St. Louis, Mo., July 7, 2020 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by Winfield R-IV School District to perform as the Construction Management at Risk (CM at Risk) for their $10.5 million 2020 Bond Issue. Projects include a new middle school as well as several other district-wide improvements.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON AWARDED $10.5 MILLION WINFIELD R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDING PROGRAM”
S. M. WILSON VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER MATT NIEMEYER BECOMES LICENSED ARCHITECT IN MISSOURI
St. Louis, Mo., June 24, 2020 – S. M. Wilson & Co. Virtual Design and Construction (VD&C) Manager Matt Niemeyer has become a Licensed Architect in the State of Missouri.
Architectural licensing is granted only when candidates complete sufficient professional education, the Internship Development Program and pass the Architect Registration Exams. Niemeyer earned his B.S. in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has 24 years of construction experience and also became a Licensed Architect in the State of Illinois in 2009.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER MATT NIEMEYER BECOMES LICENSED ARCHITECT IN MISSOURI”S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JOSH WEBER TO PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., February 4, 2020 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Josh Weber to Project Manager. As Project Manager, he will be responsible for leadership and coordination for all aspects of the project(s) and is accountable for the project’s success, as well as the success of the project stakeholders.
Weber joined S. M. Wilson in 2017 working on Tallgrass Creek Residential Building 1.4 and 1.5. Weber then transitioned to a lead role in managing a new client for S. M. Wilson, Dry Goods, which is a high-end retail brand owned by long-time client, Von Maur.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JOSH WEBER TO PROJECT MANAGER”S. M. WILSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF BILL WAGNER, VICE PRESIDENT OF HEALTHCARE
St. Louis, Mo., January 16, 2020 – S. M. Wilson announces retirement of Vice President of Healthcare, Bill Wagner after 18 years with the company and more than 39 years in the construction industry. During his tenure at S. M. Wilson, Wagner has forged partnerships with industry leaders and built a talented healthcare project team, leaving the company in a strong position to execute strategic initiatives.
“On behalf of everyone at S. M. Wilson, I would like to thank Bill for his many contributions to our growth and success. Over the years, he has been an invaluable member of the team, providing mentorship on more than $1.1 billion in healthcare experience, building S. M. Wilson’s portfolio with BJC HealthCare, Boone Hospital and Blessing Health System and cultivating a strong foundation for S. M. Wilson’s future in the healthcare industry,” said Scott Wilson, S. M. Wilson CEO.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF BILL WAGNER, VICE PRESIDENT OF HEALTHCARE”S. M. WILSON HIRES KEITH PETERS AS DIRECTOR OF CLIENT DEVELOPMENT
St. Louis, Mo., December 17, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has hired Keith Peters as Director of Client Development.
Peters joins S. M. Wilson’s Client Development team with 20 years of experience in client development, marketing and sales. The addition comes as part of the company’s recent restructure to provide more value and personalized experience for their clients, partners and employees. Peters holds a Communications degree from Missouri State University and will be the dedicated lead for S. M. Wilson’s retail, hospitality, multi-family and development market sectors.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES KEITH PETERS AS DIRECTOR OF CLIENT DEVELOPMENT”S. M. WILSON PROMOTES MIKE ASHLEY TO FIELD DIRECTOR
St. Louis, Mo., December 3, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Mike Ashley to Field Director.
His promotion comes with a recent restructuring of S. M. Wilson’s Field Operations department. The Field Director position will replace the Director of Field Operations to allow for more than one individual to provide direct support, oversight, and mentorship for the field aspects of projects from pre-construction to close-out including support of superintendents and tradespeople.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES MIKE ASHLEY TO FIELD DIRECTOR”S. M. WILSON INTRODUCES SKILLED
St. Louis, Mo., November 19, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. introduces a new construction career education program, SKILLED as of November 2019. SKILLED’s mission is to “Inspire the future of construction”.
S. M. WILSON NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
St. Louis, Mo., NOVEMBER 4, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. is under new leadership in an effort to provide more value and personalized experience for their clients, partners and employees.
“Today we are naming a new executive committee to provide strategy, planning, development of our people and most importantly open communication,” said Amy Berg, S. M. Wilson & Co. President.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM”S. M. WILSON PROMOTES REBECCA CORNATZER TO CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
St. Louis, Mo., October 18, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Rebecca Cornatzer to Chief Human Resources Officer.
Cornatzer joined S. M. Wilson in 2017 and has proven to be an integral part of the team. In just over two years, she has led strategic human resources initiatives related to personnel policy, professional development and talent and performance management. In her role as Chief Human Resources Officer, Cornatzer will continue to have ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the company’s Human Resources Department functions. She will also be involved in long-range planning and monitoring business performance and risk management with a focus on developing and executing human resources initiatives in support of the company’s strategic direction.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES REBECCA CORNATZER TO CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER”S. M. WILSON PROMOTES AMANDA BOHNERT, CPSM TO CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AND KRISTYN NEWBERN TO DIRECTOR OF CLIENT DEVELOPMENT
St. Louis, Mo., October 7, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Amanda Bohnert, CPSM to Chief Marketing Officer and Kristyn Newbern to Director of Client Development.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES AMANDA BOHNERT, CPSM TO CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AND KRISTYN NEWBERN TO DIRECTOR OF CLIENT DEVELOPMENT”S. M. WILSON PROMOTES CHRIS WATKINS AND TRAVIS SCHMITT TO ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT, EVA CHAPIN TO PROJECT MANAGER AND NICHOLE GEIGER TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., September 27, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Chris Watkins and Travis Schmitt to Assistant Project Superintendent, Eva Chapin to Project Manager and Nichole Geiger to Assistant Project Manager.
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JASON GASAWSKI AND KERRY LORTS TO SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., September 26, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Jason Gasawski and Kerry Lorts to Senior Project Manager.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JASON GASAWSKI AND KERRY LORTS TO SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER”MAGGIE FARRELL SELECTED FOR FOCUS ST. LOUIS FALL 2019 CLASS OF EMERGING LEADERS
St. Louis, Mo., September 20, 1019 – S. M. Wilson Human Resources Manager, Maggie Farrell, has been selected for FOCUS St. Louis’ Fall 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders.
The non-profit organization selects a group of young professionals ages 22-35 each spring and fall through a competitive application process. The three-month program provides the opportunity to strengthen personal, professional and civic leadership skills while building connections with a diverse group of network peers.
S. M. WILSON AWARDED CITY OF CLAYTON SHAW PARK ALL-SEASON RECREATION COMPLEX
St. Louis, Mo., August 7, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by the City of Clayton to serve as the construction manager for a new all-season ice rink complex in Shaw Park.
This project includes replacing the City of Clayton’s existing 50-year-old ice rink with a new multi-use facility. The new recreation complex will include a regulation size ice-rink and replacement of the existing support building which includes, locker rooms, skate rental, warming areas, party and event spaces. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON AWARDED CITY OF CLAYTON SHAW PARK ALL-SEASON RECREATION COMPLEX”
S. M. WILSON BREAKS GROUND ON HALLSVILLE R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDITION & RENOVATION
St. Louis, Mo., July 30, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has officially broken ground on Hallsville R-IV School District’s Primary School addition and renovation project in Hallsville, Missouri. S. M. Wilson is serving as the Construction Manager at Risk for the 31,000 SF addition to Hallsville Primary School which includes an eight-classroom second grade wing addition, new gymnasium and storm shelter. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON BREAKS GROUND ON HALLSVILLE R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDITION & RENOVATION”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES KELLY SANTACRUZ TO SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
St. Louis, Mo., July 30, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Kelly Santacruz to Senior Project Accountant. As Senior Project Accountant, she will be responsible for handling all administrative functions for a project in addition to mentoring, providing high level coordination and organizational project support for the project team. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES KELLY SANTACRUZ TO SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES MAGGIE FARRELL TO HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., July 10, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Maggie Farrell to Human Resources Manager. As HR Manager, she will continue expanding her leadership role around the company’s recruitment and professional development efforts. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES MAGGIE FARRELL TO HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER”
MARK COCHRAN NAMED ENR’S NATIONAL TOP 20 UNDER 40
St. Louis, Mo., July 1, 2019 – S. M. Wilson’s COO, Mark Cochran has been named to ENR’s National Top 20 Under 40 2019 list.
