PLACES OF Prayer
Hi, we’re Straub Construction.
We build spaces for communities to live, heal, work, learn, and pray. We love doing it. Which explains why we’ve done it since 1920. Today, our focus is to develop community-driven projects with clear purpose. We’re dedicated to creating initiatives that we wholeheartedly believe in, fostering a sense of connection and impact within our community.
OUR SPECIALTIES
PROJECT CONTACT
Ernie Straub III, Chairman & CEO 913.451.8828
erniestraub@straubconstruction.com
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 54
LOCATION 7775 Meadow View Dr. Shawnee, KS 66227
YEAR ESTABLISHED 1920 | 105 Years in Business
Leaders who inspire.
ERNIE STRAUB, CHAIRMAN & CEO
Ernie ensures we’re living our mission.
He’s been in construction for over three decades, continuing his grandfather’s third generation company. Across the city, Ernie is known for his generosity and philanthropic nature, instilling those same values into the work we do at Straub.
DAN VANDONGE, PRESIDENT
Dan brings a streamlined approach.
With over 23 years of construction knowledge, he’s unlike most leaders. He’s active in our projects, actively engaged with our preconstruction, project management, and field teams ensuring a smooth construction process.
JOE RIEDEL, VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Joe is driven by relationships.
Most days, you won’t find him in the office, he’s out and about in the community meeting people and staying connected. Joe is passionate about sharing Straub’s story and is eager to discuss your organization and project needs.
Believe in what you build.
Giving back is instilled in who we are.
Giving back to the community is embedded in our DNA. We actively support more than 50 local charities.
We provide materials as well as our project managers, superintendents and laborers to charitable organizations across Greater KC. And we applaud our employees who volunteer to renovate houses, make presentations to student groups, fundraise for special causes, work at food pantries and remain active in their community churches, schools, scout groups and more.
In 2025, we fought to end hunger, poverty, homelessness, medical scarcity, and obstacles to independence in Kansas City.
During our 2025 Annual Week of Giving, the Straub team impacted
LOCAL FAMILIES
Everyone’s favorite week at Straub is our Annual Week of Giving. For 10 years, we’ve dedicated an entire week to giving back— serving 4+ local nonprofits each year.
Shawnee Community Services
Project C.U.R.E.
Restoration House of Greater Kansas City
The Hope Center KC
Olathe Pregnancy Center
Kansas City Hospice
Our Lady’s Montessori School
Bishop Sullivan Center: Adopt a Family
Mother’s Refuge
One City Cafe
We view our success by the number of people we impact.
Between 2018-2028, 125,000 families each week will be impacted by facilities we’ve built–and we’re committed to growing that number.
OUR EXPEREINCE
Places of Prayer
OUR CATHOLIC PROJECTS
Queen of the Holy Rosary FIAT Center
St. Margaret of Scotland
Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle
Resurrection Cemetery Rosary Garden
St. Joseph Catholic School Stadium
The Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles Monastery
Priory of Our Lady of Ephesus Church
Priest Retreat House
Abbey Guest House
The Monastery of Saint Joseph
Avila University
Goppert Performing Arts Center
O’Rielly Hall & Learning Commons
Benedictine College
New Library
New Quad Enhancements
Bishop Fink Expansion
Row Houses Phase I & II
St. Benedict’s Hall Renovation & Vestibule
St. Michael Hall
Lemke Hall
University of Saint Mary
Berchman’s Hall
Miege Hall
Fitness and Wellness Center
DePaul Library
Berkel Memorial Stadium
St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center
One City Café at Bishop Sullivan Center
Savior Pastoral Center Campus Improvements
St. James Academy
Marian Stadium
St. Joseph Fieldhouse
Locker Room Renovations
Spark Center Renovation
Media Arts & Campus Ministry Renovation
Classroom Additions
Wrestling Addition
Bishop Ward High School Renovation
St. Paul Catholic School
New School
Preschool Secure Entry
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church & School
Church of the Ascension Site Repairs
Sacred Heart of Jesus Narthex & Nave Enhancements
New Church
School Addition
Bathroom Renovation
St. Peter’s School
St. Therese Catholic School
Our Lady’s Montessori School
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Church of the Nativity
St. Vincent De Paul Academy
Church of the Annunciation
St. Charles Borromeo Parish
Holy Angels Catholic Church
New Church
Adoration Chapel Addition
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
St. Philippine Duchesne
St. Monica Catholic Church
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center
Sisters of Charity
Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist
As parishes grow or humbly start to sprout, we build churches and places of prayer to accommodate parishioners. Open the doors, see all the people.
Since 1920, we’ve worked on over 50 churches in the Kansas City metro. Every church and parish is unique, and we’ll work passionately to understand your specific needs.
A church is more than a structure, it serves as a platform to help you live your mission.
