3. Don Crabtree
President/CEO
dcrabtree@meritkc.com
913.747.7400
Don Crabtree founded Merit General
Contractors in 1991 and has been a
major force behind it’s growth and
success.
A Kansas State University alum, he
holds a degree in Construction Science
and has years of experience as an
estimator and marketer.
Don also knows the importance of good
customer development and building
long-lasting relationships with clients
based on respect, trust, and honesty.
Brandon Harris oversees business
development and marketing. He also
advises clients regarding new development
opportunities.
Brandon has grown up in the
construction industry and has expertise in:
land acquisition/development,
construction management, estimating,
subcontract negotiations, cost control,
and project scheduling.
Brandon Harris
Director of Business Development
bharris@meritkc.com
913.747.7400
16400 W. 118th Street, Olathe, Kansas 66061
913.747.7400
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MERIT HISTORY & LEADERSHIP
4. • Experienced personnel
• A+ rated bonding
• Sound financial strengths
• Diversified level of project experience
• Project management with the latest technology
• Proven design-build experts
Merit General Contractors, Inc. has
successfully completed more than 500 projects
approaching $1 billion dollars.
Merit has the resources and know how to manage and
complete projects locally and nationally. Merit has
completed projects in 48 states and areas of Canada.
WHAT TO EXPECT
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL COVERAGE
Our proven business model consists of efficiency and an
experienced team to ensure that all projects are
completed on or before schedule and within the target
budget.
EFFICIENT BUSINESS MODEL
STRONG PARTNERSHIPS
THE RIGHT QUALIFICATIONS
PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES
PROPOSED SCHEDULING METHOD
• Proactive management of design process
• Keeping within target budget
• Microsoft Project Gantt Chart Schedule
• Follow critical path schedule
• Three-week look ahead
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Leading provider of cloud-based applications
for construction
• Access to real time data
• Versatile
• Secure
PROJECT APPROACHQUALIFICATIONS
Merit has the precise qualifications to provide
outstanding construction services, with the perfect
combination of company size, experience, bonding
strengths, quality construction practices, and budget
conscience to make us among the best in the industry.
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Merit’s strong relationships with civil engineers,
architects, land brokers, and attorneys allow conceptual
thoughts to have critical input from the schedule to the
budget. Merit’s expertise with value engineering stays
consistent through the project from beginning to end.
5. The quality of the work on every project is the responsibility of all
subcontractors and enforced by Merit General Contractors, Inc.
Merit maintains some of the industry’s highest standards for
inspections and compliance.
Merit uses a Four-Point Inspection Program
to guarantee quality every step of the way.
Prior to beginning a major aspect of the work,
Merit and the subcontractors will meet and check
the following:
• Shop drawings and material certifications
• Material status, labor crews, equipment, & storage
• Quality control testing methods and requirements
• Safety and environmental precautions
• Testing and inspection plan
Upon completion of a representative portion
or sample of the work, the subcontractors will
schedule with Merit and check the following for
conformance:
• Workmanship
• Adequacy testing and inspection activities
• Non-conforming areas
Merit will coordinate and attend all final
inspections by the architect/engineer and the
client. All inspection and testing reports are
reviewed for final compliance.
PREPARATORY INSPECTION
FINAL INSPECTION
QUALITY CONTROL
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INITIAL INSPECTION
Merit and the subcontractors will inspect the
work on a daily basis to assure continuing
conformance. Inspection will be recorded, as
necessary, in daily reports and/or on specific test
and inspection reports.
FOLLOW UP INSPECTION
8. RELIGIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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MT. CARMEL CHURCH
$3M/24,000 SF
Kansas City, Kansas
Owner: Mt. Carmel Church of God in Christ
Architect: Bobby Patterson
New Worship Facility
BOONE TABERNACLE CHURCH
$1.8M/10,000 SF
Kansas City, Kansas
Owner: Boone Tabernacle Church of God in Christ
Architect: Bobby Patterson
New Worship Facility
MACEDONIA CHURCH
$5.5M/46,000 SF
Kansas City, Missouri
Owner: Pastor John L. Brooks
Architect:John Bennett,Church Plans for Less
New Worship Facility
CENTENNIAL CHURCH
$417,000/10,000 SF
Kansas City, Missouri
Owner: Centennial United Methodist
Architect: Moody-Nolan, Inc.
