Confidence in your K-12 Bond Construction Manager
Your community relies on you to hire the best construction manager for your K-12 Bond projects. With tax-payer funding at stake, it’s crucial that transparency and stewardship are at the forefront of every decision.
This responsibility can place significant pressure on school districts. Drawing from our extensive experience and specialized K-12 team, McCownGordon delivers exceptional results. With an unwavering commitment to client advocacy and a partnership that extends beyond a single transaction, McCownGordon is the ideal construction manager for your K-12 bond projects
Proven Track Record
In the past 10 years, McCownGordon has successfully completed over 230 K-12 projects on time and within budget. Specializing in bond management, we handle everything from remodels and renovations in active schools to new, ground-up buildings. Our K-12 team takes a holistic view of each bond managing schedules, workforce, and district priorities to ensure timely completion with minimal disruption to the learning environment.
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Strong Communication Skills
McCownGordon emphasizes strong communication to foster effective engagement with all project stakeholders including the school board, teachers and staff, architects and trade partners, and the community. Tailored communication plans, including weekly meetings with the owner and architect, regular updates for the board, and community briefings. For projects in active buildings, our project team meets daily with school staff to align the construction schedule with school activities, ensuring minimal disruption. Regular updates and transparent reporting keep everyone informed.
Expertise in Preconstruction Services
Success begins  in preconstruction with accurate estimates and schedules. Effective budget management is crucial to maximizing bond funds.  Our preconstruction team excels at stretching the tax-payer dollars without compromising quality. What sets McCownGordon apart is our specialized in-house team, Building Performance Solutions (BPS), which brings unique expertise to complex bonds, especially those spanning multiple sites and involving every type of construction.
This in-house value is especially important when managing complex K-12 bond programs to ensure budget accuracy, timely completion and maximum value. It is the primary responsibility as a construction manager to deliver solutions that drive value.
This team of highly specialized engineers, trade professionals, architects and code officials, focuses on finding savings across all project aspects–building envelopes, energy and operating systems, and more. They also conduct thorough site evaluations, including quality control, MEP, and structural analysis. Our virtual construction team exercises 3D modeling, laser scanning and other advanced digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. ENGAGING OUR BPS TEAM GENERALLY PROVIDES 50% MORE ACCURATE ESTIMATES, SAVES 13-16% ON ENERGY SYSTEMS AND REDUCES CHANGE ORDERS.Â
Ability to assist with bond communication plans and community engagement
Community support is vital for passing a school bond. Engaging in town halls, HOA meetings, and Chamber of Commerce sessions is key to building Schools are deeply tied to their communities, serving as major  employers and educators. For a bond to succeed, districts must actively involve and gain the community’s approval. Hiring  your financial, legal, design, and construction team early is essential. As construction experts, we understand that early involvement allows us to grasp community needs and tailor our plans accordingly. We also help districts understand construction costs and the implications of adding or renovating school buildings. By clearly communicating these plans to the community, we help address concerns and secure support.
Commitment to Safety and Quality
At McCownGordon, we take pride in our robust safety plans and effective implementation and engagement from our teams.. During preconstruction, our team collaborates closely with with the district to develop and establish comprehensive safety protocols. Our commitment is to create and maintain a secure environment for students and staff throughout the construction process. This proactive approach ensures that safety remains a top priority, allowing the school to continue their daily activities with minimal disruption and maximized protection.
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McCownGordon upholds the highest standards of workmanship and quality assurance for all trade partners. We conduct mandatory weekly contractor meetings to review project detailsincluding submittals, RFIs, design changes, safety and scheduling. Additionally, pre-installation meetings thoroughly address critical scopes of work before they begin. These meetings ensure quality expectations are clear, access needs are addressed in advance, and help save time, money and effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hiring a construction manager shortly after hiring the design team allows for the greatest success. The construction manager can price out the design in-real time and communicate how the design affects the overall schedule.
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Yes, you should hire the construction manager before you pass the bond. At McCownGordon, we’ve assisted many districts with community engagement to pass their bond. This includes providing additional communication to the district to ensure transparency regarding the use of bond funds. We also help develop, community presentations, webpages, social media posts and community signage to support awareness. This proactive support helps build community understanding and backing to reach a vote yes.
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Most states regulate the process of hiring a construction manager. McCownGordon can help you understand your state laws. Most states require a request for qualifications followed by a request for proposal and fee and concluded with an interview/presentation by the top contenting firms
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Yes, there is a positive economic impact to passing a school bond. McCownGordon prioritizes hiring local whenever possible, supporting the community and boosting the local economy. To further our commitment, we provide all trade partners a list of local establishments–restaurants, hardware stores, gas stations, and more–) to encourage to spend within the district. This approach helps keep dollars local and fosters economic growth in the community.
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