Affholder, LLC

On this Veterans Day, we extend our deep gratitude to all who have served. Your courage and dedication protect our freedoms and inspire us every day. To you and your families, thank you for your sacrifice and commitment. #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes

After 6.8 miles underground, our TBM has completed its long journey on the Lower Meramec Tunnel Phase 2. This project, in partnership with MSD Project Clear, will improve water quality, reduce sewer overflows, and retire a flood-prone facility. Congrats to everyone involved in making this milestone a reality! #infrastructuresolved #tunnelbreakthrough #SAK #AFFHOLDER

During Construction Appreciation Week, we recognize the incredible work of our teams at SAK Construction, Affholder, and Pipenology. Whether it’s pipeline rehabilitation, tunneling, or liner technology, your dedication keeps our projects moving and communities thriving. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you! #ConstructionAppreciationWeek #InfrastructureSolved

Today, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the bravery of those who responded. We stand united in remembrance, resilience, and hope. #NeverForget #911

Congratulations to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) and the entire Jefferson Barracks Tunnel Project Team on receiving the 2024 Tunneling Short Course Breakthroughs in Tunneling Award! We’re proud to see Affholder, LLC recognized alongside Jacobs, Brierley Associates Corporation, Shannon & Wilson, WSP, and many others for their dedication and excellence in this significant project under MSD's Project Clear program. This award is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of everyone involved. Here's to continued success and more breakthroughs in the years ahead! #TeamAffholder #ProjectClear #TunnelingExcellence

Happy National Waffle Day! We're celebrating precision and fun—whether it's tunneling through rock or enjoying a stack of waffles. Just like a perfect waffle, our work is all about the details. Cheers to innovation, dedication, and waffles! #NationalWaffleDay #Affholder #TBM #tunneling

Exciting news! The Brushy Creek Tunnel Project in Austin is featured on the Texas/Louisiana Regional ENR Magazine cover! https://lnkd.in/gz3TZtqV The article "Digging Deep to Boost Austin-Area Water Supplies" spotlights the incredible work our teams are doing for the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority. This monumental project, featuring a 32-ft-dia by 300-ft-deep main shaft and an 11-ft-dia tunnel, showcases the dedication, expertise, and hard work of everyone involved. #tunneling #AFFHOLDER #TBM #Austin #BrushyCreek #Solved #undergroundconstruction

We're thrilled to share that the Affholder Jefferson Barracks Tunnel Project has been honored with the prestigious Tunnel Achievement Award and is featured as the cover story in this month’s TBM: Tunnel Business Magazine. This recognition highlights the incredible innovation, teamwork, and community impact achieved by our dedicated team. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this project a standout success! You can read the article and check out this month's issue of TBM Magazine issue here: https://lnkd.in/guUgZ2MZ

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the recent passing of our co-founder, Robert "Bob" Affholder. Bob was a true pioneer in our industry and a beloved member of the SAK family. Bob's legacy of innovation, leadership, and dedication will forever be remembered. We invite you to join us in celebrating Bob's life: Celebration of Life Saturday, August 17, 2024 2:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time) St. Charles Convention Center Plaza, lower level 1 Convention Center Blvd, St Charles, MO 63303 For more details, please visit his online obituary: https://lnkd.in/gdyaFQST Bob will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Bob Affholder, founder of Affholder and Co-Founder of SAK, recently received a framed trademark registration letter and logo from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, courtesy of SAK. This marks the official renewal of the Affholder name in the industry after many years. The framed piece represents the continuation of a significant legacy in our field. We're proud to honor Bob and acknowledge the importance of the Affholder name. #tunneling #solved #affholder #sak #pioneer