The national winners are chosen from the compilation of ENR’s 10 regional Top Young Professionals competition. Cochran was named one of the 2018 Top 20 Under 40 in ENR Midwest. This year’s national class was chosen from nearly 300 entries consisting of the highest scoring candidates from the regional competitions. Continue reading “MARK COCHRAN NAMED ENR’S NATIONAL TOP 20 UNDER 40”
S. M. WILSON’S ‘SWINGING FORE DREAMS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $36,000 FOR THE DREAM FACTORY OF SAINT LOUIS
St. Louis, Mo., June 26, 2019 – S. M. Wilson’s Annual Swinging Fore Dreams Golf Tournament raised $36,000 for the Dream Factory of Saint Louis. More than 150 players participated in the 13th annual event at Glen Echo Country Club on May 13, 2019.
S. M. Wilson has been hosting the tournament for 13 consecutive years with all proceeds benefiting children with chronic illnesses and disorders and their families. The event was also supported by S. M. Wilson’s charitable giving program, #SMWill, which launched in August 2018 with the mission of “investing in the community through partnering with organizations focused on supporting the health and education of children.” Continue reading “S. M. WILSON’S ‘SWINGING FORE DREAMS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $36,000 FOR THE DREAM FACTORY OF SAINT LOUIS”
UCP Heartland Breaks Ground on New Adult Day Program Facility in North County Partnering with S.M. Wilson
Berkeley, Missouri – (June 24, 2019) — UCP Heartland awarded the construction contract for its new 20,000 square foot disability program facility to S. M. Wilson, a 100% employee-owned general contracting firm with almost a 100-year history serving the region. Continue reading “UCP Heartland Breaks Ground on New Adult Day Program Facility in North County Partnering with S.M. Wilson”
ANDREW AHLERS, CM-BIM, A.C. NAMED ST. LOUIS BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 30 UNDER 30
St. Louis, Mo., June 19, 2019 – S. M. Wilson Project Manager, Andrew Ahlers, CM-BIM, A.C. has been named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s 30 Under 30 list.
The award recognizes future leaders of the region and local business community. This year’s class contains a diverse group of individuals representing a variety of industries, careers and ethnicities who have made an impact in their profession and the community. Honorees were selected by previous 30 Under 30 recipients as well as the Business Journal editorial board. Continue reading “ANDREW AHLERS, CM-BIM, A.C. NAMED ST. LOUIS BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 30 UNDER 30”
S. M. WILSON HIRES MICHELE LORD AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, MATT NIEMEYER AS VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, TIM FISCHER AS ESTIMATOR AND GWEN ARENBERG AS PROJECT ENGINEER
St. Louis, Mo., May 6, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has hired Michele Lord as Business Development Director, Matt Niemeyer as Virtual Design and Construction Manager, Tim Fischer as Estimator and Gwen Arenberg as Project Engineer. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES MICHELE LORD AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, MATT NIEMEYER AS VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, TIM FISCHER AS ESTIMATOR AND GWEN ARENBERG AS PROJECT ENGINEER”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES ANDREW AHLERS, CM-BIM, A.C. TO PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., February 18, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Andrew Ahlers, CM-BIM, A.C. to Project Manager. As Project Manager, he will be responsible for handling all administrative functions for a project, including scheduling, holding progress meetings, generating meeting minutes, tracking costs and maintaining logs for all project information. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES ANDREW AHLERS, CM-BIM, A.C. TO PROJECT MANAGER”
S. M. WILSON HIRES TRAVIS SCHMITT AND CHRIS WATKINS AS FIELD ENGINEERS AND MARY ANDERSON AND EMILY ECHELE AS PROJECT ENGINEERS
St. Louis, Mo., February 5, 2019 – S. M. Wilson & Co., has rehired Mary Anderson as a Project Engineer and former S. M. Wilson Interns Travis Schmitt, Chris Watkins as Field Engineers as well as Emily Echele as Project Engineer.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES TRAVIS SCHMITT AND CHRIS WATKINS AS FIELD ENGINEERS AND MARY ANDERSON AND EMILY ECHELE AS PROJECT ENGINEERS”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JOSH WEBER TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., December 18, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Josh Weber to Assistant Project Manager. As Assistant Project Manager, he will work with the Project Managers in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure schedule, document control and quality standards are met and projects are completed safely, on time and with approved budgets. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JOSH WEBER TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JORDAN SANDERS TO PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., November 20, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Jordan Sanders to Project Manager. As Project Manager, he will be responsible for handling all administrative functions for a project, including scheduling, holding progress meetings, generating meeting minutes, tracking costs and maintaining logs for all project information. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JORDAN SANDERS TO PROJECT MANAGER”
S. M. WILSON AWARDED HALLSVILLE R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT
St. Louis, Mo., NOVEMBER 2, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by Hallsville R-IV School District to serve as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Hallsville Primary School addition and renovation. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON AWARDED HALLSVILLE R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT”
S. M. WILSON PRESIDENT AMY BERG JOINS THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF ST. LOUIS’ INDUSTRY COUNCIL AND WYMAN CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES
St. Louis, Mo., October 23, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co., President, Amy Berg, has been named to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Industry Council and the Wyman Center Board of Trustees.
As President and member of S. M. Wilson’s Executive Committee and Executive Planning Committee, Berg guides and manages the company and assists in determining the future direction of S. M. Wilson. During her 22 year tenure with the firm, Berg has been instrumental in the development of new business, client retention and establishing public relations and marketing strategies. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PRESIDENT AMY BERG JOINS THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF ST. LOUIS’ INDUSTRY COUNCIL AND WYMAN CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES”
S. M. WILSON HIRES JACOB FENSTER AS AN ESTIMATOR, JANELL LANAHAN AS A JOB ACCOUNTANT/PROJECT ASSISTANT, GARY PARKER AS PROJECT ENGINEER, RYAN BROCKMANN AS ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER AND PATRICK AYLESWORTH AS PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., OCTOBER 17, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co., has hired Jacob Fenster as an Estimator, Janell Lanahan as a Job Accountant/Project Assistant, Gary Parker as a Project Engineer, Ryan Brockmann as Assistant Project Manager and Patrick Aylesworth as Project Manager. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES JACOB FENSTER AS AN ESTIMATOR, JANELL LANAHAN AS A JOB ACCOUNTANT/PROJECT ASSISTANT, GARY PARKER AS PROJECT ENGINEER, RYAN BROCKMANN AS ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER AND PATRICK AYLESWORTH AS PROJECT MANAGER”
S. M. WILSON IT MANAGER, JAMIE BERZON, HONORED IN CONSTRUCTECH’S ANNUAL WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION LIST FOR 2018
St. Louis, Mo., August 1, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co’s IT Manager, Jamie Berzon, was honored in Constructech magazine’s annual Women in Construction List for 2018.
