Perceptive Software Opens New Headquarters

Perceptive Software recently opened its distinguished new headquarters at 8900 Renner Road.  Boasting nearly 240,000 square feet for the company’s 750 local employees, the building is filled with interesting and somewhat quirky amenities, including a two-story slide installed for thrill seekers looking to quickly descend to the cafeteria.

The project area is within a special zoning district created to increase density by offering on-street parking as well as pedestrian friendly amenities, like trees and benches, along 89^th & Penrose.  GBA’s Civil/Site team was proud to play a significant role in this cornerstone project, providing site selection, traffic  analysis, planning and development approval, civil/site design, utility design, stormwater management, environmental, public street improvement design, and surveying.  The team was selected based on its extensive working knowledge and previous experience at the City Center Lenexa Development.

“The Perceptive Software project was a priority for the City and developer, Copaken Brooks,” said Senior Associate Brad Burton.  “We were fortunate to be selected by Klover Architects to bring this project to fruition.  We look forward to the continued growth and success of Perceptive and the City Center Development.”

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GBA Builders Welcomes New Director of Operations

GBA Builders,LLC recently welcomed Joshua Reeves, LEED AP, as Director of Operations. With nearly 20 years of experience, ten of which he served in a leadership role, Joshua brings a solid understanding of complex projects, having managed and constructed chemistry and biological labs, higher ed facilities, public buildings and industrial projects, both domestically and internationally.  He is passionate about creating the very best result for clients and the community – creating buildings of opportunity.

What are your passions? 

I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends around the pool, KSU football games and quiet time with my family at home. 

Name your greatest achievement(s) 

Professionally, my greatest achievement is a toss-up between leading the building team on The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and the Henry Bloch School for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UMKC.  Both were extraordinary opportunities and a great source of community pride - I am proud of my role with each project.  Personally, my greatest achievement is in process - I’m working on a dive site bucket list.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I enjoy yoga, scuba diving, playing in the pool, and single malt scotch.  Winter and I don’t get along, so I try to go scuba diving at least once each winter.  I’m also in the second year of a complete basement renovation which is more work than I can handle.

Career Fair Time

As students begin the new semester at school, we encourage them to look for us at the upcoming career fairs and visit our website for available positions. We look forward to meeting everyone.

Please look for us at one of the upcoming career fairs at the following universities:

September 16, 2014

University of Missouri - Columbia, MO

September 17, 2014

University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

September 23, 2014

Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rolla, MO

September 24, 2014

Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS

September 30, 2014

University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE

University of Missouri Kansas City - Kansas City, MO

College students are not the only staff we are looking for, so please visit our careers page to see all of our available opportunities.

Johnson Drive Ribbon Cutting

On Friday, August 15^th, the City of Merriam cut the ribbon on the Johnson Drive bridge over Turkey Creek, designed by GBA. 

The 150-foot-long, three-span bridge was a superstructure replacement, necessary to replace old pre-stressed double tee beams that were in poor condition and continuing to deteriorate. GBA’s new design included weathered steel girders, a new bridge deck and aesthetic improvements including brick and stone on the bridge columns, decorative lamp posts with hanging planters and new fencing. The project also added barriers and handrails between the sidewalk and driving lands for added pedestrian safety. 

The bridge was built in phases to accommodate the utility conduits on the bridge and maintain pedestrian access during construction. The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic in an effort to meet the city’s primary goal, which was opening the bridge before the grand opening of the IKEA store near the bridge site. The IKEA store opens Sept. 10.

Construction cost was $1.6 million.