Armor Bank Corporate Office
The conference room looks amazing with this 16′ Cypress table and seating for 14. The team is putting the final touches on this project and it should be wrapped up soon. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Team Meeting | May 2023
May’s Team Meeting was very exciting! Representatives from American First Response were onsite to provide CPR certification training. The class was extremely thorough and interactive. We learned the correct procedures for performing CPR on adults as well as how to provide aid to someone who is choking.
East Harding also congratulated two of our newest employees on their one year anniversaries. Chris Young and Jared Tolhurst, both Site Superintendents, celebrated their one year anniversary by choosing an anniversary gift from the company. The gifts they chose were an Embarcadero™Pack, 15″ smart laptop bag and a Laguiole®5-Piece Knife Block Set. We are very excited that Chris and Jared are a part of the East Harding team!
UAPB | Hazzard Gym
The new windows on the gym look great! They are tinted and insulated to reduce the amount of heat buildup in the gym and are a great addition to the insulated panels that were recently added.
Great Job Guys!
Superintendent Forklift Training
From the classroom to hands-on field training, East Harding superintendents learned and refreshed their knowledge base in Rough Terrain Forklift operation. Gary Barth, Regional Safety Trainer for United Rentals was onsite to provide a training session and opportunity for everyone in attendance to update or get their certification.
Rough terrain forklifts typically can lift weight capacities from 15 feet to 56 feet in the air. Their rated load capacities typically range from 5,500 pounds up to 12,000 pounds. Pat Booth, Sr. Site Superintendent and Tom Wolfe, Site Superintendent, were among the many to operate the JCB 506-36 Rough Terrain Forklift.
A special thanks to United Rentals for providing an excellent session and hands-on experience.
EHC’s Family Picnic 2023
East Harding Construction held their annual picnic yesterday at Allsop Park. We had a great turn out with several new faces at this years event. We played horseshoes and cornhole, kind of an East Harding tradition, and there was a huge bounce house for the kids.
Count Porkula catered BBQ ribs, pulled pork, deviled egg potato salad, BBQ beans, amazing mac and cheese and delicious cookies and brownies! It was a wonderful evening of comradery and a great opportunity to get to the know the new families who recently joined East Harding. A special thanks to Van Tilbury, owner, president & CEO, for bringing us together as a team and an extended family.
AMFA Grand Opening
East Harding Construction’s Van Tilbury part of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Grand Opening!
Saturday, April 22, 2023 – The AMFA held the official ribbon cutting for the reimagined Museum as part of a $170.8 million Capital Campaign. Arkansas Governor Sanders, City of Little Rock Mayor Scott, AMFA Executive Director Dr. Victoria Ramirez, Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Harriet and Warren Stephens, and East Harding’s own Van Tilbury, AMFA Chairman, were among the speakers at this historic event.
3-1/2 years of construction created a beautifully redesigned 133,000 square foot Museum that features eight Art Galleries, a Cultural Living Room, an Art School, a Performing Arts Theater, Park Grill restaurant, a Gift Shop and other amenities within an 11-acre landscape that blends the reimagined museum with nature in Little Rock’s own MacArthur Park. For more visit www.arkmfa.org
UAPB | Hazzard Gym – Phase 1 Exterior
The team has been working hard to install metal panels around the exterior of Hazzard Gym. These insulated panels will help reduce climate change inside the gym, reduce energy cost and leave a lighter carbon footprint.
Monticello High School
After much site work, the asphalt trucks were all loaded up and ready to start paving this 70,000 sf parking lot. A few hours later, you could smell the fresh tar as it was being worked into what is now a brand new parking area. It looks great! Good work guys!
United Rentals
East Harding Construction is renovating the United Rentals at Mabelvale Pike and building a 1500 sf addition. The renovation includes replacing all compressed air service lines, interior HVAC heaters/ductwork, repainting the showroom and offices and reworking the ceilings.
ASC | Arts & Science Center of Southeast Arkansas
East Harding is excited to be renovating this wonderful facility. After the completion of work to the alleyway, the Arts & Science Center of Southeast Arkansas (ASC) commissioned UAPB art students to paint the mural in the alleyway bringing this versatile space to life.
ARMOR Bank | Corporate Office
This corporate office renovation is coming along nicely. New offices have been framed and will provide a beautiful view of the Arkansas River and local wildlife for the lucky people who get to work in them.
ARTSpace on Main BIA Award
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has awarded the 2022 Brick in Architecture Award for Historic Renovation to ASC ARTS x3.
East Harding is proud to have been the General Contractor for this historic renovation.
Thoughtful design and renovation transformed these two historic downtown buildings on Main Street in Pine Bluff into vibrant community arts and events spaces. This exciting new expansion to the ASC campus, anchored by the ASC’s main building at 701 S. Main Street, now operate as a multi-purpose community arts and event space.
These two projects also received the 2021 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Adaptive Reuse” by the Arkansas Preservation Alliance.
The two buildings feature the endowed Adam B. Robinson, Jr. Theater, a 70-seat black box theater for small, community-oriented productions (named in honor of the long-time ASC supporter and Board member); five apartments for resident artists with accompanying studios that can be used by the residents or rented to local artists; a community gallery for area artists to show and sell work; flexible workshop space for art classes, yoga classes, dance and culinary arts workshops, a tinkering makerspace, a wood shop, scene shop and costume shop; a small pottery studio and an outside “ART Yard” for large-scale projects and events.
The re-imagined buildings contribute to the Historic District and incorporate some of the original features, including an advertising mural inside for O.K. Dairy Creamery, currently ARTSpace.
Mountaire Corporate Office
This renovation utilizes modern design panels to separate open spaces, creating more defined areas. The cubicle design insures the most functionality of the large open workspace. East Harding is proud to be a part of another great corporate office renovation.
