Springfield Business Journal_2021-06-07

nixonins.com | 417-881-6623 • Builders Risk • Property • General Liability • Umbrella No matter the size—big or small—let us help you put affordable, comprehensive business coverage in place. • Workers Compensation • Errors & Omissions • Bonds FROM THE GROUND UP Send project info to construction@sbj.net Owner/developer: Missouri State University General contractor: Snyder Construction Group LLC Architect: Arkifex Studios LLC Engineers: Olsson Inc., civil; J&M Engineering LLC, structural; and Interpres Building Solutions LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing Size: 15,137 square feet Estimated cost: $5.5 million Lender: None Estimated completion: December Project description: Missouri State University is collaborating with Springfield Public Schools to expand elementary agricultural educational programs with a new facility on the MSU Darr Agricultural Center campus. The building will house SPS’ AgAcademy program that will serve up to 150 fourth- through sixth-grade students chosen via a random lottery, said SPS spokesperson Teresa Bledsoe. The program will be the newest of five magnet programs offered by SPS. AgAcademy will feature a custom-designed learning environment with classrooms, labs, a demonstration kitchen and outdoor spaces like garden beds and greenhouses, Bledsoe said. The building will be owned by MSU and SPS will provide teachers, curriculum and educational supplies, according to the university’s website. The project is funded by an undisclosed investment from the Darr Family Foundation. —Emily Cole, Reporter CYNTHIA REEVES 2335 S. Kansas Expressway Springfield Public Schools Agricultural Magnet School SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL · 15 JUNE 7-13, 2021