Any commercial construction project is fraught with risk. You go out, dig a hole in the dirt or knock down walls and work to complete a vision for a new space.

Unfortunately the construction industry is plagued by budget overruns and change orders, delays, lawsuits, incomplete or sloppy architectural work, and poor quality and management of projects.

Many problems and cost increases can be minimized or avoided with proper planning. Knowing what warning signs to look for and strong communication can result in significant savings for any project.


Our strength as a firm is de-risking your project. By getting Shireman Construction involved early in the process and using our experience we can help you make adjustments to keep you out of lawsuits, and get your project delivered on time and within budget – with the high quality you expect.

As we work on developing our new Web, LinkedIn and Facebook sites, we are taking the knowledge and values we use daily and plan to develop a comprehensive resource center. This will be a sort of “survival guide” for anyone planning a commercial, industrial or institutional construction project.

We’re just getting started, but please visit our website (www.shiremanconstruction.com) and then click our “follow us” buttons for Facebook” and LinkedIn. We’ll be developing and sharing white papers, forms, links and valuable tips to help better prepare for your large or small construction projects. And it’s free whether or not you hire us.

New content will be posted weekly. Take a look. Give us your thoughts. Our goal is to provide content that will be helpful to you. If you have questions about something posted, don’t see information on a topic that you would like to know about or have your own tips to share, let us know.

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Today wraps up 3 days of international celebration and remembrance of D-Day on the beaches of Normandy on the coast of France. Most of you might remember this brutal WWII battle being depicted in the opening scene of the movie "Saving Private Ryan". The Shireman family also remembers one of our own lost that bloody day.
Earl "Wayne" Shireman was 23 years old when he lost his life on June 6, 1944 fighting on the assault on Omaha Beach and the scaling of the cliffs at Pointe de Huc. Wayne was one of the first volunteers to join the Rangers, a newly formed unit of elite US Army infantry. Of the 225 men in the 2nd battalion, only 90 were able to continue fighting two days later. The Ranger battalion's heroism in capturing the big German guns saved many lives on adjacent beaches. Wayne's death deeply affected my grandfather, James L. Shireman. After learning of his brother's loss he lied about his age and joined the Marines. He wanted to get revenge on the Germans, but ended up fighting in the Pacific theater instead. Luckily, Grandpa Jim made it back alive. We remember Wayne on this 70th anniversary of his loss. As their motto says: "Rangers lead the Way!"

SHIREMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP - 2014