Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

Straub project earns LEED Gold certification

2012.01.04 | Posted by:

Once-abandoned athletic complex wins LEED certification The skeleton of a would-be southern Johnson County soccer complex that sat vacant and barren for nearly two years now is considered one of the most eco-friendly public recreation centers in the area. A local architecture firm announced Wednesday that it designed the reuse of Johnson County Park & [...]

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Grand Opening for New Century Fieldhouse (LEED project)

2011.06.08 | Posted by:

Free public grand opening for New Century Fieldhouse is June 11

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KMBC-TV and Straub Construction Help Family During "9 Days of Christmas"

2010.12.20 | Posted by:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There is a collection of family pictures of Tim and Leandra Hernandez’s home that highlight the couple, their four children, and better times.

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‘Angels Among Us’ Award Presented to Straub Family

2010.11.02 | Posted by:

SHAWNEE — Sacred Heart parishioners Ernie and Susan Straub are in a unique position to treasure their Catholic faith — having lost it once, then found it again. In fact, since their return to the church, their contributions to Catholic schools have grown so varied and significant that they will be honored with the “Angels [...]

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Straub builds big part of KC History – MetroWireKC

2010.10.28 | Posted by:

What do the largest municipal water park in Kansas (Salina’s Kenwood Cove Water Park, below), the renovation space in 909 Walnut (above), and a $29 million construction project for Goddard School District have in common? They are just a few of the projects entrusted to Straub Construction, an award-winning general contractor with 90 years of [...]

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Straub Construction Earns Best Places to Work for Fourth Consecutive Year

2010.09.27 | Posted by:

And the finalists for the Kansas City Business Journal’s 2010 Best Places to Work are… Read the article here: Kansas City Business Journal reveals Best Places to Work finalists

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Helping Families with Construction for Special Needs Kids

2010.08.18 | Posted by:

Local families with special needs children are getting help through a special fund at Kansas City’s Bishop Sullivan Center. KMBC’s Maria Antonia has the story. Read the article here: Fund Helps Families With Special Needs Kids

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Royals players and Straub Construction step up to the plate to help feed KC families

2009.06.01 | Posted by:

SHAWNEE, Kan. (April 30, 2009) – Billy Butler of The Kansas City Royals will help feed local families after pounding his first two home runs of the season during last night’s game.

As part of “Hit it a Ton” campaign, each time Butler hits a homerun during the 2009 season Straub Construction of Kansas City and Butler will each donate one ton of food to St. James Place, a food pantry operated by Bishop Sullivan Center.

Posted In: Community, Press Release

Kansas City Business Journal: Straub Construction is long-lived for good reason

2009.05.19 | Posted by:

I am always intrigued with Kansas City companies that have been around for a long time and that still are prospering. These tough economic times heighten my respect for corporate longevity. This explains why Straub Construction Co., approaching its 90th year as a major player on the Kansas City building scene, caught both my attention [...]

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KC ADC Featured Investor: Straub Construction Company

2009.03.05 | Posted by:

Award-winning Straub Construction continues to transform Kansas City’s skyline as its outstanding reputation and performance as a general contractor exceeds industry standards and customer expectations.

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Ernie Straub III named “2008 Generous Giver of the Year”

2008.11.02 | Posted by:

Shawnee, Kan., November 21, 2008 – The Servant Christian Community Foundation (SCCF) recognized Ernie Straub III of Shawnee with the 2008 SCCF Generous Giver Award” . The award was recently presented before 1,100 attendees at the 2008 Thurman Mitchell Servant Leadership Celebration.

Straub was chosen by the foundation as the recipient of the Generous Giver Award “as someone who is not only giving from his heart but engages others in the process. Through his business, Straub Construction Company in Shawnee, he has involved his family, his staff and entire company in the giving journey.”

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Business Journal Names Straub Construction Among Best Places to Work in Kansas City – two consecutive years

2008.08.26 | Posted by:

The Kansas City Business Journalannounced 30 finalists for its 2008 Best Places to Work awards program.

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Straub named a "Best Place to Work" by KC Business Journal

2007.07.01 | Posted by:

The Kansas City Business Journal announced 30 finalists for its 2007 Best Places to Work awards program.

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Straub Construction completes new headquarters

2006.06.01 | Posted by:

Straub Construction Co. will break ground Thursday on a new $2.4 million headquarters in Shawnee.

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