ST. LOUIS – Sports venue, technology and health projects by IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors are in the running for Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri Keystone Awards.  The projects were named finalists in the annual salute to construction excellence. The Electrical Connection is a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1 and the St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractor Association (NECA).

In announcing the finalists on July 2, 2024, the AGC noted that “whether our member contractors are working on large or small projects, these finalists have done an outstanding job of overcoming challenges by assembling exceptional teams, adapting to a variety of construction challenges and developing solutions that bring these outstanding projects in on time and on budget.”          

NECA contractor Guarantee Electrical had two projects selected as finalists. They include:

·         MEMC Silicon Wafer Manufacturing Facility in St. Charles, Mo.  Guarantee leveraged its decades-long knowledge of MEMC’s campus and its engineering prowess while maximizing labor productivity to deliver a highly complex clean room expansion, saving $2 million on the budget.

·         Mercy Center for Performance Medicine and Specialty Care in Creve Coeur, Mo. Leveraging innovation, clear communication, and meticulous planning, Guarantee ensured the successful construction of a state-of-the-art treatment facility. This project met exacting municipality mandates and stringent healthcare standards, resulting in one of the largest outpatient surgery centers in the US.

Meanwhile, NECA contractor PayneCrest Electric was honored as a finalist for its work on the O’Loughlin Family Champions Center at Saint Louis University. The project entailed design-build of new electrical systems for a new two-story 24,000-square-foot building with basement spaces as an addition to Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University. The new addition includes office space, a two-story atrium lobby, nutrition and dining facilities, commercial kitchen, team breakout spaces, and other support areas.

Since 1997, when the AGC Keystone Awards competition was launched, 110 Electrical Connection member contractor projects have been honored.  The prestigious construction awards program salutes projects for safety, proficiency in overcoming challenges and the quality of delivery, including maintaining budget and schedule.  In addition to Guarantee and PayneCrest, Electrical Connection contractors that have earned AGC Keystone honors in the past include Kaiser Electric, Sachs Electric, Aschinger Electric, Bell Electrical and TD4 Electric.

Winners of the 26th Annual Keystone Awards will be announced and celebrated at the AGCMO’s Construction Awards Gala scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 7 at the River City Casino & Hotel in St. Louis. Learn more at www.agcmo.org.

The Electrical Connection partnership provides safe and reliable commercial, industrial and residential electrical construction, maintenance, repair and replacement services across Missouri, the nation and the world. It is an important resource for business and civic leadership for new technology, including disruptive technologies, advancing electrical and communication infrastructure.  Learn more at www.electricalconnection.org.

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