Zion Lutheran Church - Mount Pulaski, IL

Just beyond Lincoln, IL lies the small town of Mount Pulaski, population 1,700.  P.J. Hoerr along with Summit Masonry, an affiliated company of P.J. Hoerr is nearing completion of additions to this over 100 year old church.  This is a fast track design with programming and schematic design starting in June of 2011 and full construction documents ready for competitive bidding by October 3, 2011. The project bids came within P.J. Hoerr's established guaranteed price and construction started November 1, 2011 with a project completion date of September 1, 2012. There are classrooms, a commercial kitchen, and gymnasium added to the south of the existing building.  A Narthex addition for more fellowship space is being added to the west of the current sanctuary. The building consists of wood framed construction, concrete foundations, pre-engineered metal building and VRV HVAC system.

 

Bloomington High School Cafeteria Renovation - Bloomington, IL

PAST PERFORMANCE - P.J. Hoerr prides itself in performing under tight deadlines.  Here is a prime example.

Approximately 12,000 square feet of demolition and renovation was completed in the course of a 9 week period during summer vacation for this full service high school cafeteria. A multiple shift approach was implemented to complete the work on time and within budget.  Features of the project included adding 40 skylights to the existing roof for natural lighting and installation of approximately $400,000 in Italian ceramic tile. P.J. Hoerr also coordinated the installation of all owner supplied kitchen equipment and coolers as well as serving line and other furnishings. The project was completed on a fast track schedule that included a substantial completion bonus which was awarded. The renovation was marked as the high point of the District’s construction projects in recent years.

Illinois Fire Service Institute - Champaign, IL

PAST PERFORMANCE - This one of a kind facility in the state was an expansion to the existing institute’s main administration and classroom function spaces. This was needed in order to enhance both the capabilities and capacity of the institute to fulfill its statutory responsibilities and serve the fire and emergency services in the community.

The facility houses an enlarged library, Firefighter Life Safety, Homeland Security Research Laboratories, a full-scale Emergency Operations Center/Unified Command Center training facility, and an A/V enriched conference center capable of hosting multi-lingual presentations and major conference events.

    

Pat Nance - Project Superintendent

Pat Nance started his career with P.J. Hoerr in March 2000 following an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps.  Completing the Carpenters Apprenticeship and seeing a number of jobs from start to finish as a Journeyman gave Mr. Nance a great understanding of all construction phases.  His role of Project Superintendent began with a remodel in the spring of 2006.  Excellence in communication, planning, and execution continue to place him on high profile jobs.  While customers and management both recognize his positive attitude, it is his attentiveness and drive to obtain schedule and maintain budget that keep him in demand.

Education

High School Diploma

Certifications

Fall protection

Operation of Man Lifts

Safety Training

OSHA 10 HR

OSHA Scaffold Safety

Here are some of the recent projects Pat was a part of:
Corporate South H-1 Cafeteria, Bloomington, IL  Project Superintendent for this $2.6 million remodel/addition to an existing food court that will add 4 new vendors. 2012

Uftring/Weston Remodel, Peoria, IL  Project Superintendent for this $3 million remodel for new ownership.  This is an extensive remodel that includes the building's exterior, the vehicle display blacktop, surrounding landscape, and the entire interior. 2012

State Farm Generator Foundation, Bloomington, IL  Project Superintendent for this $800,700 project that featured deep foundations in an extremely limited work space. 2010

University of Illinois - Huff Hall, Champaign, IL  Project Superintendent for this $11 million 3 story addition.  Project contained complex MEP’s with an intense schedule for the University of Illinois. 2010

Bloomington High School Cafeteria Remodel, Bloomington, IL  Project Superintendent for this $1.7 million full service high school cafeteria.  Approximately 12,000 square feet of demolition and renovation was completed in the course of a 9 week period during summer vacation.  A multiple shift approach was implemented to complete the work on time and within budget.  Features of the project included adding 40 skylights to the existing roof for natural lighting.  P.J. Hoerr also coordinated the installation of all owner supplied kitchen equipment and coolers as well as serving line and other furnishings. 2009

State Farm Bathroom Addition, Bloomington, IL  Project Superintendent for this $315,000 new construction addition to an existing pool area.  The project had a critical end date to ensure seasonal opening. 2008

Monsanto Seed Plant, Farmer City, IL  Project Superintendent for this $300,000 new construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) Lab. 2008

Ireland Grove Surgery Center, Bloomington, IL  Project Superintendent for this $2.1 million new construction single floor building.  This new ambulatory surgery center is being used by a group of local surgeons to perform various same-day surgeries and will also house a pain clinic.  The building includes nine preparation/recovery rooms and two operating rooms spread out over the 6,000 square foot structure.  The architectural scheme includes two colors of brick integrated with metal panel-clad wing walls. 2007

Carle Clinic Remodel, Bloomington, IL  Project Superintendent for this 2 story interior remodel.  Work was performed on 2^nd shift to keep the customer operating during their normal business hours. 2006

Jaguar Land Rover Peoria

PAST PERFORMANCE - From time to time on this blog, P.J. Hoerr would like to showcase a past project that really set us apart from the competition.  Here is one such project.

This 17,000 square foot auto dealership constructed for the Uftring Auto Group has been featured in the trade magazines and won a national award for the “Best of Auto Dealership” category.  This striking facility blends numerous exterior materials including wood, masonry, metal wall panels and roof panels and glass. The interior features an upscale showroom with contrasting ends that separate Land Rover and Jaguar.  The site features a stone test track that gives customers a chance to seemingly defy gravity.

