R.D. Lawrence Construction Company of Springfield Begins $1 Million Addition to Hillier Storage & Moving Co.

SPRINGFIELD – R. D. Lawrence Construction Company of Springfield today began construction work on a 42,340 sq. ft. warehouse addition for Hillier Storage and Moving at 2728 South 11th Street in Springfield.

The $1 million dollar project includes design and construction of the addition to the existing facility. The maintenance-free exterior shell will be constructed of insulated pre-stressed concrete wall panels that will also provide roof support.

“R.D. Lawrence Construction Company is pleased to work with Hillier Storage & Moving on yet another addition to the company’s facilities,” said John Goetz, President of R.D. Lawrence Construction Company. “This is the third addition we have built for Hillier Storage & Moving in just the last three years. Its growth is great for Springfield and we are pleased to play our role in helping Hillier grow into the future.”

The construction phase of the project begins today, July 1st , and is expected to be completed by October 1st. The architect for the project is George P. Kelly. Brown Engineers is providing structural design.

Current R.D. Lawrence Construction Company projects include upgrading the heating, ventilating and cooling system at Dubois School in Springfield, the construction of the new public high school and middle school in Beardstown and the expansion of Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville.