Believe in what you build.
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
Religious Education: K-12 and Higher Corporate Historic renovations
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.
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 1565+
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.
In 2028, 125,000 families each week will be impacted by facilities we’ve built, and we’re committed to growing that number.
Community is more than concrete, bricks and steel. The sense of belonging and responsibility doesn’t come from a collection of buildings. It comes from how people use those buildings. It comes from a vision of what a building can be.
Reconciliation Services
Kansas City, MO
For more than 30 years, Reconciliation Services has come alongside a vulnerable population in the urban core of Kansas City, Missouri to help them discover their strengths, increase their well-being, and participate in improving the health of their community.
Originally built in the early 1900s, the 4-story, 21,500 SF building on the corner of 31st and Troost, has become increasingly unsafe and inefficient.
The new shell and renovations will bring the building into compliance with modern codes and safety standards. The building will feature new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, new sprinklers, a monitored fire alarm system, new fire doors, and improved primary building exits and wayfinding. The facade will undergo brick tuck-pointing, new windows, and sidewalk and public right-of-way upgrades.
20,960 SF $10.4 million
The Gathering KC at The Hope Center
Kansas City, MO
The Hope Center, deeply rooted in Kansas City’s East side for over two decades, specializes in Youth and Community development through family outreach programs, child and youth development initiatives, monthly community events, and housing projects. The center will serve as a vital hub for outreach programs, providing resources, encouragement, and enrichment through workshops, mentoring, education, and recreational activities for children, youth, and families.
The Gathering KC at The Hope Center is a renovation project converting an existing 13,127 SF church into a versatile after-hours and event space. Highlights include roof replacement, masonry work, interior repairs, and new MEP systems. A 160 SF restroom addition and site work with accessible ramps are included.
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.
Lakemary Center
Paola, KS
For over 50 years, Lakemary has been a leader in providing individualized services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental differences, impacting over 450 individuals and their families nationwide. Straub, in partnership with Hoefer Welker, completed a 17,500 SF Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) featuring 40 resident bedrooms, treatment/activity areas, staff workstations, and administrative spaces. Renovations for the 8,500 SF Brotherton Dormitory to create additional support spaces included a cafeteria, storage, housekeeping, offices, and a conference room.
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Science City at Union Station
Kansas City, MO
Science City, in Union Station, gives the kids of Kansas City a chance to explore with freedom and imagination. The exhibits we helped bring to life focus on the early childhood experience, ages 0-7. Each exhibit is unique, and all are hands-on.
Creative Corner promotes the inner artist in all of us.
Let’s Play gives little explorers the room to safely practice their developing fine and gross motor skills.
All Aboard showcases the endlessly fascinating world of locomotives. It was even inspired by Union Station itself.
Ft. Leavenworth Transient Barracks
Leavenworth, KS
12,500 soldiers train annually at the Mission Training Complex at Ft. Leavenworth. The Barracks have provided a cost effective solution to housing soldiers on base, saving the state of Kansas thousands of dollars in hotel fees.
The 72,000 SF facility accommodates 540 soldiers, with sleeping arrangements for 10 soldiers per bay. Other facilities include laundry facilities and communal lounge spaces.
Built with durable and long-lasting materials like precast concrete and burnished block, the barracks are designed to stand the test of time and are built to the same standards as LEED. Green features include: geothermal heat, energy efficient lighting and more.
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Hoss & Brown Engineers Addition and Renovation
Shawnee, KS
Hoss & Brown Engineers has been providing MEP solutions for commercial clients for over 70 years. After experiencing significant growth in the past decade, they needed a new place to call home. The Shawnee headquarters combine the former Lenexa and Lawrence location under one roof.
The former church was gutted and renovated to accommodate a kitchen break room, meeting rooms and a large conference space. A new addition allowed a large open work environment.
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
Journey Church International
Lee’s Summit, MO
Starting in 2011, Pastor Christian Newsome and his wife Danielle led a group of volunteers to transform Summit Lakes Middle School into a place of worship. After 4 years of continual growth, JCI began building their own home.
Now, after over 2,000 spiritual decisions, 350 baptisms, and over $1,000,000 invested into local and global ministry causes, Journey has expanded their home to reach more people. Journey currently has over 500 families in their congregation and reaches 30 countries via online streaming.
The project included a 1,200 seat auditorium with support spaces for A/V production and band, a large atrium/fellowship area, new restrooms, a café, administrative offices, and additional classrooms.