Allegiant Medplex
With site work nearly finished, we are seeing our first material deliveries. The steel for the new building has arrived…VERY EXCITING!
ARMOR Bank Corporate Office
Building Relationships…
East Harding Construction is thrilled to be expanding the ARMOR Bank corporate office at 2300 Cottondale Lane in Little Rock. This will be our sixth ARMOR Bank project in Arkansas and we couldn’t be more pleased with this growing relationship.
George’s Italian Restaurant
Teams are working to complete the exterior stucco system and preparing for the installation of exterior trim and flashing.
Loving the stylish new windows!
Pine Bluff Main Library Award
The Pine Bluff Main Library, designed by Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, has been nominated for Building of the Year in ArchDaily’s annual awards. East Harding Construction is proud to have been the Construction Manager for such a wonderful project. If you are a follower of ArchDaily, please consider voting at the link.
George’s Italian Restaurant
The up and coming George’s Italian Restaurant has new Pella architectural doors and windows! The scratch coat for the stucco finish is being applied bringing this boutique restaurant one step closer to welcoming patrons.
Westlake Corporate Office Park Tenant Improvements
The Redding building in the Westlake Corporate Office Park is receiving tenant improvements to approximately 10,000 sf of space. The improvements include creating a new office, carpet and paint.
ASC | Arts & Science Center of Southeast Arkansas
The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas’ interior renovation includes a new teaching kitchen. This beautiful area, full of modern equipment, will offer years of learning and experience in the culinary arts.
Pine Bluff’s New Family Fun Park
Thursday, December 29th, was the official ground breaking for Pine Bluff’s new Family Fun Park. Van Tilbury, President & CEO and Shawn Carroll, Sr. Vice President of Operations were among the attendees, along with Mayor Shirley Washington and Go Forward Pine Bluff’s Ryan Watley. The Family Fun Park will include go-carts, video games, laser tag and possibly a virtual reality room. “We want to get as close to Dave & Buster’s as possible…” said Watley. This will be a great addition for the Pine Bluff community.
ARMOR Bank Marianna
Armor Bank Marianna is moving along. The team is wrapping up the exterior work, including site paving. The new drive thru looks amazing! Great job team! Next up…interior paint. Carpet & millwork is expected to be ready for install in early January.
ASC | Arts & Science Center of Southeast Arkansas
Building Relationships…
East Harding Construction recently completed renovating ARTSPACE on Main & Art Works on Main for the Arts & Science Center of Southeast Arkansas. We are proud to continue building our relationship with Dr. Rachel Miller & ASC through the partial renovation of the original Arts & Science Center building and alleyway/outdoor event area.
ARMOR Bank Marianna & Forrest City
Building Relationships…
East Harding Construction is proud to continue growing our relationship with ARMOR Bank! After having successfully completed the new construction of Hot Springs’ very first ARMOR Bank branch, East Harding has been contracted for the drive thru addition of ARMOR Bank in Marianna and a partial remodel of the ARMOR Bank drive thru in Forest City. Client Focused Construction is our guiding philosophy and it shows.
Monticello Med Plex
New exciting project in Monticello….
The Monticello Med Plex is off to a great start with teams working to undercut/fill the soil for the building pad. This ground up build will provide much needed modern medical amenities to a rural community. We are looking forward to watching as this promising new facility becomes a reality.
Little Rock Regional Chamber Career Expo 2022
We had a great turn out at the Little Rock Regional Chamber’s Career Expo today! Droves of students poured through the Statehouse Convention Center to explore a multitude of career opportunities. East Harding Construction was thrilled to share their knowledge and experience with the students and enjoyed meeting each and every one that stopped at our booth.
Van Tilbury, President & CEO was there to greet the students, along with Shawn Carroll, VP-Operations, Jake Honeycutt, Asst. Project Manager, Hamoudi James, Office Engineer & Kim Brass, Project Coordinator. They all took turns fielding questions and sharing their experiences. Many of the students donned our hard hats for photo ops that are no doubt already on instagram, twitter, ect…
Thanks to our team for helping make this a great experience for the students and a great event.
Arkansas Boxing Club
Arkansas Boxing Club is getting into fighting shape! With giant fans and over the ring lighting in place, the new boxing venue will be up and training in no time.
EHC Team Meeting | October 2022
Great Team Meeting Today!
Special thanks to Dr. Shannon Greenfield, PHD for sharing his insights on personal goal setting and how the human mind works. Dr. Greenfield explained the importance of living in the NOW. You can’t change the past, but you can learn from it, you can’t control the future, but you can direct it by the actions you take now.
East Harding embraces work/life balance and Dr. Greenfield’s contributions to our meetings have been an excellent resource.
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences & the Arts
East Harding Construction is honored to have been chosen as the General Contractor for the renovation of ASMSA’s Helen Selig Hall. The $5.5 million dollar renovation of the former St. Joseph Hospital convent and chapel converted the space into residential housing for students, a new student union, an auditorium and offices for professional mental health counseling. The chapel renovation is especially impressive due to its approximately 30 foot arched ceiling and elegant accent lighting.
Van Tilbury, President & CEO, Shawn Carroll, Sr. VP-Operations, Rob Stanish, Sr. Site Superintendent and Dashaun Hammond, Asst. Superintendent represented East Harding Construction at ASMSA’s annual Director’s Circle Luncheon, which honors friends and advocates of the school.
We are excited to be building new relationships in Hot Springs and throughout Arkansas.
George’s Italian Restaurant
George’s Italian Restaurant has a beautiful new roof! Perfectly laid shingles bring the upcoming restaurant closer to the finish line. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing have been roughed in and the HVAC duct work and air handlers are in place. Soon the sheetrock will be up and this empty shell will transform into a beautiful Italian restaurant.
