Crowder College Joplin Instruction Center

RTM Engineering Consultants LLC

Architect: Paragon Architecture LLC
Engineers: Toth and Associates Inc., civil; and RTM Engineering Consultants, structural and mechanical, electrical and plumbing
General contractor: RE Smith Construction Co.
Estimated cost: $11.9 million
Estimated completion: July
Project description: With the aim of creating a showcase facility in Joplin to aid in recruitment and retention, Crowder College embarked on transforming the former Victory Ministry & Sports Complex into the Crowder Joplin Instruction Center. The center will accommodate an array of programs, including welding, advanced manufacturing, computer network science, engineering technology, esports and health sciences. General education classrooms and a conference room that seats 150 are also in the works.