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We’ve built a solid reputation as experts in site work. And for good reason: We’ve had dirt under our nails longer than we can remember. King Enterprise Group is a comprehensive construction company made up of individuals who have always loved playing in the dirt.
Today, we’re not just digging to China on the playground — we’re clearing the way and
building communities.
We know that the success of any industrial construction project begins with a solid foundation. We’re specialists in executing projects of significant proportion: surveying land, excavating sites, grading surfaces and laying foundations. And while every job presents its own unique set of challenges, we at King have the time-honed experience and expertise to complete your project’s first phase — on time and within budget. And for us, it’s all prep work: a process to ready the project for the next phase, where we are ready to assist again if needed.
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Our world is built on concrete. It bears weight and supports our structures. It acts as the glue that holds our world together.
We at King Enterprise Group have been helping people realize their dreams by partnering on projects that harnessed the power of energy, underground facilities and vast culverts that tunneled beneath the earth’s surface and edifices that stretched to the sky.
Concrete is our history, our lifeblood. It is what we inherently know, what we mindfully do. Pouring a connection that’s precision-engineered to within a thousandth of an inch to fit with a counterpart so significant in scale that it can only be moved once — well, that’s a source of enormous pride, but it’s also just in a day’s work.
Even though the process of pouring concrete has changed little throughout the last 150 years, the technology behind the process has evolved into a fine science, and we’ve incorporated vanguard engineering techniques while developing a few of our own. By embracing the technology, we’ve refined it and, in the end, we’ve realized that we are concrete and concrete is King.
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Municipal Water Blending Facility
The McPherson BPU is a municipally owned utility providing electric and water service to approximately 8,000 customers in the City
of McPherson and portions of McPherson County. It boasts the
lowest electric rates in the state of Kansas and ranks among the lowest nationwide.
The scope of this project was to provide a water clear well reservoir, pumping station and treatment facility for the multiple water wells that service the domestic water requirements for the City of McPherson.
1129 West Avenue A, McPherson, Kan.
$4 million, 1.5 million gallons of water storage, 4,000 square feet of building area.
June ’08, excavation of clear well begun. February ’09, structural concrete completed. August ’09, building to be completed.
Several challenges were overcome with good preplanning and a strong working relationship with the engineer, Burns & McDonnell. First, the design required that the top concrete slab be placed prior to backfilling the walls. Additional time and money were spent making the earth wall excavations stable over a long period of time. Additional preplanning addressed the forming system used for the edge of the top slab, as well as the safety of the employees working near the edge. Second, the shoring system used to support the cast-in-place top slab needed to be sectional to be removable through small openings after concrete placement and curing. The owner is performing some of the piping work. Accurate scheduling and job site coordination meetings helped keep productivity rates very high.
The City of McPherson BPU has had a long-standing relationship with King Enterprise Group on various large projects. Through the years, we have completed major electrical substations, gas turbine foundations, new power plant foundations, underground and overhead conduit runs, site drainage and pavement, and buildings for the BPU in the past. The client asked us to review the engineering progress drawings and provide budget updates and constructability reviews throughout the development of the project.
Burns & McDonnell Architecture and Engineering — Kansas City, Mo.
McPherson Concrete — McPherson, Kan.
Wray Roofing — Newton, Kan.
Jordan Masonry — Hutchinson, Kan.
A significant part of the project was the forming and placing of cast-in-place concrete. We chose a Symons forming system that gave us the necessary pour rate, gang forming options, limited through bolt openings and shoring sections. We leased cranes, as different sizes were needed for the slab/foundation work and shorter reaches were needed for the walls/top slab. As this structure will “hold water” for its life, a lot of product selection research was obtained and shared with the team. Construction joints were detailed, reviewed and approved long before actual installation on the project site. A comprehensive preplanning process saved the client time and money while ensuring the expected outcome.
The client was able to use a long-standing relationship with King Enterprise Group to achieve the desired outcomes, knowing that quality, productivity and safety would never be compromised. The value of honest and open relationships in today’s general contractor world was evident with this water blending facility.
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East-side Control Room
The National Cooperative Refinery Association (NCRA) is an interregional petroleum cooperative owned by three regional farm supply cooperatives that distribute NCRA’s products to their affiliated local cooperatives in the north-central United States.
The NCRA needed to protect its personnel to meet certain blast criteria with close proximity to operating units. We built a precast building with special features to ensure the safety and continued operation even under the most extreme events.
NCRA, McPherson, Kan.
6,100 square feet
September 2003 through June 2004
The site was extremely confined. Material deliveries were coordinated with plant personnel while other projects were performed near the site. The precast erection sequencing was difficult due to existing overhead obstructions limiting the crane’s size. Our crews and subcontractors had to finish out the space while still following the regulations of an operating refinery.