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences & the Arts
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2022…
The ASMSA Chapel ceiling is beautiful! With elegant accent lighting and the school crest in stain glass, this space promises to be the highlight of this project.
BKD Update | September 2022
MOVING DAY is near! The newly designed office space on the 15th & 16th floors of the Stephens’ building in Little Rock is ready for it’s new tenants. BKD, a national CPA and advisory firm, is set to take over the space and make this beautiful new office home.
Furnished with Steelcase desks and chairs, each work station has an under desk file cabinet which doubles as extra seating for visitors.
There are also private seating nooks scattered about with views over looking the city and open meeting spaces with a contemporary design.
The panoramic view of downtown Little Rock makes this project one of my favorites!
Arkansas Boxing Club
Arkansas Boxing Club is looking GREAT! The Club House is framed and full view windows have been installed. With the bold blue, red and black accents on the freshly painted walls, the Arkansas Boxing Club will soon be ready for the ring.
Great Job Team!
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences & the Arts
UPDATE AUGUST 2022…
We are excited to report that students moved into the newly renovated Helen Selig Hall at ASMSA.
The dorm rooms have a fresh look with new tile, paint and bathroom amenities. The rooms are outfitted with new space saving furniture with built in storage and personal desks.
We wish all of the students a great year of learning and transforming their lives.
For deliveries, contact Rob Stanish, Sr. Site Superintendent 501.690.6647
George’s Italian Restaurant
George’s Italian Restaurant is looking great
Framing of the new addition is complete and sheathing has been attached.
Arkansas Boxing Club
The Arkansas Boxing Club renovation is moving right along. The Club House stairs are in place and have been filled with concrete. So excited to see the next step…Framing the Club House.
BKD Update | July 2022
BKD has a fresh coat of paint! One more step towards the finish line
These offices are going to be beautiful!
Camden-Fairview School District
The Camden Fairview School District has even more new floors installed. This beautiful design gives the school a bright, modern feel everyone is sure to love!
Great work TEAM!
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
STEM Classroom Addition
The new addition is complete and the landscape is flourishing.
This turned out to be a beautiful addition.
Great Job Team!
East Harding Construction Adds Four to Team
The professional team is growing at Little Rock-based East Harding Construction. Jake Honeycutt and Will Martin have joined as Assistant Project Managers and Jared Tolhurst and Chris Young as Site Superintendents.
“East Harding Construction is grateful and motivated to be growing during this time marked by supply chain delays, labor shortages and inflation,” said Van Tilbury, President & CEO. “Our ability to attract new employees is a testament to our client-focused, employee-centric culture that helps make us a great partner to our clients and a great place to build a career in commercial construction.”
Founded in 1974, East Harding is a commercial construction manager/general contractor working in Arkansas only and specializing in new construction and renovation for clients in the corporate office, K-12, higher education, healthcare, religious, hospitality, historic renovation, non-profit, retail, banking and industrial sectors. Learn more and find your career at www.eastharding.com.
Group Photo from left to right: Jared Tolhurst – Site Superintendent, Jake Honeycutt – Asst. Project Manager, William Martin – Asst. Project Manager & Chris Young – Site Superintendent.
George’s Italian Restaurant
The additional space being added to the renovation of George’s Italian Restaurant is almost ready for framing! With the piers set and floor joists in place, decking is underway. So excited to see the progress being made! Thanks to the teams making it happen!
Arkansas Boxing Club
The Arkansas Boxing Club renovation is well underway! Crews are working hard to rough in the plumbing and get ready for the next phase.
PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL | McFadden HVAC Upgrade
PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL | McFadden HVAC Upgrade
Out with the old, in with the new…
The Pine Bluff School District is trying to beat the heat this summer with upgrades to the McFadden Gym HVAC system and despite supply chain demands, this project is moving right along. With the new school year just weeks away, these improvements will make gym classes and basketball games much more pleasant.
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences & the Arts
UPDATE…
Sheetrock is being placed and tile is being laid at ASMSA. It takes a lot of skill to get such perfect lines! It’s harder than it looks. Kudos to the Team! GREAT JOB!
Sr. Project Manager
William Kalkbrenner
Sr. Site Superintendent
Rob Stanish
Asst. Site Superintendent
Dashaun Hammond
Field Engineer
Raven Franklin
For deliveries, contact Rob Stanish, Sr. Site Superintendent 501.690.6647
BKD Update | June 2022
The new office space for BKD, a national CPA and advisory firm relocating to the Stephens building, is really taking shape. Sheetrock is up and partitions are set. This project is moving along nicely and the view is incredible!
Camden-Fairview High School
The Camden-Fairview High School Library has a new floor and it looks amazing!
Great Job Team!
Arkansas Boxing Club
East Harding Construction is very excited to kick off the renovation of the Arkansas Boxing Club’s new training facility. Located at 720 W. 8th street, the 7000 sf (approx.) building will provide a 4000 sf gym area with a raised clubhouse box suite and ring, a large entertaining foyer, a warming/serving kitchen, a laundry and men and women’s restrooms/showers with lockers.
The upgraded facility will help Arkansas Boxing Club keep making a difference in the community and in the lives of the young people they train.
EHC Picnic 2022
EHC Picnic | 2022
RAIN, RAIN & MORE RAIN couldn’t keep the EHC Team from getting together to enjoy some great food and fellowship and meet some new team members at our annual picnic.
Horseshoes and Baggo are always a hit and the kids LOVED the Bounce House. Shout out to On the Border…they did a fantastic job with the food!
It was really great to see all the families of East Harding come together and just have fun. We’re already looking forward to next year’s picnic and seeing even more new faces!
