Month: April 2026

PARIC Celebrates Grand Opening of Missouri Protoplex

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On Wednesday, April 15, PARIC joined faculty and students from Missouri University of Science and Technology, along with local leaders, community members and trade partners, to celebrate the grand opening of the Missouri Protoplex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Located in Rolla, Missouri, the $60 million, 117,000-square-foot Protoplex serves as a statewide hub for advanced manufacturing, connecting academic researchers, workforce development initiatives and industry partners.

Designed to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia, the facility is organized by four core manufacturing disciplines: advanced manufacturing, aerospace production, advanced metallurgy and materials for extreme environments. The 40,000-square-foot first floor features a state-of-the-art high-bay manufacturing facility, housing SLM 500 Quad Laser Power Bed Fusion System, Robotic Wire Arc Hybrid Additive/Subtractive Cell and Bond Technologies GL7 Friction Stir Welding Machine. Additional areas include laboratory space, traditional and conference rooms. The second floor provides a viewing platform, classrooms, offices and further conference spaces.

The Missouri Protoplex stands as a key anchor for Missouri S&T’s growing manufacturing and innovation campus and will expand the region’s advanced manufacturing capacity.

The American Subcontractors Association – Midwest Council named Adam Paul General Contractor Field Employee of the Year!

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The ASA Midwest represents subcontractors across the St. Louis metropolitan area and southern Illinois. This annual award is presented to just one individual among all general contractors within the ASA Midwest’s territory

Since joining PARIC, Adam has been instrumental in expanding PARIC’s industrial portfolio. His PARIC experience includes the Boeing St. Louis Expansion Program, the Boeing MQ-25 Manufacturing Facility, as well as Ballpark Village. Adam is the proud recipient of PARIC’s Mike Rozier Legacy Award and Difference Maker Award.

In recognition of this achievement, a colleague shared, “Adam doesn’t just build structures, he builds the rhythm, safety and synergy of the entire program. His vision and leadership are the foundation upon which a successful program is built.”

Outside of work, Adam is actively involved in community initiatives including Clean-Up Build-Up in Kinloch. Adam is always willing to lend a hand where needed.

The American Subcontractors Association – Midwest Council named General Contractor of the Year Finalist

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PARIC is proud to have been named a finalist for the American Subcontractors Association – Midwest Council General Contractor of the Year. This recognition is a true testament of the how we build and steward strong relationships with our trade partners.

This recognition reflects a culture of collaboration, accountability and commitment across all teams and our respective trade partners.

The Midwest Council of the American Subcontractors Association is a construction trade association of exceptional subcontractors, suppliers and industry professionals serving the St. Louis construction community. American Subcontractors Association (ASA) purpose is to improve the construction process through education, legislative advocacy and collaboration.

Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center St. Louis Beam Ceremony Marks Topping-Out

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On Friday, April 11, AMIC STL and PARIC celebrated a pivotal milestone with the topping-out of the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center St. Louis. This significant construction milestone was marked with a beam signing ceremony commemorating the project’s progress. The topping-out milestone not only signifies structural completion but also highlights the collaboration, planning and craftsmanship driving the project forward.

Construction officially began in September of 2025 and is currently ahead of schedule, reflecting strong momentum and coordination across the project team and stakeholders.

Located in North St. Louis, this future, state-art-the art facility will house manufacturing and laboratory space while expanding workforce development, innovation and economic opportunities throughout the region. Once complete, this project will support business growth and further the momentum for neighborhood revitalization throughout North St. Louis.  

Project Highlights

  • The building includes high‑bay joists stretching more than 85 feet, delivered and installed in single pieces—an impressive engineering feat.
  • More than 57,000 square feet of specialized acoustical deck has been installed to enhance performance throughout the space.
  • Pre‑assembled canopy steel sections have streamlined installation, improving efficiency and reducing both time and cost.
  • To date, 233 construction workers have contributed to this project, logging more than 11,000 work‑hours. Notably, the project has achieved zero recordable safety incidents, underscoring a strong commitment to safety and execution.

Attendees of this topping-out ceremony included representatives from AMIC STL, Buro Happold, Cobalt Construction Consulting, Cole & Associates, David Mason & Associates, INC, DOVETAIL, Fox Architects, IMEG, PLANNING DESIGN STUDIO LLC, Reed Burkett Lighting Design,  Lieutenant Governor Wasinger, State Senator Brian Williams, State Representative, Kimberly Ann Collins, Mayor Spencer and the PARIC team.