For more than 100 years, we have built hundreds of structures—large and small—for manufacturers, commercial businesses, financial institutions, municipalities, retail establishments and churches throughout Southeast Missouri. And, because we tend to do more than one job for a client, we have the opportunity to see how well these buildings weather time, heavy use, and our harsh Missouri climate.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Gene Penzel on November 20, 2018, former beloved president and owner of Penzel Construction Co., Inc. Born in Jackson, Missouri on January 10, 1934 to Carl L. and Mettie Penzel, Gene would go on to live a full and meaningful life with a focus on service to others.

There are many factors that influence the cost of construction. Some are obvious: land acquisition, permits, and construction costs. Then there are the future costs or life-cycle costs to consider: maintenance, repair, replacement—the cost of keeping the facility and its systems up and running.

What business wouldn’t choose a building process that offers opportunities to save money, to reduce construction time, to allow customization, to optimize quality, and to streamline the entire experience?

Penzel Construction is proud to announce the completion of the brand new Fire Station No. 4 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A dedication ceremony was held on December 1, 2017 for the $3.4 million fire station, located in the Laurel Grove neighborhood, serves the northwest quadrant of the City of Cape Girardeau and was built to replace a smaller fire station that was constructed more than 40 years ago.

As one would expect of a business that has been in continuous operation since 1910, we have many long-term relationships with businesses and organizations in Southeast Missouri. One longstanding client is the Bank of Missouri. We’ve worked with the bank since 2001.

Penzel Construction is currently working in Girard, Illinois on a new office and warehouse project for Liberty Utilities. Liberty is a regulated water, wastewater, natural gas, electric, and propane/air utility company providing local utility management, service, and support to small and mid-sized communities across the United States. This is the third project trusted to Penzel by Liberty Utilities.

Penzel Construction has been constructing SEMO schools, churches, manufacturing facilities, and commercial buildings since its founding. And, our commitment to quality work and exceptional customer service has been the cornerstone of our business.

In 2008, I had an epiphany. I was feeling sluggish, my blood pressure was high and the stress of managing a large commercial construction company was taking its toll on me. I was 35 pounds heavier than I wanted to be and I really needed to make a change in my life.

Nearly every day, we hear from people who have been watching the progress on the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. This is natural as it’s a high-profile project—not just in size and scope. The 121,000-square-foot, world-class facility features two indoor soccer fields, six regulation basketball courts that convert into 12 volleyball courts, a concessions area, meeting rooms, an office, and a variety of other amenities.

A few weeks ago, long-time client The Bank of Missouri celebrated its 125th Anniversary. Founded in 1891 as The Bank of Perryville, the financial institution has not only weathered many economic ups and downs—it has thrived!

Penzel Construction is making steady progress on the new Cape Girardeau Sportsplex. The colored exterior panels are complete and the building has been made weather-tight in anticipation of winter. Basketball and volleyball sports equipment has arrived and the wood flooring will soon be installed.

Penzel Construction is pleased to announce that Clay Randol of Cape Girardeau, Missouri has joined the Penzel team as Superintendent. With more than a decade of experience, Clay has worked on both large and small projects ranging from $8 million to $100 million.

Industrial development plays an important role in sustaining growth for a community. For Phil Penzel, it is a passion. Penzel, President of Penzel Construction Co., Inc., a 107-year-old design-build construction firm headquartered in Jackson, Missouri, has been helping Southeast Missouri communities grow by recognizing where the region’s growth will occur and by creating opportunities for businesses to move into the area.

In the process of putting together a list of design-build projects we have completed over the years, I was surprised to see just how far back we have been using the design-build project delivery system.

Last summer, The Cape Girardeau City Council approved a new indoor sports complex and entered into a development agreement with a team comprised of Midamerica Hotels Corp. and Penzel Construction for the building’s design and construction.

Last summer, The Cape Girardeau City Council approved a new indoor sports complex and entered into a development agreement with a team comprised of Midamerica Hotels Corp. and Penzel Construction for the building’s design and construction.

The Cape Girardeau City Council moved forward recently with plans to build a new fire station by unanimously selecting Penzel Construction Co., Inc. as their design/build contractor. The new $3 million Fire Station No. 4 will be built on the southwest corner of Lexington and Flad Avenues in the Laurel Grove neighborhood. It will replace a smaller fire station built more than 40 years ago.

According to statistics, there is a 1-in-3 chance that you, or a loved one, will require the services of an emergency room this year. When faced with an emergency, the one thing you need is quick, convenient access to a state-of-the-art facility with caring, skilled medical staff.

We congratulate Dennis Vinson, president, and CEO of Signature Packaging and Paper, LLC, and his staff on being named to Black Enterprise magazine's 2015 Top 100 list. Signature Packaging is an award-winning, corrugated packaging company that was founded in 2003.