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6 Essentials for Successful Education Summer Construction

nisaschmitz — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:06:23 +0000

Preparing Your School Facility for the Summer Build Window

For many school districts, summer represents the most critical construction window of the year. Whether addressing Health & Life Safety requirements, completing renovations, or advancing multi-year bond programs, the months between the last bell and the first day of classes is very compressed and leaves little wiggle room.

Successful summer construction doesn’t begin in June. It is the result of disciplined planning, early coordination, informed decision-making, and proven construction management practices implemented well before summer kicks off. When supporting PK–12 districts through both single-campus projects and district-wide improvement programs, the following essentials separate smooth summer projects from those that struggle to be delivered on schedule and within budget.

1. Start Planning Earlier Than You Think

Districts often underestimate how much groundwork is required before summer construction can begin. Long-lead material procurement, early bid packages, permitting timelines, and Health & Life Safety reviews all impact whether work can truly start on day one of summer break.

Preconstruction planning with a enables districts to:

Validate budget assumptions and alternates before bidding
Identify scope items best suited for summer completion versus future phases
Sequence work strategically to maximize the limited student-free window

Projects that move into summer without these decisions being finalized reduce predictability and place added pressure on both schedule and contingency.

2. Define Clear Summer Priorities

Not all scopes are created equal when time is limited. The most successful districts clearly define what must be completed before students return versus what can continue during the school year.

High-priority summer scope typically includes:

Safety and security upgrades (secure entries, fire protection, alarms)
Major MEP shutdowns or tie-ins
High-impact interior renovations
Floor, ceiling, and finish work in unoccupied spaces
Driveway/parking lot enhancements that impact traffic patterns

Establishing these priorities early allows the construction team to align manpower and sequencing accordingly.

BEFORE

AFTER

3. Align Phasing With Educational Operations, Not Just Construction Logic

While summer provides temporary relief from daily occupancy, many campuses still host summer school, athletics, maintenance programs, or community use. Effective summer plans reflect how the facility actually operates, not just how drawings are organized.

Strong phasing strategies to consider:

Student, staff, and visitor access points
Temporary circulation and egress paths
Protection of completed areas
Clear separation between construction zones and occupied spaces

This alignment supports safety, reduces disruption, and builds trust with administrators and staff who are preparing for the upcoming school year in parallel with construction.

4. Lock Down Procurement & Early Subcontractor Engagement

Summer schedules are short. A proactive Construction Management approach emphasizes early subcontractor involvement, bid timing, and material procurement, especially for systems with extended lead times.

Proactive procurement planning:

Reduces exposure to supply-chain and price volatility
Allows work to start immediately when summer begins
Creates clearer coordination across trades during compressed schedules

When procurement decisions are guided by constructability reviews and real-world delivery timelines, summer execution becomes far more predictable.

5. Maintain Consistent, Predictable Communication

Summer projects move fast, and communication gaps quickly turn into field conflicts or schedule impacts. Clear roles, consistent updates, and transparent reporting across all stakeholders are essential.

Effective summer communication includes:

Weekly look-ahead schedules that reflect real progress
Daily coordination among trades and facilities staff
Early identification of issues requiring owner decisions

When administrators check in on the progress, there should be no surprises — only confirmation that the plan is working.

6. Plan Turnover with the First Day of School in Mind

Substantial completion dates don’t always align with operational readiness. The best summer projects plan backward from the first day students return and include adequate time for inspections, facility start-up training, furniture installation, and staff setup.

Turnover planning should account for:

Phased inspections and commissioning
Technology and security system testing
Custodial access and cleaning
Staff orientation to new or renovated spaces

A successful summer project isn’t just finished; it’s ready for learning on day one.

Setting the Stage for Long-Term Success

Summer construction is about more than speed. It’s about safety, stewardship of public funds, and minimizing disruption to the educational mission. With early planning, disciplined phasing, and strong collaboration, educators can take full advantage of facility upgrades over summer break while reducing impact to the learning environments they so carefully curate for future generations.

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��ý Construction Honored as a 2025 BD+C Top Contractor

nisaschmitz — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:53:32 +0000

Publication: , April 7, 2026

��ý Construction earned recognition on . The list ranks the nation’s largest general contractors, CM at-risk firms, and design-builders for nonresidential buildings and multifamily buildings work based on 2024 revenue.