EHC Team Celebration | Happy Birthday to Jack Whitley
EHC Team Celebration
Happy Birthday to Jack Whitley, Project Manager!
Hope you have a great birthday Jack!
Glad to have you on our team!
George’s Italian Restaurant Update
George’s Italian Restaurant
Progress Update
Lot’s going on at George’s…excavation of interior pedestal footings, peers constructed, floor joists installed, floor insulated, decking laid and interior walls framed.
May has been busy! Looking GREAT team!
EHC Team Celebration | Congratulations to Dashaun Hammond!
EHC Team Celebration
Congratulations to Dashaun Hammond, Site Superintendent! Dashaun is our May Safety Award winner! Dashaun noticed a potential safety risk and went with his instinct to investigate further. After identifying the risk, he implemented a resolution resolving the issue. Way to go Dashaun!
Glad to have you on our team!
PBSD | McFadden Gym
PBSD | McFadden Gym
Progress Update
East Harding Construction is proud to be the Construction Manager of Record for the Pine Bluff School District. The schools is the district are continually being improved with much needed upgrades and additions.
McFadden Gym is getting upgrades to it’s lighting, the gym floor is being refinished and a brand new HVAC system is being installed.
George’s Italian Restaurant
George’s Italian Restaurant
Progress Update
The team has completed demolition and started structural framing on the old Cafe Prego, soon to be George’s Italian Restaurant, in the Heights!
ASMSA | Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, & the Arts
ASMSA
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, & the ArtsThe ASMSA crest is beautifully displayed in stained glass marking a new era for the repurposed chapel.
George’s Italian Restaurant
George’s Italian Restaurant
East Harding Construction is very excited to be the GC for the new George’s Italian Restaurant coming to the former Café Prego location.
We are teaming up, once again, with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, to bring dreams to reality in this newly designed, boutique restaurant.
Read more…George’s Italian Restaurant
EHC Team Celebration | Congratulations to Patrick Booth
EHC Team Celebration
Our March Safety Award winner was Patrick Booth, Sr. Site Superintendent, for going above and beyond to make sure our subs are following all safety protocols and even verifying response times for local fire/rescue services in case of an emergency.
Great Job Pat! We appreciate you!
Glad to have you on our team!
ARMOR Bank | Hot Springs – Grand Opening!
ARMOR Bank | Hot Springs
March 23, 2022
The Grand Opening of ARMOR Bank in Hot Springs was celebrated by welcoming the staff and community to the new branch with balloons and goodies. This beautiful bank, located at 4546 Central Avenue, boasts high ceilings and modern chandelier lighting. The exterior is accented in stone and has a warm, home town feel.
Congratulations to Jack Whitley, Project Manager, Tom Wolfe, Site Superintendent, David Perry, Architect (RPPY Architects) and all of our EHC team that worked so hard to bring the ARMOR Bank branch to life!
Great Job Guys!
Carelink’s Cupcakes for Goodness Sake
Carelink’s Cupcakes for Goodness Sake
East Harding Construction is proud to be a sponsor of Carelink’s “Cupcakes for Goodness Sake”.
Van Tilbury, Owner, President & CEO, along with his wife and two of his children attended the event held at the Heifer Village Pavilion in Little Rock. The annual event raises awareness about ways to meet the opportunities and challenges of aging.
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
Arkansas School for Mathematics,
Sciences, & the Arts
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA) Update…
Now that demolition is complete, mechanical, electrical, plumbing & sprinkler rough-in is underway.
We are all very excited to start seeing the transformation of this beautiful structure.
EHC Team Celebration | Congratulations to Kelly Hendrickson
EHC Team Celebration
East Harding Construction congratulates Kelly Hendrickson, Construction Laborer, for winning the February Safety Award!
Rob Stanish, Sr. Site Superintendent, nominated Kelly saying, “Kelly Hendrickson was very safety conscious while covering all of the open floor penetrations I had here at ASMSA. In my opinion his attitude of trying to do the correct things while working should be recognized…”
We appreciate you and your safety conscientiousness Kelly!
Glad to have you on our team!
ARMOR Bank | Hot Springs
ARMOR Bank | Hot Springs
February 1, 2022
With the rock veneer being installed and paving underway, this ARMOR Bank branch will soon be ready for customers!
Jack Whitley, Project Manager, shows off the progress being made by Tom Wolfe, Site Superintendent & our expert team.
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
Progress Update
The new addition is complete and the team is working on the interior punch list!
We are so excited about this project! Exterior Improvements are underway and soon the new classrooms will be ready for students.
EHC Team Celebration | Congratulations to Patrick Booth!
EHC Team Celebration
Congratulations to Patrick Booth, Sr. Site Superintendent for 41 years with East Harding! Thanks Patrick for all your years of service and the knowledge and experience you bring to the table.
Glad to have you on our team!
ARMOR Bank | Hot Springs
ARMOR Bank | Hot Springs
December 21, 2021
One step closer! Teams are installing metal roof panels and pouring site concrete and parking lot curbs and gutters. Looking good guys!
ARMOR Bank
ARMOR Bank | Project Update
December 9, 2021
These great aerials give a birds eye view of the progress on the new ARMOR Bank branch in Hot Springs!
EHC Team Celebration | Congratulations to Carl Banks
EHC Team Celebration
Congratulations to Carl Banks for 34 years with East Harding!
Thank you for your loyalty and commitment to our team and for the great work you do.
Glad to have you on our team, Carl!
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
Arkansas School for Mathematics,
Sciences, & the Arts
East Harding Construction is renowned throughout Arkansas for our work in historic renovation. We are excited to have been selected to renovate this chapel and convent for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts These buildings will be converted into a residence hall and multipurpose space.
