Built on Experience
Started in 1986 by John Lauer, Lauer Construction, Inc.
specializes in commercial development with a goal to provide the
highest quality of construction while providing the ultimate
construction experience for the consumer. Through the
company’s high standards, we work from a client list, which is
approximately 80% repeat business and 30% design build. John
insists on forming a relationship and trust with our clients, which
can benefit both parties now and in the future experiences.
Over the years, Lauer Construction, Inc. has developed a
construction niche known for working with retrofit building
construction and for working along side ongoing business with
minimal impact of the existing store’s operations and sales.
Built by Experience
Married 33 years with two children. B.S. in American History
and a minor in mathematics. University of Missouri – St.
Louis, 1978. Graduated as a journeyman carpenter in 1979.
Formed Lauer Construction Inc. in 1986. Resident of St.
Charles since 1976. Nominated to the Board of Directors for
the Boone Center Sheltered Workshop, August, 2000, elected to the
Executive Board for the Boone Center Sheltered Workshop, June, 2001
and elected Board President in 2004. Boone Center is the
largest sheltered workshop in Missouri.
Married 31 years with three children. B.S. in Business
Administration and a minor in accounting. University of
Missouri – St. Louis, 1978. Resident of St. Louis County.
Graduated as a journeyman carpenter in 1983. Previous
employment includes chief estimator and project manager, where
duties included budgeting, subcontracting and site development.
Project Manager since 1985. Has work together with John Lauer
since 1981. Employed at Lauer Construction, Inc. since 1995.
Married 11 years with two children. B.S. in Civil Engineering.
University of Missouri – Columbia, 1997. Resident of St. Louis
County. Before starting with Lauer Construction, Inc., Mike
worked as a structural engineer and as the St. Louis Regional
Architectural Coordinator for McDonald’s Corporation for 5 years.
His duties included full conceptual and constructional design of all
new and existing site, grading and utility plans and coordination of
permitting and bidding for new construction and remodel projects.
Employed at Lauer Construction, Inc. since 2001.
Married 11 years with one child. B.S. in
Fisheries and Wildlife Management. University of Missouri -
Columbia, 1995. Resident of St. Charles County.
Graduated as a journeyman carpenter in 1998. Before becoming a
project manager Chuck was a field superintendent for Lauer
Construction for 11 years. Chuck brings his experiences in the
field of communication between the subcontractors and the owners and
his vision of the constructability of the construction documents
into his job as a project manager. He has been employed at Lauer
Construction, Inc. since 1996.
Married 3 years. B.S. in Business Management. Southeast
Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau, MO, 2006. Resident of
St. Charles County. Phil has been employed with Lauer
Construction for the last 5 years, working in the summers and during
college breaks. He has progressed through carpenter apprentice
program to superintendent. He helped integrate technology into
the field and help the other personnel become more efficient.
We have a core base of approximately 12 carpenters who all have
superintendent experience and capabilities to serve as
superintendent on a project of any size. These individuals
were personally selected based on their expertise and personality;
many have a long-standing history with Lauer Construction.
Most superintendents have worked with the company between 10 and 20
years. On average, our employees will bring over 16 years
experience onto the job site, assuring that your project is built on
experience and built by experience.
In addition to experience, Lauer Construction understands the
importance of continued learning, and emphasizes field-related
education. We strive to stay abreast of the latest information
and advancements in construction. All of our superintendents
have completed the carpenter union’s apprenticeship program, and
many of our employees have pursued further education in construction
majors, associate degrees and four-year college degrees. A
core competency of Lauer Construction is the constant training of
our superintendents so that we may continue to thrive as our company
moves towards the next generation.
Safety and training is a priority to Lauer Construction, therefore
all of our employees are certified in CPR and First Aid, OSHA 10
Hour Course, Forklift and Arial Lift Operations. Other
certifications among the employees include OSHA 30 Hour Course, OSHA
50 Hour Course, OSHA Record Keeping, Welding, Scaffolds, Fall
Protection, Confined Spaces, Excavation and Chief Building Products.