Justin Kunkle recently participated in a DBIA-MAR (Mid-America Region) panel discussion, alongside other members of the design and development team, to highlight structural items in the new dual brand luxury Cascade Hotel, Kansas City, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel and Aloft Hotel on the Country Club Plaza. We’d like to thank DLR Group for inviting us
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Meet PMA’s New Bookkeeper, Karen!
As the newest addition to our team, we’re excited to introduce our talented bookkeeper, Karen Kotzman! Her background in accounting ranges from hotels, restaurants, manufacturing, construction installations, non-profit, start-ups, property management, and now……engineering! Karen grew up in Great Bend, KS, but has lived in Shawnee, KS for the past 32 years. She loves traveling, gardening,
Another Bright Idea!!
PMA has been blessed with the addition of four new engineers this summer. Frank Smith was awarded the “Light Bulb” award for his great idea to host several in-house group mentoring sessions for these new engineers to help them get up to speed at the same time. Great idea Frank! Thanks for spearheading this effort
Kansas City Field Trip
The weather was perfect for our company outing to Kansas City One Place and Strang Chef Collective. Both in the heart of downtown Kansas City. The first stop was KC One Place. The views from the roof are amazing! On a clear day, you can see Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadiums. Construction was completed, on this
Summer Keeps Getting Better
Meet Noah Evans and Skyler Norval! Both just joined our PMA team. Noah (left) just graduated from MO S&T with a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. He is originally from Killeen, TX, likes the outdoors and working on vehicles. His favorite teams are the Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Guardians. Skyler (right) also just graduated from
It’s Officially Summer!
It’s officially summer! Not because the pools are open or people are wearing white – but because both our summer interns have arrived! Meet Lauren (left) and Alyssa (right). Some fun facts about our interns: Lauren is about to start her first year as a master’s student at Missouri S&T in Rolla. Her hometown is
Olathe Library Grand Opening
The Olathe Downtown Library officially opened on Saturday, April 29, 2023!! The Grand Opening was a huge success with a flag ceremony, ribbon cutting, live music, and many activities for children. The new library had been months-in-the waiting, and the community couldn’t have been more pleased with the beauty of this great, modern, light-infused space!
WHERE’S JEFF NOW???
Jeff Patterson found himself in the attic space at Plaza Pavilion, in Kansas City, this week trying to track down some pesky roof leaks! His knees were telling him he’s not twenty-five years old anymore!
Another Lightbulb Award Just Dropped
Our latest Lightbulb Award goes to Valerie Baehr for her continued efforts toward expanding PMA Engineering’s and her own knowledge base. Her attendance at the Conproco workshop, in March, adds to her experience with renovation of historic and proprietary systems including clay tile arch floors, gypsum roof systems, historic stone, brick and terra cotta facades.
Precast Panels Flying High
Construction is progressing quickly on the new three-level parking garage located at the 23rd & Swift Apartments in North Kansas City, MO.