The list recognizes the most successful women working in the construction industry who are constantly proving they have the passion, tenacity and steadfastness to lead the largest and most successful projects in the world, all while leveraging innovative technology. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON IT MANAGER, JAMIE BERZON, HONORED IN CONSTRUCTECH’S ANNUAL WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION LIST FOR 2018”
S. M. WILSON HIRES MATTHEW FRANK AS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, SHEILA KENNEDY AS JOB ACCOUNTANT/PROJECT ASSISTANT AND EMILY BOZARTH AND ANNA EISENBATH AS PROJECT ENGINEERS
St. Louis, Mo., July 12, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co., has hired Matthew Frank as Senior Project Manager, Sheila Kennedy as a Job Accountant/Project Assistant and former S. M. Wilson interns Emily Bozarth and Anna Eisenbath as Project Engineers. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES MATTHEW FRANK AS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, SHEILA KENNEDY AS JOB ACCOUNTANT/PROJECT ASSISTANT AND EMILY BOZARTH AND ANNA EISENBATH AS PROJECT ENGINEERS”
S. M. WILSON’S ‘SWINGING FORE DREAMS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $30,000 FOR THE DREAM FACTORY OF SAINT LOUIS
St. Louis, Mo., June 25, 2018 – The 12th Annual Swinging Fore Dreams Golf Tournament sponsored by S. M. Wilson & Co. raised $30,000 for The Dream Factory of Saint Louis on May 14, 2018 at Glen Echo Country Club. The total amount raised includes $25,000 from entry fees and sponsorships and an additional $5,000 through day-of events including a silent auction. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON’S ‘SWINGING FORE DREAMS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $30,000 FOR THE DREAM FACTORY OF SAINT LOUIS”
S. M. WILSON AWARDED NEW GRANDSTAND & PLAZA AT LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL
St. Louis, Mo., June 20, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by Ladue Schools to serve as the general contractor of the grandstand and plaza area at Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
The project is being funded as part of Proposition R, which was approved in April 2016 in addition to other funding sources. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON AWARDED NEW GRANDSTAND & PLAZA AT LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL”
S. M. WILSON AWARDED $4 MILLION ATHLETIC STADIUM AT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE
St. Louis, Mo., June 14, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by Westminster College to serve as the construction manager of the new $4 Million Mueller Stadium in Fulton, MO.
The new athletic stadium is being made possible due to a $4 million gift from Westminster alumnus Kent Mueller and his wife Judy.
Construction of the new Mueller Stadium at Priest Field encompasses the stadium structure itself, turf, scoreboard, lights, bleachers, press box, concessions, restrooms, and other facility enhancements. This will be the largest capital improvement project on the Westminster campus in over a decade.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON AWARDED $4 MILLION ATHLETIC STADIUM AT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE”
REINHARDT/WILSON JOINT VENTURE AWARDED NEW $20 MILLION ACADEMIC AND RESIDENCE HALL AT COLUMBIA COLLEGE
St. Louis, Mo., May 23, 2018 – The joint venture of Reinhardt Construction Company and S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by Columbia College to serve as the general contractor of an academic and residence hall in Columbia, Missouri.
The project includes a new four-story, 61,000-square foot structure to accommodate a growing student body. The first floor of building the will house the School of Business offices, six classrooms and a large event center. The second, third and fourth floors will feature additional housing for 150 students.
S. M. WILSON COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION OF TRUFUSION FITNESS & YOGA GYM IN CLAYTON, MO
St. Louis, Mo., May 1, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has completed construction of TruFusion’s newest location, which is now open.
Located in Clayton, the 17,000+ SF venue features space for a unique blend of yoga, cycle, Pilates, kettlebell, barre, bootcamp and boxing allowing members to customize their experience based on their interests and fitness level.
S. M. WILSON HIRES CHRIS KOPP AS PROJECT MANAGER AND MICHAEL MOUNCE AS PROJECT ENGINEER
St. Louis, Mo., April 24, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co, has hired Chris Kopp as Project Manager and Michael Mounce as Project Engineer.
Kopp will be responsible for handling all administrative functions for a project, including scheduling, holding progress meetings, generating meeting minutes, tracking costs and maintaining logs for all project information.
Kopp has a B.S. from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an M.B.A. from University of Missouri – St. Louis. He has 31 years of construction experience.
S. M. Wilson Awarded Best Practices in Construction for Monsanto Building K Waterproofing
St. Louis, Mo., March 12, 2018 – S. M. Wilson Awarded Best Practices in Construction for Monsanto Building K Waterproofing
Best practices in the construction industry were recognized by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLCCC) during its annual awards on March 5, 2018 at the St. Louis Science Center Planetarium, St. Louis, MO. The annual awards recognize successful use of Construction Industry Best Practices validated by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) to improve project quality, budget and schedule.
The Monsanto Building K Waterproofing project was recognized with a Construction Industry Best Practices Award for Constructability by the SLCCC.
Restoring the building integrity of an underground structure was the purpose of the waterproofing project for Building K on the Creve Coeur, MO campus of Monsanto. Continued service as a fully functional cafeteria and service to adjacent buildings created the opportunity to use the Constructability Best Practice for successful completion. Joining with Monsanto in receiving the award were the team led by S. M. Wilson with ABS Consulting and Shield Systems.
S. M. WILSON AWARDED NEW $43 MILLION MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECT IN ST. PETERS, MO
St. Louis, Mo., March 9, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by Propper Construction Services to serve as the construction manager of a new multi-family housing development at the corner of Mexico Rd. and St. Peters Center Blvd. in St. Peters, MO.
The four-story complex will feature 265 apartment units ranging from one to three bedrooms, a main-level common area, lobby, rental office, and clubhouse. An elevated multi-story connector bridge will tie the East and West buildings together and include an exercise/workout area within the structure. Storage areas will also be available on all floors throughout the complex. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON AWARDED NEW $43 MILLION MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECT IN ST. PETERS, MO”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES ANDREW AHLERS, CM-BIM TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., January 12, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Andrew Ahlers, CM-BIM from Project Engineer to Assistant Project Manager.
As Assistant Project Manager, Ahlers will work in concert with the Project Managers to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and with approved budgets. This is accomplished by developing and maintaining effective relationships with all parties involved with the project, maintaining and communicating accurate financial details of the project, maintaining accurate documentation of the project, and by providing support and direction for the entire project team.
Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES ANDREW AHLERS, CM-BIM TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES BRIAN BEA, JACK KINAMORE AND MIKE HANNER TO PROJECT DIRECTORS
St. Louis, Mo., January 2, 2018 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Brian Bea, Jack Kinamore and Mike Hanner to Project Directors. All three previously held the position of Senior Project Manager.
As Project Directors, Bea, Kinamore and Hanner are responsible for the supervision and overall performance and profitability of multiple project teams, large-scale building programs and the development and continuation of the relationships related to these clients.
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES MARK COCHRAN TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
St. Louis, Mo., December 18, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Mark Cochran to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Cochran serves as the firm’s first COO.
Cochran will be responsible for the leadership of all construction operations related functions and charged with ensuring the achievement of safe, profitable, and quality work in a manner that fulfills the S. M. Wilson Core Purpose, “To build great value, relationships and careers while having fun in the process”.
In partnership with Amy Berg, President and as a member of the Executive Committee, Cochran will be heavily involved in strategic planning, developing new market strategies, high-level financial decision making and planning and developing company-wide systems and processes. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES MARK COCHRAN TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER”
S. M. WILSON HIRES STEVEN MEEKS, PE AS VICE PRESIDENT OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND ESTIMATING
St. Louis, Mo., November 9, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has hired Steven Meeks, PE as Vice President of Pre-Construction and Estimating.
