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.
The 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!
The 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.
East 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.
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!
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.
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.
Dedicated 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.
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. Some of the most recent improvements are shown below.
Painted Cafeterias & Hallways, Complete Renovation of Bathrooms, Ceilings, Roofing & HVAC Repairs
New Restrooms and Ticket Booths
Walkway Enclosure & Courtyard Infills
Building Pad for Portables & Courtyard Infills
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.
East 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!
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.
For deliveries, contact Matt Callaway, Site Superintendent 501.680.0928
East Harding Construction
2230 Cottondale Lane
Suite 3
Little Rock, AR. 72202
501.661.1646
info@eastharding.com
East Harding Construction
2230 Cottondale Lane
Suite 3
Little Rock, AR. 72202
501.661.1646
info@eastharding.com
We 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.
For deliveries, contact Matt Callaway, Site Superintendent 501.680.0928
East Harding Construction
2230 Cottondale Lane
Suite 3
Little Rock, AR. 72202
501.661.1646
info@eastharding.com
East Harding Construction
2230 Cottondale Lane
Suite 3
Little Rock, AR. 72202
501.661.1646
info@eastharding.com
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.
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.
Renovation 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.
For deliveries, contact Patrick Booth, Sr. Site Superintendent 501.690.1279
East Harding Construction
2230 Cottondale Lane
Suite 3
Little Rock, AR. 72202
501.661.1646
info@eastharding.com
East Harding Construction
2230 Cottondale Lane
Suite 3
Little Rock, AR. 72202
501.661.1646
info@eastharding.com
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.
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
In keeping with the historic design of the building, the retro bay doors were left in place and create a fun, open air option.
East Harding Construction
2230 Cottondale Lane
Suite 3
Little Rock, AR. 72202
501.661.1646
info@eastharding.com
East Harding Construction
2230 Cottondale Lane
Suite 3
Little Rock, AR. 72202
501.661.1646
info@eastharding.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
On January 22, 2021, the Winchester Auto Building was awarded the 2020 Outstanding Achievement in Adaptive Reuse Award by Preserve Arkansas!
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Many driveways and parking lots were demoed, undercut and re-laid. The track was completely resurfaced and new security vestibules were added.
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.
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.
With online ordering continuing to increase, UPS decided to expand its Texarkana facility.
The expansion includes clearing 4.5 acres, site grading, building foundations, underground utilities, new fire suppression systems throughout, site paving & site fencing.
The building foundations will support a new fold-down building for partial distribution, doubling the facilities current capacity.
A variety of shrubs and trees along with fresh sod are being placed to accent this beautiful new library located in downtown Pine Bluff. Flower beds will line the walkways welcoming eager minds into a new and exciting world of learning.
We are so excited to see sheetrock on the walls and a new staircase leading to the upper level soon to be filled with art, history and learning opportunities.
It is national Stand Down for Safety week and East Harding, as always, puts SAFETY as our #1 priority.
In our meeting, experts on safety such as Keith Broadway, Health & Safety Director & Nathan Kerr, Field Operations Manager offered compelling facts and protocols to keep our team, our subs and our clients safe as well as the general public.
Fall Protection not only safeguards against direct falls but also extends to falling equipment and material. That is why it is so important to be adamant about safety every day on every job site.
East Harding has an eight year record of no time lost due to jobsite accidents!
We are so excited to be a part of the improvements at SEARK College!
Steve Bloomberg, President-SEARK College (left) & Win Trafford, Business Development & Client Relations-East Harding Construction (right), visited the demolition site where the General Studies North & South buildings were torn down and cleared.
The renovation at Southwood Elementary, an integral part of the Pine Bluff School District, is well underway.
As Construction Manager, East Harding Construction, excavated an area and poured the concrete for two new portable buildings to be used as a classrooms.
Closing in the open air courtyard spaces of the main building and adding concrete floors will create over a thousand square feet of much needed classroom storage space.
Simple pleasures…seeing children at play…
This new playground at Lighthouse Charter Schools will bring joy
to many children over the years!
Great Job Guys!
The beautiful new Pine Bluff Main Library is in the final stages. With only a few punch list items and some paving and landscape left, we expect the interior to start filling up with furniture, books, computers, wall decor and all the accessories that will make this library an even more extraordinary place to read, research, learn or just spend some downtime.
The walls and foundation of this historic building in downtown Pine Bluff have been shored up and secured. With interior framing & HVAC ductwork in place, we are very excited to see sheet rock being hung!
The new Pine Bluff Main Library becomes more beautiful each day!
Soon it will be filled with eager minds and exciting adventures!
Congratulations to Van Tilbury, President & CEO!
