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Each year, the holds the construction industry鈥檚 premier annual awards program: The Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards. The EIC Awards recognize outstanding Merit Shop construction projects completed during the previous year by member companies in Missouri and Kansas. This year, 黄瓜社区; Design, along with and the , are proud to receive ABC Heart of America鈥檚 2020 Excellence in Construction Award for work on Thompson Park in Overland Park, Kansas. 黄瓜社区 joined MegaKC and Overland Park in celebrating the recognition during a virtual awards ceremony on November 5, 2020.

The EIC awards program is the industry鈥檚 leading competition, developed to honor innovative and high-quality construction projects. The winning projects, selected from entries submitted from across Missouri and Kansas, are judged on complexity, attractiveness, unique challenges overcome, completion time, workmanship, innovation, safety and cost.

Thompson Park, which was officially dedicated in August 2020, serves as a vibrant greenspace for the local community and incorporates interactive features to encourage imaginative play. A newly constructed stage features an iconic paper airplane-shaped awning 鈥� a nod to the city鈥檚 significant aviation history 鈥� and offers a venue for the city to host concerts and other entertainment events. The existing carriage house, which was originally built by Overland Park founder William Strang, has been renovated and now serves as a modern event space.

鈥淭he design and construction of Thompson Park reflect Overland Park鈥檚 investment in establishing a walkable city center where residents can truly live, work and play. We鈥檙e proud to share recognition with our client and partner firms for a project that fulfills such a critical component of the city鈥檚 vision for its downtown,鈥� said 黄瓜社区 Partner and Landscape Architect, Bruce Niedermyer, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP.

鈥淩enovation of this space by Overland Park expresses just how much the people mean to this city. A great design, an outstanding location, an exceptional project team 鈥� attained only by selflessness 鈥� has created an inspiration for other communities to admire. MegaKC鈥檚 employee-owners take great pride in their construction of Thompson Park, a truly unique destination,鈥� said MegaKC Project Superintendent Andrew聽Richardson.

Set across 3.8 acres in Overland Park鈥檚 downtown, construction for the $3.6 million project began in 2018. In addition to a splash pad, play area and performance stage, the park includes two open-air shelters, new restrooms, various seating areas, a custom fountain and sculpture and an outdoor working space with electrical outlets and Wi-Fi.