UCI Construction

Check out these before and after photos! With all the rain this past week, we're reminded of jobs like the Bleckley Street Drainage Project and just how important stormwater infrastructure is for our communities. This past June we wrapped a yearlong project where we worked as a subcontractor to Wildcat Construction Co., Inc. Our team helped build over 1,100 feet of new drainage channel designed to improve stormwater flow and help reduce neighborhood flooding during heavy rain.

From placing 4,000 cubic yards of concrete to installing 200 tons of reinforcing steel, this project delivers a long-term solution that helps protect nearby homes, streets, and residents. 🌧️💪

Our crew is hard at work in Derby. The water treatment plant is beginning to take shape! Four slabs have been poured, pipe is being laid, and our team is starting on the walls.

Derby, Kansas City Hall Professional Engineering Consultants

Since our founding over 75 years ago, UCI has worked on a vast array of construction projects from water and wastewater treatment plants to globally scaled renewable energy facilities, with clients from small rural towns to the world's largest energy firms. Our projects can range from $15,000 to $50,000,000+. Today, we're highlighting a project we completed for the City of Haysville Kansas in the early 2000's.

This job consisted of pedestrian access improvements to Riggs Park, Dewey Gunzelman Municipal Swimming Pool, Haysville Activity Center, and school district property. This work encompassed the installation of 6000 linear feet of sidewalk, drainage and earthwork, pathway lighting, fencing, a new parking lot, and a pedestrian bridge over Cowskin Creek.

Have you seen visited this park? Do you remember this job? Tell us about it! ⬇️

Congratulations to Mike Ibarra and his crew on winning the 99 Days of Summer safety competition! Mike’s team set the bar all summer long by leading by example, staying disciplined, and setting the tone for UCI jobsite culture. Their performance demonstrates intentional safety, disciplined ex*****on, and pride in their work. Congratulations and enjoy your Nexgrill prize!

Pictured left to right: Juan Carlos, Felix Gonzalez, Mike Ibarra, Efrain Lira, Jose Villareal

We're looking to connect with college students interested in our 2027 Summer Internship Program and graduating seniors seeking full-time opportunities after graduation.

Check out our schedule below and visit our career tab at uciconstructs.com to learn more!

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🚧 Meet the Team 🚧

This week we're hearing from UCI intern, Dylan Waltner! Dylan is studying construction management at Fort Hays State University and interned with us over the summer.

🌮 What's your favorite food?
I love tacos and BBQ.

🏋️‍♂️ What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to hang out with friends, go to the gym and babysit my niece.

👷‍♂️ Why do you want to work in the construction industry?
I like working with my hands.

🏗️ What experience did you gain this summer?
I learned a lot about placing and forming concrete.

✨️ What are your career aspirations?
I would like to do site prep.

🤝 What stood out to you about UCI?
I enjoyed all the teamwork.

Dylan, thanks for joining us this summer!

Jeff Barley and Courtney Chroeung had a great time connecting with students at the Fort Hays State University career fair today! They enjoyed meeting students, sharing what UCI has to offer, and discussing future career opportunities.

Be on the lookout for our upcoming career fair schedule!

🚧 Meet the Team! 🚧

👋 This week we're welcoming UCI's newest production associate—Tyler Cowan!

🏈 What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy golfing, hunting, fishing and watching sports, especially football.

🍣 What's your favorite food?
My favorite food changes all the time, but right now, I am loving sushi.

👷‍♂️ What is your favorite part about working in the construction industry?
I enjoy working in the construction industry because it is a fulfilling job. You get to see what you’ve been a part of creating and even enjoy the product sometimes.

Welcome to the team, Tyler!

🚧 Meet the Team Monday 🚧

👋 Today we're hearing from one of our summer interns—Jack Bloom! Jack is studying Construction Science and Management at Kansas State University. He spent the summer working on a wastewater treatment facility for the City of Dodge City.

🥵 What's your favorite food?
Hot wings

🏌️ What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to play golf and go to the gym.

💡 What advice would you give to a future intern?
Ask lots of questions!

🏗️ What experience did you gain this summer?
I learned how to use the GPS system to layout offsets. I also learned about excavating and how to install piping.

👷‍♂️ Why do you want to work in the construction industry?
I like working with my hands and being outside. Working in construction felt like a no-brainer for me.

✨️ What are your career aspirations?
I would like to learn about all the different processes, be a supervisor, and eventually start my own construction company.

🤝 What stood out to you about UCI?
The people. They were so nice and willing to teach. They took the time explain what they were doing and make sure I understood. It meant a lot to me.

Jack, we loved having you this summer! Thanks for being a part of our team.

Kansas State University City of Dodge City - Government

This week at the Derby Water Treatment Plant construction site UCI poured 186 cubic yards of concrete for the raw water pump station. This pour was 50 x 67 feet and the second of four slabs. Water will be piped to the raw water pump station from four different Derby wells.

Derby, Kansas City Hall Professional Engineering Consultants Yaeger Architecture, Inc.