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The county's largest meeting facility, its premier entertainment venue, and the biggest competition swimming facility all opened last Sunday.
About 400 people attended the ribbon cutting and dedication hosted by the Russell County Board of Education
The newly opened Russell County Auditorium / Natatorium Complex on South Hwy 127 in Russell Springs at the intersection of French Valley Road will next host the National Day of Prayer event May 7th at 6 p.m.
The ceremony last weekend began with the Master of Ceremony, Chanson Davenport introducing the dignitaries on the stage and the Invocation, given by Brother Jim Kingry. The NJROTC presented the National Colors, while James Bean sang The National Anthem.
Ted Eysenbach, from the Russell County Industrial Authority, included praise for all those involved in getting the program off the ground, with special recognition of the past and present swim team members, but most especially the determination of Superintended Scott Pierce.
Joking about the lengthy name of the building Eysenbach said, "They should name it the Scott."
Pierce passed on commenting on that suggestion, instead focusing on the dedicated support and hard work by local legislators Jeff Hoover and Vernie McGaha as well as Senate President David Williams of Burkesville.
Brother Tony Stephens gave the Benediction before Steve Branscum, President & CEO of Branscum Construction Company made his remarks and presented the scissors to Clifford Wilson.
The Board of Education and Dignitaries cut the ribbon and the gathering in the auditorium dispersed for refreshments and building tours.
The New Russell County Auditorium and Natatorium Complex consist of 63, 464 square feet with an Auditorium seating capacity of 742, a 2,400 square foot multi-purpose room, 10 classrooms, exercise room and Natatorium.
The ceiling in the Auditorium has acoustical panels to help enhance the large state-of-the-art lighting and sound system, 2 dressing rooms on either side of the stage and there is a 16 x 20 drop down projector screen.
The Multi-purpose/Conference room is outfitted with a presentation center and a sound system that can be connected in with the Auditorium.
The 10 classrooms will be used by high school students in the district who are taking college accredited classes.
One of the classrooms is wired to be a computer lab.
An exercise room consists of 2,000 square feet and overlooks both the pool and the foyer.
The Natatorium competition size pool ranges from 4ft to 12.6 with both low and high diving boards.
Branscum Construction Company served as the Construction Manager for the new Russell County Auditorium / Natatorium Complex; RBS Design Group was the architect on the building; Jeff Cook, of Branscum, served as the project manager; Larry McGowan, and Jim Gilbert were the superintendents on the project.
On February 7, 2009 the Associated General Contactors of Kentucky held their 19th Annual Awards Banquet where Branscum Construction Company, Inc., First Baptist Church of Russell Springs and JKS Architectural were presented with the 2008 Build Kentucky Award for the First Baptist Church of Russell Springs Sanctuary Addition. This prestigious recognition signifies the high caliber of quality workmanship and is an honor widely recognized by construction professionals and architects. The AGC of Kentucky presented 9 Build Kentucky Awards state-wide. First Baptist Church Sanctuary Addition was chosen for this award due to its excellence in construction, project management, innovative design, conceptual development and its positive impact on the community.
First Baptist Church of Russell Springs contracted with Branscum Construction Company as construction manager to build a new worship facility after space at their old sanctuary was exhausted. Construction began July 2007 to build a new sanctuary that consisted of a 16,000 square feet addition, which would house a new sanctuary with seating of 650, a new choir room, baptistery, lounge area, pulpit and sanctuary balcony. Along with the building additions, the site was reconfigured and a large new parking area was installed. The new facility matches the traditional look of the existing building, while still incorporating modern design and engineering features.
Receiving the award for Branscum Construction Company was Mr. Steve Branscum, owner, Mr. Josh Branscum, Business Development, Mr. Jonathan Smith, Operations Manager and Mr. Rick Brown, Superintendent. Receiving the award on behalf of First Baptist Church was Mr. Terry Stephens, Building Committee Chairman and Mr. Donnie Morrison, Building Committee Treasurer. Mr. Keith Sharp, Architect received the award for JKS Architectural of Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Every time a project is completed, Branscum Construction Company hopes that they have exceeded the clients expectations for the project. In the end, the First Baptist Church gained a New Sanctuary that offered an attractive, functional building that the congregation can appreciate for years to come. Mr. Donnie Morrison, First Baptist Church Treasurer remarked, The sanctuary is very beautiful. Our Church has been truly blessed with a tremendous worship opportunity to honor God with this great facility.