ARMOR Bank
ARMOR Bank | Project Update
November 11, 2021
This project is really coming together! Teams are finishing the roof sheathing and underlayment and have started the brick veneer. Windows are being prepped for install and much of the site utilities are already in place.
Great Progress Guys!
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
Progress Update | October 5, 2021
The new addition to Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School is now fully framed and covered with exterior sheathing. The interior has been sectioned into rooms and will soon be ready for sheetrock
This project is looking great!
Fordyce School District | Elementary School Playground
Fordyce School District
Elementary School Playground
East Harding Construction is proud to be part of the District Wide Improvements to the Fordyce School District. This project may seem small but it will make a tremendous impact on the development of the children that will use it nearly every day.
The new, modern equipment will help children learn to interact with others, promoting social development, as wells as physical coordination, strength, and flexibility.
ARMOR Bank | Project Update 092221
ARMOR Bank | Hot Springs Branch
Project Update - September 22, 2021
Almost in the dry! The beauty of this bank is showing in it’s unique roof line with the peaks and valleys giving it a neighborhood feel. The large storefront windows are framed and teams are hard at work putting up OSB. Great Job Guys!
ARMOR Bank | Project Update 090921
ARMOR Bank | Hot Springs Branch
Project Update - September 9, 2021
Wow! The new ARMOR Bank branch is really taking shape. With framing underway and lots of steel to fortify and support the walls and roof, this bank will be in action soon.
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
Our Lady of the Holy Souls
Catholic SchoolThe new addition to Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School is moving along quickly. The CMU foundation wall has been set and the foundation slab has been poured. Subsurface waterproofing is being applied and framing is well underway. There is something so exciting about seeing walls go up!
LOPFI | Arkansas Local Police & Fire Retirement System
LOPFI
Arkansas Local Police & Fire Retirement SystemThe Arkansas Local Police & Fire Retirement System provides retirement funding services for uniformed employees. The System offers pension and retirement plans and various other benefits for members.
East Harding Construction is proud to be a part of multiple upgrades to this important facility.
The current project at LOPFI consists of demoing the old North parking lot and rebuilding it with an irrigation system, new pole lights, parking blocks and landscaping.
NORTH PARKING LOT
Fordyce School District
Fordyce School District
District Wide ImprovementsEast Harding Construction is proud to be the Construction Manager of Record for the Fordyce School District. We have managed a multitude of projects for the Fordyce School District over the years. Most recently are the Football Stadium Improvements & the High School Television Studio.
FOOTBALL STADIUM
The Fordyce High School football stadium received a fresh coat of paint on the bleachers, press boxes, scoreboards, field house & other buildings. The concession stand is being expanded and with all new LED lighting being added to the field, the action will be brighter than ever!
Go RED BUGS!
HIGH SCHOOL TV STUDIO
This project transformed the equivalent of three classrooms into a fully enclosed television production studio, sound stage, control room & computer lab. The teams opened walls, reworked flooring & blacked out the studios.
HVAC, PARKING LOTS & DRIVEWAYS
The Fordyce School District passed a millage — using a budget estimate prepared by East Harding Construction — that generated approximately $3 million for HVAC upgrades, security improvements and renovating all parking lots and drives.
Armor Bank | Hot Springs Project Update 08/05/2021
Armor Bank
Project UpdateDedicated teams were on-site early in the morning yesterday to pour 5,419 sf of concrete for the new Armor Bank in Hot Springs. It took the teams several hours to finish the pour and work the concrete into a perfect foundation.
Tom Wolfe, Site Superintendent and Jack Whitley, Project Manager were on-site to oversee the pour and make sure everything went smoothly.
We are so excited for the next phase of this build!
Check back soon for further updates.
Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff School District
District Wide ImprovementsEast Harding Construction is proud to be the Construction Manager of Record for the Pine Bluff School District. The schools is the district are continually being improved with much needed upgrades and additions. Some of the most recent improvements are shown below.
JACK ROBEY HIGH
Painted Cafeterias & Hallways, Complete Renovation of Bathrooms, Ceilings, Roofing & HVAC Repairs
JORDAN STADIUM
New Restrooms and Ticket Booths
GREENVILLE ELEMENTARY
Walkway Enclosure & Courtyard Infills
SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY
Building Pad for Portables & Courtyard Infills
UAPB | Kountz Kyle Biology Lab Renovation Update
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Kountz Kyle Biology Lab RenovationUPDATE
We are excited to bring you this project update! With lab stations being put in place and bathrooms being tiled, soon the newly renovated biology lab will be ready for students and exciting discoveries. The impact this facility could make on future generations is immeasurable, making it worth every effort.
EHC Team Member, Greg Fluger, Sr. Vice President, Retires
EHC Team Member
Greg Fluger Retires
The East Harding Team gathered at the Faded Rose in Little Rock to say farewell to our long time employee and friend, Greg Fluger, Sr. Vice President. Greg is hanging up his pencil after 27 years as he sets out on a new and exciting phase of his life.
Van Tilbury, President & CEO shared memories of the many projects Greg worked on and thanked him for all he has done for East Harding. Bob East, Co-Founder, also shared stories of the early years with Greg.
Greg has worked on many notable structures in Little Rock such as the Hilary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library & Learning Center, the Bobby L. Roberts Library of History & Art, the Museum of Discovery and the UALR City Center, to name a few. Greg’s work is around every turn in Little Rock and reaches as far north as Fayetteville with his work on the historic Peabody Hall and Yocum Hall on the UALR Fayetteville campus. We will be reminded of Greg’s time with East Harding everytime we drive by or visit one of the many wonderful projects he has been a part of.
Wishing you all the best, Greg!