The owner was looking for a general contractor to self-perform a large amount of the work, eliminating the need to hire one-time subcontractors. Our electrical and mechanical subcontractors were preselected and a coordinated schedule and scope of work were developed to maximize our combined strengths. By working as a unified team of refinery/plant-oriented companies, we reduced the amount of required owner oversight.
Piping & Equipment Company — Wichita, Kan.
Southwestern Electrical Company — Wichita, Kan.
Wray Roofing — Newton, Kan.
Our first step was to understand the project scope and specific limitations of the ongoing operations, as well as becoming familiar with the workings of operational refineries and plants. We developed a schedule with input from several subcontractors and extended our capabilities, reducing the unnecessary impact to the client’s safety and work flow. We limited the amount of on-site deliveries each day to accommodate others working near this site. And we quickly built the exterior shell to free up adjoining work areas, closed the structure by winter to allow continued construction and allow for the interior space and exterior phasing completion in a timely manner. Project management was very rigorous, as almost every material item had a required blast or fire rating — not common to the general building practice. Our submittal log was long and thorough, ensuring plant personnel safety.
Project completion was on time and within budget. The client’s operational staff was able to train and move the operation controls in a coordinated schedule. By properly selecting a small group of qualified, dedicated team members and hiring additional expertise, we accomplished our goal.
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It’s not just the end result that makes for a satisfying partnership; it’s the means to that end. As general contractor, we consistently demonstrate the company’s longstanding ideals of dedication, persistence and customer satisfaction.
At King, we manage every detail of your project — start to finish — without losing sight of your big picture. Anticipating your needs, we apply our wealth of knowledge to the design and engineering process, provide highly skilled, self-performed aspects and employ only top-notch subcontractors throughout the remainder of the project. Site preparation, general construction, electrical, plumbing, painting, roofing — you name it. We make sure that it’s all done within budget, on time and to your specifications. And we follow through to ensure that you are unconditionally pleased with the result. After all, your complete satisfaction is our next reference.
We know how important those references are, so go ahead: Ask our clients. They’ll bear witness to the fact that the projects we build are as solid as the concrete we pour.
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In July 2011, King Enterprise Group drafted a new mission statement, vision statement and set of core values. The changes reflect the growth currently taking place within King and allow the company’s customers, subcontractors and others in the industry to better appreciate King’s long-term vision and expectations on the job site.
To earn our customers’ trust by offering superior construction services at competitive value, building lasting relationships through uncompromising ethics and an environment that encourages collaboration, new ideas, partnering and growth.
To return craftsmanship to the commonplace, form art from the everyday, inspire average to excellence, refine our passion for building, feed it with curiosity and be the most sought-after contractor in the central United States.
Authenticity: We conduct ourselves with integrity, character and real purpose. We are who we say we are. Excellence: The quality of our attitude and our work will be superior in the marketplace.
Accountability: We are responsible for our own actions, reactions or inaction. It if is to be, it’s up to me.
Teamwork: Together we are stronger, so we choose to work together; as employees, with our subcontractors, suppliers, partners and customers to build our futures.
Improvement: We invest in one another to improve ourselves and we invest in our business to be ready to rise to any challenge.
Creativity: We harness the brilliance of our people by fostering an environment that encourages new ideas, adventurous solutions and forges our passion for building.
Customer Satisfaction: Partnering with you on your project allows us to know — and deliver — exactly what you expect, when you expect it. Your pride in our work is our ultimate goal. Our reputation relies on it.
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Learning about the past is often a good indication of what’s to come. At King Enterprise Group, we are proud of our heritage and bring our extensive expertise and unbridled passion to work every day. And we are excited about our future, partnering with you. So, welcome to our world.
In 1912, Ezra King founded a business based on hard work, dedication and a profound faith. His principles were simple: Treat people right. Do what you say. And execute every project as if your reputation were on the line.
As time progressed and many successful projects were completed, the King name was repeatedly listed among the premier contractors in Kansas. Generations later, we at King Enterprise Group maintain the same ideals and experienced resolve that made Ezra King different 100 years ago, and they still set us apart today.
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King Enterprise Group has signed an agreement with Central Christian College, McPherson, Kan., to act as its Construction Management (CM) Contractor for all campus physical plant construction, renovation and maintenance. The agreement was approved by the board in March and announced later that month.
The agreement allows for a partnership approach between King and the college for campus projects while utilizing the best value approach to reduce cost and risk for all parties.
The partnership also brings to the table King's expertise early in the project lifecycle to assist with design, planning, constructability review and cost control.