Meeks brings 30 years of construction expertise to the position. In his new role, Meeks will lead and guide S. M. Wilson’s Pre-Construction and Estimating efforts. He will provide oversight and assistance to project teams for budget tracking, cost analysis, forecasting, cost negotiations and change orders; ensuring accuracy and completeness. Meeks has the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the company successfully negotiates and bids projects. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES STEVEN MEEKS, PE AS VICE PRESIDENT OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND ESTIMATING”
S. M. WILSON HIRES KRISTYN NEWBERN AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., November 6, 2017– S. M. Wilson & Co. has hired Kristyn Newbern as Business Development Manager.
Newbern will be the business development lead for S. M. Wilson’s healthcare and higher education market sectors. She will assist in acquiring new clients, maintaining existing relationships and elevating S. M. Wilson within the community.
Newbern holds an M.S. in Engineering Management and a B.S. in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science & Technology. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES KRISTYN NEWBERN AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES LISA GREEN TO ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
St. Louis, Mo., October 10, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Lisa Green to Assistant Controller. She will be responsible for company payroll, daily bank reconciliations, tax filings and implementing new company software for accounting and human resources purposes. Green joined S. M. Wilson in 2007 as Payroll Manager.
“Every time we need someone to step up and fill a role or learn something new, Lisa is right there ready to help however she can, ready for any challenge,” said Mike Mangiore, Controller at S. M. Wilson. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES LISA GREEN TO ASSISTANT CONTROLLER”
S. M. WILSON HIRES EVA CHAPIN AS ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, RICHARD YOUNG AS PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND LINDSEY ROELLIG AS PROJECT ASSISTANT/JOB ACCOUNTANT
St. Louis, Mo., August 29, 2017– S. M. Wilson & Co. has hired Eva Chapin as Assistant Project Manager, Richard Young as a Project Superintendent and Lindsey Roellig as Project Assistant/Job Accountant.
Chapin will be responsible for all administrative functions during construction of a project, including scheduling, holding progress meetings, generating meeting minutes, tracking costs, and maintaining logs for all project information including transmittals, submittals, and RFIs. She holds a B.S. from Northern Illinois University – DeKab and has 11 years of industry experience. She is ASHE Certified and has U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management Certification.
Young will be responsible for the day-to-day site management of a project including scheduling, quality and safety. This is his second employment stint with S. M. Wilson. He has 25 years of construction experience and is OSHA 30 certified.
Roellig is S. M. Wilson’s new Project Assistant/Job Accountant. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and has 10 years of industry experience.
S. M. Wilson is a full-service construction management, design/build and general contracting firm with headquarters in St. Louis. S. M. Wilson is one of the largest general construction and construction management firms in the St. Louis area. The company posted $280 million in 2016 revenues, and ranks 220th in Engineering News-Record’s 2016 list of Top 400 commercial contractors nationwide. For more information, visit www.smwilson.com.
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES BRAD HOMES, JOHN DOHLE AND KERRY LORTS TO PROJECT MANAGERS
St. Louis, Mo., August 28, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Brad Homes, John Dohle and Kerry Lorts to Project Managers. As Project Managers, they will be responsible for handling all administrative functions for a project, including scheduling, holding progress meetings, generating meeting minutes, tracking costs and maintaining logs for all project information. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES BRAD HOMES, JOHN DOHLE AND KERRY LORTS TO PROJECT MANAGERS”
S. M. WILSON COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW $8.9 MILLION PERFORMANCE GYMNASIUM AND STUDENT COMMONS AT COR JESU ACADEMY
St. Louis, Mo., August 15, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has completed construction of the new $8.9 million performance gymnasium and student commons at Cor Jesu Academy that enables the school to add new course offerings and state-of-the-art learning programs, while also growing its sports programs. The 40,000-square-foot, three-level addition is the second part of the Catholic, private, all-girl high school’s long-range campus enhancement plan that also included site improvements and increased on-campus parking. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW $8.9 MILLION PERFORMANCE GYMNASIUM AND STUDENT COMMONS AT COR JESU ACADEMY”
Maplewood Richmond Heights Early Childhood Center Ribbon-Cutting Press Release
FROM: Maplewood Richmond Heights School District
I’m pleased to announce that we’ve set a date for the public unveiling of the completely renovated Early Childhood Center in the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District.
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S. M. WILSON SELECTED FOR DESIGN/BUILD OF BURGERS’ SMOKEHOUSE EXPANSION
St. Louis, Mo., July 12, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by Burgers’ Smokehouse to provide design/build services for a 41,000 SF expansion of their production facility in California, Mo. Recognized as a historic Missouri Century Farm, Burgers’ Smokehouse is adding a three-story facility to expand their operations of producing specialty country cured, aged and smoked meats. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON SELECTED FOR DESIGN/BUILD OF BURGERS’ SMOKEHOUSE EXPANSION”
S. M. WILSON HIRES EVAN DORKS AS PROJECT ENGINEER, GALEN RICHARDS AS PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND GAIL PIJUT AS PROJECT ASSISTANT/JOB ACCOUNTANT
St. Louis, Mo., July 3, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has hired Evan Dorks and as a Project Engineer, Galen Richards as a Project Superintendent and Gail Pijut as Project Assistant/Job Accountant.
Dorks will be responsible for helping establish procedures with the design professionals, consultants and Owner of projects for information flow, approvals, meetings and reporting. He will also track shop drawings, submittals, material deliveries and RFIs through the duration of projects. Dorks has interned for S. M. Wilson for the past year. He holds a BS in Construction Management from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES EVAN DORKS AS PROJECT ENGINEER, GALEN RICHARDS AS PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND GAIL PIJUT AS PROJECT ASSISTANT/JOB ACCOUNTANT”
FORMATION DEVELOPMENT GROUP AWARDS S. M. WILSON TWO NEW SENIOR LIVING PROJECTS
St. Louis, Mo., June 26, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by Formation Development Group to serve as the construction manager on two new senior living facilities.
The Solana East Cobb is a new facility in Marietta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. The three-story building will feature 66 assisted living care units, while the one-story wing will feature 28 memory care units. Amenities will include dining rooms. café, living room area with fireplace, salon, library, fitness room, wellness center, art studio and theater. Continue reading “FORMATION DEVELOPMENT GROUP AWARDS S. M. WILSON TWO NEW SENIOR LIVING PROJECTS”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JASON GASAWSKI TO PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., June 21, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Jason Gasawski to Project Manager. He will be responsible for handling all administrative functions for a project, including scheduling, holding progress meetings, generating meeting minutes, tracking costs and maintaining logs for all project information.
Gasawski joined S. M. Wilson in 2010 and has worked on a variety of retail, commercial and industrial construction projects including Metal Container Corporation Line 5 and The Orion. He is currently managing multiple Target store renovations. Gasawski holds a B.A. from Southern Illinois University– Edwardsville and has 12 years of experience in the construction industry. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES JASON GASAWSKI TO PROJECT MANAGER”
S. M. WILSON HIRES REBECCA CORNATZER AS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, TIM RUCK AND JAMES SHIVES AS PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS AND JOSH WEBER, TROY GITTEMEIER AND JORDAN WICKLEIN AS PROJECT ENGINEERS
St. Louis, Mo., June 5, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co, has hired six new employees including Rebecca Cornatzer as Director of Human Resources, Tim Ruck and James Shives as Project Superintendents and Josh Weber, Troy Gittemeier and Jordan Wicklein as Project Engineers.