Branscum Construction Company, Inc. and its subsidiary, Precision Erection Company, held its 32nd annual Holiday Dinner and Award Ceremony Friday, December 5, 2008 at Lake Cumberland State Park. The dinner has been held every year in the history of BCCI and is done in appreciation of the companys associates.
During the dinner, the 2008 Associate of the Year was named. Jonathan Smith, the Operations Manager who has been with BCCI for 15 years, was announced as the recipient of the award. Honorable mentions for the award were Rick Brown, Ron Clark, Dan Locke, James Gilbert and Mike Franklin.
The Associate of the Year award is chosen each year by his or her peers. All Branscum associates are asked to nominate a fellow employee and rate them on their loyalty, conduct, attitude, ability, attendance, production, knowledge of the industry, quality of work, personality, safety, working with others and effort.
Several other associates were also honored during the evening for their years of service. Honored for five years of service were Donnie Gentry, Jerry Scrimager and Lannie Fields. Honored for 15 years of service were Pete Cook, Tim Stephens, Carl Stephens, Jonathan Smith and Tim Roberts. Honored for 25 years of service were Audie Hammond and Dale Meece.
Branscum - Pepper Construction Company, LLC
Branscum Construction Company , Inc. is proud to announce that in addition to the current two subsidiary companies Branscum Construction South and Precision Erection Company, it has partnered with a general contracting and construction management firm Pepper Construction Company to form a third subsidiary company, Branscum-Pepper Construction.
Just like Branscum Construction South and Precision Erection & Rigging Company, Branscum-Pepper Construction is a separate & distinct from Branscum Construction Company, Inc.
Steve Branscum is excited about the new company. This move significantly increases Branscums ability to expand its services in Kentucky and the Mideast and Southeast regions of the United States. The additional support, experience and expertise Pepper provides will create opportunities to pursue larger and more complex projects.
Branscum Construction Company, Inc. will remain as it has always been with the same personnel, focus and mission in designing, managing and constructing landmarks for the future by building for excellence, says Steve Branscum.
We have been looking for the right partner for several years, one that shares our values and commitment to safety and quality, adds Branscum. We interviewed a number of companies but none rose to Peppers level in terms of the qualities we were looking for in a business partner.
Pepper Construction is a general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the non-residential and private sector markets including healthcare, retail, institutional and educational markets. Founded in 1927, Pepper is a privately-owned company whose 2007 gross revenues totaled $1.2 billion. Pepper Construction Group is headquartered in Chicago and serves clients from offices in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Texas. The majority of work with Branscum will be facilitated through Pepper Construction Company of Indiana.
Pepper Construction Group CEO Dave Pepper said, This partnership with Branscum is a promising step for both companies. Branscum shares our commitment to quality, to building relationships with clients and communities we serve, and to our people who make any success possible. We look forward to building this partnership and to the new opportunities it will foste".
Each generation makes a promise to the next generation; we will do our best to leave something better than we had for ourselves, said Lambert.
Ann Melton, Adair County Judge Executive, gave the welcome and introductions during the ceremony.
All new judicial centers are equipped with the modern infrastructure to support data, computer, video and networking technology, said Lambert. They also provide the highest level of Kentucky court security through a single-point entry with magnetometers and security personnel.
The building will be 37,232 square feet and is expected to be competed in September of 2009. Construction on the project began soon after the groundbreaking ceremony.
The project is located on the corner of Merchant Street and KY Hwy. 55 in Columbia.
DLZ, of Frankfort, Ky., is serving as the Architect on the project. The Branscum Construction Management Team includes: Jeff Cook as the Project Manager and Jim Rock as the Superintendent
Branscum Construction Company has recently been honored at two separate award ceremonies, where they received awards for the construction of the Ransdell Chapel located on the Campbellsville University Campus in Campbellsville, KY.
Branscum received their 1st award for Ransdell Chapel project on February 8, 2008 at the 18th Annual Build Kentucky Awards. The Associated General Contractors of Kentucky (AGC) presented BCCI with the AGC award.
The second award for the Ransdell Chapel was from the Kentuckiana Masonry Institute. Todd Sadler, the Superintendent, accepted the 2007 M Honor Award for BCCI on April 23, 2008.
Construction began on the Ransdell Chapel on Campbellsville Universitys campus in October of 2005. The University was looking for a functional, attractive and efficient facility to satisfy its needs for a convocation/chapel site, campus and community meeting place and many other needs that were not satisfied by the current buildings on campus. Throughout the project, challenges were overcome, superior project management was administered, innovative construction methods were used, state-of-the-art features were included, careful attention was paid to project site conditions, client expectations were exceeded and Campbellsville University, her students and alumni and the community. In the end, Campbellsville University gained a new facility that offered a beautiful, functional building that the University community and surrounding communities can enjoy for years to come.
