NewsNewshttp://bsistl.com/news/2012-05-24T13:48:00ZSquarespaceBSI Recertified as a STAR VPP Mobile Workforcehttp://bsistl.com/news/2012/5/23/bsi-recertified-as-a-star-vpp-mobile-workforce.htmlBSI Constructors2012-05-23T15:20:06Z2012-05-23T15:20:06Z
BSI Constructors, Inc. has been rectified for an additional 3 years in the highly selective and prestigious STAR Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Mobile Workforce Program from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).  BSI is the first general contractor in Missouri and of OSHA's Region VII, which includes Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska to earn this honor; in addition to being one out of only 1,800 workplaces nationwide.  This designation recognizes excellence in risk management on all BSI project sites and mitigates the need for repetitive OSHA safety inspections on those sites. 
]]>Schrage Interviewed in Recent SLUH Newsletterhttp://bsistl.com/news/2012/2/22/schrage-interviewed-in-recent-sluh-newsletter.htmlBSI Constructors2012-02-22T20:07:18Z2012-02-22T20:07:18Z 

    

Steve Schrage, Project Manager for BSI Constructors and '94 Alum of St. Louis University High, was recently featured in the February 21, 2012 SLUH Newsletter, for being "instrumental" in the design and construction of the brand new, $4.9 million Si Commons.  The former SLUH gymnasium has been converted into the new Student Commons Area.  The new 15,0000 sq. ft. space will serve primarily as the new student cafeteria, including a full service kitchen and dining space for over 500 students.  This is a welcoming addition for the students, since it will be more than twice the size of the current cafeteria!  Click through following link to read Schrage's interview regarding the project: http://www.sluh.org/news/article/1764/

]]>Founder and Chairman of BSI, Joe Shaughnessy, featured as "St. Louis Character"http://bsistl.com/news/2012/2/13/founder-and-chairman-of-bsi-joe-shaughnessy-featured-as-st-l.htmlBSI Constructors2012-02-13T20:19:05Z2012-02-13T20:19:05Z

Photo Courtesy of Brian Cassidy, St. Louis Business Journal 

BSI Constructor's founder and chairman, Joe Shaughnessy, was recently featured in an article entitled, "St. Louis Character", found in the January 13-19, 2012 edition of the St. Louis Business Journal.  The article highlights his incredible journey to becoming one of the largest and most respected general contractors in the St. Louis region.  Joe is a mentor and a leader to many, and he will continue to change the lives of future generations for the work he has done today.  The St. Louis Community and BSI is "truly blessed" to have an individual like him.  Click through the link below to read the full article:

http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/print-edition/2012/01/13/st-louis-character-joe-shaughnessy.html

 

 

]]>Central Library Construction Updatehttp://bsistl.com/news/2012/1/9/central-library-construction-update.htmlBSI Constructors2012-01-09T20:06:52Z2012-01-09T20:06:52Z
Video Courtesy of www.stltoday.com 
This past Friday, St. Louis Public Library Executive Director, Waller McGwire, gave a media tour of the Central Library located in downtown St. Louis.  The $70 Million renovation will include state of the art technology, a beautiful 250-seat auditorium, a cafe, and a Children's Library.  BSI Constructors has been working hard the past 16 months to ensure the project is on time and on budget.  The expected completion date is November of this year, just in time to celebrate the buildings 100th anniversary!  
For more information on this architectural masterpiece, visit http://central.slpl.org/.  
]]>BSI Executive Receives Prestigious Awardhttp://bsistl.com/news/2011/12/30/bsi-executive-receives-prestigious-award.htmlBSI Constructors2011-12-30T21:53:09Z2011-12-30T21:53:09Z

BSI is proud to have the second-ranked Civil Engineering Program in the nation recognize one of their own as a "2011 Distinguished Alumnus".  Joe Kaiser, Executive Vice President at BSI Constructors, was recently recognized by the University of Illinois Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Association for his “superior technical and administrative leadership demonstrated in the management of construction projects in the St. Louis area, including technically complex facilities, significant architectural structures and major renovations and restorations.”  The Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Achievement Award "recognizes professional accomplishments or unique contributions to society by alumni of the department.” (University of Illinois website). 

]]>Hotel Blackhawk Wins Best Project of 2011 Awardhttp://bsistl.com/news/2011/10/12/hotel-blackhawk-wins-best-project-of-2011-award.htmlBSI Constructors2011-10-12T21:28:35Z2011-10-12T21:28:35Z

BSI Constructor’s is pleased to announce that the historic renovation of Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport, Iowa was named Best Renovation/Restoration Project in ENR (Engineering News-Record) Midwest’s Best Projects of 2011.   ENR Midwest serves Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and eastern Missouri.  The projects were reviewed and evaluated by a panel of industry professionals and were selected on the basis of design quality, construction quality, innovation, safety, and the ability of the project teams to overcome unique challenges.  

Originally constructed in 1915, the Blackhawk Hotel had long stood as Davenport, Iowa’s grandest hotel.  Unfortunately, modifications over the years had stolen much of its character until a fire shut it down completely.   Restoration St. Louis turned to BSI Constructors, for a complete multimillion-dollar renovation of the property.  BSI helped realize the client’s vision by undertaking a meticulous historic restoration that returned the key public spaces to their previous glory.     “This project could not have happened without the trusting relationship that BSI has been able to develop with Amy and Amrit Gill of Restoration St. Louis while working together on multiple projects over the past 12 years,” said Jim Shaughnessy, BSI’s Executive Vice President. 

One of the highlights of the project was the removal of an intermediate floor as part of rebuilding of the original dramatic two-story lobby and skylight.  BSI constructed a new three-story addition in the same style as the original building, and it now serves as the new grand entrance, while also housing a new swimming pool.  In addition to its dramatic public assembly spaces, the 191,000 square foot building is also home to 120 hotel rooms, 11 extended stay suites, conference rooms, a coffee shop, salon, spa, flower shop, bowling alley, and fitness center.  Since its renovation, Hotel Blackhawk has proven to be the venue of choice in the Quad Cities and has had helped stimulate more development in the area. 

BSI Constructors will be featured in the November 28th edition of ENR Midwest and honored at an awards ceremony December 6th in Chicago, IL. 

 

]]>Citygarden Achieves National Recognitionhttp://bsistl.com/news/2010/4/6/citygarden-achieves-national-recognition.htmlBSI Constructors2010-04-06T21:32:20Z2010-04-06T21:32:20Z

We are not an awards driven company.  Applying for awards can be a very time consuming task, and we'd rather spend our time working on current projects than living in the past.

]]>New Website is Up & Runninghttp://bsistl.com/news/2009/9/11/new-website-is-up-running.htmlBSI Constructors2009-09-11T15:50:36Z2009-09-11T15:50:36ZOur new website is up.  Let us know what you think.

]]>