The Crystal Bridges Expansion and Alice Walton’s Healthcare Vision
Flintco has been building Arkansas since 1951, and we took Flintco Talks on the road to Bentonville to celebrate 75 years of construction. We sat down with Scott Eccleston, President of Campus Planning and Facility Management for Art and Wellness Enterprises, Alice Walton's Bentonville-based cultural and wellness organization, and Flintco Construction Director Jesse Evans and Vice President Patrick Horrath, both based in Northwest Arkansas. You'll hear Scott's behind-the-scenes stories of a four-hour job interview with Alice Walton, crews working through the night to beat a museum opening, and an architect visibly moved by what the team built.
The conversation covers a lot of ground. Scott shares how a walk through the woods with his three boys on what would become the site of Crystal Bridges and a late-night phone call from world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie set the course for the second half of his career. Jesse and Patrick relive some of the challenges they overcame delivering Phase II of Crystal Bridges on a site straddling a floodway, with controlled blasting within 80 feet of priceless artwork and a meticulous architect watching every pour of exposed concrete.
They also talk about what's next. Art and Wellness Enterprises is developing a healthcare campus in Bentonville with a vision that has grown well beyond its original scope, and Flintco is building it. Scott makes the case for why a project of this magnitude and complexity requires a construction manager that delivers like a partner.
If you attended the recent grand reopening of Crystal Bridges or are curious about the people and partnerships behind Bentonville’s most ambitious projects, this episode of Flintco Talks is for you.
20 May 2026
Women in Construction Week: Building Careers, Confidence & Community
Flintco’s workforce is now 22% women, reflecting the industry’s continued growth and opportunity. In this Women in Construction Week episode of Flintco Talks, three Flintco leaders share their paths into construction — from finance and architecture to leading major projects like the OKC Thunder Arena. The conversation explores confidence, mentorship, career growth, and how culture and trust create real opportunity in construction.
5 Jan 2026
Alberici CEO Leads with Humility, Creates Opportunities for Growth
Flintco Talks with Richard Jaggers, President and CEO of Alberici Corporation, who shares his journey from growing up in working-class England to leading a multi-billion-dollar construction enterprise.
You'll hear Richard's insights on building collaborative teams, leveraging AI as a force multiplier for people, and pursuing responsible growth that creates momentum and opportunity—all while staying true to the values and culture that make Alberici-Flintco special. Plus, Richard shares his personal daily mantra for staying grounded.
Whether you're early in your career or an experienced leader, this conversation offers valuable insights on building trust, maintaining humility, and fostering an environment where people can thrive.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Upbringing
03:58 – Taking the Leap to America
05:07 – Joining Alberici–Flintco & Culture
14:10 – Leadership: We Succeed Because of Others
19:27 – Building from Strength: Legacy & Responsible Growth
32:14 – Innovation, AI & Workforce Development
51:12 – Calm, Present, Grateful (Richard’s Mantra)
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