��ý Construction achieved the for its construction management, design/build, general contracting, and self-perform services delivered across the distribution, warehouse, federal and military, healthcare, education, industrial and manufacturing, commercial, hospitality, retail, and utility and infrastructure markets.

��ý Construction achieved its highest 2025 BD+C ranking in the as the 17th largest company in this market.

��ý Construction ranked 18th on BD+C’s list of the .

Business from longtime customer Walmart, Planet Fitness, and Food Lion secured ��ý Construction a rank of 29 on . In 2024, ��ý earned $78 million in the retail market in 2024 to achieve this honor.

��ý Construction improved its ranking from No. 59 to the .

Serving as Construction Manager enables ��ý to advise during the vital preconstruction phase. By identifying budget concerns, mapping out dependencies, and recommending optimal construction materials, ��ý Construction better prepares the project for success.

��ý Construction improved by one spot to claim the 38th spot on .

Poetter Construction earned the 40th spot on . Industry-leading clients like Continental Tire and Volpi Foods contributed to ��ý’s impressive 2024 industrial facility revenue of $155 million, enabling the company to climb a spot compared to the media outlet’s previous list.

With an incredible $65 million in 2024 revenue for this category, ��ý Construction earned the 53rd spot on . Some active projects include Cahokia High School, Columbia High School addition and renovation, and the Parkway School District bond program.

BD+C ranked ��ý Construction as the in the nation. With federal projects like the 170,000 SF Scott Air Force Base Joint Operations & Mission Planning Center and child development centers at both Scott Air Force Base and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, ��ý Construction earned $54 million in the federal sector to win this recognition.

��ý Construction climbed 27 spots to claim the 73rd ranking on . Design-Build projects like the Innovation Logistics Center in Salisbury, NC, the Scott Air Force Base Child Development Center, and the SIUE Health Sciences Complex contributed to this achievement.

��ý Construction climbed from the 99th spot to the 75th on .

No. 78 Reconstruction Sector Construction Firm

��ý Construction improved its ranking 6 spots to claim No. 78 on . Projects like the Parkway School District 2022 Bond Program capturing multiple schools, renovations for Planet Fitness, and Alton Mental Health Center’s Willow building renovation contributed to this 2025 accomplishment.

��ý Construction claimed the 85th spot on . Higher education market highlights from this year include Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Health Science Building and Kaskaskia College’s new gymnasium.

��ý Construction climbed 25 spots to achieve the 94th spot on ! Projects like the Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building and Alton Mental Health Center contributed to ��ý’s 2024 healthcare construction earnings of $14 million.

Notable projects such as TDK’s new office and shop earned ��ý Construction the recognition of the 99th spot on .

Other lists specific to market sectors and service type will be released by BD+C over the next few months. Check back to learn about ��ý Construction’s other achievements!

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Columbia High School Nears Completion of Phase 1

nisaschmitz — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:30:38 +0000

Publication: , January 6, 2026

Columbia High School’s large-scale school construction project has reached a significant milestone as Phase 1 work in the main school building addition nears completion and Phase 2 construction on the new gymnasium continues to move forward. The updates, provided by Project Manager Ryan Fuhler of ��ý Construction, highlight steady progress across both phases and showcase the rapid transformation taking place on campus.

Phase 1 focuses on the construction of a new wing within the main school building, including classrooms, science labs, fine arts spaces, and a new auditorium. Much of this work has now entered its final stages, with crews transitioning from structural and installation work to cleaning, finishing, and technical setup.

On the second floor of the new addition, classrooms are in various stages of final cleaning, an indication that construction work in these areas is largely complete. The new science rooms have also reached an important benchmark, with casework installation finished and the cleaning process now underway. These spaces are being prepared to support hands-on learning in modern, purpose-built environments.

Progress continues on the first-floor classrooms as well. Flooring and ceilings have been installed, and finish work at the walls is complete. With these elements in place, the layout and functionality of the new classrooms are clearly visible as the spaces near readiness.

