News & Insights

  • Flintco Celebrates Grand Opening of Lakecrest Casino + Hotel in Ardmore, Oklahoma

    Oklahoma City, OK – On May 7th, the ribbon was cut on the Lakecrest Casino + Hotel marking a significant milestone for the Ardmore community. Construction of the entertainment destination broke ground in June 2022, continuing Flintco’s legacy of partnering with the Chickasaw Nation to deliver community projects for more than two decades. During the ceremony,…

  • From Legacy to Landmark: Safely Demolishing a Community Icon

    Challenge Flintco was tasked with delivering a 216,000 SF, state-of-the-art multipurpose coliseum on an active State Fairgrounds, with the historic Jim Norick Arena standing just feet away. Once the new coliseum opened, the beloved Jim Norick Arena would need to be imploded—without damaging the new facility or disrupting ongoing fairgrounds operations. Solution Planning began early….

  • Flintco Renewable Energy and Alberici Join Forces to Build First Enterprise Utility-Scale Solar Project in Illinois

    Construction slated to begin later this summer Flintco Renewable Energy and Alberici reached a major milestone together: Selection as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for two 128-MWdc (megawatt direct current) projects in central Illinois with owner, Adapture Renewables, Inc. (ARI). The two projects are expected to create more than 300 construction jobs and…

  • Flintco Reaches Pinnacle in Safety

    Flintco reaches another major safety milestone! Flintco received the prestigious 2023 National Safety Pinnacle Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors. It is our industry’s highest safety honor. “By exhibiting true care and concern for people, for our environment, and by staying engaged and connected to those around us, we continue to build trust among…

  • Safety Helmets Mandated Across All Flintco Projects

    Following 5 years of field use by Flintco and many trade partners; head protection offered by ANSI Type II safety helmets has proven superior over traditional hard hats. Now is the time to take the next clear and evident step in providing superior protection for our industry’s most important asset, our employees. Beginning March 1,…

  • Flintco Continues Native American Engagement with Workforce Development

      Tribal members building a health center staff housing. The average utilization of tribal contractors and Native workforce by Flintco since 2008 is more than 50%.   January 30, 2024 By Daniel Tyson “Buy local” is a simple concept that makes sense, especially in construction. Public procurement often carries prescriptive participation goals to engage underutilized or…

  • Alberici Announces Dr. Karen Bridbord as Chief Talent Officer

    New role will lead strategies that bolster talent development and cultivate organizational culture at Alberici and Flintco   ST. LOUIS (January 10, 2023) – With a robust career spanning a range of industries, including law, technology, finance, the arts, and construction, Dr. Karen Bridbord was named Alberici Corporation’s Chief Talent Officer. Bridbord, who specializes in…

  • OSHA Announces Switch from Traditional Hard Hats to Safety Helmets

    OSHA Trade Release U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Office of Communications Washington, D.C. www.osha.gov For Immediate Release December 11, 2023 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999 OSHA announces switch from traditional hard hats to safety helmets to protect agency employees from head injuries better WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational…

  • Meet the tribal relations manager for Flintco Construction

    By Shaheer Naveed – Dow Jones Intern, Albuquerque Business First Jul 18, 2023 In 1988, Vernelle Chase entered the Land of Enchantment as a qualifier for the Indian National Finals Rodeo. Thirty-five years later, she finds herself at the forefront of business development for Native Americans in New Mexico. Chase is an enrolled member of the Gros-Ventre…

  • Renovated OKC Civic Center earns rave reviews

    By: Jeff Elkins//The Journal Record//June 21, 2023 OKLAHOMA CITY – After an extensive two-year renovation project, the historic Civic Center Music Hall is showing off its new look. The $17 million remodel largely was funded through the 2017 Better Streets, Safer City bond package, which allocated $14.1 million to the project. The remainder was raised…

  • Here’s what Hippo paid for new downtown Austin office building

    Austin Business Journal; Jun 20, 2023, 12:34pm CDT Dror Baldinger, FAIA; courtesy of Runa Workshop The Fifth Street building was designed by Runa Workshop. While some companies are looking to sublease office space or shrink their footprint, others are taking the opposite tact. A couple of months ago, Silicon Valley-based property insurance company Hippo purchased…