R.E. Smith Construction Company

Curtis Rice, an employee of RE Smith Construction, was named “Superintendent of the Year” in Springfield’s recent “Salute to Construction” Awards. Rice was recognized for his outstanding work as superintendent on the Botanical Center of Springfield Green-County Parks, a LEED qualified construction project, which opened in October.

“Curtis provided exceptional management for the project,” said Jodie Adams, Springfield-Greene County Parks Director, “Early in the project we lost 90 days due to weather and unsuitable soils. Curtis made up for those days and brought the project in on time.”

Rice was nominated by project architect Tyler J. Peck, AIA of H Design Group, the Botanical Center’s design team. Nominations for the prestigious award were drawn from superintendents of all Springfield region projects during 2010, and were voted on by members of the Springfield General Contractors Association. Springfield, third largest city in Missouri, has taken leadership in requiring LEED construction standards on all publicly funded projects to encourage “green” building practices.

Rice has been an employee of RE Smith Construction, a regional commercial construction company with offices in Joplin and Springfield, since 1992.