CONTACT OUR CATHOLIC REFERENCES
Archbishop Joseph Naumann
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas abnoffice@archkck.org 913.721.1570
Bishop James Johnston
The Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph bishopsoffice@diocesekcsj.org 816.756.1850
Mother Abbess Cecilia Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles prioress@benedictinesofmary.org 816.424.3194
Martha Kauffman
The Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph kauffman@diocesekcsj.org 816.714.2370
Father John Riley
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas frriley@archkck.org 913.721.1570 ext 154
Father Michael Hermes
St. Paul Catholic Church frhermes@spcatholic.org 913.764.0323
Dan Himmelberg
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas 913.515.1975
Father Richard McDonald Holy Angels Catholic Church pastorholyangels@gmail.com 913.724.3122
Sister Diane Steele University of Saint Mary diane.steele@stmary.edu 913.758.6329
Father Greg Haskamp
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church ghaskamp@stekc.org 816.523.2405
Steve Minnis Benedictine College sminnis@benedictine.edu 913.360.7400
Father Al Ebach
Church of the Annunciation alebachcpps@yahoo.com 816.628.5030
Kurt Heinen
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas kheinen@archkck.org 913.647.0322
Monastery of St. Joseph
Ava, MO
Since our first completed project in 2010 for the Benedictine’s of Mary, Queen of Apostles in Gower MO, the order has seen consistent interest in new vocations to religious life. To increase their reach, the sisters are now building another priory & church in Ava, MO.
This partnership with Baker Architects will include a priory to house 48 women, a church, walkway, and cloister area.
Phase I will begin with the wood frame construction of the priory, all site work and shell of the steel frame church. Phase II includes completion of their beautiful church.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles benedictinesofmary.org
PROJECT
45,000 SF
$20 million
Benedictine College | Library
Atchison, KS
Benedictine College is on the brink of a remarkable transformation. In fall 2026, a 58,867 square-foot library will open, tripling study space and adding classrooms, individual study areas, and a coffee shop.
Looking ahead, a new courtyard project will connect to the library with fountains, gates, and arches, creating a cohesive campus experience.
PROJECT 58,867 SF
$37.6 million
Our Lady of Ephesus Church
Gower, MO
The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles called upon Straub to accommodate their growing monastery and community. Praying 3 times a day, the Sisters had a specific vision in mind for their new Abbey – a space that was so architecturally beautiful that it lifts one’s soul.
This new 13,790 SF abbey church features ornate architecture mimicking the historic churches of Europe, boasting hand painted murals, Italian marble, groin vaulted ceilings and splayed windows.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles
benedictinesofmary.org
PROJECT
13,790 SF
$6.5 million
Queen of the Holy Rosary FIAT Center
Overland Park, KS
The FIAT Center is a symbol of new life for the Queen of the Holy Rosary community. Inspired by Mary’s FIAT, it symbolizes obedience, trust, and commitment to God’s plan. With over 30 ministries expanding, the center offers an engaging space for parish members to deepen their faith and connect with one another. CLIENT I
5,277 SF $2.6 million
St. Margaret of Scotland
Lee’s Summit, MO
The interior of St. Margaret of Scotland is undergoing a much-needed renovation to enhance both function and aesthetics. The project includes raising the interior slab to align with the vestibule, adding a new choir loft, and reconfiguring offices and conference rooms for improved usability. Within the Nave, the ceiling height is being adjusted, and new HVAC upgrades, including a rooftop unit, are being installed. The renovation also features new fixtures, detailed interior wood trim, and updated finishes to bring renewed warmth and vitality to the church.
CLIENT INFORMATION
St. Margaret of Scotland stmos.org
PROJECT
12,200 SF $3.2 million
Cathedral of St. Peter Accessibility Enhancements
Kansas City, KS
Established in 1907, the Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle is a Roman Catholic parish located in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas. Serving as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, the Cathedral holds a central role in the spiritual life and leadership of the region. For generations, it has been a place of worship, guidance, and community, continuing a long standing commitment to faith and service.
We added a new ADA ramp and stairs and completed stonework to enhance accessibility at the Cathedral. These updates make it easier and safer for everyone to enter and move around the site, supporting the Cathedral’s mission to be welcoming to all who visit.
CLIENT INFORMATION
The Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle office@cathedralkck.org 913.371.0840
PROJECT $960,000
St. James Academy Master Plan
Lenexa, KS
Since opening in 2005, St. James Academy has seen significant growth in its student population and needs to upgrade its facilities to support modern learning. Over the past few years, we’ve completed various projects, including a new athletic field and stadium, media arts and campus ministry upgrades, renovating the SPARK Center, and building a new multipurpose athletic facility. We are currently designing a new performing arts center.
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St. Elizabeth Early Childhood Center
Kansas City, MO
A beacon to the Waldo community for over 100 years, St. Elizabeth’s Parish and School needed to improve safety, security and functionality for their students, faculty and staff.