Van will take the lead as president of the Arkansas Arts Center Board of Trustees next month.
See the full article at Inviting Arkansas…
A glimpse of the inside of the new library in Pine Bluff with sidewalks and entryways being laid outside.
This will truly be a spectaclar addition to the Pine Bluff community.
East Harding Construction prides itself on being a family oriented company with family values. We endeavor to support one another both personally and professionally.
Spending “family time” together has always been a priority for East Harding. We enjoy company picnics, Christmas parties and any opportunity we can find to get to know each other better.
Our belief that if we form family bonds in the work place, we become a better, stronger company has made East Harding a warm and thriving environment in which to work and grow.
If you would like to join our team, check out our available Career Opportunities.
East Harding Construction continues making progress on the new Pine Bluff Main Library despite COVID-19 and the weather.
Siding and trim give the exterior of the library a more finished appearance while paint and flooring bring the interior to life.
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Though many people celebrate National Earth Day, East Harding Construction chooses to celebrate Earth Day every day.
We demonstrate our dedication to preserving the earth through our daily practices.
From building beautiful, dynamic eco-friendly structures that have been awarded LEED Silver & Gold to serving beverages to our clients, guests and ourselves in reusable glasses and ceramic mugs, East Harding Construction steps with a light carbon footprint to help preserve today’s resources for tomorrow’s generations.
East Harding Construction-Doing Our Part Today for a Better Tomorrow!
With the interior renovation well underway, it’s time to shore up the exterior of this historic building. The lift basket allows workers to get close to the wall at the top of the structure to secure supports during the exterior renovation.
There is still much to do but this project promises to breathe new life into downtown Pine Bluff.
Visit https://www.asc701.org/artspace to learn more about this great resource for Pine Bluff!
 
This project is off to a great start! We are through the demo phase and ready to start turning this piece of history into a part of the future of downtown Pine Bluff.
The antique lift (shown here) has been dismantled. The mechanical wheel and pulley system that operated the lift will likely remain as a decorative accent along with a hand-painted mural of the O.K. Ice Cream company.
The Learning Stairs are now encased in plywood and sheet-rock is being hung throughout the building.
It won’t be long before we get to see the beautiful decor hand chosen for this monumental addition to the city of Pine Bluff.
Polk Stanley Wilcox’s new corporate office truly brings the old and the new together.
With the original garage door and steel framed windows still in place, fine lines of modern design and technology accentuate this newly renovated historic building in downtown Little Rock.
On February 10, 2020, the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) held a wall breaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on The ARTSpace on Main.
Dr. Rachel Miller, Executive Director, Arts & Science Center of SE Arkansas peeks through the hole left from wielding a sledge hammer and breaking through the first wall.
Located at 623 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff, The ARTSpace will be housed in a newly renovated historic building next to it’s primary location at 701 S. Main St.
The exciting new facility will feature a gallery for area artists to show and sell work. There will also be a space for art and dance classes, a maker-space, a pottery studio, and an outside “ART Yard” for projects and events.
The much anticipated project is scheduled for completion in August of 2020 and will be another great milestone in the revitalization of Pine Bluff.
We are all very excited to see the new “Learning Stairs” being constructed!
Learning Stairs are a new architectural design that will provide a place for students to grab a book and read a few chapters in a comfortable, safe environment or to catch up on homework. It can also be used for impromptu gatherings or as a teaching space.
The “Learning Stairs” will be available to anyone, of any age, who wants to expand their mind or escape into another world through reading at the new Pine Bluff Main Library.
We are so excited about this project.
It’s looking great!
The Pine Bluff Main Library is coming along nicely! Great job guys!
These aerial photos give insight to the future of Pine Bluff. As the city continues to grow and improve, a new bar is set. The new Pine Bluff Main Library will be a landmark and guide by which all future projects and improvements will be measured.
East Harding Construction is proud to be a part of building Pine Bluff!
East Harding Construction held it’s first Employee Loyalty Awards Ceremony honoring all of it’s employees for their loyalty and hard work.
The five employees shown above have been with East Harding for more than 25 years!
East Harding’s owner, Van Tilbury, personally awarded each ot them with a Bulova watch engraved with the East Harding logo.
Van also awarded every other East Harding employee with a gift to commemorate their years with the company.
Some of the gifts included knife sets, Carhartt coolers, and Northface apparel. Employees were given a shopping guide with gift options for their years of service and were able to choose which gift they would like.
While many companies may acknowledge their employees at retirement, East Harding Construction acknowledges and awards it’s people throughout their careers.
