October 2, 2023 | East Harding Construction

What is a Hard Bid?

Jul 20, 2018 | Insights

A Hard Bid is where the Owner hires the designer/architect who then draws up the project plans. After the plans are approved, the Owner bids the work out to General Contractors either through invitation or advertising the bid. The lowest bidder wins regardless of qualifications. The General Contractor (GC) then hires subs based on their lowest bid. The Owner usually does not know the amount of the sub bids which means he/she may never know if they have overpaid for the project.

LEED Gold Awarded!

Jul 16, 2018 | Uncategorized

Central Arkansas Library System's (CALS) Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library & Learning Center

Yet another GREAT East Harding Project has been awarded the prestigious LEED Green Building Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

The project has been certified LEED Gold and is one of only ten LEED Gold projects.

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center grounds are comprised of six acres and include walking paths, an amphitheater, a greenhouse & a teaching garden.

The library achieved LEED certification for a variety of sustainable strategies some of which included high-performance glazing with sunscreens, a water management system with a wetland for water-efficient landscaping,

deep roof overhang, use of local, rapidly renewable materials & materials with recycled content, bicycle storage & low flow water fixtures.

With a commitment to sustainable building techniques & adaptable reuse of existing facilities, East-Harding Construction provided construction services for this award-winning project and is proud to have been a part of making the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center a reality.

East Harding Construction Company Picnic-2018

Jul 5, 2018 | Uncategorized

The EHC Team gathered at Allsopp Park for food, fun & fellowship. It was a great opportunity to spend time with everyone on a more personal level and meet some of the men & women behind the men & women of East Harding. We had lots of fun playing Cornhole, Horseshoes & Baggo. We also held our first annual Bingo game, awarded prizes and ate until we could not move! The evening came to an end by having our President & CEO, Van Tilbury hang Pedro (the pinata) by the rafters and let the kids take turns whacking him (Pedro, of course).

The event was catered by On the Border, who did a great job.

A special Thanks to Van Tilbury for bringing us all together and making East Harding Construction a GREAT company to work for & to all who pitched in and made this a wonderful event!

Lighthouse Academies Gymnasium Update!

Jul 2, 2018 | Uncategorized

The interior of the new Lighthouse Academies Gymnasium is looking great!

The sheetrock is up & painted.

Utility and storage rooms are under construction.

The new HVAC units are set in place.

This gym will provide years of physical education & development. Potentially changing and improving the lives of the students for which it is being built.