Newkirk Novak Construction Partners

10/16/2026

Two communities are coming together for an exciting new chapter!

This week, we celebrated the groundbreaking for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools’ new Woodland Hills Elementary School! Bringing together the Silver City and Noble Prentis elementary communities, Woodland Hills will provide students and staff with a new place to learn, connect, and create traditions of their own.

The best part? Celebrating with the students who will bring this school to life and hearing school leaders share their vision for what’s ahead.

Newkirk Novak is proud to partner with KCKPS and Multistudio on this meaningful project.

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09/25/2026

With a T... with a T... with a T-R-O-J-A-N-S!

Trojan pride and tradition were on full display last week as we kicked off Phase 1 of the Park Hill High School replacement project with Park Hill School District! This one is especially meaningful for our team, with three Park Hill alumni helping bring it to life. Scott Mead, Class of 2007, shared how exciting it is to be back at his alma mater and help create a space for the next generation of Trojans.

As the District celebrates its 75th year, we look forward to sharing the progress and being a part of what this will mean for the future of Park Hill!

09/17/2026

Newkirk Novak Construction Partners is growing, and we’re looking for an Office Manager to join our team!

Know someone who is organized, proactive, and people-focused? This role will play a key part in supporting our day-to-day operations, our people, and the culture we’ve built.

Apply on our website: https://www.newkirknovak.com/careers

08/20/2026

The people have spoken, and we couldn’t be prouder! Newkirk Novak Construction Partners is honored to be named a Kansas City Business Journal Best Places to Work Honoree.

Our team continues to invest in the company, in each other, and in the work we do every day. Whether we’re volunteering in our community, celebrating a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting, or just getting everyone together, our people are what make us who we are. Success has always been a team effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who continues to help shape our future and make Newkirk Novak a great place to work!

08/11/2026

No surprise here - we've known how awesome Lauren Kepler is for a long time!

We're excited to share that she has been named one of the Kansas City Business Journal's 20 to Know in Construction!

Lauren leads our business development efforts, strengthens relationships with our clients and partners, and helps shape the strategy and direction of our firm. She brings people together, builds meaningful relationships, and makes an impact wherever she goes. We are incredibly proud to see her recognized alongside other leaders making a difference in Kansas City's construction industry.

Congrats, Lauren!

https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2026/08/07/20-to-know-construction-kansas-city.html

08/05/2026

Boots on the Ground is back, and this time we’re stopping by Gardner Edgerton School District's High School campus! 👷

Project Management Intern Ashton Wheat is taking us along for a tour of the work happening throughout the school, including renovations to the kitchen and commons and progress on the new TRAILS addition.

The TRAILS addition will feature a storm shelter and expanded classroom space for the District’s transition program, which helps students ages 18–21 with exceptionalities develop independent living, communication, and job skills. Inside the high school, renovations are bringing updates to the kitchen and commons, along with an updated coffee shop for students and staff to enjoy.

From refreshed spaces to new opportunities for students, there’s a lot taking shape at Gardner Edgerton High School. Thanks to Ashton for showing us around and giving us a look at the progress!

07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day! 👏

Today, we're celebrating our largest intern class yet! This talented group has spent the summer contributing to a wide range of projects, from jobsites and project management to marketing and field operations, all while bringing fresh perspectives, curiosity, and enthusiasm to Team NNCP.

We're excited to introduce this incredible group and give you a chance to get to know them a little better. Swipe through to meet this year's interns!

07/27/2026

A great night at The K! Our annual Royals game is always a favorite opportunity to step away from the office and bring our team together.

Great company, perfect weather, and a Royals win made the night even better! We're already excited for next year. Go Royals! 👑⚾

07/22/2026

A fire truck, gold shovels, and a bulldozer... we had all the right tools for a successful groundbreaking Monday morning at the site of Kearney Fire & Rescue Protection District's second fire station! 🚒🚑

But even better than the equipment, we celebrated the people! Years of planning and design led up to this moment, and it was great to mark this milestone alongside the KFRPD department and board of directors, families, community supporters, and design and construction team members. The new station will serve Kearney's growing community with three apparatus bays, crew bunks, dayrooms, a kitchen and dining area, PPE and gear storage, wellness spaces, and offices.

This one's personal for our Operations Manager and Owner, Ben Vanderau, as the station will serve his own home community. We've loved working alongside Kearney, MO School District, and we're proud to help bring another meaningful project to life in the community.

Excited to get construction kicked off alongside WSKF Architects and KFRPD!

07/13/2026

Newkirk Novak Construction Partners owner Johnny Novak has spent almost a decade serving on the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation Board of Directors, including most recently on the Executive Committee, supporting a school district that has played an important role in both his personal and professional life.

After raising his two daughters in Shawnee Mission School District, he has remained passionate about giving back to the community that helped shape their futures. His dedication to the Foundation reflects his belief in investing in education and creating opportunities for generations of students to come. We are continually impressed by the work of the SMEF and the impact they have on our Shawnee Mission community and beyond. Thank you to their entire team for the engagement, passion, creativity, and difference they are making each day.

Congratulations, Johnny, and thank you for your years of service and leadership. We're proud to celebrate your commitment to the Shawnee Mission community!