Project Spotlight: Boone National Guard Parking Lot

Frankfort, Kentucky

When the Boone National Guard needed new parking lot improvements in Frankfort, Kentucky, AJC delivered straightforward, detailed plans that set the project up for success.

Project Overview

The design included grading, drainage, erosion control, and site improvements to serve the Joint Forces Building at Boone National Guard.  The scope required careful planning to meet stormwater and erosion control regulations while also creating a durable parking lot to handle heavy use.

What Set This Project Apart

AJC’s bold approach stood out:

• We included earthwork calculations directly in the plan set, a detail that gave contractors and bidders added confidence in project scope and expectations.

• Our clear, no-nonsense drawings made the bidding process competitive, producing a good price with multiple qualified bidders.

• The winning bid came in within 10% of our cost estimate, reflecting accuracy and accountability from the start.

Results

The Boone National Guard received a project that was easy to bid, straightforward to build, and engineered for long-term service. For AJC, it’s another example of how the right mix of clarity, precision, and courage in design benefits everyone—from owner to contractor to community.