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“VDC has been one of the main factors that has driven our success at Lanphier,” Adam says. “For this project, that has taken shape in the form of BIM coordination, which has been no small undertaking.”

Adopting new technology can be a difficult process, especially in the construction industry. But the benefits are already proving to be worth the effort. “VDC allows for architectural elements, structure, and MEPs to be designed side-by-side in 3D and any problems that arise to be fixed before construction,” Evan shares.

When choosing a favorite project, Scott Steiner has a lot of experience to draw on. He began working in construction as an apprentice carpenter for the carpenters union in 1987.

Michelle Young joined the O’Shea accounting department as their newest “addition.”

Joseph “Joey” Anders recently joined the O’Shea technology department as our desktop support specialist in Springfield.

It starts with an empty board… but after just a couple of months, it becomes an intricate design with lots of moving pieces made entirely from junk – like an old trophy, toy car, cardboard box, plastic tubing, or bouncy balls.

Jeff Jarrett joined O’Shea 35 years ago, after he and Mike O’Shea met on a bus in the fall of 1985 while they were both studying at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

Get to know Alan Schindler: Carpenter Journeyman!

A few years ago, Lori Kerker was scrolling through Pinterest when she came across an intriguing hot chocolate bomb recipe. Motivated by her love of both baking and crafting, she decided to give it a try herself. 

Get to know Brian Guernsey: Lean Practice Leader!

Get to know Dusty Rademaker: Superintendent!

A coalition of community partners led by O’Shea Builders contributed to the rebuild, including Carpenters #270, Teamsters #916, Iron Workers #46, Painters Union, Bodine Electric, and Kenny’s Ace Hardware.

Amanda Maxheimer recently joined the O’Shea Team as a Planning Operations Manager in Springfield.

Get to know Paige Meteer: Construction Administrator!

Springfield has had a romance with chili  - or “chilli” as the Dew Parlor misspelled it in 1909, forever confusing local writers and editors – since the late 1890s.