King and Central Christian College have two projects that they expect to tackle in the next few months. The first is the creation of the Heritage Plaza. The plaza is part of the college's capital campaign. The plaza will include a commemorative clock tower, performance stage and canopy, north and south round-a-bouts, monument sign and paving and seat walls. Construction on the plaza, which is located between the administrative and library buildings is expected to begin in May.
The second project is a new tennis complex, located on the southwest corner of the campus. The north pair of courts will be constructed during the 2012 summer months. They will be constructed using post-tensioned concrete with top-quality playing surfaces.
Central Christian College is a four-year college affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America. Read more at www.centralchristiancollege.edu.
King Enterprise Group is one of seven McPherson companies to participate in the WorkWellKS program, which aims to help companies create workplace wellness programs to improve employee health and wellness.
Read more about the program online at The McPherson Sentinel. http://www.mcphersonsentinel.com/news/x760600650/Local-businesses-commit-to-healthy-work-places
King Enterprise Group will be attending several conferences and industry meetings this spring. The following is our travel schedule:
SynGas, April 23-25, Tulsa, Okla.
International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA), May 21-23, Houston, Texas
Oklahoma Independent Producers Association (OIPA), June 1-4, Irving, Texas
At King Enterprise Group, we possess unique traits that make us well suited for this industry, yet those of us in leadership positions have a slightly nontraditional view of our roles. While we proactively help guide each project from conception, through engineering, into construction and into actual production, we do more from the philosophy of a support role. We love working together as a group to achieve our customers’ desired outcomes. And we win only when the entire team achieves the desired outcome. This is what leadership means to King Enterprise Group.
His family’s third generation in the construction industry, Mike followed his heart at an early age and invested himself in this field. He worked every summer on a farm until he was old enough to “join the crew,” building bridges and pouring concrete street pavement for a regional construction company.
Since 1991, Mike has been active with and majority owner of King Enterprise Group, founded by his father, Clifford, in 1980. Since then, the company has experienced tremendous growth and has become an industry leader among heavy/industrial and oil/gas-related clients throughout central Kansas.
Currently, Mike is building the company to become an industry leader in a larger geographical area, as well as expanding into more traditional general contracting, such as buildings, transportation and other energy projects. In addition, he maintains an active community life within the greater McPherson area, as well as south-central Kansas.
Tom began his construction career as an architectural design major at Texas Tech University. His design training, coupled with comprehensive on-site experience, makes him an outstanding leader on each project. Tom also spent five years as a project manager for a large commercial general contractor in the Wichita area working on a variety of projects, including medical, religious, office, warehouse and manufacturing. He helped develop estimating and project management software systems to increase efficiency and communication throughout each project.
Returning to King Enterprise Group in 2006, Tom has grown the company into a vibrant regional general contractor specializing in energy, oil and gas, manufacturing and pipeline clients. He develops an individual project and successfully leads an owner through the entire process while effectively maintaining constant communication.
Currently, Tom manages all company operations. Through his leadership, the company has expanded into many areas outside the traditional formed and placed concrete model.
Growing up in rural western Kansas has made Andy a natural for the daily tasks of running 50 field employees. Andy’s love of the outdoors, coupled with his inherent ability to accurately schedule work crews, makes him invaluable to the company.
Starting with King Enterprise Group after college, Andy has worked with every client throughout the last 14 years. We are often selected as the contractor because of an owner’s experience with Andy. In addition, the majority of our field employees choose to make their career with King Enterprise Group because of the great work environment he fosters.
Currently, Andy is responsible for preplanning projects, determining methods of construction, assigning field personnel, ensuring productivity of the work force and guarding the quality of the final product. He relies on very strong field supervisors to help coordinate and ensure that each project is receiving our best effort.
Alan joined King Enterprise Group full time in 2009 after spending the previous dozen years with iSi Environmental Services. Alan served as the manager of consulting services and as senior health and safety advisor. He brings a great passion for occupational health and safety administration and quality control to King.
His skills are proving valuable as King strives to continue to raise the bar on its efforts to produce the best quality work as do so with zero HSE incidents.
Alan has the ability to establish simple yet effective ways to document the projects and work to minimize re-work and insure that King is delivering projects that exceed owners' expectations. His talent for QA/QC is helping King employees growth their own abilities as they learn what to look for and how to think ahead to what comes next so they can work more efficiently.
Alan gains a full understanding of each project and ensures the work is being done within the specifications, ardently documented and proactively managed.
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It’s easy to see: Our employees, subcontractors and suppliers are our greatest resources. Our business depends on the safety and efficiency of our daily practices; compromise either, and the entire system suffers. That is why we are so meticulous about job safety, ensuring that we consistently meet or exceed OSHA standards.
