A new $47 million Residence Inn by Marriott recently opened in Clayton, Missouri. Midas Building Group, the general contractor for the project, was tasked with developing cost efficient and practical solutions for the hotel, taking into account material shortages and supply chain issues.
Contractor Changes Plans, Opts for Steel Framing
The 12-story upscale hotel hotel was originally conceived as a fully volumetric modular building consisting of two floors of concrete podium topped by 10 floors of fully modular rooms. The Midas Construction design/assist team opted instead for a post-tension cast-in-place concrete structure with cold-formed steel (CFS) studs. The structure met the local building codes and advanced the project while maintaining the budget.
The 155,379 square foot hotel, opened in April 2023, includes:
- 2nd floor lounge and ballroom
- 3,300 square feet of second level meeting space with an outdoor terrace and bar
- 170 guest rooms, including studio, double-, and one-bedrooms suites
- 1,500 square foot fitness center
Construction Launched During Global Pandemic
The hotel was launched during the pandemic, an extremely challenging time for the hospitality industry.
“Looking back in early 2021 when the project was launched, we faced supply chain issues, material cost inflation, labor shortages and withering business and vacation travel for which the Residence Inn brand is designed to serve,” said Linda Eigelberger, senior vice president and principal at Midas Hospitality.
Midas Enterprises, along with its financing partners, deployed its four divisions to overcome numerous obstacles to advance the project.
“We are extraordinarily proud of our team’s diligence in developing thoughtful solutions,” said Tim Flacke, principal, Midas Construction.
Additional Resources
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- Six-Level AC Hotel Uses Cold-Formed Steel Framing for Load Bearing Walls