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SOME OF OUR CURRENT PROJECTS If you would like to receive a copy of our ECCO Newsletter, please email Lindsay Young at lyoung@ebycorp.com and you will be added to our distribution list.
Eby wins AGC Awards Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc. was presented two awards at the AGC State Convention in Topeka, Kansas on February 1, 2008. Eby received the Award of Excellence for the McPherson Opera House historical renovation in the $2-$6 million Renovation Category. Spirit AeroSytems, Inc. CFF Building received the Award of Honor in the New Construction over $10 million category. The awards were based on partnering, budget, safety, innovation, and complexity. 
L to R: Andy Steffes, ADS Architects; Joe Levens, Eby; Tim Browder, Ferrel Construction (President of AGC of KS); Harold Schlender, McPherson Opera House; John Holecek, McPherson Opera House; Pete Hisel, Eby; and Jan Van Asselt, McPherson Opera House
L to R: Joe Levens and Don Kinnaird, Eby; Sondra Gordon, Spirit AeroSystems; Tim Browder, Ferrel Construction (President of AGC of KS); Jim Grier, Eby; Jim Cocca, Spirit AeroSystems; and Bob Epperson, Eby ICM, Inc. Wins DBIA-MAC Award Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc. was presented with the Design Build Institute of America – MidAmerica Chapter (DBIA-MAC) Merit Award Thursday, October 11th at the DBIA-MAC Conference in Independence, MO. Eby submitted the ICM, Inc. Office Building – South Campus Phase I and II, Colwich, Kansas, for the Private Sector - Projects Under $15 Million. This project was recognized for its outstanding design-build procedure and integrated teamwork. The integrated team worked to design and build the two phased, multi-story 40,000 square foot office building. This project was selected for the DBIA-MAC design build award because it exemplified the possibility of design build. The project progressed from their original request of a 16,000 square foot two story building to a three story 24,000 square foot structure. Two and half months into the project, they requested an additional 16,000 square foot two story structure to the north side of the main building. The integrated team was able to accomplish this, all while staying on budget and maintaining the delivery date for the original 16,000 square foot space. The first phase, a 3-story 24,000 square foot structure, was completed in 168 calendar days with the second phase, a 2-story 16,000 square foot structure, being completed just 53 days after the first. Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an association of leaders in the design and construction industry utilizing design-build and integrated project delivery methods to achieve high performance projects. DBIA and the Mid America Chapter were founded in 1993. Eby Wins the 2007 Wichita Business Journal Best in Business Award Martin K. Eby Construction Co., Inc. was presented the Best in Business Award June 28th at the Hyatt Regency. There were 15 companies that were finalists and Eby was selected as one of the Best in Business. The award criteria were based on financial performance, marketing and product innovation, and community involvement. Because of our employees, we were able to receive this award.
Listed from left to right: Kurt Grier, Project Manager;
Jim Grier, Chairman and CEO; Larry Weis, Vice President Construction
Operations; Karman Diehl, Human Resource/Payroll Manager; Lynn Anderson,
Preconstruction Service Manager; Joe Levens, Vice President Corporate
Development and Procurement; and Linda Walton, Corporate
Secretary/Treasurer.
Martin K. Eby, Jr. Serves the Wichita Community Martin K. Eby, Jr. is very involved in the Wichita Community. Eby serves on the following boards: Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas, Kansas Council on Economic Education, Flint Hills Center for Public Policy, and Kansas University Center for Applied Economics. Eby has served on many other boards and committees throughout the years and has been a great advocate for the Wichita area. Anderson receives DBIA Certification Lynn Anderson, Eby Pre-Construction Manager, has received her certification from DBIA (Design Build Institute of America). This designation is a powerful and respected title for those who demonstrate educational mastery plus practical knowledge, skills, and experience in design-build project delivery. Eby Construction is one of a few contractors in Kansas with a Designated Design-Build Professional. Young serves on Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Board of Directors Lindsay Young, Eby Business Relations Representative, has accepted the role of Membership Chair for Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). SMPS brings together the build community to educate and promote the A/E/C industry. Please contact Lindsay for more information about the chapter at 316-268-3515 or check out the website at www.smpswichita.org. Levens Elected to AGC of Kansas Leadership Position Joe Levens, Eby Vice President, is now Past-President of the Associated General Contractors of Kansas. He received his Masters of Engineering Technology at Pittsburg State University and is on the PSU College of Technology Advisory Council. Levens is an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Wichita and is on the Kansas Construction Education Foundation Board of Directors. He is also a Certified Professional Constructor. Wichita Employees Active in Local Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Marjory Awtrey currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Wichita Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and is a Past President. She has five years of membership and service to the organization. Linda Walton, Corporate Secretary/Treasurer for the Eby Accounting and Finance Group, is the Vice President of the Wichita NAWIC chapter. Toothman involved in Newton Chamber Design Committee Darreld Toothman sits on the Newton Chamber Design Committee through the Newton Chamber of Commerce. The committee looks at proposed city projects and assists the city in evaluating the proposed projects. This group also proposes changes for downtown public spaces to the city council. Working with downtown business owners to inform them of tax incentives for updating their property and putting together different programs is also tasks of this committee. Dunn's Leadership in Organizations Adam Dunn, Controller of Eby Corporation, is a Board Member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). He