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Before the project, there is the bid. And winning that work requires the careful coordination of many moving parts: assembling a stellar technical team, diving into complex requirements, and even forecasting how the project will unfold—all while it’s still just an idea. It’s a dance that Senior Bid Manager Chaela-Lynn Wilson knows well, thanks in large part to her own experience in construction. Today on the Impact Blog, learn more about how she draws on that industry expertise every day as she bridges the gap between field realities and proposal ambitions....Show more

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Last week, the Princeton University Art Museum reopened to much acclaim after five years of construction. Perched atop the new building and greeting visitors upon entry is Diana Al-Hadid’s magnificent 15-foot “The Ziggurat Splits the Sky,” a site-specific commission that foreshadows the artwork within. Al-Hadid trusted our cultural team with translating her ethereal vision into a structure with engineering permanence, and in our latest hashtag Behind the Build, we take a look at the high-fidelity fabrication required to deliver a piece that can endure the elements while effortlessly referencing the 5,000-year collection inside. ...Show more

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Paul Abernathy, an MEP Cost Director in MGAC’s Los Angeles office, has a simple philosophy for success: “If you are good at something and you find it interesting enough, you’re going to love it.” By that measure, Paul has been extremely lucky, spending decades successfully guiding some of the city’s most complex and high-profile construction projects. Dive into his project portfolio and see what projects are keeping him busy today on the Impact Blog....Show more

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The Bloomberg Student Center at The Johns Hopkins University isn’t just a building—it’s a hub that redefines connection. Designed by BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, with Rockwell Group as the Interior Designer and Shepley Bulfinch as the Executive Architect, this 150,000 SF space opens up in every direction, linking the campus and the city. From a sunlit “living room” to creative studios, a black-box theater, and a food hall, it’s where academic rigor meets creative release. Built with mass timber and powered by solar panels, the center targets LEED Platinum certification—proof that sustainability and design can go hand in hand. MGAC was honored to provide project management, cost management, project controls, and FF&E procurement services for this transformative project....Show more

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True revitalization of a historic hotel isn’t merely a matter of surface updates or quick fixes with contemporary gloss. It involves peeling back time to understand a property’s past to bring it thoughtfully into the present. It requires a deep appreciation and thoughtful reimagining of both the guest experience and the daily rhythms of the staff who make that experience possible. At every turn, it is a commitment to mindful stewardship and striking a careful balance between preservation and progress. Our recent work on The Grand Brighton was a masterclass in this, as we worked with a visionary client and talented project team to transform the guest experience while preserving its unique legacy. Go Behind the Build to learn how we brought this landmark into a new era....Show more