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R.D. LAWRENCE CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD When asked what sets RD Lawrence

key component of the firm’s portfolio. Most

Construction apart from its competitors John

impressively, every job was completed in a

Goetz, civil engineer and president, was

timely manner with everyone walking away

quick to credit the company’s management

satisfied- and impressed. They keep their

of its employees and its clients.

jobs local, operating in a 50 mile radius of Springfield (Illinois), which means they have

“It’s about treating people right,” said Goetz.

to be flexible in what they are able to deliver.

“It’s people that make the difference.”

A key aspect of keeping these jobs rolling in is the diversity that RD Lawrence brings to

Seeing the level of success that RD

the table. They have completed commercial,

Lawrence has had it seems that this mindset

industrial, educational, medical, religious, and

has certainly been paying off. In the past

specialty projects.

9 years they have done 12 major projects, plus a myriad of smaller ones that are still a

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“It’s about treating people right,” said Goetz. “It’s people that make the difference.”

Construction on the Governor’s Mansion

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says about their work. “Because if you don’t

different kinds of jobs, but something that

take care of the client someone else will.”

they all have in common is the level of involvement every step of the way. The team

Repeat business is what every company

usually remains around 50 employees in the

strives for, which is why RD Lawrence

field and 7 plus in the office. No matter the

places so much emphasis on keeping

size of the project communication is always

their clients happy. One area where they

top priority between the company and its

are consistently finding success is in work

clients. In design-build ventures especially,

for the State Illinois. In the late 80’s they

keeping the owners in the loop and dealing

completed an interior dome restoration for

with details as they come keeps things

the State Capitol building. Their work won

running smoothly and makes sure that

them AIA Award and was featured in the

everything gets completed properly.

local paper for being “the best expenditure of state money ever”.

“Do it right the first time is my motto,” Goetz

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R.D. LAWRENCE CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD Another project that they completed for the state was the State Capitol Hearing Room, which was originally the supreme Court Room in 1868 before the Supreme Court got their own building. This was a $1.7 million restoration job that involved a lot of historic preservation while also bringing it up to today’s standards. A large part of those standards was making it more accessible to those with disabilities. Due to the nature of the work it was a high priority job and RD Lawrence was one of 3 selected bidders.

In the end they were chosen because of being counted among the best of the best in the area. The project included substantial new woodwork and historic millwork, and all along the focus was to make the modern upgrades in keeping with the historic base level.

The ceiling of the building is known as one of the most ornate ceiling in the capitol, which RD Lawrence didn’t have to touch, but they did have to bring in doors to match that level of grandeur. They brought in 12 foot high doors that were a historic match to the ceiling’s aesthetics. Even with the all the changes and challenges within the project it was completed on schedule in 2016.

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CONSTRUCTION A major project that has been undertaken

step away. The project is on track to be

this year is the Governor’s Mansion. Since

completed in May of 2018 and has been a

RD Lawrence was able to deliver on the

10 million dollar venture. Goetz says that he

additions to State Hearing Room it makes

owes their success thus far to the dedication

sense that they were considered to restore

his team has had throughout, meeting every

the largest Governor’s mansion in the

week with the owners and design team

country, which is a 49,000 square foot

in order to keep everyone in the loop and

building.

content with the progress.

Originally they were 1 of 6 finalists bidding for the project, but when they were beat out by a different low-bidder they had to

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“Do it right the first time is my motto,” Goetz says about their work. “Because if you don’t take care of the client someone else will.”

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Given the assorted number of clients in their history, a question is how to adjust safety procedures for each situation. RD Lawrence is know for putting safety first; they have been acknowledged every year by AGC (Associated General Contractors) on both a local and national level. They make sure to take care of their employees, and one way is by being a union contractor. They also put training first and make sure that every field employee has been through an apprenticeship and had access to full safety training.

By keeping their workers happy they foster a healthy work environment that not only helps maintain existing staff, but also helps to grow the trade industry in the region. They recruit from the outside, but they also want to help their current employees along in their own career paths. RD Lawrence looks to the future by helping their existing project managers understand the importance of client relationships, and they are constantly grooming workers for future management positions.

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“WE DON’T WANT TO BE THE BIGG

“WE WANT TO

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GEST CONTRACTOR,” GOETZ SAYS

BE THE BEST.”

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Train Station Under Construction

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“We don’t want to be the biggest contractor,” Goetz says. “We want to be the best.”

For Goetz, this means having his arms around every aspect of the company. He firmly believes in knowing the company’s limitations, so that is why there is such a focus on staying local and taking on the projects that he knows RD Lawrence can handle. Attention to detail is what earned their reputation for excellence, and Goetz wants to continue that proud tradition. They have been a trusted name in construction for over 45 years, and he wants them to continue to keep that pillar of trust standing for many years to come.

However, prior to Commencing Construction the owner and selected C.M. Mutually decided to parts ways. R.D Lawrence was asked to submit. A proposal for this entire project. One of three bidders R.D Lawrence was selected to undertake the mansion and site renovation as pricing came 1M lower than anticipated.

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603 N. AMOS AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702

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