15 Feb

Posted at 14:19h in news

[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...

31 Jan

Posted at 14:25h in news

[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...

24 Sep

Posted at 14:31h in news

[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...

29 Jun

Posted at 17:48h in news

[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...

09 Jun

Posted at 11:38h in news

[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...

25 Mar

Posted at 11:33h in news

[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] Hawthorne Place Apartments Renovations Underway Kevin Buchek and I (and all of us at Roanoke Construction) could not be more excited to finally get underway on this very complex, tenant-in-place matrixed rehabilitation of Hawthorne Place Apartments with our partner Preservation of Affordable Housing and their management arm POAH Communities. Hawthorne is a shining example of how "Section 8" housing can work, and is a critical housing resource for Independence and the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. What a joy to be a part of team renovating it so it can continue providing high quality, affordable housing for decades to come. #affordablehousing #LIHTC #MOsafehousing https://lnkd.in/evW7295[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

26 Sep

Posted at 16:19h in news

Roanoke Construction adds Mike Duffy as EVP & Owner Kevin Buchek, President and Owner of Roanoke Construction, a St. Louis-based general contractor, announced that Mike Duffy will join the firm as Executive Vice President and Owner. Duffy brings 20 years of affordable housing finance experience to Roanoke. For Immediate ReleaseJune 3, 2020 St. Louis, MO – Kevin Buchek, President and Owner of Roanoke Construction, a St. Louis-based general contractor, announced today that Mike Duffy will join the firm as Executive Vice President and Owner. Buchek founded Roanoke in 2012. Duffy brings 20 years of affordable housing finance experience to Roanoke. He served as Chief Investment Officer at McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc., (MBS) one of the nation’s leading for-profit developers of economically integrated urban neighborhoods. Throughout his 14-year career there, Duffy closed more than $2.4 Billion in mixed-income housing developments across the country. Most recently, Duffy served as Director of State Credits at Twain Financial Partners, an investment management firm with more than $4 billion in assets under management within the public-private partnership sector. Prior to MBS, Duffy sourced and closed tax-credit enhanced equity transactions for both St. Louis Equity Fund and Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in American Studies...

23 Sep

Posted at 16:07h in news

Low-income tax credit debate reignited in Senate No one disputed the importance of Missouri’s low-income housing tax credit during a Senate committee hearing. The details of a plan to reinstate the controversial credits, however, are still up for debate. Read more about Roanoke President Kevin Buchek’s testimony here....