Publication: St. Louis Business Journal, November 6, 2025

Poettker Construction claimed the 8th spot on the St. Louis Business Journal‘s list of the largest defense contractors in St. Louis.

Poettker’s recent notable defense projects include:

• The 171,804-square-foot, energy-efficient Scott Air Force Base Joint Operations & Mission Planning Center
• The Child Development Center at Scott AFB
• The 119,500 SF, 6-bay Hunter Army Aircraft Maintenance Hangar
• The School Aged Children Child Development Center at Wright-Patterson AFB

Poettker Construction earned $53 million through defense contracts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2024 to earn this honor, with the company’s largest single contract coming in at $33 million.