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Straub Construction — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:59:12 +0000

Straub Squared (S2) is a division within Straub Construction that offers a unique and innovative approach to service our clientele. S2 not only delivers on our high standard for Quality Assured Projects, but is able to be reactive to any requirements that may arise within tenant improvements, uniquely designed, or phased construction projects.

Straub Squared provides a dedicated staff with the necessary experience to deliver these projects in a timely manner, on budget and with a Lean approach while also focusing attention to quality, safety, and sustainability.

S2 Project Update: UMKC School of Medicine – 5th Floor, Quadrant 1 Renovation

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April 10, 2017

Hannah Morrey Brown
S2 Project Manager
913-232-6726
hmorrey.brown@straubconstruction.com

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Goodbye Project Management Workbook. Hello Procore!

Jim Calvert — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:55:13 +0000

In early 2013, we started to explore Cloud based Project Management software. Our goal was to improve the collaboration and communication between our project team including Project Managers, Superintendents, Architects, Engineers, Owners and Subcontractors. We had an effective system in place that was mostly Excel based, but saw room for improvement. In order to communicate effectively with the entire project team, most importantly our PM and Supers, we chose Procore.

Procore has given us the ability to manage all project related information from a single location that is easily and quickly accessible in the cloud.

The most significant area of improvement we’ve experienced is the level of communication between the PMs and Supers. No longer is there a need to email documents back and forth. Instead, everyone has access to all project related information, that’s real time and transparent, allowing for better communication throughout the day.

One of the coolest features of Procore is their Drawings tool, especially when using the Procore app on a mobile device. All of our PMs and Supers are equipped with an iPad in addition to their mobile phones and computers. Starting in 2013, we were able to electronically post all our as-builts (a revised set of drawings submitted by a contractor upon completion of a project or a particular job) as well as links to RFI’s (Request For Information) which ensures we are building off the most recent changes/clarifications to the project.

Procore isn’t just for Straub’s benefit.

We give access to our Subcontractors, Architects and Owners. This helps ensure that our collaboration with the entire team is as accurate and real time as possible. It’s been a fun evolution to see not only Straub personnel but also our Subcontractors use the Procore app to access information daily.

It’s a great tool for upper management as well. From the ability to read daily logs to managing risks, Procore provides us with numerous tools to analyze trends and address issues proactively.

Procore has quickly become an industry leader in Cloud Based Project Management Software and it’s easy for us to see why.

Not only is the software easy to use, Procore has become a real partner by equipping us to collaborate at the highest level with our entire project team. The feedback from Architects, Owners and Subcontractors has been very positive.

Tim Wilcoxon, Owner Rep for Shawnee Mission School District stated “With Procore, the information we need is always available. No more waiting for the mail or phone calls to be returned. It’s a very useful tool to help manage a project.”

To learn more about Procore, be sure to check out their website at procore.com.

New Look, Same Principles : Straub Launches New Website!

Straub Construction — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 16:17:23 +0000

When you think about creating a new website, the first thing that comes to mind is how “flashy” you want it to look. You want it to grab the attention of the person who views it.

Until recently, our website just didn’t hit the mark. As we entered into our 95th year in business, we knew we needed some “pop” if you will – not quite an extreme makeover, but we knew we needed something.

What started out as a refresh of our website really became a lesson in how to use social media to introduce and re-introduce Straub Construction to clients, peers, vendors and even internally with the Straub team.

95 years of doing business gives you an abundance of tradition, successes, lessons (never failures) and plenty of what we call “Ernie” stories, but it also challenges you to become recent and relevant in an industry that is reinventing itself.

It started out that our website was not mobile friendly and that we were not utilizing it to the fullest potential. At the suggestion of our Executive Vice President, Parker Young, we brought in Blue Gurus – a website and blogging consulting firm to help us with rebuilding our website and breathing life into our social media presence.

Hours and hours went into new photo selection and content, using LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and blogging to tell our stories. We’ve learned a lot about collaborating, and new skills were discovered as team members unleashed their inner blogger. We enjoyed working with Jason and Mic of Blue Gurus and now they’re part of the Straub family.

At the end of the day, the spirit of teamwork was evident in this project as much as any construction project we’ve built in the field.

As we launch the new Straub company website, it gives us great pride to tell our story. Our past is rich in tradition and built on a legacy of principles as relevant today as they were 95 years ago when we opened our doors – honesty, integrity, respect, work ethic and accountability. A lesson learned is that you don’t lose your identity and you don’t have to start from scratch – but you focus on what made you great yesterday and what will make you even better tomorrow.

We’ve got a saying at Straub Construction – we didn’t create history, but we helped build it.

We hope you enjoy our stories and keep us “top of mind” for your next construction project!