Construction, academic leaders create consortium
Posted by Velvet Hasner
From left, Dr. Richard Wlezien, dean of S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing; Bob Brinkmann, founder and CEO of Brinkmann Constructors; Dr. Islam El-adaway, S&T professor and founding director of MoCCI; Brian Satterthwaite, president of Brinkmann Constructors; Steve Sieckhaus, COO of Clayco; Dr. Joel Burken, chair of S&T’s civil, architectural and environmental engineering department; and John Komlos, vice president of ARCO Construction Co.
Missouri construction companies and Missouri S&T will combine their expertise to spur innovation in the construction industry. The Missouri Consortium for Construction Innovation (MoCCI) was established Jan. 30 with a celebration at the headquarters of a charter member, Brinkmann Constructors in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Dr. Islam El-adaway, the Hurst/McCarthy Professor at Missouri S&T serves as founding director of the consortium. MoCCI comprises various construction-associated members such as contractors, owners, subcontractors, vendors and service providers. Brinkmann is one of the initial MoCCI members, along with McCarthy Building Companies, Arco Construction, Clayco, BJC HealthCare and the Greensfelder law firm. All have operations in St. Louis. Consortium leaders expect other companies to join in the near future.
Posted by Velvet Hasner
