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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Experience 3. Resumes 4.

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ICI builds a lot more than buildings.

Discover the difference.

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The Numbers

A few fast facts about ICI.

80%

2021

10+

More than 80% of ICI’s projects

Voted one of Chicago’s Best

The average length of employment

are generated by repeat clients

and Brighted Companies™

at ICI is 10 years

and referrals

39+ Years in Business

Markets

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HIGHER EDUCATION

In recent years, ICI has built new schools, renovated and expanded existing schools and completed life safety upgrades totaling more than $300M in construction volume.

From a $40M new construction College of Business building, to interior renovations, to expansions of existing learning environments; ICI’s university portfolio is strong.

In the past 5 years, ICI has completed more than $200M in retail. Our portfolio includes grocery stores, big box, site developments, build-outs and shopping centers.

WORKPLACE

AUTOMOTIVE

RESTAURANT

From new corporate headquarters, to data centers, to banks; ICI has successfully partnered with workplace clients for nearly 40 years.

In the past 5 years, ICI has completed more than $50M in auto dealership work. Our portfolio includes new dealerships, renovations and expansions.

ICI has traveled the country building multiple locations for many well known restaurant groups: Cooper’s Hawk, Perry’s Steakhouse and Fogo de Chao to name a few.

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Profile ICI

builds a lot more than buildings.

Discover the difference.

COMPANY International Contractors, Inc. (ICI) is a family-owned construction management and general contracting business in its second generation of leadership. Since 1982, ICI has completed award-winning schools, restaurants, retail stores, car dealership and workplaces.

PEOPLE Our team of more than 65 has been carefully assembled throughout the years and the formula has proven successful: the average length of employment for an ICI team member exceeds 10 years. ICI employs 2 of only 26 Certified Professional Estimators in Illinois, 9 LEED Accredited Professionals, 27 SWPPP Certified staff and 1 Certified Professional Constructor.

HISTORY ICI was founded in 1982 by Richard Bronge and his eldest son, Randall. Two years later, Richard’s middle son Bruce joined the business, followed by his youngest son Jeff in 1988. Richard has since retired and the firm is now in its second generation of leadership.

Bruce is ICI’s President, Randall is the Executive Vice President and Jeff has been with the estimating department for more than 25 years.

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Select Clients

School Districts Addison SD 4

New Lenox SD 122

Burbank SD 111

Oak Park River Forest HS

Elmhust CUSD 205

Plainfield CCSD 202

Elmwood Park CUSD 401

Prairie Grove SD 46

Grayslake HSD 127

Ridgeland SD 122

Leyden HSD 212

Wheaton Academy

Lincolnshire–Prairie View SD 103

Woodridge SD 68

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LEYDEN HSD 212 DR. NICK POLYAK, SUPERINTENDENT When confronting projects to update and modernize facilities dating back to the 1920s, we were very nervous about what we were

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undertaking. ICI has been a steadfast partner in helping us through the process and delivering on every aspect of these projects.

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Elmhurst CUSD 205 District-Wide Capital Improvement Plan

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLIENT

Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205

ARCHITECT

Wight & Co.

ROLE

Construction Manager

ICI is currently underway on the implementation of a district-wide capital improvement plan within CUSD 205.

In 2018, Elmhurst CUSD 205 passed a $168 million referendum to make district-wide improvements to their learning environments. ICI was retained through a competitive selection process to fulfill the role of the district’s construction manager for all improvements. Each of the district’s buildings (15 total) will be improved. The scope varies from new schools to renovations and expansions, to site improvements, to life safety upgrades.

After an extensive preconstruction effort to further define the scope and determine sequencing, logistics, construction costs and scheduling, work began in 2020.

Construction at each of the District’s buildings is targeted for completion in 2024.

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Elmhurst CUSD 205 [CONT.’D] District-Wide Capital Improvement Plan EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

YORK HIGH SCHOOL

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Burbank SD 111 Luther Burbank School Burbank, Illinois

CLIENT

Burbank School District 111

ARCHITECT

CannonDesign

ROLE

Construction Manager

In the spring of 2016, Burbank School District 111 passed a referendum to fund the replacement of their existing K-6 facility, Luther Burbank School. Upon passage of the referendum, the District immediately commenced their search for an architect and construction manager. ICI was chosen from among sixteen construction management firms through a competitive selection process based on our scheduling expertise and portfolio of similar work.

ICI partnered with the District and the architect throughout the design and preconstruction phase providing detailed cost estimates, project phasing and scheduling, long lead item procurement and site logistics planning.

