The Grand Re-Opening of the QuikTrip located at the intersection of Hwy 70 and Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters, MO opened this morning (7-25-19) at 5am. This was a full “scrape and rebuild” project, which required us to remove all of the old fuel tanks and lines and demolish the store and other existing structures and build everything new. People who frequent this particular QuikTrip often will be very pleased to find a bigger store with a greater variety of products and the very popular QT Kitchen. There still are separate entrances and cashiers for the semi-truck diesel fuel patrons and the automotive fuel customers and with the new counter configuration, you should find your time in line waiting in line to be less.

This building is now called T-Rex but it’s also known on the National Historic Registry as the Lammert Building. Located in downtown St. Louis, MO this gorgeous 8 story building was completed in 1898. We at Blanton Construction are thrilled to be working at this location and doing what we like to refer to as “the ultimate in recycling and making what’s old, new again.” Look at the fabulous wooden ceilings that have been uncovered from under ugly, dated, drop ceilings and will be restored to their former glory. The same is true of the columns in the building. The mix of old and new will bring this building into the 21st century and make it a productive work space again.

Sign installation in progress at QuikTrip just off Highway 70 at the Mid Rivers Mall Drive exit in St. Peters, MO. This full “scrape and rebuild” project is now nearing completion. This will be welcome news to those of us who stop at this particular location frequently because we work in the area, but also, I’m certain over the road truck drivers have missed this very convenient and friendly place to stop while it has been closed. I’ll be posting news about a Grand Re-Opening date very soon, so please keep watching.

Do you have extensive construction knowledge from years of working hands on in the field? Do you have supervisory experience? Can you travel? If you have answered “yes” to these questions, we would like to talk to you! We are currently hiring for a Commercial Construction Superintendent who is willing to travel. You won’t be traveling all of the time because much of our work is right here in the Metro St. Louis area, however we do have some very exciting projects out of town and we need someone who can effectively manage work and stay on a schedule even when a “traditional riding boss” just can’t be there daily to make the rounds. If you have experience and are confident in your skill as both a carpenter and in supervision, the we would really like to talk to you. Please send your resume to award@blantonconstruction.com or go the Job Opportunities on this site and fill out the form so we can be in touch! Blanton has been in business for 49 years and going strong. Join a team that has a proven track record of success!

For everyone who “loves that chicken from Popeyes” and travels near the intersection of Salt Lick Rd. and Hwy 70 just one exit west of Mid Rivers Mall Drive, you are going to be very happy. Popeyes is open for business and ready to serve you! So if you are craving red beans and rice or their famous fried chicken or any of their other specialties, make a plan to stop in soon and try it for yourself.

Popeyes at 401 Salt Lick Rd in St. Peters, MO

For anyone passing this intersection frequently it would be impossible to not notice how quickly this QuikTrip went from being completely demolished to being the site of a brand new store and fueling island. Blanton Construction understands the value of “Revenue Days” and we know how eager the owners are to have this new store open and selling fuel and convenience items. If the store isn’t open, it isn’t generating revenue. We adhere to a tight construction schedule because time truly is money. This is the new fueling island at the QuikTrip on Bryan Rd. just off of Hwy. 70 in O’Fallon, MO. When QuikTrip contracts for a “scrape & rebuild” project it is exactly that. Everything old is taken out and completely replaced. Down to the fuel tanks that are dug up so that new ones can be installed. This project isn’t just some “pretty new sheeting” on an old building, it’s a complete demolition of the facilities and then a full rebuild. And to think QuikTrip does all of this to improve customer satisfaction with the aesthetics and performance of the individual unit. A better customer experience = more business via returning customers.

Rebuilding of the QuikTrip Convenience store on Bryan Rd. at Hwy 70 has begun. If you drive by this site with any regularity I’m sure you’ve noticed how quickly the project is progressing. Blanton Construction understands the value of “revenue days” for our customers and that’s why we closely monitor our construction schedule at all times in order to make sure that targets are being hit and that the project stays on time. The new fueling tanks are in the ground and as you can see, we have started to erect the exterior brick and we are well on our way to making Quick Work out of this QuikTrip.

Blanton Construction is very happy to be working for QuikTrip Corporation again. Just days after wrapping up the scrape and rebuild QT in Herculaneum, Blanton is now busy doing complete demolition and then construction of the QuikTrip located in O’Fallon, MO near the intersection of Hwy 70 and Bryan Road. QuikTrip takes such pride in their stores and they are having us do all of this work in order to bring you, the customer a better experience. Stay tuned as we build your new QuikTrip.