Fine arts areas within the new wing are also taking shape. The band and choir rooms now have paint on the walls, and flooring installation is currently underway. These dedicated spaces are designed to enhance acoustics, rehearsal efficiency, and student performance experiences.

Construction of the new auditorium remains a major focal point of Phase 1. In the auditorium lobby, flooring is being prepped and ceilings have already been installed. Inside the auditorium, walls have been painted, and crews are preparing the stage floor for installation. Technical work is progressing as well, with cable being pulled for all theater lighting and sound systems. Stage rigging equipment installation is approximately 75 percent complete, bringing the performance space closer to full functionality.

While Phase 1 approaches the finish line, Phase 2 construction on the new gymnasium and locker room facilities continues to gain momentum. This phase represents a major new addition to the campus, expanding athletic and physical education spaces.

Precast concrete walls for the gymnasium have largely been set, with two panels intentionally left off to allow access into the building during ongoing construction. Inside, mezzanine steel has been installed, and crews are preparing to place the concrete slab in the coming week, a key step in defining the interior structure.

Masonry work is also progressing steadily. The masonry walls along the west corridor have been completed, while work is currently underway on the east corridor walls. In addition, roofing work on the gymnasium is scheduled to begin next week, which will allow construction to continue efficiently as the building becomes enclosed.

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��ý’s Drone Program Is Redefining Jobsite Innovation

nisaschmitz — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:28:03 +0000

Publication: , December 18, 2025

Drones provide excellent aerial video and images of construction projects, but their applications far surpass marketing purposes.��ý Construction launched its drone program in 2024 to support preconstruction, safety, quality, operations and communication in addition to marketing efforts.

“Keeping at the forefront of industry trends is imperative to business growth and meeting customer expectations,” says Ryan ��ý, President of ��ý Construction. “But we don’t adopt new technology simply because it’s trendy. We built a successful drone program because of its wide applications and numerous benefits across our operations.”

Preconstruction

Drone technology can provide benefits even before boots hit the dirt. With drones, ��ý Construction can survey potential project sites or examine prospective buildings for a renovation project. Drones can evaluate the grade of the site and obstacles to construction.

For renovation projects, drones can ascertain existing roof conditions, building envelope tightness, quality of exterior building materials and site conditions, all within a fraction of the time it would take for a survey by foot.

When the client brings ��ý Construction into the project early enough in the planning process, the team can aid site selection and help the client avoid costly change orders through more precise planning.

For these reasons, drone technology also benefits ��ý Construction in building more accurate bids. ��ý recently bid on a project where the location of the build was identified; however, important property grading details were missing from the project documents.

“The more information we have, the more accurate and detailed we can be in our estimate,” says Ryan Diekemper, VP of Preconstruction at ��ý. “We need to know utility locations, if the site is balanced, if the layout requires retaining walls, and if obstacles necessitate removal. We engaged our drone team to provide this data so we could develop an ideal floor elevation, determine site earthwork needs, and calculate cut and fill.”

The drone readings, enhanced by the aid of geolocation, save the estimating team time as well. “If the ��ý team had to plot the site by hand, it probably would have taken four to eight hours to gather the data in the field and another four to eight hours to plot the data.

“Even after eight to 16 hours of effort, my calculations wouldn’t even come close to the precise measurements provided by the drone,” says Justin Dulle, Lead Estimator at ��ý Construction. “Drone technology enables us to seamlessly transfer the data points to the design team as measurements they can use and integrate into their programs.”

Safety

With Safety as a primary core value, ��ý Construction invests in on-site safety representatives who collaborate with the drone team to maximize protection for the company’s project teams and subcontractor partners.

Drone technology enables ��ý to monitor parts of the project site that are otherwise difficult to inspect or unsafe to access. “Drones are essential for monitoring safety, especially in areas not visible from the ground,” says Peter Ratermann, Senior Project Manager at Construction of the Old Monroe Distilling Co. Wedding & Tasting Venue in Columbia, Illinois. “I frequently check drone footage to verify that roofers adhered to safety protocols for working at heights since it’s difficult to assess from the ground.”

Through a digital interface, ��ý employees can review all the project’s drone footage and images in a single location, including examining all the photos ever captured at a specific location on the project site. Increasing project visibility provides another safeguard for identifying and remedying potential hazards before they become a problem.