CLIENT INFORMATION Journey Church International takethejourney.cc 816.600.3055
PROJECT 52,000 SF $9.37 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
Manna Fellowship Church
Pleasant Hill, MO
Manna Church started in Pastor Rick’s living room. As the congregation grew, they later moved into a rented space. Every year, they experienced significant growth and desired their own facility– a new church to serve their congregation for today and the future.
The pre-engineered facility features offices, classrooms, social spaces, a kitchen and a large multipurpose space that accommodates 590 worshipers.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Manna Fellowship Church mannakc.com
816.761.1153
PROJECT
20,000 SF $4.1 million
Christ Community Church Downtown Campus
Kansas City, MO
Christ Community Church had established locations in Shawnee, Leawood, Olathe and Brookside. They wanted to expand their reach into downtown Kansas City, focusing on gathering an intergenerational collection of individuals and families from different communities.
While occupying a leased space in the Crossroads, they began to outgrow their facility. Their search for a space to accommodate their future needs led them to an existing building on 19th Street.
Built in the 1930s, the 2-story 20,000 SF building needed major repair.
Construction included full demo of the 1st floor, a new roof, water main service line, sprinkler and mechanical systems. The space was made ADA accessible with a wheelchair platform and exterior ramp.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Christ Community Church Downtown Campus cckc.church
913.685.1161
PROJECT
20,000 SF $1.8 million
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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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.
Park University Robert W. Plaster Center
Parkville, MO
The Robert W. Plaster Center provides a new home to Park University’s School of Business and the Park Warrior Center.
A state-of-the-art finance lab gives students real-world experience and access to industry-leading software used on Wall Street.
A video production studio and an entrepreneurship lab enhances the student’s educational experience.
A commuter lounge with comfortable seating, built-in technology and a kitchenette will encourage commuting students to gather, study, relax and socialize.
The Warrior Center provides a designated space to assist students transitioning out of the military– including areas to gather, study and lounge.
CLIENT INFORMATION Park University
PROJECT
26,000 SF $10 million
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.
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. 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.
Shawanoe Elementary
Shawnee, KS
The Shawnee Mission School District needed a new, updated school to replace the existing 56-year old Shawanoe Elementary School.
Utilizing the same site posed some unique construction challenges. The new 84,650 SF school was built just 30 feet away from the existing structure, all while keeping students in school uninterrupted. The safety of students and staff played a huge role in constructing Shawanoe.
84,650 SF $15.5 million
Corrigan Station
Kansas City, MO
Located in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District and along the Kansas City street car line is the Thomas Corrigan Building, a 9-story brick building originally built in 1921 as home to the Donnelly Garment Company. Now called Corrigan Station, this historic structure has transformed into modern and functional office, retail and event space. In order to qualify for state and national historic tax credits, it was a collaborative effort to preserve the historic character in accordance with National Park Service preservation guidelines. Corrigan Station achieved LEED Silver certification.
The Creamery Building
Kansas City, MO
Named after its history as the former Meriden Creamery Co., a manufacturer of creamed butter, the Creamery Building now hosts tenants ranging from a non-profit agency to an architecture firm, a marketing agency and more. Straub Construction’s second office location resides within the Creamery.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 30,000 SF Creamery Building qualified for state and federal historic tax credits.
Heer’s Luxury Living
Springfield, MO
Originally built in 1915, the Heer’s Department store was the destination place to shop, dine and entertain in Springfield, MO. Today, the building features 80 modern loft-style apartments, bringing residents back to this renewed part of the city.
Aside from apartments, the 158,000 SF building hosts community gathering spaces, a fitness center, secure underground parking, a theater, and a clubhouse/rooftop terrace. On the street level, you’ll find the new home of IntrinsiQ Specialty Solutions, a healthcare software company.
West Hill Apartments (EF Swinney School)
Kansas City, MO
EF Swinney School was constructed in 1914 for Kansas City Public Schools, serving as an active elementary school for 80 years. In 1997, the school closed and sat vacant for more than fifteen years.
The historic school now contains 33 apartment units with shared amenities such as a workout facility, auditorium and community gathering spaces. A new addition was added to the northwest corner of the building, housing the leasing office, a rooftop patio and 38 additional apartment units.
The rehabilitation incorporated key historic elements, highlighting old chalkboards, gymnasium floors and wood trim from the classrooms. West Hill was honored with the Preserve Missouri Award by the Missouri Alliance for Historical Preservation.
