
Integrating all the stakeholders early in the process was vital. The use of alternative delivery made it possible for the McCownGordon preconstruction team to employ their collaborative analytical skills to ensure the State received a maximized program within budget. Keeping a pulse on the market conditions, we proactively procured long lead items early in the preconstruction phase.

Weather can pose a challenge on construction projects, so our team worked diligently to ensure the building was weather-tight for winter conditions and remained on schedule. We leveraged prefabrication techniques to maintain the project schedule.
This cutting-edge, transformative facility in Topeka, KS—attracting and retaining renowned researchers—will provide the State of Kansas with the resources necessary to provide high-quality laboratory services throughout the state. In addition, it will help attract and retain high-quality employees for the state. Our team understands how the State of Kansas operates, their expectations and what it takes to ensure all their processes are followed for a project to be deemed successful in their standards.

