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As Construction Builds,
So Does The St. Louis Community
The Metrolink expansion. The renovation of Highway 40. Lambert St. Louis International Airport’s W1W expansion. The new Busch Stadium. Construction is all around us. But the industry does so much more than just contribute to the skyline. In St. Louis, construction is a force for change—making where we live, work and play a better place.
The Associated General Contractors of St. Louis is proud to be part of an industry that holds such a prominent place in the community. But this prominence is not just measured in the number of projects completed and the number of buildings erected. From helping to build a strong economy to ensuring the professionalism and quality of contractor members, the AGC recognizes the important contributions of local contractors and works hard to make the local construction business beneficial to the overall quality of life in St. Louis.
To that end, the AGC is continually working to bring new business to the area—touting the many benefits St. Louis has to offer companies and their workers. AGC member contractors participate in the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association, serving the community and representing the voice of the construction industry. Members actively seek investors and developers to come to St. Louis to initiate new projects. This proactive approach to business growth makes the industry stronger and more viable to the region.
In addition to helping bring new business to the area, the AGC plays an integral part in making the industry climate in St. Louis more conducive to doing business; not only for new firms coming to the area, but for those that continue to do business in our community. In St. Louis, the AGC works with contractors and other industry partners to make the project dollar worth more here than if an investor went to another part of the country. Companies looking to build in the area can expect a good return on their investment.
The construction industry is providing jobs and wages, purchasing goods and services that have a huge impact on our region; it is a powerful tool driving the economy. In the St. Louis area, construction employment is currently estimated at almost 65,000 workers. Construction trade hours worked in the first six months of 2004 are already at an increase of about 10%, compared to 2003. The dollar value of construction put in place in the area has more than doubled in the last decade. And the ten largest construction and design firms in St. Louis have revenues exceeding the contributions made to the local economy by the St. Louis Cardinals and local tourism and conventions.
To help us recognize the industry’s excellence, the AGC is proud to join with dozens of other sponsors in presenting the seventh 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 and project owners.
For builders and investors, there are no limits to the size and quality of projects that can be built by these professionals. For St. Louisans, the quality of life in the area can only improve—through new developments that bring the community together, through the Metrolink expansion and the proposed new Mississippi River bridge for better transportation and through infrastructure improvements that bring more businesses to the St. Louis region.
The Keystone Awards are not awarded based on cosmetics, but on essential construction excellence. They are about the challenges contractors face, and the innovative, intelligent and cost-effective solutions they develop to resolve these issues. In keeping with the importance and professionalism of the Keystone Awards, the judges strive to understand the intricacies of each of the projects. Projects are evaluated based on budget, timeliness of completion and any other noteworthy aspects of the job.
The esteemed judges of the 2004 Keystone Awards include the following: Marc Alper, Chairman, American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri; Peter Downs, Editor,
St. Louis Construction News & Review; Mike Geisel, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, City of Chesterfield; Susan Pruchnicki, AIA, Secretary, American Institute of Architects of St. Louis; Paul Seaberg, Dean, SIUE School of Engineering and Sean Winter, President-elect, American Subcontractors Association, St. Louis chapter.
The construction industry is a vital asset to
St. Louis. And while the Keystone Awards are an excellent opportunity to
recognize its
contributions, it is important to remember all that the construction industry does for the community year-round.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR OR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UNDER $5 MILLION
THE ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH HISTORIC RESTORATION AND LOBBY RENOVATION H.B.D. CONTRACTING, INC. OLTUC, LLC
“A stunning transformation,” describe the judges of this project which restored a nearly 100-year-old building to its original grandeur. The high-rise went through a modernization in the mid 1960s, and the goal of the project was to restore its “Beaux Arts“
classical style, entailing intricately detailed limestone two-story Ionic columns, limestone cornices at the second and eighth floors, detailed limestone fretwork and foliated
garlands. “An inspiration for what can happen to our historic treasures,” added the judges.