East Harding prides itself on it’s close knit, family atmosphere and values each and every one of it’s employees making East Harding Construction one of the best companies in Arkansas to work for.
This years Christmas party was held at Samantha’s in Little Rock. They have a beautiful skybox that overlooks the main floor restaurant. Trimmed in garland and lights, this room made the perfect setting for a cozy, family style get together.
The food was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship. The evening wrapped up with a few rounds of Christmas carols led by Dietrich Booth
Special thanks to Van Tilbury and all the people at EHC that make it such a great place to work!
This formidable structure is near completion.
With only a few finishing touches, the new Phillip’s County Justice Complex will be ready service.
The recently renovated, historic Winchester Building is now home to Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects. 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 Polk Stanley Wilcox staff 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 is this beautifully redesigned building is representative of the importance of historic preservation and the necessity of modernization.
The new Polk Stanley Wilcox headquarters demonstrates the best of both and East Harding Construction is very proud and grateful to have been a part of bringing the past into the future.
East Harding Construction is proud to be an “Icing on the Cake” sponsor for Carelink’s 5th Annual “Cupcakes for Goodness Sake”.
The annual cupcake festival is a chance to connect with the community & to raise awareness about CareLink, a nonprofit organization that has been headquartered in NLR since 1979 to provide care and resources to the aging.
The theme this year was Halloween and everyone, including pets, were encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the festival. There were many activities going on in addition to the cupcake tastings such as face painting, a petting zoo and cupcake decorating.
The delicious event was a big success and plans are likely underway to make next years event even more fun and more delicious!
The exterior grading for site paving is finished and one of many concrete pours is underway.
 
The auger truck is on site & has begun drilling for light pole bases.
Exterior Sheathing & Vapor Barrier installed on upper level and a portion of lower level.
The Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library Systems selected East Harding Construction as CM Agent for these three renovation projects.
With a budget of $175,000, this 8,000 sf renovation includes flooring, electrical, paint & millwork. It also includes a teen room, study rooms and an updated community area. The anticipated start date is 9/23/19 with a three month schedule.
$69,000, 3,500 sf renovation to include flooring, electrical, paint & millwork upgrades. This library is In renovation today with completion scheduled for August 2019.
The $529,000 Redfield Library renovation consists of upgrades to the existing 3,500 sf building including paint, electrical, flooring, millwork and other finishes as well as a new two thousand square foot addition. The community room is being enlarged and additional spaces are being added to existing areas which will include a breakroom, teen room, and study room. This renovation has a six month schedule beginning mid September.
Our office is moving toward greener living! East Harding is stocking its kitchen with pint glasses and ceramic coffee mugs for employee and guest use and doing away with paper cups and bottled water. We believe this is an important step in reducing our carbon footprint and improving the environment. We invite you to do the same. Together we can make a difference!
These new aerial photos show how fast this project is progressing!
Only a short time ago, this was a vacant lot!
 
East Harding Construction proudly volunteered the man hours needed to erect the new canopy system at Barraque Plaza for the City of Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff has become an integral part of our past, present and future and we are honored to be a part of improving the community.
East Harding Construction hosted lunch for Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects at the historic Winchester building in downtown Little Rock. The 13,000 sf Winchester building was built in 1947 and represents the quintessential architectural design of the forties.
The entire Polk Stanley Wilcox office was invited to tour the site, ask questions and enjoy a fantastic lunch catered by Eat My Catfish. Van Tilbury, President & CEO, East Harding Construction, expressed his appreciation to Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects for allowing us to be part of their team in turning this piece of history into a part of their future as their new corporate office. Shawn Carroll, Vice President-Operations, Kevin Messick, Project Manager & Scott France, Site Superintendent were there to help guide the tour and field questions about this extensive renovation.
A special thanks to Kevin and Scott for working together to make this such a successful event.
The guys have been working hard to get this project moving forward after all of the rain. From early morning concrete pours, to setting steel, framing, prepping the second floor slab, & installing sanitary piping & duct work, everyone has done a great job pulling together & making things run smoothly & efficiently! Great job guys!
The Pine Bluff Main Library has passed a milestone with the completion of the steel erection.
We can now see some of the levels in the structure.
The East Harding team is doing a great job keeping this project moving!
New Pine Bluff Main Library Signed Beam Placement
New Pine Bluff Main Library Topping Out Ceremony & Beam Signing
On Tuesday, June 11th, East Harding Construction along with local officials attended the “Topping Out Ceremony” at the site of the new Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library.
Speakers included Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library Director Bobbie Morgan, East Harding Construction President & CEO Van Tilbury, and two of the library’s board members.