We are committed to a culture that recognizes safety as a core value — our efforts create an environment that’s responsive to the immediate needs of our customers and employees. Since every job is different, we employ a full-time safety director to monitor activities at each site, ensuring that no one’s at risk and productivity — including yours — remains constant.
As our industry evolves, we continue to pioneer new benchmarks for safety while educating our clients and employees. Because at King Enterprise Group, we’re confident that working without incident is possible; no time lost since 1994 is proof of our resolution. And though that seems like a long time to go without an incident, it’s not nearly long enough for us.
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Nothing proves a job well done better than the actual job. At King Enterprise Group, we've helped a wide variety of clients and have earned their trust and praise, as well as their repeat business. Take a look for yourself at King's latest work.
King Enterprise Group is in the final stages of three above-ground storage tank projects for tanks located along the Jayhawk Pipeline in Central Kansas.
Work outside of El Dorado, Kan., included 220-foot concrete ringwall tank foundation for CB&I. A 300-foot by 300-foot side pad and 30-foot wide crane way were also created at the site. Additional side grading and improvements were included in the job package.
Preparation for another new storage tank took place outside Chase, Kan. A 135-foot concrete ring wall foundation was created for CB&I. Site improvements and a containment dike were completed for Jayhawk Pipeline. A 75-foot by 100-foot gravel staging pad was construction for tank contractors CB&I.
In addition to the new tank foundations, King crews rehabilitated an existing above-ground storage tank outside Lyons, Kan., which was originally placed with no foundation. Crews created a new ring wall and liner for the tank. A new tank bottom was installed by contractors HMT.
King Enterprise Group is putting the finishing touches on a blast-resistant control building at the National Cooperative Refinery Association facility outside McPherson, Kan. The building will serve as a check-in point for a region of the plant and will allow employees to monitor the operations of specific pieces of equipment. The two-story building includes a kitchen and eating area that houses six large refigerators, two ovens and ranges and four microwaves. There is seating for 10 but the area will accomidate more.
Crews will continue to connect fiber optic cables for equipment, control panels and circuits. The cables are pulled through duct banks to the building's basement.
King was the general contractor for the project.
Williams Energy employees previously working throughout the Conway, Kan., area are now under one roof. King Enterprise Group employees put the final touches on the administration building and control room earlier this month. The two-building campus includes a 14,000 square-foot pre-engineered metal building and a 5,000 square-foot structural masonry building.
King Enterprise Group has traveled south for some recent projects including a tank batter project outside Cherokee, Okla.
The project is owned by Parnon Gathering Inc., a Tulsa, Okla., a crude oil logistics company, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Parnon Holdings Inc. Project Manager Jeff Bailey said King was contracted by Integrated Pipeline Services Inc. of Tulsa, Okla., to complete grading and site work and by Matrix Service Company to create two tank foundations.
King’s portion of the project included: clearing approximately nine acres of land, creating dykes and secondary containment systems and creating two concrete tank rings, one measuring 95 feet in diameter and the other 42 feet in diameter. The project is part of Parnon’s Great Salt Plains Pipeline that will transport crude oil from southern Kansas and central and western Oklahoma to Parnon’s tanks in Cushing, Okla.
Rainfall and mud delayed the project but work is expected to be completed around the first of April. The project is being managed by project superintendent Scott Osche.
Since the early '90s, we have worked with the NCRA building a lengthy list of projects, involving every area of a working refinery's operation and storage facilities. Our largest customer by number of working man-hours over the past 20 years is NCRA. King recently acted as the general contractor for NCRA's new fire station and training facility, which opened in November 2011, and is continuing work on a new blast-resistant control room.
Our ongoing relationship with the BPU started in the 1980s. BPU provides power and distribution for a large part of McPherson County. Throughout the years, we have built turbine generator foundations, electrical duct banks, new electrical substations, manholes, pavement repairs, equipment grouting, concrete pavement, maintenance building and a variety of on-call work. In 2010, King completed the final phase of the utilities new administration and customer service office. The project entailed renovating an early 1900s building.
Supporting the public schools that our employees are involved with is important to us at King Enterprise Group. Throughout the years, we have provided many services for these institutions, particularly on recreational and athletic projects. Track and field events, outdoor basketball courts, drainage improvements, pavement repair and new pavement, safety and ADA corrections, even full-blown building expansions: We have assisted almost every district in which our employees live. We like the challenges of working within tight summer schedules or performing quick fixes during the school year.
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Communication is vital in any partnership. If you have any questions or concerns, give us a call, shoot us an email or fax us a request — we’re here for you.
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It's true: Whom you associate with is a reflection on your character. We think that we reflect terrific character, based on our affiliations and memberships. We trust these organizations and are glad that they choose to associate with us, too.
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