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SANCTUARY
BEN HUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Zion Lutheran Church, the heart of the Zion Lutheran Campus in St. Charles, wanted a new sanctuary while
keeping the existing one. Ben Hur worked to develop a
project that would add new pieces to the structure. The project included a new sanctuary for 900 people, spaces for children and the choir, church offices, a multipurpose room and a kitchen area. The extensive project was
completed while maintaining access to the church and in keeping with the classic aspects of the existing structure.
THE FOUNDRY ART CENTER BUILDING
INTERIOR RENOVATION
PARIC CORPORATION
THE FOUNDRY ART CENTRE
Paric faced the challenge of rehabilitating an old industrial building into a Smithsonian-type museum in just six months, just in time for the 2004 Lewis and Clark festivities. The Foundry Art Centre consists of a Grand Hall, a Children’s Gallery, other various galleries, art studios and a catering kitchen. The building features over 38,000 square feet of space, providing curators the flexibility they need to accommodate various exhibitions.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT $5 MILLION TO 20 MILLION
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 10TH FLOOR RENOVATION
S.M. WILSON & CO. BJC HEALTHCARE AND ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Renovated to accommodate continued growth, the 10th floor at St. Louis Children’s Hospital now includes a new inpatient
surgical unit and a new burn/wound
center with treatment and waiting rooms. Special touches include glass tiles painted by patients, brightly colored mosaics and various pieces of artwork created by
children. Construction was completed on time and in the midst of patients. The judges believed this project possessed the
greatest challenges, “not only with regular renovation, but with the added difficulty
of at-risk children.“
CARDINAL RITTER PREP NEW HIGH SCHOOL
ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS CATHOLIC ARCHIDIOCESSE OF ST. LOUIS
The first new Archdiocesan school built in the City of
St. Louis in more than 50 years, the project was developed on an 18-acre site that was created by assembling over 90 individually-owned parcels. In addition, construction had to be completed with existing properties and a major street running through the middle of the site. The school features 83,000 square feet of classrooms, a chapel,
a library, student common and dining areas, athletic space, and maintenance areas.
RENOVATION OF THE MOTHERHOUSE CHAPEL AND CAROLINE HALL
THE KORTE COMPANY
SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME
The first renovation in the building’s 109-year history,
the School Sisters of Notre Dame’s Motherhouse required extensive repairs. From overloaded circuits to antiquated fire systems, the entire infrastructure was in dire need of repair. Each building was completed
in multiple phases, within budget parameters and in keeping with the structure’s historical charm; all while the landmark was occupied 24 hours a day.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR OR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT $20 MILLION OR MORE
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES BUILDING
TARLTON CORPORATION
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
A free-standing, state-of-the-art
133-laboratory facility that houses
the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, the building is “… a
complex array of laboratories and equipment all housed within a building that maintained the historic architecture of the campus,” said the judges. Construction of the laboratories
included a maze of ductwork. HVAC, electrical, fire protection and other systems, had to be coordinated and installed within walls, shafts, ceilings and lab casework. Schedule
constraints and interior complexity proved to be this project’s biggest
challenges.
CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL EXPANSION
ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS
SSM HEALTHCARE
One of the crown jewels in the SSM network, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital’s expansion was undertaken to improve the quality of healthcare for its patients. Alberici met the challenge of keeping the existing
children’s hospital accessible and operational all day, every day for patients while expanding the Emergency Department and adding a new four-story patient-care addition and a parking structure.
THE CEDARS AT JCA
S.M. WILSON
JEWISH CENTER FOR AGED
The Cedars at JCA is a 262,000 square foot facility with capacity for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, residential care, Alzheimer’s patients and adult day services. One of the unique features of the construction process was the use
of panelized wall and floor sections, which were pre-fabricated in a warehouse under a controlled environment. Panels were then shipped to the jobsite and lifted into place. Light gauge metal studs were used, as opposed
to structural steel, to meet the construction schedule.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR OR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT $20 MILLION OR MORE
BOEING TRACT II NEW FLIGHT RAMP
McCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC.