Armor Bank | Hot Springs Stormwater Award
Armor Bank
Stormwater AwardEast Harding Construction is proud to have our jobsite for Armor Bank Hot Springs named the “Top Stormwater Site for the Month of July 2021” by the City of Hot Springs! Tom Wolfe, Site Superintendent, did a great job coordinating efforts to maintain and even exceed the City of Hot Springs’ stormwater regulations.
Congratulations to Tom Wolfe and the EHC team!
Armor Bank | Hot Springs Groundbreaking Ceremony
Armor Bank
Groundbreaking CeremonyThis exciting event marked the beginning of construction for the new full service ARMOR Bank branch located on Central Avenue in Hot Springs.
Representatives from East Harding Construction, ARMOR Bank & the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce lined up with shovels in hand to turn the dirt and commemorate this proud moment.
We look forward to watching as this empty lot transforms into a beautiful and vital part of Hot Springs.
Our Lady of the Holy Souls School
Our Lady of the Holy Souls
Renovation is underway at Our Lady of the Holy Souls School. This project includes wall and roof modifications, finishes upgrades, stair modifications and adding additional classroom space.
With a new construction entrance put in place, demolition of existing space has begun.
Windows are being removed and stored for reinstallation and walls are being removed to connect to the additional space being added.
Our Lady of the Holy Souls School is growing and East Harding Construction is proud to be a part of another Catholic Diocese of Little Rock project.
Be sure to check back often for progress updates and photos.
Project Manager
Jack Whitley
Site Superintendent
Matt Callaway
Project Manager
Jack Whitley
Site Superintendent
Matt Callaway
For deliveries, contact Matt Callaway, Site Superintendent 501.680.0928
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Armor Bank | Hot Springs
Armor Bank
Hot Springs BranchWe are so excited to be the General Contractor of the new Armor Bank in Hot Springs!
This beautifully designed bank will mimic the ARMOR Bank – Jonesboro branch, shown below. The modern roof, accent lighting and brick and rock facade give this bank a hometown feel making it a welcome addition to the community.
The ground work for this project began just this week. Be sure to check back often for more photos and updates.
Project Manager
Jack Whitley
Site Superintendent
Matt Callaway
RPPY Architect
David Perry
For deliveries, contact Matt Callaway, Site Superintendent 501.680.0928
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EHC Company Picnic 2021
EHC Company Picnic 2021
I LOVE OUR PICNICS!
Seeing everyone having a great time just hanging out, playing Baggo & horseshoes & getting to know each others families really unites us as a team.
We all enjoyed the delicious fajita buffet from On the Border. Shout out to them, they always do a great job! The kiddos loved the piñata and we even had a few games of JENGA going.
This years picnic was a huge success with our biggest turnout yet!
Thank you to Van Tilbury, Owner, President & CEO for making it all possible.
Community Outreach | Ellis Williams
Community Outreach | Ellis Williams
Community Outreach
Ellis Williams
Ellis Williams is a Vietnam Vet who served his country proudly as a rifleman. He has worked for Bob East, co-founder, for more than 40 years and is a valued part of the East Harding family.
The extreme cold this winter, and the condition of his home, put Ellis at risk. He struggled to keep his house warm and his utility bills became unmanageable. East Harding put together a team of volunteers along with truck loads of new windows, doors, insulation and other materials to make sure Ellis never has to worry about keeping warm again.
We are honored to be able to show our love and support by making a difference for someone who has made a difference for so many.
Special thanks to Van Tilbury, Owner, President & CEO for leading by example.
Stand Down for Safety
Stand Down for Safety
East Harding Construction is proud to have participated in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down. On Friday, May 7th, East Harding held a four hour safety seminar on fall protection with demonstrations on harness safety by 3M. Our Project Managers and Superintendents presented different aspects of Fall Safety Protocols and Falling Object Safety Protocols, including the use of guard rails, ladders, netting and toe boards, just to name of few.
Safety is vital to our industry and a hallmark of the East Harding culture.
EHC has a detailed safety program which includes a site specific safety plan for every project, environmentally hazardous materials program, worker safety, and public safety that is managed daily by our Site Superintendent with a weekly safety inspection by our Safety Director. We help achieve client satisfaction by ensuring that our employees have a challenging career in a secure and safe work environment with the proper training, equipment and industry-leading technology to do their work properly.
All East Harding employees and subcontractors’ employees must attend a safety orientation prior to mobilization, and attend weekly safety ‘toolbox’ meetings.
All employees and visitors must observe our 100% usage policy for Hard Hats, Safety Glasses and Boots on all our job sites.
All employees are subject to our Zero Tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol.
East Harding is a long term participant in the Arkansas Drug Free Workplace Program.
Special thanks to Nathan Kerr, Field Operations Manager/Safety Director for coordinating such an important event.
UAPB | Kountz Kyle Biology Lab Renovation
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
Kountz Kyle Biology Lab RenovationRenovation is well underway at the University of Pine Bluff! The 2 story, 35,000 sf Kountz Kyle Biology Building was built in 1960 and is one of the most heavily utilized buildings on campus.
This renovation will add 5 classrooms,14 offices and 8 lab spaces as well as a modern lab arrangement. There will also be general assembly areas for computer access and student interactions and a new greenhouse. The project will be constructed to either Energy Star or LEED Silver standards.
The Kountz Kyle Bioloby Lab will also house the newest greenhouse on the UAPB campus. This unique addition will allow students the opportunity to study hands on techniques for cultivating and growing a multitude of plants and vegetation. It will also allow for long term research projects, some of which could last for decades.
East Harding Construction is proud to be a part of renovating and expanding the UAPB Kountz Kyle Biology Lab. We are excited to see the difference the revitalization of this historic building will make for both, current students and future generations.
