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How Design-Build Construction is Changing the Way We Build
As the world of construction rapidly changes, so too does the role of the architect. More and more, people are turning to design-build construction as a way to get their projects done faster and less costly. But what does this mean for the future of architecture?...
Recently Completed: Golf Course Maintenance Facility
K-Con recently completed renovation work on a maintenance facility at Fort Bragg's Ryder Golf Couse in Fayetteville, NC. Highlights of the scope of work included: 11,000+ sqft of new structures added to the existing facility Added granular storage bins for golf course...
What We’re Up To: Re-Skins Continue at Fort Hunter Liggett
Work continues at Fort Hunter Liggett in California. Utilizing K-Con’s GSA Multiple Award Schedule and establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), the Department of Public Works at FHL has been able to update their buildings to include new insulated exterior...
Recently Completed (Video): Hydraulic Door at Metal Trades
We can’t say thanks enough to the folks at Metal Trades for allowing K-Con to help them solve a tricky problem. They needed a larger door to accommodate their new fabrication project. The existing door was a 30 ft wide coiling steel door. Our solution was to open up...
President Pat Kiernan Earns Design-Build Professional™ Certification
K-Con is proud to announce that Pat Kiernan, president, has successfully completed the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive education, training and certification testing program to achieve the design-build industry’s designation as a nationally certified...
K-Con Celebrates Thanksgiving With CYDC Differently This Year
Thanksgiving With CYDC Looks Different This Year K-Con’s annual tradition of preparing and serving a Thanksgiving meal for the Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) in North Charleston has been put on pause due to COVID-19. We are deeply saddened that we cannot...
K-Con Recognized as One of 40 Fastest-Growing Companies in SC for 2020
This week, K-Con, Inc. celebrates being named one of the 40 fastest-growing companies in South Carolina for 2020 by SC Biz News. Each year, 20 large and 20 small companies in the state are recognized with the “Roaring 20s” rank awards. K-Con is a three-time honoree,...
What We’re Up To: Completed Design-Build Solar Array Metal Canopies
Solar Array Canopy Shelters K-Con, Inc. wrapped up another great design-build project for the Ohio Army National Guard. These two (2) 4,500 square foot pre-engineered metal structures are solar array canopies at Camp James A Garfield in Ohio. These solar canopies...
Employee Spotlight: Dan D’Orio, Construction Operations Manager, Celebrating 8 Years with K-Con!
Congratulations! Congratulations to Dan D’Orio, our Construction Operations Manager, for 8 years with K-Con, Inc.! Thank you for your tireless work in leading our project management and estimating departments! K-Con, Inc. for Your Pre-Engineered Building...
What We’re Up To: Optometry Office Tenant Design and Build Out
K-Con is excited to announce the award of another upfit project here in Charleston. K-Con has been selected for the design and build-out of an optometry office. This 1,742 square foot shell space will transform into an updated floor plan with walls, doors,...
Construction Project Administrators Making Life Easier for our Customers
A big part of how K-Con is making life easier for our construction customers is our project administrators. K-Con, Inc. manages multiple projects concurrently across the U.S. and locally here in Charleston, SC. K-Con has 31 active jobs as of this date....
What We’re Up To: School Athletic Building Addition contracted with TIPS
An aged existing school building needed an addition and roof replacement. Chattanooga School District contacted K-Con about a building addition using our TIPS contract, we were ready with a solution to seamlessly adjoin to the existing building. Using TIPS (The...