By: Steve LackmeyerPublished 5:23 p.m. CT March 11, 2025 An Oklahoma contractor that built Oklahoma City’s new convention center, Devon Tower and the state Capitol dome, is teaming up with a Minneapolis contractor that built two of the country’s three newest NBA arenas to build a new $1 billion arenathat will be home to theOklahoma…
TULSA, OK, February 28, 2025 – Flintco has once again been recognized for its unwavering commitment to safety, receiving the prestigious 2024 Pinnacle National Safety Excellence Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) at the 35th annual Excellence in Construction® Awards in Las Vegas, NV. This marks the second consecutive year Flintco has earned…
Oklahoma City, OK, January 31, 2025 – Representatives from Oklahoma County joined project partners Flintco, HOK, REES, CEC, and ZFI to break ground on a transformative Behavioral Care Center for Oklahoma County. The milestone ceremony commemorates the start of construction on the $44.4 million facility that will revolutionize behavioral healthcare delivery within the county’s criminal…
Springdale Chamber of Commerce MILKEN RANKS SPRINGDALE METRO 7TH AGAIN Northwest Arkansas has been ranked as the seventh Best Performing City by the prestigious Milken Institute for the second consecutive year. The ranking was released Tuesday. The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers MSA has been ranked in the Top 10 of the annual report for four straight years. The…
Challenge The Agricultural Hall at Oklahoma State University includes highly specialized laboratory systems to support cutting-edge research and teaching. Each lab relies on multiple, continuously operating MEP systems—including lab exhaust, fully ducted return, steam and chilled water, reverse osmosis lab water (RODI), vacuum, and compressed air—each serving specific processes within individual labs. Coordinating and sequencing…
Challenge The Fort Bend parking garage site presented significant geotechnical obstacles that threatened project feasibility and timeline. The southwest Houston location featured highly organic, clay-rich soil with excessive moisture—conditions that made traditional foundation systems impossible. The site was an old pasture with soil unsuitable for a drilled pier with a poured concrete foundation, which would…
Associated Builders Contractors (ABC) of West Tennessee has named Tim Wallin Safety Professional of the Year, recognizing his transformative impact on construction safety education and mental health awareness in the industry. Wallin identified a critical gap in contractor safety training several years ago, developing essential programs in collaboration with ABC. His initiative began with fundamental…
City of Tulsa – Press Room The City of Tulsa and Gilcrease Museum officials hosted a ribbon cutting of the Gilcrease Museum building on Friday, Nov. 22, celebrating the nearly complete construction of the new building. The museum is expected to open to the public in Fall 2026. “As we open the doors to the…
Advanced safety technologies and modernized protective equipment standards have earned Flintco the ABC Rocky Mountain Region Innovation award. Flintco’s forward-thinking approach addresses two critical industry challenges: ineffective pretask planning and outdated personal protective equipment. In response to industry-wide labor shortages and the rapid promotion of workers into field leadership positions, Flintco has revolutionized its pretask…
Flintco Superintendent Brennen Knerr has been awarded the ABC Rocky Mountain Region Field Professional award in recognition of his outstanding commitment to workplace safety and innovative project management. With nine years of industry experience, including six years at Flintco’s Denver office, Knerr has established himself as a leader who consistently prioritizes safety without compromising project…
Flintco has been awarded the prestigious ABC Rocky Mountain Region Advocate Award for its groundbreaking efforts in advancing construction safety education and workforce development. The company’s innovative approach to safety advocacy, particularly through its partnership with Aurora Public Schools (APS) ConstrucTECH program, has set new standards for industry leadership in safety education. At the forefront…
The City of Manvel marked a significant milestone today with the topping out ceremony of its new state-of-the-art police station. This event celebrated the completion of the structural phase for the 45,000-square-foot facility. The ceremony, a long-standing construction industry tradition, celebrated the building reaching its maximum height and honored the workers’ achievements. This event represents…