THE BOEING COMPANY
The $115 million project consisted
of developing a 34-acre tract of land adjacent to Lambert Airport. Built without
disrupting the everyday operations at
the airport, the project included a new aircraft hangar, an office building, a new fuel arm and distribution piping, weather shelters for aircraft and over 11 acres of concrete ramp paving. “An exceptional level of detail was required to keep this project safe and successful,” said the judges. One of these details was
meticulously securing nuts and bolts
in offices so they could not fall out and make their way into a jet engine.
GRAND AND BATES RELIEF PHASE II STORM WATER TUNNEL
AFFHOLDER, INC.
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
Designed to minimize area flooding that had reached depths of eight feet in recent years, the project underwent numerous changes before work even began. Affholder not only met MSD’s cost requirements, but also gave them an increased and more efficient system. Construction was completed on time and within budget,
while exceeding minority participation requirements and without any lost-time injuries.
LAMBERT W1W AIRPORT EXPANSION LINDBERGH BOULEVARD TUNNEL
McCARTHY BUILDING COMPANIES, INC.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS
A critical component of the W1W Lambert Expansion program, the Lindbergh Blvd. tunnel is the first vehicular traffic tunnel in Missouri. McCarthy was faced with the challenge of building the tunnel, which has been described by many as a high-rise office building on its side in a 60-foot hole. Due to the curvature of the tunnel and complexity of the rebar and thickness of walls,
19 miles of varying conduit had to be molded on site.
INTERIOR BUILD OUT
THE NEW CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER
KOZENY-WAGNER, INC.
CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER AND ST. LOUIS PARTNERSHIP; ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER, COOPERATING ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FERGUSON-FLORISSANT SCHOOL DISTRICT
The St. Louis Challenger Learning Center is a one-of-a-kind facility. The project consisted of transforming an abandoned daycare facility into a NASA learning center that incorporates a simulated space shuttle and space station. The judges said it was a “unique project with challenging issues creatively solved,”
as well as an “outstanding learning
center which will certainly inspire young people toward space exploration.”
CONTICO OFFICE EXPANSION
GUNDAKER COMMERCIAL GROUP
CONTICO - A KATY COMPANY
Contico is a manufacturer and distributor of consumer
storage, home and automotive products, with offices and manufacturing facilities throughout the St. Louis area. The expansion was required to consolidate two facilities into one in a very short period of time — 55 calendar days. A coordinated effort was made to supply multiple temporary office trailers for Contico personnel, as well as relocation of dock facilities, so that Contico’s primary business was not interrupted during construction.
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY BRANCH APARTMENTS AND HERITAGE CENTER
R.G. ROSS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
YWCA OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
Originally built in 1927 as single room dorms, the Phyllis Wheatley apartments now feature 23 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom units available for low-income tenants. The rehabilitation had to meet requirements for certified historic renovation and low-income housing tax credits. R.G. Ross Construction played a major role in the YWCA’s recognition as one of the 2004 Eleven Most Enhanced Sites from the Landmark Association of St. Louis.
SPECIAL CONTRACTOR
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT UNDER $2 MILLION
SITE UTILITIES INFRASTRUCTURE NEW ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BALLPARK
CASTLE CONTRACTING, LLC
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, LLC
“Gutsy intelligence and street-wise
procedures score for Castle,” said
the judges of this project that replaced existing power and communication
ductbanks that currently run through
the new stadium site with a new
horseshoe-shaped ductbank that runs along the site’s perimeter. Work included
excavation, conduit installation, concrete encasement and backfill for the ductbanks, as well as setting manholes. The biggest challenge of the project was maintaining existing fiber optic communications while relocating the remainder of
existing utilities.
