[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Roanoke Prioritizes Affordable Housing Across the Midwest November 15, 2023 St. Louis Business Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2023/11/15/roanoke-construction-affordable-housing-midwest.html [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Roanoke Completes Work on Hawthorne Place Apartments October 4th , 2023 The Roanoke team has completed a major renovation project at the largest affordable housing complex in Missouri. First built in 1967, Hawthorne Place Apartments in Independence, MO is comprised of 745 units and currently houses nearly 2,000 residents. Over two and half years, Roanoke completed renovations to all residential units as well as renovations and a 4,000 square foot addition to the community building. The $30 million ($40,000 per unit) renovation required a complex tracking system for individualized scopes of work for each unit. Upgrades included new energy efficient appliances, flooring, cabinets, countertops, all entry and select interior doors, electrical and plumbing fixtures, heating and hot water equipment, and improved ventilation. Thirteen apartments were converted to fully accessible ADA units. Additionally, site improvements including sidewalks, parking lots, and a new playground were completed. The $3 million renovation and addition to the community building includes new offices and meeting spaces, as well as a courtyard and skylight. Management staff, community partners, and residents all provided input into the building’s design. The building houses a daycare, computer lab, food pantry, the Community Services League, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, and a Financial Opportunity Center. Hawthorne is owned and...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Roanoke Construction to Be General Contractor on Clinton-Peabody Redevelopment February 15, 2023 Roanoke Construction is proud to be a member of the team selected by the Saint Louis Housing Authority (SLHA) to redevelop Clinton-Peabody Apartments. Clinton-Peabody, built in 1942, was one of the first public housing communities built in St. Louis and remains the oldest public housing development in SLHA’s portfolio. The redevelopment team will be led by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), a national non-profit organization based in Boston, with Trivers and Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) rounding out the team as designers and architects. The entire redevelopment team is committed to keeping residents at the center of the project, and will work collaboratively with residents, the Tenant Association Board, and SLHA to re-envision Clinton-Peabody. Project leaders from POAH, Roanoke, LJC, and Trivers have already begun hosting listening sessions at Clinton-Peabody to engage residents and build consensus on the community’s top priorities. The design of the project and ongoing resident services provided by POAH’s affiliated property management firm, POAH Communities, will utilize best practices in trauma-informed design and care. POAH will fund the $100 million redevelopment with a combination of private and public funding, including Low-Income Housing...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kevin Wagner Joins Roanoke as Chief Operating Officer January 31, 2023 Kevin Buchek, President and founder of Roanoke Construction, announced today that Kevin Wagner has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Kevin Wagner brings more than 20 years of construction and management experience to Roanoke. Most recently, Kevin served as Chief Operating Officer at The Vecino Group, a real estate development, design, and construction company based in Springfield, Missouri. During his time there, Kevin focused on implementing the company’s strategic plan, turning the everyday details of the business into long-term operational and financial success. As Roanoke’s Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Wagner will be the operational lead for efficiency in systems, processes, and procedures, and will manage both field and project management staff. Kevin developed an interest in construction when he was framing houses as a teenager. He graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in construction management. During this time, he was a member of Laborers Local 264 and worked at Western Waterproofing in the summers. After cutting his teeth as a laborer, Kevin began working for JE Dunn Construction, rising through the ranks over 12 years to become a senior project manager and start...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Roanoke Celebrates 10th Anniversary On September 23 rd , despite dreary weather, Roanoke staff were joined by more than one hundred subcontractors, architects, engineers, bankers, elected officials, nonprofit partners, and friends to celebrate the 10 th anniversary of the company. After catching up with colleagues and friends, Kevin and Mike remarked on the milestone. Kevin spoke about founding Roanoke with the intention to transform the face of the construction industry and create opportunities for businesses owned by women and people of color. Gesturing to himself and Mike, Kevin said, “Most of the industry looks like us—two old white guys.” Cue Mike behind him, “Who are you calling old?” to laughter from the audience. Kevin shrugged his shoulders and joked, “Only one of us has gray hair.” Turning back to the diverse group of guests in front of him, he said, “We want it to look a little more like this.” It was not lost on Kevin that most construction companies fail before reaching 10 years in business, and that Roanoke would not have achieved this milestone without the support of many friends and family members along the way. Kevin thanked his wife, Christie, for her support and...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Scott Manor Senior Celebrates Grand Opening in St. Louis County, Missouri Roanoke Construction, The Oakland Group, and BTWF Urban Initiative hosted a dual ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Scott Manor Phase I and the groundbreaking of Scott Manor Phase II on Friday, June 24 th . Scott Manor is a mixed-income, independent senior living community on Chambers Road in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. Phase I, completed in 2019 and leased amid the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, includes 42 two-bedroom apartments for seniors 55 years of age and older, community amenity space, and commercial space totaling 1,500 square feet. Phase I has remained at 100% occupancy nearly every month since opening its doors. Elected officials, residents of Scott, and community members joined the development team for the celebration. One of the residents, Jacqueline Richardson, 81, gave remarks at the event, expressing how grateful she is to live near her church and remain in her community. Kevin Buchek, President of Roanoke Construction, emphasized the need for affordable senior housing in North County, saying, “There’s plenty of quality senior housing out in west county, out in St. Charles, but there’s no reason for folks in North...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Elm Ridge Senior Living Breaks Ground in Hazelwood, Missouri On Friday, May 20th Roanoke Construction, The Oakland Group, The Unicorn Group, LLC, and BTWF Urban Initiative broke ground on Elm Ridge Senior Living, a mixed-income, independent senior living community on Dunn Road in Hazelwood, Missouri. Subcontractors, architects, engineers, investors, and local elected officials joined the ownership and development team to celebrate this project, believed to be the first of its kind in Hazelwood. Once complete, the building will provide 50 apartments for seniors 55 years of age and older. Each of the 36 two-bedroom and 14 one-bedroom units will have in-unit laundry hookups and a fully equipped kitchen. Three units are fully accessible, and 2 units are accessible to those with hearing or visual impairments. The project will meet Enterprise Green Communities specifications for energy efficiency, which will lower utility costs for residents. Amenities will include an onsite management office, an elevator, secured access, a computer and technology center, a fitness center with exercise equipment, a community room with a kitchen on the first floor and additional community space on the upper floors. Forty-five of the units will be restricted to households at or below...