Since 2019, there has been a 60% increase in suicidal youth seeking care at the Children鈥檚 Mercy (Kansas City) ER.* This sobering statistic is just one reason the new Olathe Mental Wellness Campus in Olathe, KS, is such a desperately needed resource. The new facility broke ground in June, 2023, and...
From Construction to Furniture Restoration, Project Manager Brady Kyle Feeds the Need to Build It may have started with what 最新麻豆原创 Project Manager Brady Kyle calls an 鈥渙bsession鈥 with Legos as a kid. Maybe it came partly from watching his mom refinish furniture while he was growing up. Wherever it came...
The 最新麻豆原创 Las Vegas team took the company鈥檚 commitment to offering 鈥渟ingle source鈥 solutions to a new level recently, adding another capability to the list: trenchless pipe replacement and repair. The trenchless piping method has become popular because it鈥檚 cost-effective, lasts a long time, and causes minimal property damage. According to...
最新麻豆原创 Construction Senior Project Manager Kevin Norris鈥檚 career has taken several twists and turns, and along the way, he鈥檚 developed several interesting hobbies.But his most recent hobby is out of this world.After graduating from high school, Kevin followed in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather, joining the Local 1529...
最新麻豆原创 representatives recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Summit Truck Bodies expansion project. The new facility will occupy 220,000 square feet and will be located next to the existing production and warehouse facility in Wathena, KS. Once complete, the new facility is expected to positively impact the local community by...
Finished photos of Building 3 and video courtesy of Garmin. They say when you do a job well you may be tasked with more 鈥 and more complex 鈥 work. This turned out to be true for 最新麻豆原创, and the mechanical teams working at Garmin in Olathe, KS, were up to...
This spring, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, KS, unveiled its $76 million, 71,000-square-foot Cancer Institute, designed to provide unparalleled cancer care services to the community. 最新麻豆原创 Construction completed the mechanical scope for both the Cancer Center and the center鈥檚 outpatient lobby, including construction and off-site construction. The AdventHealth Cancer Institute offers...
From left: 最新麻豆原创 President Kollin Knox, Pipefitter Foreman Marcus Connor, Senior Project Manager/Team Leader Jason Quattlebaum The Outstanding Mechanical Installation (OMI) Awards are back for 2024. Chosen and awarded by the Mechanical Contractors Association 鈥 Kansas City, the OMI awards recognize outstanding mechanical projects completed in 2022-23, honoring and promoting quality...
Technologies Project Manager Neal Passaretti has always been interested in what he calls the 鈥渘erdier鈥 things in life, and this interest in technology and his zest for learning has set him up with a great career - and an interesting hobby. Neal grew up in Michigan and joined the Marines shortly...
This year 最新麻豆原创 welcomes a mix of new and returning faces to the team of 2024 Construction interns. The interns are already out and about at project sites and activities, and we hope they have a great summer here with 最新麻豆原创! Aidan Wolownik Mechanical Intern, Lenexa Aidan is a student at...
When you have a campus of buildings full of rich history dating back to 1884, system upgrades are inevitable. Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) in Lawrence, KS, began as an agriculture education program for grades one through five. Today, HINU continues to serve the educational needs of American Indian and Alaska...
In honor of National Construction Safety Week, the 最新麻豆原创 Safety Team reminds everyone to be vigilant of slip, trip, and fall hazards.
Slips, trips, and falls are often a top cause of workplace injuries.
Tripping, falling, or slipping injuries account for more than 300 fatal - and 20,000 nonfatal - fall injuries annually since 2013 [Center for Construction Research & Training]. 最新麻豆原创 has had their share of these injuries in the past, with a recent increase. Learn how to mitigate or eliminate these type of injuries.
SOI: STOP, OBSERVE, IMPLEMENT
Familiarize yourself with surroundings utilizing the SOI before starting in a new area, and stay aware of changes using the 20x20x20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds & observe changes within a 20 ft. area.
- LOOK
Never put your feet where your eyes haven鈥檛 been. - CLEAR PATHS
Good housekeeping should not just be done in your own work area, but also walking paths for others. - GOOD LIGHTING
A trip hazard becomes more of a hazard if you can鈥檛 see it. - APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR
Make sure working boots are in good condition and provide good traction. - SAFE WORKING SURFACE
Uneven ground, weather, or spills increase tripping potential. - SAFEST PATH
Take the safest path of travel- sometimes the shortest path isn鈥檛 always the safest. - COMMUNICATION
Report any hazards and alert others until they can be corrected
最新麻豆原创 associates like Accounting Manager Morgan Lassise have been participating in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge for 15 years. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a truly unique event specific to the Kansas City area 鈥 most cities in the U.S. do not hold similar events,鈥 Morgan said. Kickball, tug-of-war, and archery may sound more like...
最新麻豆原创 recently received the 鈥淥verall Excellence, Large Company鈥 award from Turner Construction. The award recognizes trade partners who demonstrate overall job performance excellence, and exemplify outstanding dedication and commitment to delivering a high-quality product safely and on time for Turner clients. 最新麻豆原创 was nominated for projects spanning both electrical and mechanical...
最新麻豆原创 is part of an exclusive group known as the BuildSafe Partnership Program (BSPP), and the meaning behind the membership is simple: 最新麻豆原创 has a successful and pervasive safety culture. There are currently only 13 Kansas City-area based companies that qualify for BSPP. Nationwide, BSPP is among the very top prestigious...
Out of 468 total entries, 最新麻豆原创鈥檚 own Marketing Proposal Specialist (and fine artist) Beth Martens was selected as one of the final 100 local artists to create heart art for the 2024 Parade of Hearts. Once again, the final hearts will be on display throughout the Kansas City metro for people...
Even though welding hasn鈥檛 always been a common career for a woman, that didn鈥檛 stop Melanie McNeil from pursuing - and excelling in - this challenging trade. Growing up, Melanie was around the trades through her family. Her dad was an operator for Local 101, her uncle was also an operator,...
When looking at pipe, plumbing, ductwork, conduit, switchgear and everything else that goes into making a facility operate comfortably and safely, it鈥檚 easy to forget the end beneficiaries of those items are the people who use that facility every day. 最新麻豆原创 was awarded a design-assist role with Roncelli, Inc. for the...
There鈥檚 something indescribable about the way a child鈥檚 face lights up when they see Santa Claus 鈥 and 最新麻豆原创 Construction Project Manager Jack Kobe has experienced that moment hundreds of times. Jack is especially busy this time of year, donning his Santa suit and spreading Christmas cheer to churches, events, community...
ONCE AGAIN putting our single-source capabilities to work, 最新麻豆原创 has landed the MEP scope of the 113,913-square-foot expansion and renovation of Saint Luke鈥檚 East Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Building E. The project includes both remodel and new construction. The expansion will increase the hospital size by 10 percent, renovating 8 percent....