A commemorative beam signing was the highlight of the ceremony allowing attendees to sign their names into Pine Bluff history & become a permanent part of new Pine Bluff Main Library.
The signed beam was raised to the top of the structure and put in place as the crowd watched.
With the steel erection complete, we look forward to the next phase of this incredible project.
Van Tilbury, President & CEO-East Harding Construction, along with Shawn Carroll, VP of Operations, Patrick Booth, Sr. Site Superintendent, Win Trafford, Business Development & Dashaun Hammond represented East Harding Construction and manned the East Harding booth. Visitors registered for a $100 drawing and enjoyed several giveaway gifts from pens & koozies to tape measures & key chains.
The EHC team enjoyed meeting so many new people, visiting with clients & reconnecting with old acquaintances. We are looking forward to next year’s Expo and feel certain it too will be a great success.
A special thanks to Mandy Owens, Event Coordinator for all her hard work in bringing this event together.
Outstanding Alumni, Students Recognized at Walton Awards Banquet…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Sam M. Walton College of Business recognized three exceptional alumni and nearly 60 students for outstanding achievement at its annual awards banquet.
Walton College presented the following alumni awards at its 26th annual awards banquet on Thursday, April 18:
Lifetime Achievement Award – Bob East ’70
Entrepreneur of the Year – Heather R. Nelson ’94
Outstanding Service Award – Joanne Tam Fuller ’14
Bob East is a native of Little Rock and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Walton College in 1970. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972 and then embarked on a career of serial entrepreneurship.
East was named Arkansas Business Executive of the Year in 1996 and was a member of the U.S. Commerce Department Advisory Committee for Trade Policy Matters from 1995 to 1998. He is past chair of the national board of directors of Associated Builders and Contractors and a member of the American Institute of Constructors.
Heavily involved in his community, East was president for three years of the Little Rock Downtown Partnership and a member of the Little Rock Airport Commission for 10 years. He has previously served as chair of the Arkansas Nature Conservancy board and Arkansas Cancer Research Center, among many others. He currently serves on the board of Bank OZK.
Always in search of adventure, he has climbed Mount Everest, floated the entire length of the Mississippi River, run with the bulls in Pamplona and across the Grand Canyon. East lives with his wife in Little Rock and has two children.
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East Harding Construction is renovating & restoring the 72 year old Winchester Auto Store building in downtown Little Rock. The 13,428 sf space will become home to Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects who is also designing the renovation.
The interior demolition is almost complete and the concrete has been cut out and the ground prepped for underground plumbing to be installed, allowing for additional bathrooms, ect…
Currently, the interior block is being cleaned and next week we expect to begin replacing the roof, roughing in the electrical, repairing the plaster & painting ceilings.
The building is expected to be ready for occupancy in late August of 2019.
The old bridge on the golf course has been removed and the new 120′, self-weathering bridge has been put in place. Next, the stone masons will begin laying stone around the supports and the golf cart/pedestrian paths will be reconnected providing a beautiful new thoroughfare to the rolling greens of the golf course.
The Grand Opening for Armor Bank in Little Rock was on February 27th and East Harding was there! Having recently renovated the Cantrell Road building for Armor Bank’s first Central Arkansas branch, East Harding Construction gathered with the crowds to witness the ribbon cutting ceremony. Among the speakers were Govenor Asa Hutchinson & Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. Also in attendance were Chad May, CEO-Armor Bank & Mark Waldrop.
-Photos compliments of Nelson Chenault.
This empty, dilapidated parking lot is being transformed. All of the old concrete and debris have been cleared, the ground prepped, and now the beginning of it’s future is showing.
We are excited to see the progress being made in Helena-West Helena on the new Phillips County Justice Complex!
The under-slab plumbing and electrical rough in is complete and part of the 18,000 sf slab has been poured.
East Harding Construction is proud to announce that we have had zero work related injuries or illnesses in 2018!
Thank you to Keith Broadway, Health & Safety Director-East Harding Construction for his diligence in making sure we are doing all that we can to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Keith’s primary goal is to equip our Site Superintendents and subcontractors with the training, information, methods and equipment to ensure zero accidents and a safe and productive job site.
Safety is a team effort…Everyone on the EHC team understands the importance of safety in the work place and strives to insure and maintain our incredible safety record.
 
Tuesday (10/16) East Harding Construction attended the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new Phillips County Justice Complex. Wet and cold weather didn’t hold back the excitement. There was a great turnout from across the county. Judge Clark Hall spoke about the great community involvement and praised all who took part in helping this project move forward. Construction of the new detention facility and renovation to an existing building to house the new Sheriff’s Office will kick off next week. We look forward to a great project.
-Jack Whitley, EHC
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