The Rochester at Blue Parkway
Kansas City, MO
The Rochester, named after the founder of CBKC, Rochester Charles Gatson, will provide high-end, market-rate living to an area in need of community investment.
4-stories of new construction, the first floor of this 77,000 SF facility is designated for commercial space. The upper levels will house 64 one and two-bedroom apartment units, with a two-bedroom executive suite on the top floor. Units feature desired interior finishes and amenities including stainless steel appliances, an indoor/outdoor rooftop deck, a fitness center, and an outdoor grilling area with a fire pit.
Brookwood at Antioch
Kansas City, MO
Demolishing an abandoned motel will make room for a modern, affordable living community in Kansas City.
This 96,000 SF project will consist of new construction on (4) two-story townhome buildings, (2) two-story flats buildings, and the rehab and addition of an existing structure to function as a community center.
This community will provide 66 apartment units ranging from onebedroom to five-bedroom. Amenities include a large community center, green space, and a playground. The project also will feature an 18’ sound wall on the north, helping absorb the sound from I-35.
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Sam Rodgers Apartments & Community Center
Kansas City, MO
This development features 62 newly constructed apartments and townhomes, serving Kansas City’s Independence Plaza community in the historic Northeast. Adjacent to the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, which has been a community anchor and medical home for thousands in Kansas City, MO.
Samuel U. Rodgers will expand its community mission with the Propeller Building—a 4,300 square foot space near Sam Rodgers Place, hosting events, small businesses, and non-profits.
Blume North Kansas City
North Kansas City, MO
This is a new construction project comprised of four buildings with office/ retail space on the ground floors with the additional levels being utilized for dwelling. With over 61,000 SF for living and working and an allowance of an additional 20,000 SF planned, these vertical mixed-use townhomes bring a new sense of business and living to the North Kansas City area.
John Knox Village
Lee’s Summit, MO
John Knox Village is a Life Plan Community that enables residents to live uniquely their way by providing independent living, countless services and amenities, and a full continuum of long term health care services.
John Knox Village was founded in 1970. Today, the Village provides a wide array of home health services across the Greater Kansas City metro area and dozens of counties in Missouri and Kansas. With the success of their current facilities, John Knox Village is working to expand their existing operations to provide more living opportunities for older adults. Straub will build a 52 unit facility to accommodate for the increase in demand for senior living at John Knox Village. CLIENT INFORMATION John Knox Village
816.347.2700 PROJECT 75,000 SF $14.1 million
Blackhawk Apartments
Spring Hill, KS
The phase II expansion of the BlackHawk Apartments brought 108 new one and two-bedroom apartments to Spring Hill, Kansas one of the fastest-growing areas of our region.
These luxury apartments feature amenities such as a saltwater swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, playground, and an entertainment room featuring a fireplace, kitchen, and big screen TV.
Platte County Health Department Addition and Renovation
Kansas City, MO
The Platte County Health Department needed to expand to serve the county’s needs. Currently located in both Platte County and Parkville, there’s desire to combine both locations into one, larger, fully functional space.
The county purchased an existing daycare to demo and transform into offices and clinics. Renovated interior spaces will receive new finishes and a fresh coat of paint, while two small additions include a metal garage drive through for immunizations.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Platte County Health Department
plattecountyhealthdept.com
816.858.2412
PROJECT
25,715 SF $4 million
Atchison, KS Amberwell
Excelsior Springs Hospital Addition & Renovation
Excelsior Springs, MO
Excelsior Springs Hospital is a community-driven health system that provides superior care through their team of passionate health professionals. They partner with their community to offer personalized, innovative health, and wellness choices close to home.
Over two years, we completed 28,000 SF in new construction and 11,000 SF in additions and renovations. The new building featured a new main entry to the hospital, two out-patient surgery rooms, and new exam rooms. It also included a PT/OT Wellness Rehab, board room, pharmacy, executive offices and a lecture room.
During that time, we completed an MRI addition as well which sits adjacent to the newly built and renovated buildings.
Parkville Women’s Clinic
Kansas City, MO
Parkville Women’s Clinic takes a holistic approach to care, addressing the needs of the entire family through education, physical, mental, and spiritual support. Committed to best practices and high-quality services, they believe in the inherent value and worth of all human life, from conception to natural death.
Parkville Women’s Clinic cannot accommodate more clients or add essential services in their current facility. Therefore, we completed a new build to include additional exam rooms, an onsite lab, a larger conference room, improved accessibility, and more parking.
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