Whether it’s opening a new school or renovating an existing campus, education projects require involvement from a large number of stakeholders. For K-12 projects, that typically means parents, neighbors, school board members, faculty, and the students themselves. In higher education, input is needed by university leadership, donors, alumni, students, faculty, and community members. One of the most difficult challenges of school development, design and construction is aligning disparate interests and opinions to keep the project moving forward. The stakes are high because tax or donor funds are often involved, timelines are fixed and expectations are high. After all, a school is a space where students learn and form their futures.

Pritchard’s value begins during the planning phase and continues throughout design and construction. At all times, we ensure all stakeholders are heard and educated about the process and their role. We also prioritize school safety and assist the district or university with security plans during construction and oversee selection and installation of security systems critical for school safety.