Blanton Construction is busy putting the finishing touches on the new Lindenwood Library and Academic Resources Center on the campus in St. Charles, MO. With classes starting soon, everyone is anxious to see how the students and faculty like the new building and all of the amenities provided to enrich the learning experience.

Blanton Construction wrapped up the work on the Arby’s at Lindenwood Commons at the end of June 2017 and on July the 11th 2017, Arby’s celebrated their “official” Grand Opening. All went exceptionally well on this project and the construction manager & owner were very happy with the finished project. Anyone who enjoys eating at Arby’s will be delighted this new facility has much easier access as opposed to their previous location near the intersection of First Capitol Dr. and Hwy 70. Best wishes to Arby’s! Please stop by and visit Arby’s soon!

In January 2016 Midwest Bank Centre announced plans to open two new branches. One in St. Charles and the other in N. St. Louis.
The bank partnered with Lindenwood University & Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church on the two branches. The North St. Louis branch at 5500 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in the Wells- Goodfellow neighborhood opened 4/7/2017. The newest Midwest Bank Centre was built by Blanton Construction, Inc. at 1820 First Capitol Drive within the Lindenwood Commons mixed use development just celebrated its ribbon cutting on Tuesday May 16, 2017.
Chairman & CEO Jim Watson said, “Both branches will round out our community presence and continue building our success in serving St. Louis ‘unbanked’ and ‘underbanked’ citizens.” We congratulate Midwest Bank Centre and wish them much success at this and all of their locations.

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Just as technology has all of us responding to needs and each other more quickly, the Lindenwood Library & Academic Resource Center (LARC) will be able to adapt, respond, and change with the continuing needs and growth of the Lindenwood University student population.

The LARC is one part library, one part classroom, one part historical archive and one part media production center all rolled up together with current technology and a healthy mix of art, athletics, and student socialization and interaction. Yes, the LARC will have it all, including climate responsive glass and a branded coffee shop where students, friends, and family can meet.

Lindenwood University proves once again that it has respect for its past while planning well for the future and partners Blanton Construction & LePique & Orne prove once again, they are up to the task of bringing brick & mortar dreams to life.

We’d like to thank the Saint Louis Construction News and Review (CNR) for covering us in their latest issue!

Blanton is working on the Saks Fifth Avenue which will reside within the 1.05 billion dollar mixed use development called Brickell City Centre. Strategically located in the center of the Brickell financial district, this is the single largest project currently underway in downtown Miami. Brickell City Centre is anticipated to bring a whole new level of urban living and sophistication to the area.

The highlights of the project include:

• 9.1 acres along South Miami Avenue between Eighth Street and Sixth Street
• 5.4 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, retail and entertainment space, in addition to a two-level underground parking garage that spans seven acres below the property
• An environmentally progressive Climate Ribbon™ architectural feature that will provide innovative climate control so shoppers can walk in comfort between stores and restaurants
• Incorporates key transportation centers with the Miami Metromover while offering easy access to Interstate 95

Project Statistics

• 565,000 square-foot shopping center
• 260,000 square feet of office space in two towers
• 780 condominiums in two towers
• 263 hotel rooms
• 89 serviced apartments
• 2,600 parking spaces
• An environmentally sophisticated and innovative Climate Ribbon™ architectural feature that will provide active and positive climate control
• Phase II: One Brickell City Centre mixed-use tower

Cantina Laredo is slated to open in the fall of 2014 and work by Blanton Construction is well underway.   This Dallas based chain has more than 33 locations across the country.  It’s sure to be a hit with its fresh “Mexico City Cuisine” (as one of the Cantina Laredo tag lines promotes) along with its geographically desirable location in the heart of Clayton in the Centene building at 7710 Forsyth Ave.

The location will offer wonderful views either from the curved glass windows inside the large 6,200 sq. feet of space inside the Centene building or from the additional seating on the patio which is being constructed with some special features such as a retractable soft roof, overhead heating and a fire pit which will provide warmth and ambiance for those who like to dine outdoors the ability to do so even as chilly days.

Interior finish of the new Ballpark Village, home to LIVE – the massive 20,000 square foot entertainment venue featuring the main stage at Ballpark Village and home of the 40ft LED screen TV where St. Louis sports fans go to cheer on their home team, PBR – the newest Country/Western bar that not only has multiple dance floors and an amazing sound system but is home to the rowdy resident mechanical bull that is sure to “spur” on a good time.

Blanton also constructed the AB Brew House – another fantastic venue that entertains crowds with live music on stage, has incredibly beautiful bar features that are not to be missed & where top chefs craft culinary masterpieces in their state of the art kitchen. We at Blanton managed construction on these fantastic, diversified venues on an incredibly tight time schedule which thrilled the developer – Cordish Companies and the St. Louis Cardinal fans as everything was ready before opening day of baseball in St. Louis. See our work up close and personal by visiting Ballpark Village today… It’s incredible!

Cards Fans feel like Winners atop Ballpark Village for Home Opener

Cards fans feel like winners atop Ballpark Village of the Home Opener

Brew House Bottle Bar- Great for gearing up before the game & winding down after