From the Ground Up: Fortner Insurance Services

Owner/developer: Fortner Insurance Services Inc.

General contractor: Justice Construction LLC

Architect: Buxton-Kubik-Dodd Inc.

Engineers: Olsson Associates Inc., civil, mechanical, electrical and plumbing; Mettemeyer Engineering LLC, structural

Size: 6,100 square feet

Estimated cost: $475,000

Lender: Citizens National Bank of Springfield

Estimated completion date: Mid-October

Project description: Project architect Jon Dodd said this two-story office building creates additional space and a different style for Fortner Insurance, an independent insurance agency for regional and national companies. The building expands onto a lot to the west previously occupied by a vacant rental home. The 1950s modern architecture of the office was converted to an Old World, French Country style to provide a more inviting, residential feel for customers, Dodd said. Part of the renovation included closing off an old entry and creating a wider main entry with front-door parking.

Compiled by Stephen Herzog. Springfield Business Journal brings you new projects each week. Send project info by fax to (417) 799-0603 or by e-mail to intern@sbj.net.