The 20,000 SF project includes a conversion of the existing rectory, built in 1948, into modern learning spaces designed specifically for students’ pre-school through kindergarten. The main sanctuary renovation improves accessibility, functionality, storage and acoustics.
Holy Angels Catholic Church
Basehor, KS
Collaborating with the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, a new 2-phase masterplan was put together for Holy Angels Catholic Church to accommodate their growing parish.
Masterplan Phase I: 21,000 SF church and narthex, holding 800 people for worship. The ornate ceiling consists of tongue-in-groove wood decking. Three pairs of 10-feet tall, full-lite glass doors surround a storefront curtain-wall looking into the Nave.
Masterplan Phase 2: A 1,000 SF adoration chapel was added to the existing church.
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Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Smithville, MO
Constructed on 35 acres, this church is a breathtaking sight on the landscape. A collaboration with the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, a breathtaking church was built for the growing Catholic community of Smithville.
Good Shepherd Catholic Church is stunning architecture that meets function. The exterior consists of wondrous peaks and natural stone veneer, while the interior showcases an eye-catching ceiling made of tongue-in-groove wood decking.
Construction consisted of a new church, parish hall, seven classrooms, offices, a social hall and parking. CLIENT INFORMATION Good Shepherd Catholic Church gsccmo.org
816.532.4344
PROJECT 24,840 SF $4.78 million
St. Paul Catholic Church & School
Olathe, KS
Since the 1960s, St. Paul Catholic School had been occupying a leased space that they were quickly outgrowing. Looking to their future, it was decided to build a new school 4-miles down the road with many updated amenities.
The school features 25 classrooms, administrative offices, and a multipurpose room which dually serves as the church, gym and cafeteria.
Avila University Goppert Performing Arts Center
Kansas City, MO
At Avila University, 23% of undergraduate students participate in performing arts activities. More than 20 community groups and an estimated 14,000 community members utilize or attend performances in the Goppert Theatre, annually.
The new addition includes rehearsal space, an expanded 200-seat black box theater and a new shop for stage design production – providing performing art students with professional-level facilities, practices and equipment.
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
The University of Saint Mary educates students of diverse backgrounds to realize their God-given potential and prepares them for value-centered lives and careers that contribute to the well being of our global society. Since 2012, Straub has been advocating for the University of Saint Mary and have completed 7+ projects on their campus. These projects include; new athletic stadium, historic building renovation, nursing department renovation, library renovation, dining hall renovation, fitness/wellness center renovation, balcony & stairs remodel, etc.
Benedictine College | St. Michael Hall
Atchison, KS
153 students now call St. Michael Hall home during their educational journey at Benedictine College. Focused on enhancing the student community, the dormitory also provides large gathering space for student activities and tailgating.
Mimicking the historic buildings on campus, the exterior finishes utilize brick, cast stone and stucco.
CLIENT INFORMATION Benedictine College benedictine.edu 913.367.5340 PROJECT 40,000 SF
$6.05 million
Benedictines of Mary Monastery
Gower, MO
The Abbey of our Lady of Ephesus is a Benedictine convent. The order of the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles seek to unite themselves with Our Lady at the foot of the Cross. This group of 35+ women strive to live in union with God in prayer, as guided by the Rule of St. Benedict.
The monastery features 35 bedrooms, 32 bathrooms, a chapel, library, sacristy, confessional, and chaplains’ quarters. The interior is comprised of reclaimed lumber from the Edison Toy Factory in Minnesota, which was built in the 1800s.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles benedictinesofmary.org
PROJECT
25,500 SF $2.07 million
Shalom House Men’s Transitional Living Program
Kansas City, MO
A partnership with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and NSPJ Architects this project is a 21,600 SF renovation of the former Sanctuary of Hope, Prayer and Retreat Center for Priests. This facility originally built in 1930 was owned by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and donated to Catholic Charities for the purpose of serving this important mission. The old Shalom House location had limited space and could only accommodate 24 men, the renovation will allow them to serve up to 60 men in need.
The new facility will feature 30 bedrooms, meeting rooms, common areas, a new commercial kitchen and a chapel. The scope of work will include finish upgrades, almost a full replacement of the MEP systems, windows and roof replacement.
CLIENT INFORMATION Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas catholiccharitiesks.org 913.433.2100
PROJECT 21,600 SF $2.21 million
One City Café at Bishop Sullivan Center
Kansas City, MO
A basement community kitchen becomes a bright, spacious, restaurantlike dining experience for community patrons. Instead of standing in line for a meal, patrons are seated and waited on by staff and volunteers. Previously, meals were cooked off-site and brought into the kitchen, where now the Chef has the space and appliances to create healthy home-cooked dining options.
This rehab highlights existing architectural elements: original brick walls, exposed structural beams and polished concrete floors.
Serving as your advocate.
Whether you’re ready to build or in the early stages of a capital campaign, our team will serve as your resource at no charge.
Why do we do this? It’s simple–because we want to help you succeed.