EAST PAVILION GENERATOR REPLACEMENT
ASCHINGER ELECTRIC COMPANY
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
This project was one of the most challenging electrical projects performed on the Barnes Jewish Hospital
campus. Before replacing the existing generator, a
failsafe temporary backup system was critical. Trailer mounted generators were tied into existing hospital bus ducts and distribution panels. Existing generators and switchgear were removed by crane from the 12th floor. In addition, three new generators and 10,000 pounds of switchgear had to be hoisted to the 12th floor.
AMEREN MERAMEC SOOTBLOWER AND CONDENSATE COOLER REPLACEMENT
CORRIGAN COMPANY
AMEREN UE
Part of a $75 million outage on units one and two at
the Ameren Meramec Plant, this project presented
many challenges. The sootblowers had to be pulled
and moved out of the way in a very short period of time.
Once boilermaker work was completed, installation of sootblowers and completion of piping also had to be
finished quickly. Corrigan was able to bring both units
in early.
SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT $2 MILLION OR MORE
BOEING TRACT II NEW FLIGHT RAMP
PAYNECREST ELECTRIC, INC.
THE BOEING COMPANY
Enormously complex electrical
installations were required to enable the technology through Boeing’s $115 million Track II facility at Lambert
St. Louis International Airport. The facility for the U.S. military’s next
generation of jet fighters included a jet fighter plant, hangar and office, three paint booths, two hush houses, a fuel calibration facility, a seat assembly building and a fuel farm. From installing specialized electrical
infrastructure to taking the lead on coordinating the installation of all
utilities, “PayneCrest took charge to ensure the success of this complicated process,” said the judges.
REFUEL #13 OUTAGE CONDENSER
TUBE BUNDLE REPLACEMENT
CORRIGAN COMPANY
AMEREN UE
From requiring specialty tools and equipment to installing special systems in order to ensure project success, this undertaking included many facets. Once on the job, it was discovered that an entire new vent and drain system would be required due to elevation differences between the existing and the new water boxes. As a special requirement, each employee had to complete 56 hours of welding training to be qualified for on-site procedures.
LINDBERGH BOULEVARD TUNNEL
SACHS ELECTRIC
CITY OF ST. LOUIS
The first one of its kind in the state of Missouri, the Lindbergh Blvd. traffic tunnel has four lanes of traffic beneath Lambert St. Louis International Airport’s third parallel runway. The project is unique in that Sachs'
on-site project management coordinated each division's installations and the three branches of IBEW field
personnel as a single team. Sachs professionals provided
management support and technical expertise for this complex electrical project.
SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT $2 MILLION OR MORE
CITI MORTGAGE DATA CENTER
PAYNECREST ELECTRIC, INC.
CITI CORP
One of the largest design/build electrical projects in the region included a $9
million electrical budget and entailed numerous challenging requirements. From creating the region’s most sophisticated power supply to engineering an intricate power distribution operation to provide the largest open office space in the region, “this project is an excellent case study for technology integration,” said the judges. The aggressive 18-month schedule also included a state-of-the-art security
system, a flexible design that could be reworked to adapt changes in space and installations to accommodate employees. PayneCrest “provided best-of-class
leadership to differentiate their
performance,” said the judges.
THE CEDARS AT JCA
BELL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
JEWISH CENTER FOR AGED
This 262,000 square foot complex is designed for all facets of care: skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s care and adult daycare. Because of the use of engineered pre-fabricated structural metal stud panels, this project posed electrical issues with regards to
constructibility. Location and size of holes in studs were a critical consideration. Methods of adding holes had
to be approved. Bell developed mock-ups of hole and fastener methodology for the project team to review.
APPLIED SCHOLASTICS
CONDAIRE, INC.
APPLIED SCHOLASTICS
This complicated project consisted of the demolition of an existing two-pipe HVAC system and incorporation of a new four-pipe system. Challenges faced include the following: breaking the project down into critical path zones, code issues forcing a redesign and logistics calling for the
demolition of the existing system in a manner that would allow continued heating and cooling of the building. A
precise timeline was followed when installing the 250-plus fan coil units with minimal disruption for the occupants. |
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