The new 80,000 square foot school was constructed on the same parcel; [CONT.’D] RECOGNITION CHICAGO BUILDING CONGRESS MERIT AWARDS WINNER

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Burbank SD 111 Luther Burbank School [CONT.’D] Burbank, Illinois

[CONT.’D] adjacent to the existing, occupied school. The first floor houses 12 classrooms, 3 shared learning spaces, 3 pull out spaces, a cafeteria and adjacent kitchen, a gymnasium and multiple ancillary spaces. The second floor contains 9 classrooms, 3 shared learning spaces, 3 pull out spaces, a library, art and music rooms, a maker space, special education areas as well as storage and a teacher lounge.

The school incorporates many eco-friendly elements including geo-thermal energy, an expansive rain garden and sunshades.

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Burbank SD 111 Liberty Junior High School Burbank, Illinois

CLIENT

Burbank School District 111

ARCHITECT

CannonDesign

ROLE

Construction Manager

ICI has partnered with Burbank School District 111 as the District’s construction manager since 2016. During that time, ICI completed an award-winning new construction school (Luther Burbank Elementary) as well as life safety improvements throughout multiple District buildings. In 2020, ICI completed a transformational expansion and renovation to Liberty Junior High School.

The dynamic two-story expansion provides a focal point secure entrance to the building.

Upon entry, visitors encounter a glass-enclosed collaboration lab. A two-story multipurpose space is located just beyond. The space features a floor-to-ceiling depiction of the Statue of Liberty surrounded by inspirational quotes from significant individuals in our country’s history. The addition also houses 8 science labs, additional classrooms, breakout spaces, a library, art room, special education classrooms and a teacher’s lounge.

The existing school also underwent a major overhaul to create future-ready environments and improve space usage. Remodeled areas include reception, administration, [CONT.’D]

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Burbank SD 111 Liberty Junior High School [CONT.’D] Burbank, Illinois

[CONT.’D] a FACS lab, and the nurse’s room. A bright and bold makers space was created within the footprint of the former main entry and stairwell. The library was converted into a new gymnasium and five classrooms were also converted into learning-based collaboration spaces.

The existing building received new lighting, paint, and flooring throughout the corridors to mirror the color scheme within the expansion.

The school also underwent substantial site improvements including relocated and expanded parking, new walkways, landscaping, and signage.

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Wallin Oaks Elementary School Plainfield, Illinois

CLIENT

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202

ARCHITECT

Healy Bender & Associates, Inc.

ROLE

Construction Manager

Plainfield School District 202 is the fifth largest public school system in Illinois by enrollment, serving students from Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Joliet, Lockport, Naperville, Plainfield, Romeoville and unincorporated Will and Kendall counties. District 202 hired ICI through a competitive selection process in the summer of 2019.

The first major project ICI undertook as the District’s construction manager is a new 81,600 square foot, two-story elementary school. The new facility is the 18th elementary school within the District.

The school was built on a green-field site near downtown Plainfield. The facility is of similar design to the other schools built during the District’s heavy growth period in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The new school helps create enough space in all the District’s elementary schools to allow for full-day kindergarten. It also provides additional space for special education classes and districtwide programs. [CONT.’D]

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Wallin Oaks Elementary School [CONT.’D] Plainfield, Illinois

[CONT.’D] Construction began in the spring of 2020 and the new school was completed in time for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

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Elmwood Park CUSD 401 Elm Middle School Elmwood Park, Illinois

CLIENT

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401

ARCHITECT

DLA Architects, Ltd.

ROLE

Construction Manager

Since 2013, ICI has partnered with Elmwood Park CUSD 401 as the District’s construction manager. During that time, ICI has completed award-winning expansions, renovations and life safety upgrades for the District. In a recent capital improvement project undertaken by the District, ICI completed a major expansion, renovation and site improvements to Elm Middle School as it transitioned to a true middle school; accommodating grades 6-8. The expansion / renovation also adds critically needed occupational therapy / physical therapy rooms for the school’s special education program. The majority of the renovation work took place while students and faculty were on break during the summer of 2020. The new construction component took place during the school year.

The renovation work allows for a reorganization and a refresh of the existing building.

Walls were demolished; restrooms were gutted; new technology was implemented; and the ceiling tiles, lights and doors were replaced. A fresh coat of paint was then applied throughout. The school’s basement now features two art rooms with storage, a large flex space for professional development and small group work, a teachers’ lounge [CONT.’D]

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Elmwood Park CUSD 401 Elm Middle School [CONT.’D] Elmwood Park, Illinois

and office/storage space. The first floor features a social worker office, conference room, special education space, a concession stand, and a technology hub. The second floor houses an open concept library, two classrooms and an area for students with special needs.

The expansion component includes two areas of new construction that house 10 new classrooms and a second gym to educate the influx of new students (approximately 700).

