Blackline Design + Construction

Blackline describes itself as "an experienced group of contractors, architects and real estate developers" who "believe that every project we work on should be thought of as if it were our own building." The about page states: "Blackline is more than a contractor. We strive to be a trusted advisor, problem solver, and steward of our clients' projects. Our success is not measured solely by whether a building is completed. Success means helping our clients achieve the best possible outcome."

The team named on the about page: Mark Groenda, Co-Founder; Michael Schwartz, Co-Founder; John Bicker, VP, Construction; Phil Braasch, Project Manager; David Florek, Senior Project Manager; Rob Levins, Senior Project Manager; Brian Boughton, Project Superintendent; Michael McCoy, Senior Project Superintendent; Carmell Harmon, Project Superintendent; and Jenny McKie, Project Coordinator / Accountant.

Blackline Design + Construction is a St. Louis general contractor offering four published services: General Contracting, Design Build, Architecture, and Real Estate Development. The services page states: "Our commitment to our clients informs everything we offer. No matter your need, we're here to partner with you every step of the way." The company describes itself as "Trusted Advisors in Project Delivery" and uses the tagline "Designed to Build."

The site describes the approach this way: "The process behind creating a building is just as important as the finished product. At Blackline, we believe successful projects are built on trust, communication, accountability, and shared goals. We partner with our clients as trusted advisors, helping them navigate complex decisions, anticipate challenges, protect quality, and achieve the best possible outcome for their project."

Blackline Design + Construction is located at 2217 Locust St., 1st Floor, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103. This address, published in the site footer, is the company's location for the St. Louis metro area. The phone number is 314-391-8900 and the email address is info@blacklinestl.com. The contact page also carries a form asking for name, email, preferred contact method (email or phone), and "How can we help?"

On budget, the contact page FAQ publishes one figure verbatim: "While no project is 'small' to us, our projects typically range between $300,000 and $20 million." That is the only cost, price or budget figure published anywhere on the site. There is no rate card, no fee schedule, no hourly rates, and no cost-per-square-foot pricing. Any quote or estimate has to come from Blackline directly.

Blackline offers design-build and architecture as published services. The design-build page states: "Blackline offers a streamlined design-build service for commercial construction projects, serving as your single source for all design and construction needs. By integrating the roles of architect, designer, estimator and contractor, we deliver a cohesive and efficient process from start to finish." It continues: "With all key roles managed under one roof, we provide more accurate cost estimates up front and remain agile during the design phase. This integrated methodology allows us to deliver final bids within budget."

The contact page defines the method: "Design-build is a method of project delivery in which a single entity provides the client with all of the services necessary to both design and construct the project."

Blackline's general contracting page states: "At Blackline, we provide end-to-end construction oversight for commercial projects in St. Louis, MO. Our general contracting services are designed to ensure that your project is completed with precision, safety and excellence. From initial planning to final execution, we manage every aspect to meet your timelines, budget and quality expectations."

The page describes a team of Project Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents, and says Blackline "utilizes both the design-build and traditional General Contractor methods to complete projects in the manner that is most beneficial to our clients." It adds that decisions made during construction are weighed not only for immediate construction costs but also for "operational costs, value and marketability of the property."

Blackline publishes real estate development and consulting services alongside its construction work. The page states: "At Blackline, we provide comprehensive real estate development and consulting services, guiding you through every stage of your project. Our expertise includes market analysis, financial modeling, due diligence, strategic planning, site selection, feasibility analysis, planning, design, permitting and construction management."

On tax credits, the page states: "We are experts in State and Federal Historic Tax credits from both a financial and architectural standpoint. Where available, we can help you navigate these useful development incentives to help bolster the feasibility and success of your project."

These are things people ask Blackline Design + Construction that its published information does not yet cover.

• prices
• availability
• contractor licence or registration numbers
• AIA NARI NKBA or LEED credentials
• awards or award years
• individual project values or dollar amounts
• project timelines or completion dates
• insurance bonding or warranty terms