From the Industrial Revolution to the AI Revolution

Building Since 1889

Kansas City's Longest-Operating General Contractor and a Proud, Woman-Owned Business.

Licensed in 48 States, Delivering Projects Coast to Coast

We bring over a century of proven construction experience into every project, always looking ahead. As a licensed contractor in 48 states, we help clients grow across the country with the same trusted team. Whether it's mission critical, financial, or retail, we're ready to build what's next.

Since 1889


Five generations building with craftsmanship, consistency, and client trust since 1889.

10,000+ Projects


Delivered nationwide, seamlessly executed with minimal disruption and maximum client satisfaction.

Over $1B Delivered


Executed with coordination, risk control, and deep technical expertise.

Licensed in 48 States


Qualified to build across the U.S. with certified teams and trusted systems.

Built to Go Beyond Expectations

We plan every detail early to avoid surprises and set your project up for success.

We manage the entire build with precision, safety, and consistent communication

We ensure a smooth handoff, long-term performance, and lasting satisfaction.

We solve complex challenges with practical, code-compliant, and constructible solutions.

We streamline your project by combining design and construction under one team.

Reactive services resolve urgent issues fast with expert coordination and trusted repairs.

Rooted in History, Built for the Future

Schweiger Construction began in 1889 as a small carpentry shop in Kansas City. Over five generations, we’ve evolved into a trusted builder for banks, data centers, theme parks, and more. From wood trusses supporting the world war effort, to complex, zero-downtime data center builds. Our legacy reflects 135+ years of craftsmanship, innovation, and client trust.

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How We Help Your Project Succeed

We bring over a century of experience, licensed teams across 48 states, and deep expertise in complex environments like data centers, financial institutions, and retail. From early planning through post-construction support, we work side by side with owners, architects, and crews to keep things efficient, aligned, and on schedule.

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July 10, 2025
"I’ve always attempted to be my most unapologetic self. At times, that can mean being more empathic than my male counterparts. I take pride in having a good feel for when to talk, when to ask questions and, most importantly, when to listen." - Carol Meharry today’s dynamic world, the concept of leadership is continuously evolving. While traditional leadership models have often been male-dominated, there is a growing recognition of the unique strengths and perspectives that women bring to these roles. This series aims to explore how women can become more effective leaders by authentically embracing their femininity and innate strengths, rather than conforming to traditional male leadership styles. In this series, we are talking to successful women leaders, coaches, authors, and experts who can provide insights and personal stories on how embracing their inherent feminine qualities has enhanced their leadership abilities. As part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Carol Meharry.
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July 10, 2025
DALLAS, TEXAS – [August 13, 2024] – Schweiger Construction (SC), a woman-owned business, specializing in mission-critical construction and maintenance services for 135 years is proud to announce the successful completion of a significant renovation project at the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas (Aaron Family JCC). The project involved renovating the existing fitness center to a newly designed space in the facility, enhancing the community center’s offerings and improving user experience. The primary challenge of the project was executing construction in an active community facility. This required meticulous planning and execution to ensure safety and minimal disruption to the center’s daily activities, which SC implemented. They worked closely with the center’s management to maintain accessibility and security for all patrons and staff throughout the renovation period. “The Aaron Family JCC serves as a vital place for community activities and we understood the importance of keeping the center operational during this transition,” said Carol Meharry, CEO of Schweiger Construction. “Our team’s commitment to safety and precision allowed us to complete the project efficiently while maintaining the highest construction quality standards.”
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June 24, 2025
In the intricate world of data center construction, the success of a project relies upon the collaboration among architects, engineers, IT specialists, and construction professionals. With advancing technologies and increasing data demands, collaboration across all parties is crucial for achieving seamless integration and optimal performance in data center construction. The requirements for data centers have evolved significantly in recent years, demanding a more coordinated and cohesive approach among the specialized teams involved in data center construction. Stakeholders that operate independently can often lead to inefficiencies, conflicts, and suboptimal outcomes. As technology evolves and demands for data center reliability and efficiency increase, the need for purposeful collaboration becomes apparent.  The processes for designing and building data centers are undergoing a redesign, as traditional methods give way to more agile, cost-effective approaches. Today’s data center owners can’t afford faulty integration systems, delays caused by supply chain issues, or breakdowns in communication across the entire project team. To meet this need for speed, many owners are moving to a design-build game plan that emphasizes agile collaboration among all the parties involved – architects, engineers, IT specialists, and construction professionals. This helps the entire team respond to unexpected challenges efficiently.