From the Ground Up: Commerce Bank

Owner: Commerce Bancshares Inc.
General contractor: Crossland Construction Co. Inc.
Architects: Esterly Schneider & Associates Inc., project; and frankZdesign LLC, landscape
Engineers: CJW Transportation Consultants LLC, civil; Mettemeyer Engineering LLC, structural; and RTM Engineering Consultants LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Size: 2,500 square feet
Cost: Undisclosed
Lender: None
Estimated completion: Winter
Project description: Commerce Bank is replacing its current southwest Springfield banking center with a building of modern design that adds private consulting rooms to enhance the customer experience, according to Jenny Stanley, senior marketing specialist, via email. The current banking center will remain open until the new one is complete to give customers uninterrupted access through the construction period, Stanley added, noting the final phase of construction will be the opening of the new banking center, followed by the demolition of the existing one. Commerce Bank operates four banking centers in Springfield, with three additional ATM locations.