Missouri State Capitol Restoration: Managing a $17 Million Historic Art Project

stained glass missouri state capitol

When the State of Missouri needed to restore the massive stained glass ceiling above the Capitol’s Grand Stair, they faced a challenge that goes beyond typical construction: How do you remove, repair, and reinstall a $17.3 million piece of art that’s over 100 years old and positioned 85 feet above the floor? The project required … Read more

Industrial Expansion: Adding 22,000 Square Feet While Operations Continue

Industrial expansion of CoMO Electric in Sunrise Beach 2025

When an electric cooperative needs to expand their operations facility, construction can’t shut down daily operations. Trucks need to come and go. Equipment needs accessible storage. Employees need functional workspace. CoMo Electric’s Sunrise Beach Operations Facility expansion presented exactly this challenge — add 22,000 square feet of warehouse space and renovate existing offices while the … Read more

Self-Performing vs Subcontracting: What Really Matters

concrete crew working on bleachers at Capital City High School

Why “Suitcase Contractors” Cost More Than You Think When you’re evaluating general contractors for your project, one question matters more than most people realize: What work does this contractor actually perform with their own crews? Some contractors show up with a superintendent and a phone full of subcontractor contacts. Others bring carpenters, concrete crews, and … Read more