Cornatzer has spent the past 13 years in a variety of roles at Epworth Children and Family Services, most recently as the Acting Chief Executive Officer. At S. M. Wilson she will be in charge of employee relations, recruiting, hiring and retaining talent, as well as employee training. Cornatzer holds a Master of Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and a BS in Psychology from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. She is an iWAM Certified Administrator and a graduate of the CEO Leadership Program at Washington University. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES REBECCA CORNATZER AS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, TIM RUCK AND JAMES SHIVES AS PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS AND JOSH WEBER, TROY GITTEMEIER AND JORDAN WICKLEIN AS PROJECT ENGINEERS”
S. M. WILSON TO BUILD 70,000 SF ADDITION TO DOT FOODS HEADQUARTERS
St. Louis, Mo., May 18, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by Dot Foods as general contractor on two additions to its headquarters in Mt. Sterling, Il. The project includes additions to two buildings on the Dot Foods campus. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON TO BUILD 70,000 SF ADDITION TO DOT FOODS HEADQUARTERS”
AL MILLER RETIRES FROM S. M. WILSON & CO.
St. Louis, Mo., April 13, 2017 – After 27 years, Al Miller, Director of Human Resources, retired from S. M. Wilson & Co. at the end of March 2017. Al is the grandson of founder Shouse McGarvey Wilson.
Miller began his career with his family’s firm in the safety department, becoming the firm’s first fulltime Director of Safety in 1990. In his role as the Director of Safety, he was able to instate new safety policies and instill a culture of safety throughout the firm. Under Miller’s direction, the firm consistently maintained a below industry EMR average.
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S. M. WILSON HIRES RACHEL THESS AS PROJECT ENGINEER
St. Louis, Mo., April 11, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has hired Rachel Thess as Project Engineer.
Thess will be responsible for helping establish procedures with the design professionals, consultants and Owner of projects for information flow, approvals, meetings and reporting. She will also track shop drawings, submittals, material deliveries and RFIs through the duration of projects and assist the Project Manager with MBE/WBE participation and workforce inclusion. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON HIRES RACHEL THESS AS PROJECT ENGINEER”
S. M. WILSON NAMES BOB CASHDOLLAR, MPM AS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., April 3, 2017 – S. M. Wilson & Co, has hired Bob Cashdollar, MPM. as a Senior Project Manager.
Cashdollar will be responsible for managing multi-million dollar retail construction projects. His duties include project planning, scheduling, tracking costs and maintaining logs for all project information. He has 25 years of experience in the construction industry, and has worked on a variety of retail, hospitality, education, historic renovation and commercial projects.
Cashdollar attended Moraine Valley College and Washburne Trade School. He has an OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and his Master Project Manager (MPM) from the American Academy of Project Management. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON NAMES BOB CASHDOLLAR, MPM AS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER”
JACKIE TRIPI PROMOTED TO PROJECT ENGINEER AT S. M. WILSON & CO.
S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Jackie Tripi to Project Engineer.
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S. M. WILSON HIRES MARTY YEAROUT AS ESTIMATOR, BRIAN ZUROSKY AS PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND AMY SCHULTZ AS PROJECT ASSISTANT/JOB ACCOUNTANT
S. M. Wilson & Co. has hired Marty Yearout as Estimator, Brian Zurosky as Project Superintendent and Amy Shultz as Project Assistant/Job Accountant.
S. M. WILSON NAMES DANIEL HARPER, LEED AP BD+C AS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
S. M. Wilson & Co. has named Dan Harper, LEED AP BD+C, as Senior Project Manager. Harper will be responsible for managing multi-million dollar senior care construction projects. His duties include project planning, scheduling, tracking costs and maintaining logs for all project information. He has 30 years of experience in the construction industry and has worked on a variety of senior care, historic renovation, warehouse and commercial projects.
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SARAH MILLER PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR AT S. M. WILSON
St. Louis, Mo., December 23, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Sarah Miller to Assistant Estimator. She will be responsible for supporting the company’s estimating team as they develop and submit bids for potential construction projects. Sarah has worked in the estimating department since joining S. M. Wilson in 2014.
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STEVE MAST TO RETIRE FROM S. M. WILSON
St. Louis, Mo., December 22, 2016 – Steven Mast, Vice President at S. M. Wilson & Co., will retire at the end of 2016 after 23 years with the company and 42 total years in the commercial construction industry. Mast has overseen S. M. Wilson’s retail market sector operations for most of his tenure with the company, and since joining the firm has been involved with more than $1.6 billion of construction projects around the country for well known retailers including Target, Von Maur, Cabela’s, and most recently IKEA. This includes more than $600 million of renovations and new construction at 130 Target Stores across the central region of the United States.
S. M. WILSON EMPLOYEES PROVIDE 95+ COMMUNITY ‘ACTS OF KINDNESS’ TO MARK COMPANY’S 95TH ANNIVERSARY
St. Louis, Mo., December 14, 2016 – From rescuing stray animals and volunteering in local schools to granting holiday wishes and coaching youth sports, the employees of S. M. Wilson & Co. decided to celebrate the company’s 95th anniversary this year by voluntarily providing more than 95 acts of kindness. The acts enriched the St. Louis community by assisting kids, those in need and those who serve our country. Employees were empowered to provide acts of kindness that they felt were important throughout the year, which resulted in a wide range of activities and support. The program far exceeded its goal.
“We chose this form of celebration to underscore our company’s core strengths of value, service, people-centered culture and passion to transform communities by delivering more than just buildings,” said Amy Berg, President of S. M. Wilson. “The response from our employees was tremendous. We provided more than 140 acts of kindness by August, and we are probably close to 200 by now.” Continue reading “S. M. WILSON EMPLOYEES PROVIDE 95+ COMMUNITY ‘ACTS OF KINDNESS’ TO MARK COMPANY’S 95TH ANNIVERSARY”
S. M. WILSON BREAKS GROUND ON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER RENOVATION & ADDITION FOR MAPLEWOOD RICHMOND HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT
St. Louis, Mo., December 9, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has broken ground on the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District Early Childhood Center (ECC) renovation and addition. The $7.9 million building program includes construction of a new 90-space parking lot and improvements to the current ECC campus.
Renovations to the current ECC building will include a gut remodel of all classrooms, installation of new HVAC and fire protection sprinkler systems and upgrades to the security system. Site improvements will include enhancements to the drop off/pickup area, bus lanes, site fencing, site lighting and modular retaining walls. The adjacent Burgess Avenue will be changed from the existing one-way traffic design to accommodate two-way traffic, and new sidewalks will improve pedestrian access to the campus. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON BREAKS GROUND ON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER RENOVATION & ADDITION FOR MAPLEWOOD RICHMOND HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT”
MEGAN BANKS PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANGAER AT S. M. WILSON
St. Louis, Mo., December 1, 2016 – Megan Banks has been promoted to Assistant Project Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co. She will be responsible for helping Project Managers organize, schedule, plan, control and deliver construction projects. Megan is currently working on the company’s Millikin University construction project and Maplewood Fire Station.
Megan began her career as an intern at S. M. Wilson four years ago and has been a Project Engineer for the past three years. She previously worked on several high-profile projects, including projects for BJC HealthCare and Blessing Hospital and The Orion high rise development in the Central West End. Continue reading “MEGAN BANKS PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANGAER AT S. M. WILSON”
S. M. WILSON WINS 2016 CONSTRUCTION KEYSTONE PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR ST. LOUIS IKEA STORE PROJECT
St. Louis, Mo., November 16, 2016 — The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri has named S. M. Wilson & Co. a winner of the 2016 Keystone Project of the Year award for the construction of the IKEA St. Louis store, which opened in September 2015. The project took first place in the General Contractor/Construction Manager/Prime Contractor Building Construction Project $40 Million or More category. S. M. Wilson provided construction management services for the IKEA St. Louis store project, which is located in the Cortex Innovation District in midtown St. Louis. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON WINS 2016 CONSTRUCTION KEYSTONE PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR ST. LOUIS IKEA STORE PROJECT”
2016 Construction Awards Gala Recognizes Best of Missouri’s Construction Industry
St. Louis, MO –The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri announced the winners of its 2016 construction industry awards at its gala event at the River City Casino & Hotel. The Construction Awards Gala featured the 19th Annual Construction Keystone Awards which highlight the creativity and talents of Missouri’s construction industry. This year also marks the sixth time the AGC of Missouri has named First Place Specialty Contractors in 12 disciplines along with the coveted Specialty Contractor of the Year.