On the east side of the school, a two-story addition housing 10 classrooms (five of which are dedicated to science) were built. A second gym was constructed on the south side of the existing gym.

The site improvement consisted of new street paving, curbs, gutters, stormwater drainage, sidewalk and turf, as well as 30 diagonal parking spaces.

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Elmwood Park CUSD 401 John Mills and Elmwood Elementary Schools Elmwood Park, Illinois

CLIENT

Elmwood Park, Illinois

ARCHITECT

DLA Architects, Ltd.

ROLE

Construction Manager

ICI was hired as Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401’s construction manager in 2013 through a competitive selection process. The District was embarking upon a long-term capital improvement plan and needed a schoolexperienced construction manager to act as a trusted partner and advisor throughout the process. Throughout the years, ICI has taken on several comprehensive educational improvement programs at each of the District’s facilities. In 2022, ICI is undertaking the largest capital improvement program ever implemented by the District at Elmwood and John Mills Elementary Schools.

The project cost will total nearly $45 million. These improvements are based on a recent referendum that was overwhelmingly approved by the constituents of Elmwood Park 401.

Sixty thousand square feet of John Mills Elementary School and 50,000 square feet of Elmwood Elementary will be renovated during the summers of 2022 and 2023.

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Elmwood Park CUSD 401 John Mills and Elmwood Elementary Schools [CONT.’D] Elmwood Park, Illinois

[CONT.’D] The focus of the renovations at John Mills is updating all classrooms

and replacing the HVAC systems. A 7,500 square foot addition will be constructed to house kindergarten, pre-k, and bilingual kindergarten. The renovations will also create focused grade level areas throughout the building allowing for future curriculum flexibility.

Elmwood Elementary will be completely reconfigured to allow grade level collaboration for the first time. The HVAC system will be replaced, all classrooms renovated, and toilet rooms will be upgraded. Two additions will house an elevator, new IT closets, improve egress, and provide a new location for the heating and cooling plant. The existing courtyard, currently the central heating and cooling plant, will be transformed into a place of learning for the students.

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Addison SD 4 Ardmore Elementary School Addison, Illinois

CLIENT

Addison School District 4

ARCHITECT

Legat Architects, Inc.

ROLE

Construction Manager

The Addison School District 4 Board of Education recently initiated a long-term goal setting process. They identified bringing learning spaces to modern standards in order to improve the learning environment for students and staff as a primary goal. Improvements to Ardmore Elementary School were among the initiatives the District undertook.

Ardmore Elementary is a K-5 school within approximately 260 students. The building houses two elements: one half is elementary school and the other is the Early Learning Center offering kindergarten and preschool programs. ICI was retained as construction manager to complete two single-story additions totaling 7,400 square feet and 2,500 square feet of interior remodeling to the existing building.

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Addison SD 4 Ardmore Elementary School [CONT.’D] Addison, Illinois

[CONT.’D] The ELC addition contains four classrooms, four student restrooms, two integrated therapy rooms and a staff breakroom with its on own restrooms and laundry room. This addition is heated through radiant floor slab heating.

The elementary school addition includes two offices, a conference room and a nurse’s office. Construction began in March 2020 and was completed in late summer 2020.

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Leyden HSD 212 East Leyden High School Franklin Park, Illinois

CLIENT

Leyden High School District 212

ARCHITECT

SPM Architects

ROLE

Construction Manager

East Leyden High School was built over 90 years ago. Although the building was diligently maintained and updated throughout the years, the District felt it was time to prepare the facility for the next 100 years. ICI was retained as Construction Manager to implement significant enhancements throughout the school and the project was successfully completed in early 2020.

The renovation scope of work included creating a new safe and secure main student entrance with a dedicated bus lane. The new lane and entry allows students to move safely and easily between buses and the school entry. Within the school, students experience a large, new cafeteria and student commons area. With a capacity of 650 students, the new cafeteria allows the District to reduce the number of lunch periods from five to three; thus improving the students’ schedules. The new cafeteria features a mezzanine level offering a student-run coffee bar as well as athletic offices and meeting rooms. The project incorporates sustainable features including a [CONT.’D]

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Leyden HSD 212 East Leyden High School [CONT.’D] Franklin Park, Illinois

[CONT.’D] greenhouse is connected to the cafeteria – providing a “hands on” learning environment for science classes.

The project also included an expansion that houses a new aquatic center. The facility includes two pools – one for competitive swimming and a second for diving and swim lessons. Patrons have access to an elevated seating area. Also included in the expansion is a fine arts wing. The new wing brings the choral and instrumental music rooms and the practice rooms together. The wing houses additional multipurpose space and an additional classroom. Last, a new preschool and daycare are included in the addition.

