Case Studies July 2025

Hudson Public Schools serves the town of Hudson, Massachusetts, with a mission to provide high-quality education that prepares students to become global leaders. The district includes three elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and a six-room schoolhouse, totaling nearly 700,000 square feet of facilities. Behind the scenes, a skilled facilities team led by […]

In the high-stakes world of civil engineering, where deadlines are rigid and the work is literally set in stone, it’s easy to focus solely on technical execution. However, at EBA Engineering, headquartered in Laurel, Maryland, the blueprint for success extends beyond just blueprints—it begins with people. At the helm is President and CEO Rizwan Siddiqi, […]

As executive director of campus planning, access and campus experience at Cleveland State University (CSU), Sean Ries is helping shape the physical and cultural fabric of a public institution competing in a crowded higher education landscape. When he stepped into the role in early 2025, he quickly restructured what was previously known as the Office […]

Jesse Kehoe didn’t plan on becoming a development executive at a global real estate investment firm. In fact, his earliest professional experience was far more hands-on. “I started my professional career as an assistant superintendent on the jobsite,” he recalls. “I was always good with math, so going into development with a construction background was […]

For Jim Wilkie, every wrench turned and work order filed is part of a bigger mission: helping people with intellectual disabilities live safely, independently, and with dignity. As fleet and facilities director at Link Associates—a West Des Moines-based nonprofit serving more than 500 individuals with intellectual disabilities—Wilkie brings a rare combination of practical know-how, deep […]

Connecticut Children’s has been a cornerstone of pediatric care in Connecticut for nearly 30 years. As the state’s only dedicated children’s hospital, it has consistently evolved to meet the growing needs of young patients and their families. The institution, which spans approximately 320,000 square feet on its main campus in Hartford, aims to provide care […]

In the world of school construction and modernization, success isn’t just measured by square footage or budget spreadsheets—it’s measured by trust. For Will Karrat, executive director of construction services at the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD), rebuilding trust has been the cornerstone of his work since he assumed the role just over two and […]

In Rich Township High School District 227, located in the south suburbs of Chicago, a quiet revolution is unfolding—one that reimagines the role of school facilities and operations far beyond maintenance and management. At the helm is Elliot Echols, the district’s director of facilities and operations, who has transformed his department into a launchpad for […]

In luxury hospitality, five-star ratings, guest reviews, and impeccable service often measure success. But behind every perfectly fluffed pillow and climate-controlled room is a team of engineers quietly making it all possible. At Hyatt Regency Chicago—one of the largest Hyatt-branded hotels in the world with over 2,000 guest rooms—that effort is led by Jonathan Golem, […]

In the ever-evolving world of real estate development, few companies have managed to marry profitability with purpose as successfully as Wood Partners. Having been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 110,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $23 billion, the company has established itself as a national leader in the multifamily […]