Shreve Land Constructors employees contribute to the educational experience of local college students. Since 2017, Project Manager Jason Reeves and Project Manager Assistant Debra Williams have served as guest speakers on various construction related topics to students in the construction program at Bossier Parish Community College in Northwest Louisiana. Each class has received an overview of Shreve Land’s real-life application of ProCore software to project management. Most recently, Shreve Land staff has also introduced students to the use of LEAN Construction Principles and the Last Planner System scheduling method. As Shreve Land professionals present the latest trends, students see the challenges that the industry faces, and gain insight on techniques to assess and solve these challenges. “Students study the construction course work throughout the semester, but their perspective of the coursework changes as they are able to interact with local specialists in the industry. Students gravitate to the topics presented by the guests that often address technology and innovative principles,” says Instructor Mark Jusselin. Not only do the students benefit from the opportunity to listen to the guest speakers, but the professionals themselves find great satisfaction in the opportunity to share with the students. “Our own thoughts about how and why Shreve Land does what it does are tested and refined by speaking about them publicly, and the students contribute to the learning process by asking meaningful questions,” notes Project Manager Jason Reeves. In addition to speaking to classes in the Construction Department, Shreve Land has participated in Construction Advisory Council meetings. Shreve Land welcomes these opportunities to engage with the construction workforce of the future, enhancing the learning experience and inspiring students with best practices from the field.
Curtis Prda has been named operations manager of Shreve Land Constructors. In this role, he will oversee the company’s project management and construction. Curtis began his tenure at Shreve Land 14 years ago, and his contributions as a senior project manager have been instrumental in the company’s success. Shreve Land looks forward to Curtis’ continued impact as he provides guidance and leadership to his team to grow client relationships and ensure the operational excellence of all projects.
Official groundbreaking ceremony with the San Marcos community was held on June 21, 2018.
The student housing industry continues to grow as foreign capital continues to be invested . Read the 2017 report and 2018 projections. See the image below.
Shreve Land has built in 15 states during the past 50 years, accounting for 19,500 places that individuals and families have called home and 18.9 million square feet of space that individuals have worked, learned, worshiped, played and grown in. To honor that accomplishment, Shreve Land celebrated by giving back to the community that is home to the organization’s headquarters and founders. Shreve Land choose a project that would impact a local need. Partnering with United Way and SPAR (Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation), Shreve Land employees built a learning trail that’s designed to help adults interact with children to boost language and literacy development. In the local 10 parishes, “52 percent of children enter kindergarten unprepared,” according to United Way of Northwest Louisiana. “As Shreve Land Constructors, LLC celebrates 50 years of uncompromising commitment to quality in the construction industry, we knew there was no better way to celebrate then by giving back to the community that our organization originates from,” said Carl Bantle, President of Shreve Land Constructors, LLC. “We value education and the young people who will be the future leaders of our community. By partnering with United Way and SPAR, we are able to celebrate through building an educational experience for the upcoming generation.” Throughout the course of the year, Shreve Land has had a theme to commemorate its anniversary of “Build 50 More.” Shreve Land celebrates the past by looking to the future generations. “As builders, we enjoy building projects that have lasting value for the years to come,” said Clay Mitchell, Chief Operations Officer of Shreve Land Constructors, LLC. “We celebrate the past 50 years by looking forward. The Born Learning Trail gives value in education and promotes exercise for the community for many years to come.” As 2018 approaches Shreve Land will not forget the rich history that it has come from and looks forward to building the next 50 years.
Greetings from Baton Rouge, Louisiana! The three-story E-Urban style multifamily community in Baton Rouge has only one building left needing a rooftop. Interior work such as cabinets and countertops are being installed. Shreve Land Constructors is moving along with the project and looks forward to having the 336-unit project completed this coming spring. Get project updates and news by following @ShreveLand on Facebook and Twitter !
Louisiana State University (LSU) professor and Ph.D. student visits Park Rowe job site in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Shreve Land enjoys opportunities to connect with local universities. Following the job site tour, Assistant Professor Yong-Cheol Lee said, “It was a great experience for us. The large scale site looked really well-managed…” The Park Rowe project is an E-Urban style multifamily community with 336 units currently being framed and beginning installation and dry wall.
Job growth continues to increase across the nation along with a growing multifamily sector. Read the latest report from Marcus & Millichap Conference in Houston. See the image below.
The Reserve at Couret Farms project has been noticed by Lafayette locals for its order and cleanliness. Shreve Land Constructors, LLC Superintendent Scott Shaw gives credit of the productive and clean job to his team. Shaw has focused on the importance of his relationship with all parties involved in the project, including the architect, engineers, subcontractors, owner representative, laborer and job clerk, to name just a few. “I could not do it without my team. I would not trade them for anything,” says Shaw. On-site utility difficulties and inclement weather have not slowed this team down. The Reserve at Couret Farms’ field personnel have been keeping the project moving forward in a timely manner, according to Project Manager Jason Reeves. Shaw prides himself on having open communication and identifying matters with his team early on. “When potential problems are identified early, as a team, we can take care of them before it affects the pace of the project. We are proactive in everything we do,” says Shaw. The superintendent’s 30 years of construction experience impacts his approach. The Lafayette- garden style apartment complex with 175 units is expected to be completed in Spring of 2018.