The Eskie Update | Summer 2024
Welcome Back ⛅️
First and foremost, we want to give a warm Eskie Dream Team welcome to Julie Hendrix!
Erin Merrill and Julie Hendrix
Julie is our new Director of Communications + Business Development. Utilizing more than 20 years of experience in the AEC industry in Kansas City, Julie will drive strategic partnering and communication initiatives for Eskie + Associates. She is excited to develop relationships with business owners and building professionals whose projects will benefit from being aligned with Eskie’s team of construction management experts.
“If you are a business owner/manager, building or property owner, developer, medical facility, non-profit, government agency, school district, or higher education representative, LET’S CONNECT!”
Along with her enthusiasm and expert marketing/communication skills, Julie has been a wonderful addition to the team. We are beyond excited to have her on board!
Now onto our project updates...
PROJECT UPDATES
Kansas State University Foundation Office Park Phase III - RIBBON CUTTING TIME ✂🎀
Client: Kansas State University Foundation
Project Size: $26.4 million | 80,000 SF
Project Partners: McCownGordon Construction | BHC | Hoefer Welker | Scott Rice Office Works
With the ribbon cutting celebration held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, project partners, including Kansas State University and Foundation staff, are excited to sit back and enjoy the amazing work that has been done in the Edge Collaboration District.
K-State University Office Park Phase III – 1960 Kimball
Through Eskie + Associates' continued relationship with the Kansas State University Foundation, Erin Merrill advocated for our client as their On-Call Owner’s Representative from concept to completion of Phases II and III of the Edge District’s Office Park master plan. We are proud to say that Phase III has been completed ahead of schedule and under budget!
Tenants will be moving in and adding finishing touches, including furniture, to their spaces throughout the month.
Basehor-Linwood USD 458 Bond 2024 - PROJECT INITIATION 🏗️
Client: Basehor-Linwood USD 458
Project Size: $60 million bond
We are proud to announce that we are representing the Basehor-Linwood School District throughout their Bond 2024 projects!
The projects include classroom additions and a new cafeteria for the high school, an addition to the early learning center, and security upgrades throughout the district.
Currently in the schematic design process, our team is communicating with all project stakeholders to advance design and stay on schedule and on budget.
Master's Transportation Headquarters + Production Facility - CONSTRUCTION 🏗️
Client: Master's Transportation
Project Size: $70 million | 300,000 SF
Project Partners: Miller Stauch Construction | Finkle + Williams Architecture | Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting (RIC)
We are well into construction at the Master's Transportation site. Senior Project Manager and expert Owner's Representative Chad Grauer guided the project team through the structure steel process for the service building. The pre-engineered metal building frame has been installed, and standing seam roofing is currently being added.
Master’s Transportation Service Building Framework
Canyon Creek Forest Apartment Homes - EARTHWORK 🌎
Client: MRE Capital
Project Size: $46 million | 5 buildings – 212 units
Project Partners: Schlagel | Streamline General Contractors | KTI | TranSystems
Earthwork has started and tree clearing is substantially completed. Rock blasting is next up on the agenda to clear a way for sanitary and storm lines!
Canyon Creek Apartment Homes Earthwork
Clyde & Co – SCHEMATIC DESIGN ✏️📄
Client: Clyde & Co
Project Size: $1.5 million | 10,000 SF Tenant Finish
Project Partners: KBID | Scott Rice Office Works | Evardy Construction, LLC
Director of Tenant Finish Troy Fuqua is assisting Clyde & Co on their office remodel and expansion. Currently, we are in the schematic design process, working close with KBID and Scott Rice Office Works to create construction documents. Further into the schedule and after final construction documents are out, we will perform a pre-bid walk-through in early August as part of the general contractor selection process. Start of construction is set for the first week of September.
CyTek Corporation – ALMOST THERE!
Client: CyTek Corporation
Project Size: $300,000 Tenant Finish
Project Partners: Axis Construction Group | Facility Systems, Inc. | Waterford Property Company, LLC
Construction and renovation activities are nearly complete at the CyTek office! We are currently waiting for furniture walls to be manufactured and expect them to arrive by the end of July. Once the pre-installation work is completed, Facility Systems, Inc. will set up the walls followed by Axis Construction Group dropping the acoustical ceilings and adding a few final touches.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Major improvements are on the horizon for Basehor-Linwood School District!
To implement and oversee their Bond 2024 project plans, the district selected Eskie + Associates to serve as Owner's Representative to USD 458. Erin Merrill will advocate for and guide the district through all phases and facets of their Bond 2024 plan.
We are excited to be involved early in this project, allowing us to identify risks early on and help prevent problems from arising. This is a great way to maximize the value of an Owner's Representative.
Why you should utilize an Owner's Rep as early as possible:
Cost control
Enhanced design quality
Schedule efficiency
Reduction of risk
Having been able to return $5 million to Tonganoxie USD 464 on their $50 million bond project, Eskie + Associates is confident and eager to help Basehor navigate through the intricacies of the district's Bond 2024 plan.
“I have total confidence in [Erin’s] ability to represent our school district. She takes a lot of pressure off of me, which she told me from day one was her goal.”
Let us take the lead on your next project.
Our team is eager to connect with leaders in education. We love being able to work within both private and public education, helping improve the overall schooling experience of students and staff, and making sure all facets of their projects are running smoothly.
Reach out to Julie Hendrix if you are interested in saving time and money on your school or district’s next project!
Thank you again to our USA-Kansas visitors!
We had a wonderful time attending the USA-Kansas Vendor Showcase in May. Thank you to all who stopped by our booth, and congrats to Krista Dueringer with the Olathe School District on winning the raffle!
UPCOMING EVENTS
SIOR Development Day 2024
The Eskie Team is returning to Union Station for SIOR Development Day! Join fellow AEC & CRE industry professionals on September 19, 2024 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. You can find our team at Booth 24.
Lunch-and-Learn with our Owner’s Reps!
Eskie’s Representative Services are designed to improve every project we touch. That includes the day-to-day operations of our project partners. If you and your team are interested in learning how an Owner's Rep adds value to a project and makes your job easier, contact us so we can set up a Lunch-and-Learn.
Start organizing your team’s Lunch-and-Learn using the link below or reach out to Julie Hendrix and she will take care of the rest.
ESKIE TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Although it may be summer break for the students, in order to plan and set up activities for the next school year, board members, staff and volunteers stay hard at work.
Julie Hendrix | Director of Communications + Business Development
Our Director of Communications + Business Development Julie Hendrix has served as a PTA board member at her sons’ elementary school for three years. Working closely with school administrators, teachers, and other parents to organize and school fundraisers, social events, teacher and staff appreciation celebrations, and general support for the educators who give their hearts and time to students and families every day.
Julie and her Children
“It’s so important to me as a parent to support the teachers and staff who are going above and beyond for my children and their friends. The pandemic brought us many things, but the opportunity to see what these educators do on a daily basis for their students, as well as the tremendous extra effort it took for them to care for their students while they learned virtually, really gave us all a unique perspective and a glimpse at what life is like in their shoes. I’ll be forever grateful to these amazing teachers for the care and love they’ve poured into our children.”
We appreciate you taking the time to check out our quarterly update! We love the work we do and are excited to share all about it. See you again in the fall!
