From the Ground Up: Springfield First Community Bank

Owner/developer: Springfield First Community Bank

General contractor: Eoff & Associates Inc.

Architect: H Design Group LLC

Engineers: Anderson Engineering Inc., civil; Mettemeyer Engineering LLC, structural; Colvin Jones Davis LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing

Size: 16,000 square feet

Estimated cost: $3.5 million

Lender: None

Estimated completion: October

Project description: The 16,000-square-foot bank, on the site of the former Merigold Inn, utilizes stone, brick, glass, metal panels and perimeter sun-shading devices. The bank's main entry will have a tower element that serves as its visual icon and anchor the building to its surroundings, said Rob Haik, architect with H Design Group. The bank will have a two-story main lobby with a café and offices surrounding it. The second level is designated for banking operations and future growth. Interior Planning Consultants is interior designer, and Tiedemann Bank Equipment Inc. is installing the security and bank equipment.Compiled by Tanja Kern. Springfield Business Journal brings you new projects each week. Send project info by fax to (417) 799-0603 or by e-mail to sbj@sbj.net.