Educational Facility Brochure

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All rights reserved.“Having anexperiencedconstructionmanager like Hill Internationalis an invaluablesafeguard to theintegrity of yourproject.”“Hill Internationalhas proved to bethe driving forcebehind the progressof our new state-of-the-art high school.” H I L L I N T E R N A T I O N A L“Hill’s constructionexpertise has saved the collegeconstructiondollars... andbrought theconstruction toconclusion on a timely basis.”“We have found Hill and it’semployees to beprompt, courteousand thorough, andwe would nothesitate to utilizeHill’s services in the future.”Hill offers owners a team of professionals who provideimportant support at every phase of a project — fromplanning and pre-design through post-construction andproject close-out, including mitigation and resolution ofconstruction claims.Our staff includes highly credentialed and experiencedproject executives, on-site construction managers, architects,engineers, schedulers, estimators and claims consultants whohelp to maintain your project’s schedule, budget and qualitythrough proactive management, teamwork, cooperation,communication and a commitment to keep you informedthroughout the process.K Through 12 : A Foundation for SuccessThe needs of local school boards and school districts vary widely and Hill offers customized constructionmanagement services to meet each one. Some districts aregrappling with explosive projected enrollment rates and needto build new schools. Others are faced with the dauntingtask of renovating decades-old buildings to meet new safetycomfort and technology standards. With the uncertainty offederal and state aid, all districts need to find ways to achievetheir goals at reasonable costs. Our constructionmanagement services give owners more control over theoutcome of a project and assure compliance with state andlocal regulations without compromising quality or budgets.With a full spectrum of services and an extensiveprofessional staff, we can assist clients at every phase of the construction process, from needs assessment andplanning through design, procurement and construction. As owner representatives, we maintain stringentperformance standards and set up systems and controls to achieve your goals, protect your interests, and maintainthe schedule and budget. We foster a hands-on teamapproach with contractors and build solid workingrelationships to assure commitment to project success.Overall, we lead, coordinate and assume responsibility for safely and successfully integrating every aspect of a project so school boards and administrators can focus onthe crucial task of education instead of construction issues. Our extensive experience includes management of large,urban school renovation and construction programs, as wellas highly technical projects in which interactive computernetworks and fiber optic systems were installed throughoutolder facilities. In addition, we are experts in management of fast-track construction to meet tight deadlines. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how Hill cansatisfy your needs.Higher Education: Special Issues, Unique SolutionsColleges and universities require highlyexperienced multidisciplinary teams witha broad range of construction expertiseto effectively manage capital expansionprograms. Hill’s comprehensive programmanagement, project management and construction management teams manage multiple projects from planning through construction, and can becomecost-effective extensions of your facilitiesmanagement department.From construction of sophisticatedbiomedical research laboratories andtraining facilities, to extensive campus renovationsincluding media/arts buildings, dormitories, libraries andstate-of-the-art, multi-use complexes, Hill manages themyriad legal, technical, construction and cost issues thatarise during the construction process. As experts in construction claims analysis and resolution,Hill’s experience and expertise also is invaluable in advisingclients on contract and commercial management issues, as well as other issues that could impact capital expansionprograms. Hill also offers staff support to augment in-house capabilities and help owners achieve long-rangeproject goals. We also train project delivery personnel andconduct workshops to strengthen internal constructionmanagement skills and build relationships with contractors.By maintaining consistent controls, reporting andcontract administration functions, Hill keeps ownersinformed, reduces the risks associated with majorconstruction, and ensures adherence to budget,schedule and project specifications. Our expertise andconsiderable skill can help your team meet your goals forcapital expansion.C O N S T R U C T I O N C O N S U L T I N GF O R E D U C A T I O N A L F A C I L I T I E SSince 1976, Hill International has earned a global reputation as an expertconstruction consulting firm, successfullymanaging some of the world’s most complexconstruction projects in virtually every major industry and market, including education.As trusted construction consultants to educatorsnationwide, Hill offers an experiencedmultidisciplinary team of construction expertswho are committed to meeting the unique needs of educational owners at every level. From providing planning and constructionmanagement services to local school districts tomanaging extensive capital expansion programsfor prestigious colleges and universities, Hilloffers comprehensive construction managementservices that maintain the highest standards ofquality while delivering projects on-time andwithin budget — without surprises.A testament to our performance is thestrength of our long-term relationships with clients who have come to rely on our expertise, leadership and specializedservices for their most important projects. We have managed more than $100 billion in construction worldwide. Hill’s teams have enabled clients to augmenttheir own staffs for long-range plans, maintaincontrol of complex programs, and reduce thecosts and risks associated with newconstruction, renovations, additions andexpansions of existing educational facilities.We truly understand the issues today’s educators face in meeting the needs ofstudents, faculty, the community, and otherconstituents. This understanding, combinedwith significant talent in every constructiondiscipline, is put to work for our clients toprovide outstanding service and results. AtHill, we not only protect our clients’ interests— we build partnerships that last.A Partnership that Makes SenseIn addition to the usual demands ofmaintaining effective facilities, today’seducators face unique challenges created byburgeoning enrollments, changing technology,tight budgets and decreased governmentfunding. Professional constructionmanagement services have become the most crucial link to any construction project’s success.Hill’s highly trained project teams help school districts keep pace with thelatest technological advances, benefiting both teachers and students.Many schools are faced with the daunting task of renovatingdecades-old spaces to meet modernspecifications and changing studentneeds. Hill’s project teams helpensure that function gets the sameattention as form.Hill’s projectmanagers haveextensive experiencein effectivelymanaging even themost time-sensitivecapital project –without disruptingstudents, faculty or staff.Corporate Photographics/Bob Zucker: PhotographerSome of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious institutionshave retained Hill to manage their complex capitalimprovement projects.National War CollegeWashington Township High School Media Arts CenterQueens CollegeCorporate Photographics/Bob Zucker: PhotographerCorporate Photographics/Bob Zucker: Photographer