currently serves as the vice president of programs for CFMA. CFMA educates and networks with financial peers in the construction industry. The organization also offers a test to confirm a manager's mastery of financial aspects of the construction industry and grants the successful applicant the professional designation Certified Construction Financial Professional. Eby Leaders Appointed to University Advisory Panels Pittsburg State University has appointed Joe Levens, VP, to serve on the PSU College of Technology Advisory Council and the PSU Foundation Board of Trustees. Larry Weis, Operations Manager, has been appointed Vice Chair to the PSU Construction Advisory Board. Kansas State University appointed Kurt Grier, Eby Project Manager, to serve on the KSU Construction Science Advisory Council. Charles Eby: Active Community Member Charles Eby, Eby Chairman of the Board, is on the board of trustees for the United Methodist Church in Wichita and a board member of United Methodist Open Door in Wichita. Currently, Charles is a board member of Wichita Habitat for Humanity and chairs the Construction and Land Development committees. He was a former president for three years. 2007 United Way Campaign - Eby Employees Give Generously The 2008 Campaign was another successful campaign. Eby personnel demonstrated their generosity and willingness to make a difference through their overwhelming support of the United Way. The level of voluntary giving is a positive reflection on the Company and it employees – confirming once again the Company’s collective interest in improving the communities in which we live and work. During the fall of 2007, 91 individuals pledged/contributed $26,295.00 to the United Way of the Plains. The level of employee contributions to the United Way of the Plains campaign this year earned the company The Pinnacle Employee Campaign Award, which is the highest level of a contribution award a company can receive. This is the 14th consecutive year that an employee campaign award has been earned. Eby Construction also received the Circle of Caring Award. With the addition of an $8,000 corporate contribution, the total United Way contribution totaled $34,295.00. The contributions to the United Way of the Plains help to fund agencies that provide programs for individuals throughout the Wichita community – including programs and services that focus on nurturing children and youth, strengthening families, and assisting individuals with the most basic needs. As a result of Eby employee generosity, lives are being changed for those who need help the most. Thanks to all those who did contribute and please continue to support this cause. Eby Raises Over $8,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake 2008 was held on March 8th at West Acres. Eby employees that participated were Mike Wagner, Brian Truskett, Mike Anderson, Kurt Grier, Charles Eby, Connie Bahl, Peggy Wingard, Josh Tillery, Elliott Ybarra, Jimmy Ogborn, Dwanyne Corcoran, Roger Elkins Jr., Todd Smith, Aaron Young, Joe Phillips, Don Kinnaird, Steve Huntely, Linda Walton, and Lindsay Young. Eby raised a total of $8,682 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake from donations and interoffice events. This was the most money raised by one company from the companies present at the bowling event. We also had some office fun in raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. The week of February 17th, the downtown office was allowed to wear jeans if they donated $10. With this event, $80 was raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Both the Spirit and Boeing office and the downtown office had a jar of M&M’s to guess. $52 was raised from this event. Kurt Grier and Joe Levens guessed the closest of 850, so they split the jar. The jar contained 845 plain and peanut M&M’s. Joe Phillips was the winner of the jar at Boeing/Spirit. There were 576 plain and peanut M&M’s. Joe decided to share with everyone in the office. Thank you to all of those who donated through these events.
Eby Construction and Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. partner to build a Habitat for Humanity Home Eby Construction and Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. partnered together on October 9th to build a Habitat for Humanity home in the community on 33rd and North Arkansas in Wichita, Kansas. Crews started early in the morning and worked throughout the day stopping for lunch and short breaks. The crew was able to finish the house framing and secure the roof trusses, which has only been completed by another volunteer group who actually preassembled their walls prior to the day of the build. Those who helped build the house included: Terry Fish, Kevin Holland, Mike Apel, Bob Kingsley, Ron Morgan, Becky Marotta, Randy Rose, and Tim Spencer from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. and Bob Epperson, Steve West, Dwayne Corcoran, Darreld Toothman, Luke Doll, Michael Brown, Josh Tillery, Brian Ratzloff, and Dave Bumpers from Eby Construction.
2007 United Way Campaign - Eby Employees Give Generously The 2008 Campaign was another successful campaign. Eby personnel demonstrated their generosity and willingness to make a difference through their overwhelming support of the United Way. The level of voluntary giving is a positive reflection on the Company and it employees – confirming once again the Company’s collective interest in improving the communities in which we live and work. During the fall of 2007, 91 individuals pledged/contributed $26,295.00 to the United Way of the Plains. The level of employee contributions to the United Way of the Plains campaign this year earned the company The Pinnacle Employee Campaign Award, which is the highest level of a contribution award a company can receive. This is the 14th consecutive year that an employee campaign award has been earned. With the addition of an $8,000 corporate contribution, the total United Way contribution totaled $34,295.00. The contributions to the United Way of the Plains help to fund agencies that provide programs for individuals throughout the Wichita community – including programs and services that focus on nurturing children and youth, strengthening families, and assisting individuals with the most basic needs. As a result of Eby employee generosity, lives are being changed for those who need help the most. Thanks to all those who did contribute and please continue to support this cause. |
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