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Franklin Mechanical Inc. Receives Excellence in Partnering Award
The Associated General Contractors of America presented Franklin Mechanical, Inc., A Zak Company, with the 2005 Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award for their work on the W1W Lambert Airport Expansion Lindbergh Boulevard Tunnel project. Franklin Mechanical, Inc. and its professional team of constructors were cited for their successful application of the principles of partnering in construction: Trust – Commitment and Equity!

The Lambert Field Lindberg Boulevard Tunnel required specially design structural, electrical and plumbing systems in order to provide the utmost safety for the vehicles and individuals utilizing the tunnel on a daily basis.


Jerry Hartfield’s Service in Afghanistan Ends
Jerry’s tour of duty in Afghanistan has ended with his safe return. The staff of Zak Companies’ Springfield office as well as the entire Zak organization thanked him for his dedication and service to his country.

After spending a few days with family and friends, Jerry dove right back into the swing of things at the office. He applied his structural engineering expertise to several projects that have resulted in satisfied clients. Jerry continues to assist the Springfield office in a variety of projects servicing the needs of the communities in and around this southwest Missouri community. Jerry’s safe return was an answer to the prayers of his family, friends and co-workers. The Zak family of companies is proud of his service and proud of him.


Sign the Beam  Ceremony – ST. John's Mercy Medical Center
New Heart Hospital
Representatives from each component of the design and construction team for St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Creve Coeur, MO’s new Heart Hospital signed the final piece of steel that completes the structural steel phase of this new state-of-the-art medical facility. McCarthy Building Companies, as the Construction Manager facilitated the placement of this final steel beam.

Representatives from McCarthy, Christner, Inc., Northstar Management Co., Heideman Associates, Inc., A Zak Company and St. John’s placed the final beam complete with signatures into the framework that will soon become a nine level, 340,000 S. F. structure serving the citizens of St. Louis County.


Zak Companies Paintball Tournament
The forecast was rain but just as the Zak Companies Paintball team gathered at the Paintball Park, sunlight came through the overcast heavens. The men and women armed themselves with the weapons of mass destruction and took their positions. It wasn’t long before the aggressors found their targets. Each team had taken cover in the woods or behind “cover”. As they saw the enemy, a shot was fired and the victim fell to the ground in “living color”. Before long, a team was eliminated and all those that participated, shook hands and exchanged “war stories” of victory and defeat. The soldiers of fortune under the leadership of Bob Zak had now become the mercenaries of the Paintball Park.


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