Prior to founding Mechanical Services Inc. in 2001, Frank Howey was working as an independent mechanical contractor performing HVAC services under general contractors in the local Springfield market. Unsatisfied with being a subcontractor, in 2005, he decided it was time to move away from providing just subcontract services and began to bid on projects as a prime contractor. He took the first step by putting in a bid for the renovation/addition of the HVAC systems of several Springfield public school buildings. He got multiple contracts successfully completing 17 of 35 elementary schools and went on to create successful partnerships in the public sector with the state of Missouri, the federal government, schools, and hospitals, which required renovating their entire space or just upgrading their HVAC systems. 

By 2012, MSI Constructors had evolved into a full-service general contractor, continuing to self-perform mechanical installations services but over the years adding complete building renovations, infills, and ground-up construction. This was all possible by implementing qualified superintendents and adding in-house carpenters and framers, which allowed MSI Constructors to offer multiple architectural services complementing the HVAC installation capabilities. MSI Constructors also has the capability to travel and is currently performing public-sector and private jobs throughout the states of Missouri and Kansas. 

Adam Howey, Frank’s son, took the reins of the company in 2018 and, following in his father’s footsteps, has focused on the evolution of the company and the services it provides with an eye on the continued growth of its expanding private-sector business.

If you just want to upgrade your building’s HVAC, we can do that, But if you’re looking for a general contractor who specializes in building renovations, office infills, or HVAC upgrades or would just like to improve aesthetics around your office, we’re more than capable and we like to do those as well.

Being a self-performing general contractor, we don’t just hire subcontractors to perform all the work. The general contracting, mechanical, and architectural trades are all under one roof. You’re dealing with one person from one company. Another great benefit is saving our customer money by cutting out markups that would typically take place if the mechanical and architectural trades were subcontracted.”

The success we’ve had is because of the people we’ve surrounded ourselves with, whether they’re in the field or in the office. The success of a company is not defined by one person, but by a team of individuals that strive to be successful.

Our gratitude will never waver for Frank Howey as he set the bar high and established a company that we will continue to grow and maintain the highest value for customer service and relationships.

A few current MSI Constructors projects include the renovations of the Cox College School of Nursing and the upgrading the HVAC at the Springfield City Utilities building. Others include the new HVAC system for the Pittsburg State University basketball stadium and the completed phase six remodel of the second-floor campus library at Pittsburg State University.