The 19th Annual Keystone Awards were presented to 10 contractors chosen from a group of 27 finalists covering a broad spectrum of project types including hospitals, educational buildings, manufacturing facilities, treatment plants, railyards and retail. The awards ceremony also honored the owners of the projects in this elite group. Continue reading “2016 Construction Awards Gala Recognizes Best of Missouri’s Construction Industry”
S. M. WILSON LAUNCHES ‘BEYOND THE BUILD’ TO REINFORCE CORE STRENGTHS OF VALUE, SERVICE, PEOPLE AND PASSION FOR BUILDING
St. Louis, Mo., November 2, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has launched a new theme to emphasize and differentiate its longtime core strengths of value, service, people-centered culture and passion to deliver more than just buildings. Called ‘Beyond the Build™,’ the new program includes the new slogan, refreshed contemporary color schemes, updated website content and new videos, marketing materials and other editorial content. A video announcing the new branding program can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXFUcG-QKR4.
S. M. WILSON & CO. COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION OF $12 MILLION ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY EXPANSION AND NEW SHORT STAY REHABILITATION CENTER
St. Louis, Mo., October 3, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has completed construction of a $12 million expansion to its assisted living community and a new REACH short stay rehabilitation center at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria. The three-story, 38,000 square foot addition includes 24 new assisted living apartments and 24 short stay rehabilitation private rooms.
“Both new areas will provide space for innovation and compassionate care,” said Shelly Heiden, Executive Director of Lutheran Hillside Village. “Planned and constructed with thought to convenience and comfort, the new apartments and short stay rehabilitation rooms will allow us to grow our mission to help older adults in the greater Peoria area to live life to the fullest.” Continue reading “S. M. WILSON & CO. COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION OF $12 MILLION ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY EXPANSION AND NEW SHORT STAY REHABILITATION CENTER”
S. M. WILSON & CO. IS BUILDING NEW $6 MILLION FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS FOR CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
St. Louis, Mo., September 12, 2016 – The City of Maplewood, Missouri has selected S. M. Wilson & Co. to build a new $6 million fire station headquarters to house the City’s fire department. The 18,897 square foot facility is being built on City property just west of Maplewood City Hall and will replace the current fire station, which is more than 50 years old.
The first floor will feature offices, along with a training and multi-purpose room. Living quarters, a dayroom, kitchen and dining area will be located on the second floor. The fire station will also have three drive-through apparatus bays and a training tower. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON & CO. IS BUILDING NEW $6 MILLION FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS FOR CITY OF MAPLEWOOD”
Lawrence Group Unveils Vision for the Former Federal Mogul Site – London-based Bull Moose Industries Added to Investment Partnership
ST. LOUIS —Environmental remediation work has commenced at City Foundry Saint Louis at Cortex, the new name of the former Federal Mogul Foundry property in midtown St. Louis. The proposed mixed-use redevelopment project is being designed and developed by Lawrence Group with significant reuse of the historic structures. The first phase of the overall $340 million project is programmed to include: Continue reading “Lawrence Group Unveils Vision for the Former Federal Mogul Site – London-based Bull Moose Industries Added to Investment Partnership”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES BRIAN MEE TO PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., August 16, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co, has promoted Brian Mee to Project Manager. He will be responsible for handling all administrative functions for a project, including scheduling, holding progress meetings, generating meeting minutes, tracking costs and maintaining logs for all project information.
Mee joined S. M. Wilson in 2007 as a Project Engineer and has worked on a variety of federal, retail and healthcare construction projects. He has 10 years of experience in the construction industry. Mee holds a B. S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES BRIAN MEE TO PROJECT MANAGER”
THE SHELDON HIRES S. M. WILSON & CO. AS GENERAL CONTRACTOR
ST. LOUIS – The Sheldon is pleased to announce that S. M. Wilson & Co. has been chosen as the general contractor for the creation of a pedestrian walkway, plaza and renovated parking lot on the west side of Sheldon facilities. Construction is expected to begin in late July and to be completed in November.
Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Ben Gilmartin, the plaza and walkway will connect The Sheldon with Public Media Commons to the south and Washington Boulevard to the north. The walkway is The Sheldon’s portion of ArtWalk, linking several visual arts institutions in Grand Center. The plaza will feature a large vertical garden on the west wall of The Sheldon’s facilities, and a new sculptural sign and video blade will be installed on Washington Boulevard. Continue reading “THE SHELDON HIRES S. M. WILSON & CO. AS GENERAL CONTRACTOR”
S. M. WILSON’S SWINGING FORE DREAMS 2016 GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $20,000 FOR THE DREAM FACTORY OF ST. LOUIS
St. Louis, Mo., June 20, 2016 – The 10th Annual Swinging Fore Dreams Golf Tournament sponsored by S. M. Wilson & Co. raised $20,000 for The Dream Factory of St. Louis on May 16, 2016 at Glen Echo Country Club. More than 50 construction-related companies and organizations supported the event, which helps children with critical and chronic illnesses to realize their dreams.
“Since 2007, S. M. Wilson has helped raise more than $319,000 for The Dream Factory of St. Louis,” said Amy Berg, President of S. M. Wilson. “This annual event underscores our core commitment to serve and enrich the community with passion and inspiration.” Continue reading “S. M. WILSON’S SWINGING FORE DREAMS 2016 GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $20,000 FOR THE DREAM FACTORY OF ST. LOUIS”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES VERNON PFEIL TO SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER AND NAMES ROBERT DULANEY PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., June 8, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co, has promoted Vernon Pfeil to Senior Project Manager and named Robert Dulaney as Project Manager.
Pfeil will guide and lead the pre-construction and construction process on his projects. He will be involved with all pre-construction activities, paying particular attention to constructability issues and construction scheduling. During construction, Pfeil will direct the project management team to organize, schedule, plan, motivate, control and complete the building program to the Owner’s satisfaction and within the time set forth in the contract. Pfeil has eleven years of construction industry experience, mostly in government construction contracting, and holds a B. S. in Building Construction Management from Purdue University. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES VERNON PFEIL TO SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER AND NAMES ROBERT DULANEY PROJECT MANAGER”
S. M. WILSON TO BEGIN $82 MILLION ADDITION/RENOVATION OF LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL
St. Louis, Mo., June 8, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected by the Ladue School District to perform $82.2 million worth of additions and renovations to Ladue Horton Watkins High School beginning this summer. Construction will focus on updating the academic core of the building where classrooms have not been significantly renovated since being built in the 1950s and 1960s. Funding for the project comes from an $85.1 million bond referendum passed by the District’s voters in April. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON TO BEGIN $82 MILLION ADDITION/RENOVATION OF LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL”
S. M. WILSON CHOSEN BY COR JESU ACADEMY TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PERFORMANCE GYMNASIUM AND STUDENT COMMONS
St. Louis, Mo., April 19, 2015 – Cor Jesu Academy has chosen S. M. Wilson & Co. to manage construction of the school’s new $8.9 million, 39,400 square foot, three-level performance gymnasium and student commons complex as part of the school’s long range campus enhancement plan. Slated for completion in the fall of 2017, this innovative new space gives Cor Jesu the opportunity to add new course offerings and state-of-the-art learning, while also growing the school’s sports programs. The project is being funded by a $9.5 million capital campaign launched in 2014 to provide a range of new facilities including a new chapel, plus site improvements and more financial aid for qualifying students at this private Catholic girls’ high school in South St. Louis County. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON CHOSEN BY COR JESU ACADEMY TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PERFORMANCE GYMNASIUM AND STUDENT COMMONS”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES COREY NODER TO SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER AND JORDAN SANDERS TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., March 21, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Corey Noder to Senior Project Manager and Jordan Sanders to Assistant Project Manager.