The Greenhouse
Sr. Project Manager
Shawn Carroll
Sr. Site Superintendent
Patrick Booth
Field Engineer
Dashaun Hammond
Field Engineer
Raven Franklin
For deliveries, contact Patrick Booth, Sr. Site Superintendent 501.690.1279
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EHC Team Meeting | April 2021
East Harding Construction
TEAM MEETING
April 2021
At this month’s team meeting, Van Tilbury, President & CEO, spoke on “Six Conditions of Empowerment” guiding the team into thinking about the East Harding Method of “People, Process & Product”.
He then turned the meeting over to Nathan Kerr, Field Operations Manager, who spoke on ownership and accountability.
We enjoyed Whole Hog BBQ and the unfamiliar atmosphere of getting together in person and reconnecting with coworkers that are normally in the field. The guys did a great job of setting up the warehouse for social distancing and we all followed mask wearing protocols.
ARTSpace & ART WORKS
ARTSpace on Main & ART WORKS on Main
Arts & Science Center of Southeast Arkansas
Renovation is complete on ARTSpace and nearing completion on ART Works transforming this historic downtown commercial space on Main Street in Pine Bluff into a vibrant community arts and events space. This exciting new expansion to the ASC campus, anchored by the ASC’s main building at 701 S. Main Street, will operate as a multi-purpose community arts and event space.
The two buildings feature the endowed Adam B. Robinson, Jr. Theater, a 70-seat black box theater for small, community-oriented productions (named in honor of the long-time ASC supporter and Board member); five apartments for resident artists with accompanying studios that can be used by the residents or rented to local artists; a community gallery for area artists to show and sell work; flexible workshop space for art classes, yoga classes, dance and culinary arts workshops, a tinkering makerspace, a wood shop, scene shop and costume shop; a small pottery studio and an outside “ART Yard” for large-scale projects and events.
The re-imagined buildings contribute to the Historic District and incorporate some of the original features, including an advertising mural inside for O.K. Dairy Creamery, currently ARTSpace.
The ART Space On Main
ART WORKS On Main
Fun Feature for the Art Gallery…
In keeping with the historic design of the building, the retro bay doors were left in place and create a fun, open air option.
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Little Rock, AR. 72202
501.661.1646
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EHC Team Celebration – Happy Birthday to Patrick Booth!
Happy Birthday
to Patrick Booth, Sr. Site Superintendent
Hope you have a Fantastic Birthday!
EHC Welcomes David Finnie, Sr. Project Manager
East Harding Construction
Welcomes David Finnie, Sr. Project Manager!
A warm welcome to David Finnie, East Harding’s newest Sr. Project Manager!
David comes to us from Houston, TX where he worked as a Sr. Project Manager/Project Executive for fifteen years. He has been in the construction industry for over 23 years. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN and is a graduate of our very own Little Rock Catholic High School.
He has two children, Emma (17) and Cameron (21) and enjoys exercise and golf. David hopes to reconnect and spend more time with his parents and sister who also live in the Natural State.
ART Works on Main
ART Works on Main
Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC)photos by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette
ARTWorks on Main, formerly the Davis Building and the recently renovated ARTSpace on Main are two of the three spaces that will make up the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas’ ARTx3, the third space being ASC’s original building.
East Harding Construction, renown for its work in historic renovations, is proud to be a part of preserving the history of Pine Bluff while bringing new life and vitality to the community.
Rachel Miller, Executive Director-ASC, said in an interview with Deborah Horn of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette “East Harding has done a great job with keeping the project on track in spite of covid. Very professional, receptive to clients requests and concerns, and have done a wonderful job executing ASC’s design.”
To read the complete article, visit arkansasonline.com/news/2021/mar/15/artworks-nears-completion/
For more information on The ARTworks and The ARTSpace, visit asc701.org/artspace.
ART Works on Main
Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC)photos by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette
ARTWorks on Main, formerly the Davis Building and the recently renovated ARTSpace on Main are two of the three spaces that will make up the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas’ ARTx3, the third space being ASC’s original building.
East Harding Construction, renown for its work in historic renovations, is proud to be a part of preserving the history of Pine Bluff while bringing new life and vitality to the community.
Rachel Miller, Executive Director-ASC, said in an interview with Deborah Horn of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette “East Harding has done a great job with keeping the project on track in spite of covid. Very professional, receptive to clients requests and concerns, and have done a wonderful job executing ASC’s design.”
To read the complete article, visit www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/mar/15/artworks-nears-completion/
For more information on The ARTworks and The ARTSpace, visit asc701.org/artspace.
EHC Team Meeting | Confined Space | February 2021
EHC Team Meeting | Confined Space | February 2021
Special Thanks to Raven Franklin, Intern, for her research and sharing on Confined Space Standards.
A Confined Space meets all three of the following conditions:
1) Limited Openings for Entry and Exit.
2) The Space is not Intended for Continuous Human Occupancy. This means that the space was designed to hold something other than people.
3) The Space is Large Enough for You to Enter and Conduct Work.
For more information on confined spaces, visit https://www.osha.gov/confined-spaces.
Arkansas Preservation Award ! Winchester Auto | PSW Office
Arkansas Preservation Award Winning Project!
Winchester Auto Building | Polk Stanley Wilcox OfficeArkansas Preservation Award Winning Project!
Winchester Auto Building2020 Award Winner – Outstanding Achievement in Adaptive Reuse
On January 22, 2021, the Winchester Auto Building was awarded the 2020 Outstanding Achievement in Adaptive Reuse Award by Preserve Arkansas!
2020 Award Winner – Outstanding Achievement in Adaptive Reuse
On January 22, 2021, the Winchester Auto Building was awarded the 2020 Outstanding Achievement in Adaptive Reuse Award by Preserve Arkansas!
