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Eyes in the Sky: How drones support risk management on construction sites

By nisaschmitz|2026-05-27T18:33:30+00:00May 20th, 2026|Commercial & Corporate, Construction Management, Data Center, Design-Build, Distribution & Warehouse, Federal & Military, General Contracting, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, Industrial & Manufacturing, Multi-Family & Senior Living, Municipal & Public Works, News, PK-12 Education, Recreation, Retail, Thought Leadership|

From Illinois to North Carolina to Missouri, Poettker Construction is treating all project teams to lunch in celebration of Safety Week.

Poettker Announces NextGen Program Recipients
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Poettker Announces NextGen Program Recipients

Community, Higher Education, News, NextGen, PK-12 Education

Poettker Announces NextGen Program Recipients

By daniellebergmann|2025-08-21T19:59:36+00:00June 10th, 2024|Community, Higher Education, News, NextGen, PK-12 Education|

Poettker Construction has announced the 2024 recipients of its NextGen program. Poettker selected five recipients for the program’s inaugural year and presented two scholarships and three community impact contributions.

Collaboration, Shared Goals Drive Poettker’s Construction Management Work
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Collaboration, Shared Goals Drive Poettker’s Construction Management Work

Construction Management, Higher Education, News, People, PK-12 Education, Thought Leadership

Collaboration, Shared Goals Drive Poettker’s Construction Management Work

By daniellebergmann|2026-04-23T19:33:57+00:00March 3rd, 2023|Construction Management, Higher Education, News, People, PK-12 Education, Thought Leadership|

Publication: Illinois Business Journal, February 2023 Building relationships and buildings in the safest and most cost-effective way possible while maintaining the highest degree of quality and emphasis on sustainable design solutions has been Poettker’s mission since 1980. This is best represented by 95% of Poettker’s construction management portfolio coming from repeat clients and referrals. As

Construction Spotlight | Kaskaskia College
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Construction Spotlight | Kaskaskia College

Construction Management, Higher Education, Projects

Construction Spotlight | Kaskaskia College

By daniellebergmann|2026-04-23T18:48:48+00:00September 29th, 2022|Construction Management, Higher Education, Projects|

Poettker Construction is proud to continue our partnership with Kaskaskia College as their construction manager for a network-wide facility improvements initiative.

Community Spotlight: Ryan Poettker on McKendree Metro Rec Plex
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Community Spotlight: Ryan Poettker on McKendree Metro Rec Plex

Community, Higher Education, People, Projects, Recreation

Community Spotlight: Ryan Poettker on McKendree Metro Rec Plex

By daniellebergmann|2026-04-24T18:37:31+00:00December 17th, 2020|Community, Higher Education, People, Projects, Recreation|

In a one-on-one interview, Ryan Poettker discusses what Poettker is about, their relationship with the Metro Rec Plex, as well as future developments the firm has in store!

Poettker Partners Again With SIU-Edwardsville
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Poettker Partners Again With SIU-Edwardsville

Higher Education, News, Projects

Poettker Partners Again With SIU-Edwardsville

By daniellebergmann|2026-04-24T18:44:15+00:00April 13th, 2020|Higher Education, News, Projects|

Repeat business and strong relationships with clients, design teams, trade contractors, vendors and community partners have been instrumental in Poettker’s success over the past four decades. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been a client of Poettker’s for various projects over the years.