Noder joined S. M. Wilson in 2014 as a Project Manager, and has 16 years of construction industry experience. He received a B.S. Construction Management from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. He is a graduate of SIUE’s Construction Leadership Institute and the Duke University Management Program. Noder is a LEED Accredited Professional. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES COREY NODER TO SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER AND JORDAN SANDERS TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER”
LAUREN WILLIAMS RECEIVES 2016 ALUMNI LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM THE CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
St. Louis, Mo., March 14, 2016 – Lauren Williams, BIM Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co., has received the 2016 Alumni Leadership Award from the Construction Leadership Institute at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville (SIUE). The award recognizes an outstanding graduate of the Construction Leadership Institute program and honors the individual’s exceptional contributions to the building community through their leadership, character and hard work.
Lauren has become a leader in the construction industry locally and nationally in utilizing (BIM) technology in pre-construction services and in leveraging mobile technologies for more effective on-site construction project management. She rose quickly from Project Engineer to BIM Manager at S. M. Wilson, and has made a significant company-wide impact by immersing BIM into the company’s suite of pre-construction and construction management services. Last month Lauren was named a member of ENR Midwest’s Top 20 Under 40 Class of 2016 for having built an extraordinary industry portfolio in just a few short years while donating significant amounts of time and expertise to serve her community. Continue reading “LAUREN WILLIAMS RECEIVES 2016 ALUMNI LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM THE CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE”
TIM DORAN PROMOTED TO PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., March 9, 2016 – Tim Doran has been promoted to Project Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co. He will be responsible for handling all administrative functions for a project, including scheduling, holding progress meetings, generating meeting minutes, tracking costs and maintaining logs for all project information.
Doran joined S. M. Wilson in 2011 and was previously Assistant Project Manager. He has worked on a variety of retail construction projects, and most recently worked on the St. Louis County Library building program. Continue reading “TIM DORAN PROMOTED TO PROJECT MANAGER”
MEGAN BANKS HONORED BY ST. LOUIS AMERICAN FOUNDATION AT 6TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO YOUNG LEADERS AWARDS
St. Louis, Mo., March 3, 2016 – Megan Banks, a Project Engineer at S. M. Wilson & Co., was one of 20 African-American professionals under the age of 40 to be honored at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 6th Annual Salute to Young Leaders on February 25. Megan was recognized for her excellence in work and in her commitment to community building through service to others.
“Megan is a dedicated, determined and inspirational young woman,” said Amy Berg, President of S. M. Wilson. “She is well respected by her peers, and continually goes above and beyond her job requirements to better the project and the people around her.” Continue reading “MEGAN BANKS HONORED BY ST. LOUIS AMERICAN FOUNDATION AT 6TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO YOUNG LEADERS AWARDS”
LIZ PEROUTKA PROMOTED TO PROJECT ENGINEER AT S. M. WILSON & CO.
St. Louis, Mo., February 29, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Liz Peroutka to Project Engineer. She will be responsible for helping establish procedures with the design professionals, consultants and Owner of projects for information flow, approvals, meetings and reporting. Liz will also track shop drawings, submittals, material deliveries and RFIs through the duration of projects and assist the Project Manager with MBE/WBE participation and workforce inclusion. Continue reading “LIZ PEROUTKA PROMOTED TO PROJECT ENGINEER AT S. M. WILSON & CO.”
LAUREN WILLIAMS NAMED TO ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD MIDWEST’S TOP 20 UNDER 40 CLASS OF 2016
St. Louis, Mo., February 17, 2016 – Engineering News-Record Midwest has named Lauren Williams, CM-BIM and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co., to its Top 20 Under 40 Class of 2016. She was recognized for her significant career achievements and meaningful community service from among hundreds of young engineers, architects and construction planners from across the Midwest.
In the magazine’s story announcing this year’s 20 Under 40 class, ENR credited Lauren with having coordinated $325 million of BIM-guided construction projects. The article specifically states the following: Continue reading “LAUREN WILLIAMS NAMED TO ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD MIDWEST’S TOP 20 UNDER 40 CLASS OF 2016”
S. M. WILSON SELECTED FOR $31 MILLION RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND COMMONS
St. Louis, Mo., January 28, 2016 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has been selected to renovate and expand the University Commons at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. The $31 million, 85,000 square foot project will focus on renovating and reconfiguring the existing Staley Library and building a large addition to the structure.
When completed, the University Commons will feature the Staley Library, a new Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance, the WJMU radio station, a New Technologies Studio and the University’s Math Center, Writing Center and Media Arts Center. The expanded University Commons will feature space for dining areas including a marketplace food court, a grill/bistro, a cafe and a large, dividable conference/banquet space. Other features will include the Center for International Education, Student Success Center, Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and spaces for collaboration and student organizations. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON SELECTED FOR $31 MILLION RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND COMMONS”
MARY DOHOGNE NAMED PROJECT ENGINEER AT S. M. WILSON & CO
St. Louis, Mo., January 26, 2016 – Mary Dohogne has been named Project Engineer at S. M. Wilson & Co. She will be responsible for helping establish procedures with the design professionals, consultants and Owner of projects for information flow, approvals, meetings and reporting. Mary will also track shop drawings, submittals, material deliveries and RFIs through the duration of projects and assist the Project Manager with MBE/WBE participation and workforce inclusion. Continue reading “MARY DOHOGNE NAMED PROJECT ENGINEER AT S. M. WILSON & CO”
CREVE COEUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SELECTS S. M. WILSON TO BUILD NEW FIRE STATION
St. Louis, Mo., January 11, 2015 – S. M. Wilson has been selected by the Creve Coeur Fire Protection District to build a new fire station to replace the District’s existing Engine House #2, which was built in 1962. The new 25,000 square foot facility will be built on the site of Engine House #2 at 10940 Schuetz Road and include five emergency vehicle bays, updated living quarters for Firefighters and Paramedics and a an area that includes bunk rooms, day room, fitness area, locker room and kitchen. Continue reading “CREVE COEUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SELECTS S. M. WILSON TO BUILD NEW FIRE STATION”
JOYCE MORGAN HONORED AS A ‘PRIVATE SECTOR EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR’ AT MOKAN’S ‘EMBRACING DIVERSITY – EXCELLING TOWARD EXCELLENCE’ AWARDS DINNER
St. Louis, Mo., December 21, 2015 – Joyce Morgan, Diversity Coordinator at S. M. Wilson & Co., was honored as a Private Sector Executive of the Year at MOKAN’s “Embracing DIVERSITY – Excelling Toward Excellence” 41st Awards Anniversary Dinner on November 20, 2015 in St. Louis.
The awards recognize minority business owners and Corporate partners who have demonstrated commitment to enhancing the lives of others with a primary focus on expanding capacity building and workforce opportunities throughout the region. MOKAN is a leader in advancing opportunities of growth for minority and female businesses within the St. Louis area.
