Western Specialty Contractors’ St. Louis concrete branch has completed an extensive plaza sidewalk renovation project at West County Center in Des Peres, MO, improving over 6,500 square feet of exterior plaza space at the retail property.
Serving as the prime contractor, Western began the project by demolishing an existing planter and fountain water feature, as well as areas of stamped concrete and brick paving. Crews also removed and replaced existing trench drains while re-grading and compacting the area in preparation for the new concrete.
Western then placed and finished 6,500 square feet of concrete to create the renovated plaza and sidewalk areas, while maintaining specific jointing layouts and sloping requirements.
Completing the work at an active retail property required careful coordination throughout the project. Western worked closely with store and mall management to maintain operations and access during construction. At the same time, a general contractor was completing a separate tenant improvement project for an incoming store, requiring the teams to coordinate their schedules and work areas.
“Working in an active retail environment requires careful planning and communication to keep construction moving while minimizing the impact on surrounding businesses,” said Jeff Ahlbrand of Western Specialty Contractors’ St. Louis concrete branch. “Our team coordinated closely with mall management and the other contractors on site to complete the renovation according to the owner’s schedule while maintaining access and operations throughout the project.”
The project began in May 2026 and was completed in October 2026. Western finished the work on schedule and within budget to the satisfaction of the project team.
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Family-owned and operated for more than 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing, and specialty roofing. Western offers a nationwide network of expertise that building owners, engineers, architects, and property managers can count on to develop cost-effective, corrective measures that can add years of useful life to a variety of structures, including industrial, commercial, healthcare, historic, educational and government buildings, parking structures, and sports stadiums. Western is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with 30 branch offices nationwide and employs more than 1,200 salaried and hourly professionals who offer the best, time-tested techniques and innovative technology. For more information about Western Specialty Contractors, visit https://westernspecialtycontractors.com.