Burke Appointed to Kansas State University College of Engineering Advisory Council

by Burke Construction Group | Apr 18, 2017 | Employee Announcements

We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of President & CEO, Kevin E. Burke to the Kansas State University College of Engineering Advisory Council.

Appointed by KSU’s Dean of Engineering, Darren Dawson, with advice from current council members and from the college executive committee, Kevin takes great pride in being a part of the leadership and development promoting the connection of K-State faculty, students, alumni, and industry. He will serve a three-year term beginning in the Fall of 2017.

A graduate of Kansas State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in business management, Kevin also lends his industry knowledge through his membership on the Board of Directors for the Nevada Contractors Association (NCA) and PIRCH, Inc. (past Board Member and current Strategic Advisor). Previously the Governor-appointed Chairman from 2009 – 2012, Kevin continues to serve on the Nevada State Contractor’s Board. He is also a member of several professional organizations, including NAIOP, the Young President’s Organization (YPO-GOLD), and the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA).

For more information please contact the Burke Marketing Department at (702) 367-1040 or marketing@burkecgi.com.

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About the Kansas State University College of Engineering Advisory Council – The Engineering College Advisory Council is a group of industrial, business, legislative, and professional leaders who are committed to the vitality of the College of Engineering at Kansas State University. The council helps the College of Engineering to strengthen its learning, research, and outreach programs, improve its facilities, expand its base of support, and serve its alumni. Council members actively participate in the continual assessment of the college’s progress and the development of college/industry partnerships. For more information, please visit www.engg.ksu.edu/alumni-partners/advisory-council/.

About Burke Construction Group – Building Client Visions since 1984 – Burke Construction Group is an award-winning general contracting firm headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada with regional offices located in North Dakota. Licensed / registered in 26 states, Uniquely positioned to meet the demands of a geographically diverse marketplace, Burke provides comprehensive preconstruction, construction management, LEED® and sustainable building under a variety of project delivery methods, Affording customized solutions and support to our clients and partners, Burke Construction Group handles both public and private projects throughout various market sectors – including: Educational, Cultural & Religious, Federal/Public Works, Financial, Healthcare, Hospitality/Entertainment, Mission Critical/ Redundant Systems, Office/Industrial, Remote Sites, Retail, Senior Care/Affordable Living/Multi-family, and Tenant Improvements. For more information, please visit www.burkecgi.com.

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NAIOP Spotlight Award Winners – Apollo RedFlint & Sykes Call Center Durango

by Burke Construction Group | Apr 1, 2017 | Awards, Recently Awarded Projects

Burke Construction Group is pleased to announce that our Special Projects Division received two Project Honor Awards – in both the Tenant Improvement (Medium Office Category) for the Sykes Call Center Durango and (Other Category) – for the Apollo RedFlint Project at the 20th annual NAIOP Spotlight Awards on March 4 at Red Rock Resort in Summerlin. The Spotlight Awards is an annual event put on by the association to recognize industry leaders and top commercial real estate projects in several categories.

RedFlint is a 10,355 sq. ft,. flexible and modular event space – fully configurable to meet a wide range of needs. It includes areas for co-working, free Wi-Fi, a concierge desk and meeting spaces. A brand born from the University of Phoenix, RedFlint was adapted to elevate the relationship between technology and business. The first-of-its-kind innovation center, the RedFlint experience center seeks to share technology, ideas, and knowledge with members of the business and entrepreneurial communities. Fostering an open and collaborative environment facilitating the exploration of technology, the center features rotating technological showcases allowing people to try the latest tech for themselves, as well as workshops and courses centered on technology and entrepreneurship. This type of environment is beneficial for startups and helps spark innovation and creative problem-solving.

The two-story 33,150 sq. ft. Windmill Durango building created a unique opportunity for Sykes Enterprises – a company focused on customer solutions in the financial, communications, healthcare, retail, technology, and travel sectors. Looking to expand their call center operations, Sykes needed a building that would expedite training for new employees while allowing operations to go uninterrupted. Leased to solely occupy the first floor of the building, Sykes was able to temporarily occupy the unrented second floor for base operations while the first floor was improved to meet their needs. As a company that works in partnership with different businesses to enhance brand loyalty through customer care and digital marketing, Sykes required maximized space to accommodate a cubicle environment while providing training rooms conducive to current and future employee development.