Newkirk Novak Construction Partners

06/12/2026

Cue the confetti, we’re turning nine! ⭐️✨

Newkirk Novak Construction Partners is celebrating our ninth birthday, and since it’s also our golden birthday, we’re marking the occasion with nine photos from the last nine years.

From groundbreaking ceremonies and ribbon cuttings to jobsite milestones, team celebrations, and plenty of moments in between, these photos capture just a small piece of the people, projects, and partnerships that have shaped our story.

We’re grateful for every client, partner, and team member who has helped make the last nine years so meaningful.

Cheers to nine years of building what matters, celebrating the moments along the way, and looking forward to all that’s ahead!

06/09/2026

A Shared VISion in action!

Months in the making and the result of so many dedicated people, we were honored to celebrate the groundbreaking for Visitation Catholic School, a meaningful milestone shared with a special community.

It was a great morning to turn the first shovel of dirt, kicking off the project in the heart of the city. Sharing the moment with Visitation students, staff, family members, parishioners, and project partners at Hollis + Miller Architects made the day even more special.

The project will include a new makerspace addition that provides a hands-on environment where students can explore, create, and problem-solve, as well as renovated spaces that support student-centered, collaborative learning.

Our team is grateful to be part of a project that will serve the Visitation community for years to come, and can’t wait to watch the progress unfold!

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our very own Tanner Wuller, Project Manager, on graduating from Leadership Northland Class of 2026!

Tanner has joined a group of leaders committed to learning, growing, and making a difference throughout the Northland. We're proud of her accomplishment and excited to see how she'll continue to apply those leadership skills across our teams, for our clients, and in our community.

Congratulations to the Leadership Northland Class of 2026 on their graduation!

The class celebrated the completion of the nine-month leadership program in style at Argosy Casino Kansas City last week. From exploring law enforcement and government to nonprofits and education, it’s been incredible watching this group connect, lead, and grow together over the past several months.

We can’t wait to see the impact these leaders continue to make across the Northland community!

Dare we say… best class ever?😉

05/25/2026

We are grateful for the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we reflect on the true meaning of service and express our deepest appreciation to those who gave everything.

05/08/2026

Safety is always our top priority, and Safety Week gives us an opportunity to place an added focus on the conversations, planning, and daily actions that help keep our teams safe!

Throughout the week, our team actively participated in Safety Week across our job sites. Each day, we took time to reinforce safe practices, recognize the responsibility we all share, and continue building a culture where everyone goes home safe. All In Together!

04/10/2026

What makes for an ideal week at Newkirk Novak Construction Partners ? This one, where we got to do a little bit of everything we love! Engaging with students, walking a Board of Education through their spaces, and celebrating a ribbon cutting, all in just a few days!

First up, Spring Hill Schools: we had the opportunity to walk alongside Spring Hill board members through three elementary additions that are taking shape. It's awesome to see the excitement about the forward progress in the Spring Hill community!

Next, Smithville School District: our project team enjoyed giving high school architecture and civil engineering students a firsthand look at how design concepts for their school translate into construction on site.

Finally, Liberty Public Schools: we celebrated with a ribbon cutting, complete with an inaugural lap from the track team, on Liberty Middle School's brand-new track, just in time for the season!

Community is at the heart of every project we build, and from student tours to BOE walks to ribbon cuttings, weeks like this one are special to us!

03/18/2026

We recently held our inaugural Safety Excellence Celebration, and our people delivered!

This year, our team didn't just meet our company's overall safety goal; we exceeded it together! These results are intentional, built one good decision at a time, on every jobsite, every day, to ensure everyone goes home to the people they love.

We're proud to recognize the standout individuals and teams who took that commitment even further:

Excellence in Safety Award Winners
Kevin Osborn
Derrick Shanks

Safety Project of the Year Winners
Raytown C-2 School District Campus Canopy Projects
Liberty Public Schools Heritage Middle School Historic Renovation
Platte County R-3 School District Platte County High School Phase 2 Rebuild

03/06/2026

As we wrap up Women in Construction Week, we are proud to highlight another woman who helps make Newkirk Novak great! Grace Gundelfinder, Project Engineer, shares that her favorite part of working at NNCP is the welcoming culture and the people she works with. She loves that she is trusted with real responsibility while also receiving support from experienced leaders, giving her opportunities to take on new challenges and continue expanding her skills. Grace continues to do great work supporting our projects for Spring Hill Schools , and we are excited to see what she accomplishes next!

03/05/2026

The women of Newkirk Novak Construction Partners bring talent, leadership, and a whole lot of energy to everything we do! From the office to the jobsite, they help drive our projects forward and strengthen our culture every day.

03/04/2026

In celebration of Women in Construction Week, we're highlighting the voices and experiences of the incredible women who help shape our team! 👷‍♀️🧡 Brandy Wilson, on our Accounting team, shares what sets Newkirk Novak apart.

"What makes NNCP special starts from the very beginning. Leadership is actively involved in new-hire interviews, demonstrating the company's commitment to every team member from day one. The environment is collaborative, positive, and supportive, with everyone working toward shared goals while still making time to celebrate together. Company traditions like First Fridays bring the entire team together, creating a workplace where people feel included, appreciated, and genuinely happy to be part of the team. The flexibility and work-life balance, along with the ways the company supports employees, make NNCP a truly special place to work."