ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Two longstanding construction companies headquartered in St. Louis have been given top honors from the America Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council.
At the organization’s 32nd annual awards gala April 5, BSI Constructors received Contractor of the Year (Category A).
Guarantee Electrical was honored with MEP (Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing) Specialty Subcontractor of the Year.
General contractors were nominated based on bid ethics practice, equitable contract/purchase order provisions, safety policy and practices, payment practices, jobsite supervision, scheduling coordination, subcontractor/vendor relations and administrative procedures/paperwork.
Subcontractors were judged on bid ethics and practice, safety policy and practices, jobsite supervision, communication, scheduling coordination, project relations, administrative procedures/paperwork and quality workmanship.
In December of 1972, Lorenz T. Bannes and Joseph F. Shaughnessy left their positions at a respected St. Louis general contractor to form Bannes-Shaughnessy, Incorporated. The company grew slowly but steadily, quietly building a reputation for quality and integrity, and for the ability to deliver unique building projects. After a successful 16-year run at Bannes-Shaughnessy, Bannes sold his stock to Joe Shaughnessy who then became sole owner of the company. At that time, the company was renamed BSI Constructors. Later in 1989, Joe Shaughnessy’s two oldest sons, Paul and Jim, joined the company. BSI is now owned by a broad group of active company employees.
Guarantee Electrical is a leader in innovation, craftsmanship and customer-focused solutions, delivering exceptional results for over a century. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, GECO takes pride in fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and opportunity for both clients and team members.