East Harding Construction teamed up with Polk Stanley Wilcox to renovate & restore the 72 year old historic building, which is now the Polk Stanley Wilcox Corporate Office.
This nostalgic piece of history boasts its original glass block entrance, steel frames and brick facade. The interior has been beautifully redesigned and renovated to show off the original steel-framed, glass windows that divide the gathering hall and reception area from the large, two-story open-air office space.
A center niche has been carved out to provide a beautiful kitchen with all the modern day amenities one would expect, including two stainless steel refrigerators, two stainless steel microwaves, a stainless steel dishwasher and a stainless steel coffee station. All of this stainless steel is beautifully wrapped in wood-grain cabinetry and accented with matching shelves lined with cups, plates, and glassware. The stone covered island and countertops turn this space into a uniquely inviting area for the staff and guests to refresh and replenish.
The upstairs is comprised of conference/meeting rooms and open view office spaces that overlook the work stations on the main floor. One of the most unique aspects of this space is the original, functioning dumbwaiter with its wheel & sprocket crank shaft that brings back a bit of nostalgia. The combination of old and new in this beautifully redesigned building is representative of the importance of historic preservation and the necessity of modernization.
East Harding Construction is very proud and grateful to have been a part of bringing the past into the future with this beautiful adaptation to a piece of Little Rock’s history.
East Harding Construction teamed up with Polk Stanley Wilcox to renovate & restore the 72 year old historic building, which is now the Polk Stanley Wilcox Corporate Office.
This nostalgic piece of history boasts its original glass block entrance, steel frames and brick facade. The interior has been beautifully redesigned and renovated to show off the original steel-framed, glass windows that divide the gathering hall and reception area from the large, two-story open-air office space.
A center niche has been carved out to provide a beautiful kitchen with all the modern day amenities one would expect, including two stainless steel refrigerators, two stainless steel microwaves, a stainless steel dishwasher and a stainless steel coffee station. All of this stainless steel is beautifully wrapped in wood-grain cabinetry and accented with matching shelves lined with cups, plates, and glassware. The stone covered island and countertops turn this space into a uniquely inviting area for the staff and guests to refresh and replenish.
The upstairs is comprised of conference/meeting rooms and open view office spaces that overlook the work stations on the main floor. One of the most unique aspects of this space is the original, functioning dumbwaiter with its wheel & sprocket crank shaft that brings back a bit of nostalgia. The combination of old and new in this beautifully redesigned building is representative of the importance of historic preservation and the necessity of modernization.
East Harding Construction is very proud and grateful to have been a part of bringing the past into the future with this beautiful adaptation to a piece of Little Rock’s history.
EHC Team Member Celebration…Congratulations to Van Tilbury!
Congratulations
to Van Tilbury, Owner, President & CEO,
for 17 years with East Harding Construction!
Van joined the East Harding team in 2004. He was named President in 2006, became a partner in 2009 and was named CEO in 2012. He is the sole owner of East Harding Construction today.
The company specializes in education, office, medical, municipal, non-profit, religious, hospitality, historic renovation, warehouse, restaurant and retail.
Van is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional and has his Healthcare Construction Certificate.
The ARTSpace on Main & ART Works Update
The ARTSpace on Main & ART Works
Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC)
The ARTSpace on Main & ART Works
Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC)
Modern finishes meet old school flooring that has been meticulously refinished in this historical renovation.
New track lighting and fresh paint are just the beginning of creating an artistic atmosphere for both Pine Bluff’s up and coming artists and its well established local talent. This project is another wonderful addition to our Main Street Pine Bluff.
Our expert team has done a spectacular job! Way to go guys!
The Pine Bluff Main Library is now open!
The new Pine Bluff Main Library is now OPEN!
The beautiful new Pine Bluff Main Library brings modern architecture and design to the city center, giving it an exciting new feel and a promise for a bright future. Located at 600 South Main in the revitalizing downtown, the 36,000 SF facility features a children’s library, a video library, a Teen Loft, the Carr Memorial Museum, a computer lab, a fully-equipped test kitchen, Genealogy, conference rooms, and rows of shelves stocked with thousands of books just waiting for eager minds.
The flagship facility of the Library System joins the recently renovated branch locations in Watson Chapel, Altheimer, Redfield and White Hall and serves the 885 sq. miles of Jefferson County.
For events and hours of operation, visit:
www.pineblufflibrary.org/our-libraries/pine-bluff-main-library
Fordyce School District Improvements
Fordyce School District | District-Wide Improvements
The Fordyce School District received some much needed improvements which included the replacement of several HVAC units, extensive parking and site work and security improvements.
Many driveways and parking lots were demoed, undercut and re-laid. The track was completely resurfaced and new security vestibules were added.
Pine Bluff School District | Jordan Stadium
Pine Bluff School District
Jordan Stadium Restroom and Ticket Booth Addition
Pine Bluff School District
Jordan Stadium Restroom Addition
With the return of some normalcy and the excitement of the football season, Pine Bluff School District is adding new restrooms and ticket booths to Jordan Stadium-home of the Fighting Zebras.
The Zebras football team have one of the most successful programs in the nation, which includes 24 state championships between 1915 and 2015 including three consecutive titles in 1993, 1994 and 1995.
East Harding Construction is proud to be a part of the improvements to Jordan Stadium and we look forward to watching this long standing facility continue to grow and expand.
The ARTSpace on Main & ART Works
The ARTSpace on Main & ART Works
Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC)
Modern cabinetry meets old school flooring that has been meticulously refinished in this historical renovation.
New track lighting and fresh paint are just the beginning of creating an artistic atmosphere for both Pine Bluff’s up and coming artists and its well established local talent.
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