spectacular ones that adorned the Grand Basin in 1904 were installed
to recapture the original glory of the majestic fountains and pristine
lagoon. “Mitchell successfully completed the genesis project for
the Forest Park restoration,” said the judges. “The Historical Grand
Basin Restoration Project is truly that — grand.”
WATSON ROAD TRAIN DERAILMENT AND TRESTLE COLLAPSE
BUDROVICH EXCAVATING AND CONTRACTING, INC.
BNSF RAILWAY
In less than 48 hours over a holiday weekend, Budrovich removed
a suspended railcar that dangled precariously from the remains of
a collapsed wooden trestle near Watson Road in Affton, MO. Budrovich
helped stabilize other suspended railcars, each loaded with more
than 220,000 pounds of freight, lowering them 40 feet to the ground,
and helped demolish the remaining trestle and replace it with a
dirt bed.
XCALIBUR
ACME ERECTORS, INC.
SIX FLAGS ST. L OUIS
The dismantling and eventual erection of Xcaliber at Six Flags St.
Louis was a time- and energy-consuming project that needed to be
completed in less than six months. From disassembling the ride in
New Jersey, to transporting the ride components to St. Louis, to
reassembling it and refurbishing it, the project was already complex
enough, but it also had to completed without the assistance of the
original German manufacturer.
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