Avoiding existing utility lines is a key safety concern for construction projects. Colin Kuhn, Project Manager at the renovation of Alton Mental Health Center’s Willow Building says projects like this that span more than a year will have the painted utility line markings eventually wash away. “We used the drone to record the utility locations so that we can identify their locations even after it rains.”

Quality

In this thermal image captured by a drone, the yellow spots on the solar panels suggest inconsistent energy performance. Drone technology also benefits Quality, another Core Value of ��ý Construction’s.

The architectural plans can be overlaid onto drone footage to ensure the definitive placement of the building on the project site. It can also be used to document product inconsistencies.

The ��ý team noticed that some of the black engineered wood siding was actually a different shade from the rest. It received a bad batch with two different shades of black. The difference was very deceiving and difficult to tell from the ground.

“We used the drones to record the siding progress, which more clearly captured the difference between the two colors and provided a great visual we could send to the manufacturer,” Ratermann says. “Using these photos, we were able to get a representative on site to evaluate, and they agreed to cover the cost of replacement. The drone shots helped significantly to reduce confusion.”

��ý’s drone fleet includes a model specifically used to create thermal maps. The drone can capture footage for the team to better assess infrastructure deficiencies of renovation projects, such as possible roof leaks or heat loss from insulation gaps, and can even evaluate the effectiveness of solar panels.

“When conducting a solar panel inspection, we’re looking for hotspots,” says Logan Decker, drone operator at ��ý Construction. “Areas that display as hotter than the surrounding space indicate malfunctioning individual grids within the panel not converting the solar energy as efficiently as the rest of the panel. As long as a panel isn’t partly shaded, the entire panel should display the same color.”

Decker recently provided images of problematic solar panels to a client so that they could rectify the issue.

Operations

At a Planet Fitness in Missouri, ��ý Construction used a drone to measure the site’s current subgrade elevation, which informed the team how much more dirt was required to achieve the desired grade. With many other projects in the area, the client requested to bring in excess crushed concrete and dirt from their other sites.

Drone technology also can be used to measure the height of concrete pads, as well as evaluate stockpile quantities. Another client needed to know how much product they had on site, and ��ý’s drone team assisted—one of the many benefits to hiring a team with advanced resources.

��ý Construction’s clients, their design teams and other business partners can monitor project progress by accessing drone footage on a digital platform. These images inform the design team when it’s time to visit the site to perform inspections. The inspection findings can then be overlaid onto a site map captured by drones to aid ��ý’s team in remedying any findings.

Community

��ý’s drone program gives the company an avenue for engaging the local community. The company founded NextGen, a program designed to connect students and teachers to the construction of their facilities and broaden their understanding of the career opportunities available in the construction industry. Drone demonstrations are always well-received by ��ý’s education clients.

Drone technology improves ��ý Construction’s efficiencies, operations, and bottom line — all of which improve ��Գٲ�’ experience — the ultimate goal of any ��ý Construction investment.

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Ben Evelsizer Featured on the Preconstruction Podcast

nisaschmitz — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:41:29 +0000

Publication: , September 2025

Ben Evelsizer, Senior Preconstruction Manager at ��ý Construction, recently joined Gareth McGlynn on The Preconstruction Podcast, filmed at the Advancing Preconstruction 2025 conference in San Diego.

Ben explains the beginnings of his career path into Construction Management, including earning his degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and his first internship.

After joining ��ý Construction as a Project Engineer, Ben gained hands-on experience before his interests led him to preconstruction.

Click below to watch the podcast and learn about Ben’s career journey and the vital role that preconstruction plays in the development of a new project.

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��ý Wins Quality Concrete Award

nisaschmitz — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:34:45 +0000

��ý Construction won a Quality Concrete Award from the for its work as Construction Manager on Pana Elementary School.

The celebrate innovation and inspire excellence throughout the global concrete design and construction community. Now more than ever, concrete design and construction projects must integrate creative techniques and technologies to keep up with ever-evolving economic, environmental, and aesthetic demands. The ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards provides a platform to recognize concrete projects at the forefront of innovation and technology and showcases these projects to inspire excellence in concrete design and construction around the world.

