Local Civil Engineering and Surveying Firm Attends HBA Fundraiser

Julie Bartch, owner and CEO of Pickett, Ray & Silver, a local civil engineering and land survey company, recently attended the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri’s (HBA) Political Action Committee fundraiser.

The event, officially titled “2021 BUILD St. Louis PAC Spring Gala”, was held at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles, Missouri, on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Attendees joined together to support BUILD St. Louis, the HBA's local political action committee.

The goal of the PAC is to promote healthy economic growth and create jobs by supporting candidates who understand the importance of home building’s role in the larger economy.

About Pickett, Ray & Silver

Pickett, Ray & Silver (PRS) was founded in 1969 by Ray Pickett, Dean Ray, and Glenn Silver. Eventually, the company transferred ownership to Julie Bartch. She is the sole owner, managing the company with the help and support of Doug Tiemann, Chief Operating Officer.

PRS provides civil engineering, land planning, and land surveying for new residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects and government and public works entities. They work with builders in creating developments, many of which incorporate new urbanism and sustainable design.

The company is comprised of two separate and distinct divisions that work in concert to provide the best services and products. They contribute to the development of commercial, industrial, residential, government, and institutional projects.

The Civil Engineering Division provides site planning and design expertise to offer innovative solutions to construction companies to facilitate and expedite projects from concept to completion.

Their Land Survey Division provides boundary and topographic surveys and control measures using advanced software technology, like drone technology and CAD systems.

With over 50 years of serving St. Charles and St. Louis counties, PRS offers uncompromised experience and expertise.

About the HBA of St. Louis

The Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri originated in 1934 by seven builders who started the Builder’s Guild. The association serves St. Louis City and the Counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Lincoln, Franklin, Warren, and Washington.

HBA’s mission is to promote and protect the viability of the building industry. Its more than 600 members work to meet the housing needs of those living in the region.

The HBA empowers its members to succeed by working toward common sense building regulations, providing networking and educational opportunities, and producing three annual home shows in St. Louis and St. Charles. The HBA’s charitable arm, the Home Builders Charitable Foundation, has donated over $3.6 million to local 501(c)(3) organizations addressing the special housing needs of its neighbors.