“We all have been working on leveling the playing field and making a difference for women and minorities in construction, and we now have more buy-in than ever,” Joyce said in accepting her award. “While we are making great strides in the right direction, we still have a long way to go. I am so honored to receive this award, and so lucky to work for S. M. Wilson, such a compassionate company that truly believes in making a difference for women and minorities in construction.” Continue reading “JOYCE MORGAN HONORED AS A ‘PRIVATE SECTOR EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR’ AT MOKAN’S ‘EMBRACING DIVERSITY – EXCELLING TOWARD EXCELLENCE’ AWARDS DINNER”
JESSICA BARBER JOINS S. M. WILSON AS CRM AND MARKET RESEARCH COORDINATOR
St. Louis, Mo., December 14, 2015 – Jessica Barber has joined S. M. Wilson & Co. as coordinator of customer relationship management and market research. She will support the company’s marketing and business development efforts by organizing and managing the firm’s customer relationship management (CRM) system, which includes researching and gathering project, company, personnel and industry data as well as potential opportunities and clients. She will also assist in the development of marketing materials. Continue reading “JESSICA BARBER JOINS S. M. WILSON AS CRM AND MARKET RESEARCH COORDINATOR”
FRED JAECKLE, VICE PRESIDENT OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND ESTIMATING AT S. M. WILSON, TO RETIRE AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE
St. Louis, Mo., November 30, 2015 – Fred Jaeckle, Vice President of Pre-Construction and Estimating at S. M. Wilson & Co., will be retiring at the end of the year after 20 years of service to the company and 45 years in the construction industry. Jaeckle has worked on hundreds of commercial, healthcare, retail, education, senior living and industrial projects during his career with S. M. Wilson worth more than a billion dollars. Over his 20 years at S. M. Wilson, Fred has honed the company’s pre-construction and estimating services.
“Fred has been a mainstay on our team since his arrival here, and we greatly appreciate his service and the value he has added to our projects,” said Amy Berg, President of S. M. Wilson. Continue reading “FRED JAECKLE, VICE PRESIDENT OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND ESTIMATING AT S. M. WILSON, TO RETIRE AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE”
STEPHENS COLLEGE SELECTS REINHARDT/WILSON JOINT VENTURE TO RENOVATE SAMPSON HALL AND BUILD NEW ADDITION
St. Louis, Mo., November 3, 2015 – Stephens College has selected the joint venture of Reinhardt Construction Company and S. M. Wilson & Co. to renovate and build a new addition to Sampson Hall on its campus in Columbia, Missouri. The 22,090 square foot, $5.9 million project will create a home for the school’s new Physician Assistant program.
Renovations to the three-story existing building will create a new physician assistant laboratory, cadaver laboratory, four exam rooms and a hospital room for student training. Other new features will include offices for faculty and staff, a message room and a large classroom/multi-purpose room. Continue reading “STEPHENS COLLEGE SELECTS REINHARDT/WILSON JOINT VENTURE TO RENOVATE SAMPSON HALL AND BUILD NEW ADDITION”
S. M. WILSON SELECTED TO BUILD $16 MILLION OF RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS AT HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL
St. Louis, Mo., October 26, 2015 – Ed Kerkhover, AIA of Kerkhover + Studio + Architects and Harrisburg Community Unit School District #3 have selected S. M. Wilson & Co. to build $16 million of renovations and additions at the District’s high school in Harrisburg, Illinois. The 53,563 square foot project will feature demolition of the school’s current gymnasium, construction of a new gymnasium and replacement of the school’s current Building ‘C’ with a new classroom building. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON SELECTED TO BUILD $16 MILLION OF RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS AT HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL”
S. M. WILSON AND 22 SUBCONTRACTORS COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SAINT LOUIS HOME IN CITY OF ST. LOUIS
St. Louis, Mo., October 7, 2015 – S. M. Wilson and 22 community-minded subcontractors have come together to complete construction of a new home in the City of St. Louis for Habitat For Humanity Saint Louis. All labor, materials and direct financial support were donated by the participating subcontractors. The first-time homebuyer family will receive the keys to their new home today at a Dedication ceremony hosted by Habitat For Humanity Saint Louis. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON AND 22 SUBCONTRACTORS COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SAINT LOUIS HOME IN CITY OF ST. LOUIS”
COURTNEY KINAMORE AND TINA ANTHONEY PROMOTED
St. Louis, Mo., October 1, 2015 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Courtney Kinamore to Marketing Manager and Tina Anthoney to Marketing Manager – Federal. Continue reading “COURTNEY KINAMORE AND TINA ANTHONEY PROMOTED”
BRAD HOMES PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER AT S. M. WILSON & CO.
St. Louis, Mo., August 17, 2015 – Brad Homes has been promoted to Assistant Project Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co. He will be responsible for helping Project Managers organize, schedule, control and deliver construction projects. Continue reading “BRAD HOMES PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER AT S. M. WILSON & CO.”
NICHOLE GEIGER AND CHAD KOLMER JOIN S. M. WILSON AS PROJECT ENGINEERS
St. Louis, Mo., June 16, 2015 – Nichole Geiger and Chad Kolmer have joined S. M. Wilson & Co. as Project Engineers.
Nichole and Chad will help establish procedures with a project’s design professionals, consultants and Owner for efficient information flow, approvals, meetings, reporting and other administrative support. They will track shop drawings, submittals, material deliveries and RFI‘s through the duration of the project, and they will also assist the Project Manager with MBE/WBE participation and workforce inclusion support as needed. Continue reading “NICHOLE GEIGER AND CHAD KOLMER JOIN S. M. WILSON AS PROJECT ENGINEERS”
S. M. WILSON’S SWINGING FORE DREAMS GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $26,000 FOR THE DREAM FACTORY OF ST. LOUIS
St. Louis, Mo., June 3, 2015 – The 9th Annual Swinging Fore Dreams Golf Tournament sponsored by S. M. Wilson & Co. raised $26,000 for The Dream Factory of St. Louis on May 11, 2015 at Glen Echo Country Club. More than 50 construction-related companies and organizations supported the event, which helps children with critical and chronic illnesses to realize their dreams. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON’S SWINGING FORE DREAMS GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $26,000 FOR THE DREAM FACTORY OF ST. LOUIS”
JUDD PRESLEY PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT S. M. WILSON
St. Louis, Mo., May 29, 2015 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Judd Presley to Vice President of Business Development. He will be responsible for driving S. M. Wilson’s continued growth in the Midwest and nationally by identifying and developing strategic new business initiatives and growing existing client business relationships. Presley will also continue to oversee S. M. Wilson’s Federal and Military (MILCON) capture programs.
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S. M. WILSON ADDS JIM HOETTE AS DIRECTOR OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, ANDREW AHLERS AND JAMAL DILLAHUNT AS PROJECT ENGINEER AND SCOTT BRIGGS AS SUPERINTENDENT
St. Louis, Mo., May 22, 2015 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has hired Jim Hoette as Director of Project Development, Andrew Ahlers, CM-BIM, A.C. and Jamal Dillahunt as Project Engineer and Scott Briggs as Superintendent. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON ADDS JIM HOETTE AS DIRECTOR OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, ANDREW AHLERS AND JAMAL DILLAHUNT AS PROJECT ENGINEER AND SCOTT BRIGGS AS SUPERINTENDENT”
S. M. WILSON PROMOTES BRIAN BEA, JACK KINAMORE AND MIKE HANNER TO SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
St. Louis, Mo., May 18, 2015 – S. M. Wilson & Co. has expanded its senior management team by promoting Brian Bea, Jack Kinamore and Mike Hanner to Senior Project Manager.
Bea joined S. M. Wilson as a Project Manager in 2006 and has been instrumental in the company’s continued growth in the healthcare market. He has also helped the company improve its overall operational processes. He has 18 years of construction industry experience and holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from John Brown University. Bea is also a 2014 Graduate of Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Construction Leadership Institute program. Continue reading “S. M. WILSON PROMOTES BRIAN BEA, JACK KINAMORE AND MIKE HANNER TO SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER”