Worship Facility Renovation
LIFE CHURCH
$4.9M/40,000 SF
Olathe, Kansas
Owner: Clint Sprague, Pastor
Architect: Nolte & Associates
1200 Seat New Worship Facility
NEW LANDMARK CHURCH
$2.1M/17,000 SF
Kansas City, MO
Owner: Bishop John Brown
Architect: Timlis Arketekcher, Inc.
Institutional/Tenant Improvement
LEE A. TOLBERT CHARTER SCHOOL
$2.4M/36,000 SF
Kansas City, Missouri
Owner/Contact: Bishop Mark Tolbert
Architect: Watson & Associates
Institution/Three-Story School Addition
ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$5.9M/32,990 SF
Kansas City, Missouri
Owner: c/o Craig Watson
Architect: Watson & Associates
Institution/Sanctuary Addition
ST. PATRICK'S PARISH
$ 1.5M/18,206 SF
Kansas City, Missouri
Owner/Contact: Catholic Diocese, Mike Lewis
Architect: Devine Architects
Institutional/Church/Sanctuary Addition
9. “I have been extremely pleased
with the quality of Merit’s
performance on my new
821,000 Sq. Ft. facility. They
have been an active member of
my team from the planning
stages, pricing and on through
construction. The entire Merit
team has delivered on every
phase of my project. They have
truly exceeded my expectations
and I can wholeheartedly
recommend them to anyone who
is looking at building a facility in
these competitive times.”
Dan Jensen,
Kessinger/Hunter & Co., LC
Brad Simma, BRES
“Merit does a great job of
communicating. I don’t want to
waste time talking about
problems. I want them to come
to the table with solutions to
the problems.”
“Merit recommended that we
purchase steel ahead of schedule
because prices were going to
increase significantly and that
saved us tremendously on our
budget.”
Jim Ferguson,
Kwik Kopy Printing
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT
MERIT GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
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TESTIMONIALS
“I have been extremely pleased
with the quality of Merit’s
performance on my new
821,000 Sq. Ft. facility. They
have been an active member of
my team from the planning
stages, pricing and on through
“Merit does a great job of
communicating. I don’t want to
waste time talking about
problems. I want them to come
to the table with solutions to
the problems.”
10. 16400 W. 118th Street, Olathe, Kansas 66061
913.747.7400
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Newmark Grubb Zimmer
Mr. Kirk Sherman & Mr. Dan Musser
1220 Washington St. Ste. 100
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
816.474.2000
J & J Printing
Mr. Jim Ferguson
16701 W 116th Street
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
913.491.4774
Kessinger Hunter
Mr. Dan Jensen
2300 Main Street #140
Kansas City, Missouri
816.842.2690
Timlis Arketekcher
Craig Watson
4609 Paseo
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
816.861.4900
BSE Structural Engineers
Mr. Steve Busey
9911 Pflumm
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
913.492.7400
Beckner & Assoc.
Mr. Pat Beckner
17795 W 106th Street
Olathe, Kansas 66061
913.541.4041
MGP, Inc.
Mr. David Rindom
1300 Main Street
Atchison, Kansas 66002
800.255.0302
REFERENCES
Alan Johnson Design
Alan Johnson
700 W. 47th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
816.412.8455
Bozich Architects
Don Bozich
10 E. Cambridge Circle Dr.
Kansas City, Kansas 66103
913.342.8120
Davidson Architecture & Engineering
John Davidson
4301 Indian Creek Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66207
913.451.9390
Architects
Nolte & Associates
Mr. Tom Nolte
9400 Reeds Road, Suite 200
Overland Park, Kansas 66207
913.322.2444
Colliers International
Ed Elder
4520 Main St., Suite 1000
Kansas City, MO 64111
816.531.5303
NIS
Mr. Bob Jewell
17775 W. 106th Street
Olathe, Kansas 66061
913.339.2300
BC Engineers, Inc.
Bob Curry
5720 Reeder
Shawnee, Kansas 66203
913.262.1772
Engineers
Clients