“The Pana Elementary project showcases durability and longevity by using concrete as a primary component,” said Jay Timmermann, Director of Corporate Quality. “From the visually appealing precast concrete walls to the concrete parking lot that requires less lighting in comparison to asphalt pavements, this new campus will provide educational opportunities for generations.”

Construction of the new 2-story, 67,000 SF elementary school included 2,140 tons of precast concrete panels with stained colors and 3,445 cubic yards of poured-in-place concrete. The school includes administrative offices, a commons and cafeteria area for up to 400 people, an ICC-rated gymnasium with enough space for two physical education classrooms, art, music, library, media center, and STEM areas. The outdoor learning environment includes a 1/8 mile walking path and 3 playgrounds.

The ��ý Construction team accepted the award at the American Concrete Institute of Missouri Quality Concrete Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles.

As a winner at the chapter level, ��ý Construction will compete at the international level through the national American Concrete Institute organization. Winners will be announced at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala on Monday, October 27, 2025, during the fall ACI Concrete Convention in Baltimore, MD. The event will conclude with the presentation of the most prestigious award in the concrete design and construction community, the “Overall Excellence” award.

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Pana CUSD #8 Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Elementary School

nisaschmitz — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:13:39 +0000

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held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 15, to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Elementary School. ��ý Construction served as the construction manager and worked as the architect for the new 67,000-square-foot two-story elementary school, which replaces the outdated elementary space formerly located in two separate buildings. Construction began in Fall of 2022 and was completed in time for the 2024-2025 school year.

“The new unified PK-5 elementary school is modern, functional, and flexible and a much-needed upgrade for our students and local communities,” said Jessica Miller, District Administrator of Pana CUSD 8.��“Thank you to our partners ��ý Construction and BLDD for their quality and safety oversight in bringing this facility to life.”

Jon Carroll, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer with ��ý Construction, added, “We take great pride in our role as the construction manager for the new school and contributing to the creation of a modern and safe learning environment for our future leaders.”

Located at 209 W 9^th St. in Pana, Ill., the new Elementary School is broken down into two main zones. The first zone features the public and shared use areas, which include the administrative office, art, commons, food service, and ICC 500 Storm Shelter-rated gymnasium on the first level. The second floor includes a secondary administrative area, music, STEM learning areas, and a library/media center.

The second zone is the designated educational zone, organized with the PK-2 located on the first floor, and the 3rd -5th grades on the second floor. The classrooms wrap around the sides of the central gym, with quick access to and from that area. The campus also features an outdoor learning environment with a 1/8-mile walking path and three playgrounds tailored to different age levels. For student safety, a designated bus route will be created that is separate from the general parking.

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Collaboration, Shared Goals Drive ��ý’s Construction Management Work

daniellebergmann — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:11:32 +0000

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Building relationships and buildings in the safest and most cost-effective way possible while maintaining the highest degree of quality and emphasis on sustainable design solutions has been ��ý’s mission since 1980.�� This is best represented by 95% of ��ý’s construction management portfolio coming from repeat clients and referrals.

As experts in Construction Management, ��ý engages with the owner early in the design development and preconstruction process to review and recommend practical constructability techniques, innovative value engineering solutions, construction planning, and cost certainty to make ��Գٲ�’ facility dreams a reality.��

From new construction, facility additions, interior renovations, and master planning, the construction management approach offers clients the greatest financial transparency, safety performance, quality construction, and schedule management – all of which are instrumental for owners seeking durable and flexible long-term growth solutions. ��ý serves as the construction lead to ensure a collaborative approach is taken to maximize local and regional trade contractor engagement and deliver projects on time and on budget.