 

 

 

Uftring Weston Chevrolet Cadillac - Peoria, IL

As many may already know, Uftring Weston Chevrolet Cadillac will soon be moving from their longtime location at War Memorial and University to a brand new state-of-the-art dealership at the former Neil Norton location.  P.J. Hoerr is in the process of an extensive remodel that includes the building's exterior, the vehicle display blacktop, surrounding landscape, and the entire interior.

P.J. Hoerr Quarterly Safety and Company Overview Meeting - Morton, IL

On June 14^th P.J. Hoerr held its quarterly Safety and Company overview meeting at the Best Western Ashland House banquet room in Morton.  Approximately 140 were in attendance.
P.J. Hoerr Chairman and CEO Bob Hoerr opened the meeting with a prayer thanking God for the blessings of the past and asking His continued blessings for the future.  He then reviewed the company’s safety record for the insurance year going from July 1, 2011 to the current date.  It was stated that there was only 1 lost time accident and 6 minor OSHA recordable incidents for the year.  Kirk Anderson, VP talked about the increasing scrutiny by clients such as Caterpillar regarding contractor safety performance.  Bob then gave everyone an overview of projects that have either recently commenced or which are about to begin over the upcoming months.  The project list is posted below.  Bob then introduced Jay Rinkenberger as our guest speaker.  Jay is the recently retired VP of Grimm Electric.  Jay spoke on the topic “Both Sides of the Fence.”  Jay had a unique career working in the construction industry as both a journeyman electrician as well as a project manager, estimator and company executive.  He waxed eloquent on the need for management and labor to realize the unique talents and contributions each side brings to the table.  His talk concluded with a video about the father and son triathlon team of Dick and Ricky Hoyt.  Ricky was born with cerebral palsy and is unable to walk or speak.  Yet he still competes in triathlons with his father pulling and pushing him along the way.  It was a strong visual and emotional testimony to the power of teamwork in being able to accomplish difficult goals.  The meeting concluded with a celebration of the retirements of two long time P.J. Hoerr employees, Doug Dean and Dan Light.  Stories, well wishes and memories were shared and a retirement gift was presented to each.

Dan Light

Doug Dean

1.    STATE FARM EE
2.    STATE FARM FOOD COURT
3.    FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
4.    BROMENN DIALYSIS- EUREKA HOSPITAL
5.    IGA RENOVATION – KNOXVILLE
6.    PARSONS MFG GOODFIELD
7.    KOMATSU EE
8.    GOODWILL REMODEL
9.    AC HOME ADDITION/REMODEL
10.  MID AMERICA BANK
11.  KNOX COLLEGE
12.  UFTRING WASHINGTON
13.  OSF PONTIAC ADDITION
14.  GRAHAM DIALYSIS
15.  WESTLAKE ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS

Graham Hospital - Canton, IL

Client Testimonial

"P.J. Hoerr is a great firm to work with. They really understand Healthcare construction, Infection Control, Interim Life Safety, Patient Wayfinding, Temp Signage, the whole 9 yards.  I have worked with a number of major player’s on some good-sized projects and they are definitely the best firm I have had the pleasure of working with.  Scott Rinkenberger, Director of Construction Operations for P.J. Hoerr's Health Care Division is very hands on, very engaged, very receptive and user oriented.  I can’t say enough good things about them. Their accounting, budgeting and change order process, et.al. are all very thorough and easily understood. Don’t want this to sound like a commercial, but we don’t even shop our projects anymore; we are so satisfied with them."

Bob Senneff | President & CEO
Graham Hospital

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Graham Medical Group Clinic - Canton, IL

E-Court Plaza Improvements - Bloomington, IL

Work continues on this fast track project.  P.J. Hoerr is implementing multiple shifts to complete the work on time and within budget.  First shift finished out their day by getting some footings poured.  Then second shift took over and started by pouring an extension to the executive entrance wall.

First Shift

Second Shift

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Campus Modernization - Normal, IL

Client Testimonial

"As I'm sure you've heard, we received IDPH occupancy this afternoon. The entire process went very well thanks to our inspection team.  Mike Kreutz, Blake Kinsman, Bryan Baldovin, and Adam Bloom were extremely helpful. When an issue was identified, the P.J. Hoerr team sprung into action calling or texting and waiting for sub contractors to address each issue. When an issue was identified, in most cases they were addressed before the inspection team left the general area. Our entire team functioned well, but I appreciate the team you dedicated to this project from the beginning.  As we near the completion, I want P.J. Hoerr to know the success we've achieved thus far is due in large part to your entire team of dedicated staff, not just those in the trailer.  I appreciate all of their efforts."

Dan Cooper | Manager, Advocate Planning, Design, and Construction
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center | Advocate Eureka Hospital

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Advocate BroMenn Medical Center Campus Modernization - Normal, IL

Eastview Christian Church - Atrium Expansion - Normal, IL

PAST PERFORMANCE - This project was an expansion of a two story atrium. The lower level contains an addition of 6,500 sq ft and the upper level contains approximately 6,100 sq ft. These spaces serve as fellowship and gathering areas with seating, food service, and coffee bars. Typical construction is steel framing, single ply EPDM membrane, and acoustical deck. Exterior is comprised of cut stone veneer, EIFS, split face CMU, and metal panels. Included is a water feature, fire place, geothermal heating and cooling, sprinkler system, food service equipment, and store front system. Interior lower level is a slab on grade concrete, and the upper level is concrete on metal deck. Site utilities included the relocation of a water main and storm water connections.