Ground was broken on the new Russell County Schools Auditorium / Natatorium and Band Room project on the campus of Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School in Russell Springs, Ky. on Thursday, November 1, 2007.
It takes more than one person to accomplish something, said Scott Pierce, superintendent of the Russell County School System. This has been a real community effort; it takes everyone working together.
The new facility will consist of a 750-seat auditorium, swimming pool, conference room and classrooms. It will be approximately 50,000 square feet and will be wheelchair accessible.
The project also includes an addition and renovation to the existing band room in the rear of Russell County High School. The addition will be 8,827 square feet and 4,673 of the existing space will be renovated.
This project will be a tool that puts us one notch ahead and can be used as an educational benefit as well as a job opportunity benefit, said Pierce. It can be used as an economic development tool.
The Auditorium/Natatorium and band room are scheduled for completion in the summer of 2008.
Branscum Construction Company, Inc. is serving as the Construction Manager of the Auditorium/Natatorium and also did the renovation of the Middle School. The Branscum Team includes Jeff Cook as the Project Manager and Larry McGowan as the Superintendent on site.
RBS Design Group, of Owensboro, Ky., is serving as the architect on the project, AGE Engineering Services, Inc., of Stanford, Ky., is serving as the civil engineer and CMTA Engineering Consultants, of Lexington, Ky., is the mechanical and electrical engineer.
"I can't think of a better example of a true entrepreneur than Stephen Branscum," said Jerry Rickett, president of the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation, during the presentation of the 2007 Excellence in Entrepreneurship award November 9, 2007 in Russell Springs, Ky.
"He has chosen a profession that has truly changes the lives of thousands of people," said Rickett. "I can't think of a more deserving recipient."
Stephen Branscum, president and CEO of Branscum Construction Company, Inc., was honored as an Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award recipient in the For-Profit Business category.
You have to love what you do, said Branscum. I love building things and enjoy coming into work every morning to make that happen. I owe a lot to my family and parents who taught me values, morals and good work ethic.
Branscum also thanked his wife, Rita Branscum; daughter, Kristen Branscum; son, Josh Branscum; his family, friends and co-workers upon receipt of the award.
No one succeeds without good people around them, said Branscum. Each of you has ownership in this award as I have been blessed with many quality people in my life.
Kentucky Senator Vernie McGaha also presented Branscum with an award. McGaha gave Branscum a citation from the Kentucky Senate in recognition of receiving the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award.
The event was presented by Eastern Kentucky Universitys College of Business and Technology, The Center for Rural Development and the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation.
The awards were established in 2001 to honor excellence in entrepreneurship throughout Eastern and Southern Kentucky. Awards are presented in fourth categories: For-Profit Business, For-Profit Small Business, Start-Up and Non-Profit Entity.
The recipients of the awards are determined by the economic success of the enterprise, contributions to the community, job creation and operational achievement as measured by innovative business practices, superior safety achievement and superior technology.
Branscum Construction Company, Inc. is proud to spotlight its subsidiary company, Branscum Construction South, LLC. Branscum South is located at 4012 Commons Drive West, Suite 112 in the Henderson Beach Business Park Development in Destin, Florida, which was designed and built by BCCI.
This office is currently constructing a project at Marriott Baypoint in Panama City Beach, Cabana Cay in Panama City Beach, Tapestry Town Homes in Panama City Beach and Freeport Business Park in East Freeport, Florida.
Branscum South does business in Florida, Georgia and the surroundings states out of the South Office.
You can contact Branscum South at 850-650-0385 or jdunne@branscumconstruction.com.
Branscum Construction Company, Inc., is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2007.
The company was incorporated in 1977 and has evolved from a young, general contracting firm that focused on a few market segments into a full-service construction company that provides General Contracting, Design/Build and Construction Management services throughout Kentucky, surrounding states and Florida.
Branscum Constructions initial strategic plan was to set goals to build a foundation for success. Through the years Branscum Construction has developed many efficient construction programs that can be tailored toward any client's needs. BCCI's approach to meeting these needs utilizes these guiding principles: focus on quality, customer satisfaction and effective business practices.
The emphasis on these elements are the basis for the vision and mission of Branscum Construction Company, Inc.
BCCI has established a remarkable track record in the construction industry through quality construction resulting in client satisfaction. Branscum Construction is a team that constructs landmarks for the future and strives to do so by "Building for Excellence."
