Kajacs Contractors
About Kajacs Contractors
Founded in 1993, KAJACS Contractors has built a solid reputation of excellence. Our above-and-beyond approach to coordinating and executing projects of all sizes sets us apart as a competitive builder with a superior process. KAJACS combines seasoned professionals with state-of-the-art equipment to successfully complete our many industrial and public works projects. While many of our projects are challenging, we are well-known in Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas for being reliable and for providing quality work. At KAJACS, everyone works together to achieve our primary objective: high-quality, professional work at the lowest possible cost! You can read more on their about page.
About The Project
Mission: Deliver a high-performance platform rebuild for this established industrial contractor, replacing a sluggish WordPress site with a custom Laravel solution featuring enhanced project galleries, optimized image presentation, and an intuitive backend for client self-management.
Technologies Used: Laravel (PHP Backend Framework), Tailwind CSS (Utility-First Styling), High-Resolution Image Galleries, Custom Navigation System, Blade Templating (Frontend Rendering), MySQL (Database), Responsive Design.
Links
Before: From the Web Archives
After: From the Web Archives (Note: The site has since been rebuilt in WordPress; this archive link shows my Laravel build)
Summary
This project addressed key pain points with the client's previous WordPress installation: slow performance, unintuitive backend tools, and undersized imagery that failed to showcase their impressive industrial construction work.
The redesigned platform features a sophisticated project portfolio system with large, high-resolution imagery that properly communicates the scale and quality of their work across industrial and public works projects. The custom navigation implementation required careful architectural planning to achieve the desired user experience while maintaining responsive behavior across all device sizes.
The result is a performant, visually striking platform that serves as an effective business development tool for this multi-state contractor operating across Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.