��ý’s construction management expertise is highlighted through several ongoing partnerships with PK-12, higher education, and municipal clients throughout Illinois and Missouri. In the PK-12 market, ��ý is actively building new elementary schools in Litchfield and Pana, Ill.; an early education center in Olney, Ill., and transforming an agricultural warehouse into a regional workforce development center to serve South Central Illinois high school and college age students.��

With higher education, ��ý is gearing up for another phase of interior renovations and heating and cooling system improvements at Kaskaskia College. This multi-year master planning initiative has involved a variety of intense renovations, roof replacements, and architectural upgrades to help the college accomplish sustainability goals, increase student engagement through enhanced learning environments, and attract and retain students and faculty.��

In the municipal sector, ��ý recently started the construction of two new engine houses for the North County Fire & Rescue Fire Protection District. These modern engine houses are strategically located to help improve the district’s rapid response times.��

Additionally, ��ý is preparing to kick-off bidding and construction of more than 10 education and municipal projects during 2023. Click here for more information on upcoming trade opportunities.��

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Pana CUSD#8 Partners with ��ý to Open New Elementary School

daniellebergmann — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:16:53 +0000

Construction to Start this fall for new Elementary School

held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, October 18, to kick off the construction of a new Elementary School. ��ý Construction is serving as the construction manager and the architect for the new 65,000-square-foot elementary school, which will replace outdated, non-efficient elementary space currently located in 2 separate buildings.

“��ý has a reputation for outstanding financial responsibility, safety performance, quality construction, and schedule management, which are instrumental when working with school districts,” said Jason Bauer, superintendent of Pana CUSD 8.

Jon Carroll, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer with ��ý Construction, added, “We are truly honored to serve as the construction manager on this new 21st century learning center for the Pana community and look forward to providing a safe, modern, and welcoming learning environment for its students.”

The new Elementary School, located at 203 W. 9th St. in Pana, Ill., will feature two main zones: public and shared-use areas and the education zone. The public and shared use areas included administrative offices, a commons and cafeteria area, an ICC 500 Storm Shelter-rated gymnasium, and areas designated for art, music, library/media center, and STEM learning.

The educational zone is organized with the PK-2 located on the first floor, with the 3rd -5th grades on the second floor. The classrooms wrap around the sides of the central gym, with quick access to and from that area.

The campus features an outdoor learning environment with a 1/8-mile walking path and 3 playgrounds tailored to different age levels. For student safety, a designated bus route will be created that is separate from the general parking.

Construction is expected to begin this fall with completion in time for the 2024 school year.

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Construction Spotlight | Kaskaskia College

daniellebergmann — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:01:46 +0000

Publication: Illinois Business Journal, October 2022

��ý Construction, an award-winning family-owned construction company, is proud to continue our partnership with as their construction manager for a network-wide facility improvements initiative.

This 5-year program kicked off in 2020 and is one of ��ý’s most significant construction management programs in Southern Illinois this year. The goals for the program are to help Kaskaskia College accomplish sustainable energy improvements, increase student engagement through enhanced learning environments and attract and retain students and faculty.

As the construction manager, ��ý is overseeing the master facility planning, renovations, and maintenance repairs to the entire college network, including six education center facilities. Additionally, the program addresses water infiltration, site drainage improvements, roof replacements, and parking lot upgrades to ensure the college meets its structural and deferred maintenance goals in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner.

Building quality relationships and buildings in the safest and most cost-effective way possible has been ��ý’s mission since 1980. “We have proven to operate by this statement, as ninety-five percent of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals,” says Ryan ��ý, President of ��ý Construction. “Kaskaskia College is a longtime valued client of ��ý. We are honored to be a part of this major initiative to support the college’s mission and commitment to provide an outstanding educational opportunity at an affordable cost.”

��ý is nearing the completion of the first phase of the major, multi-year interior renovation to the connected Health & Business and Library buildings. This facility serves as one of the primary administrative and public space facilities on Kaskaskia’s main campus in Centralia, IL. To achieve this project’s goals with limited impact to the students and faculty, ��ý and the college elected to phase the project over two summers. Phase I renovations entailed significant asbestos abatement, HVAC system replacement, and interior finish upgrades to the second floor. Phase II renovation work will focus on the first floor and will take place during the summer of 2023.

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6 Essentials for Successful Education Summer Construction

Preparing Your School Facility for the Summer Build Window

1. Start Planning Earlier Than You Think

2. Define Clear Summer Priorities

BEFORE

AFTER

3. Align Phasing With Educational Operations, Not Just Construction Logic

4. Lock Down Procurement & Early Subcontractor Engagement

5. Maintain Consistent, Predictable Communication

6. Plan Turnover with the First Day of School in Mind

Setting the Stage for Long-Term Success

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