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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

The work was labor-intensive at the time—everything was hand-drawn on drafting boards—and everyone still wore white shirts and ties. Jack had used the design process while working under Eero Saarinen (yes, the same designer of the St. Louis Arch and Lincoln Center). . Jenny had commissioned a well-known St.

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Protecting hospital patients from power outages

CK Power

That’s why we were called in to help create a standby power system for one of St. Louis’ largest healthcare providers. . It’s best to err on the safe side when it comes to seismic preparedness and safety, especially as St. Louis is within the New Madrid Seismic Zone. This is the value we bring to a relationship.

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For Construction Technology Manager Alex Ayres, it’s not just about technology

The Korte Company

Alex finished his architecture degree and then pursued a double Master of Architecture and Construction Management from Washington University in St. The next summer, he joined the team as a Project Management intern. He honed this idea as he shifted into project management for the next two years.