Upon completion of these spaces, ICI renovated several existing areas within the building: a new girls locker room adjacent to the fieldhouse and four new science labs subsequently built in place of the girls locker room. The existing East Leyden pool was also renovated and converted into a new wrestling practice room. One of the most remarkable enhancements to the school is a courtyard created by the addition.

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Leyden HSD 212 West High School Northlake, Illinois

CLIENT

Leyden High School District 212

ARCHITECT

SPM Architects

ROLE

Construction Manager

West Leyden High School’s existing building was more than 60 years old and in need of an expansion and major upgrades. The District engaged their longstanding architect, SPM Architects, and ICI to work with them to design and build a 21st century learning environment for their students. The High School is comprised of seven interlocking rectangular-shaped educational wings that create a circular courtyard at the building’s center. However, the existing cafeteria, media space and kitchen were undersized and antiquated for today’s educational priorities.

ICI began the construction process by relocating the eating space of the cafeteria and media center to a newly constructed portion of the inner courtyard. The newly created space replaced and enhanced the original cafeteria into a social area where students enjoy a welcoming, daylight-filled environment. The enhanced cafeteria includes an exterior student commons in the courtyard that doubles as outdoor instruction space.

Additionally, the second floor of the expansion houses a spacious, student-[CONT.’D]

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Leyden HSD 212 West High School [CONT.’D] Northlake, Illinois

[CONT.’D] centered media center overlooking the courtyard and is strategically located adjacent to student support areas. The expanded media center includes dedicated instruction areas and collaboration rooms for the students. The spaces transform the overall student experience.

ICI also constructed a major addition and renovation to East Leyden High School. The District’s ultimate goal in the enhancements to both their schools was to develop “confident problem-solvers through authentic and relevant experience.” The updated learning environments were built with the intention of enhancing instructional experiences now and in the years to come.

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Elmwood Park CUSD 401 High School Elmwood Park, Illinois

CLIENT

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401

ARCHITECT

DLA Architects, Ltd.

ROLE

Construction Manager

During the summer of 2014, ICI completed two concurrent expansion and renovation projects for District 401. In addition to an expansion and renovation project at Elmwood Elementary, the District embarked upon a major expansion and upgrades at Elmwood Park High School. Beginning in June, ICI constructed a 16,000 square foot addition housing six science labs, a tiered lecture area and common space for group collaboration. The labs allow the District to expand upon their current science curriculum; ultimately better preparing students for college.

The expansion is situated along the front (northwestern edge) of the building for two reasons: it allows the school to develop a more secure entry point and it allows the school to repurpose several existing science labs into new learning space all while creating a dynamic, twenty-first century learning environment for the District. [CONT.’D]

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Elmwood Park CUSD 401 High School [CONT.’D] Elmwood Park, Illinois

[CONT.’D] The District also hired ICI for interior renovations to improve the mechanical function of the building. Additionally, all of the existing windows were replaced for enhanced energy performance.

ICI was hired by CUSD 401 in early 2013 through a competitve selection process. When asked why the District selected ICI, former Business Manager Tom Zelek, provided the following insight: “We selected ICI for our Master Program based on the experience of the Team Leaders and their ability to plan and solve problems. They instilled the confidence of ‘looking out for the best interests of the District’. We would recommend their services.”

Photography provided courtesy of DLA Architects, Ltd.

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Terry Fielden

Director of K-12 Education

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

ACCREDITATION

10 years with ICI

Purdue University Northwest

LEED AP BD+C

33 years total

BS in Construction

Former Naperville SD 203

Technology

Board Member

PROJECT ROLE Project Executive REFERENCE

Dr. Franzy Fleck SD 111

708.496.0500, ffleck@bsd111.org Terry Fielden has completed in excess of $850M in career project volume for various education clients and architects throughout Illinois. To date, he has worked in nearly 40 school districts throughout the state. His skill set focuses on the operational aspects of all projects to bring a uniquely balanced approach to cost estimating. Terry complements the estimating phase by providing analysis for potential cost impacts related to constrained site logistics, unique student safety concerns, weather conditions and sequencing of the project. Terry brings a unique educational perspective to his projects as he served three terms on the Naperville District 203 Board of Education. His focused operational skills allow him to balance and skillfully navigate building programs while holding the desired educational vision for the children at the forefront of the process.

SELECT EXPERIENCE Elmhurst CUSD 205 Leyden HSD 212 Burbank School District 111 Elmwood Park CUSD 401 New Lenox SD 122 Prairie Grove SD 46 Woodridge SD 68 Plainfield CCSD 202

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Marc Poskin

Vice President of Estimating

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

ACCREDITATION

15 years with ICI

University Of Illinois

Certified Professional

30 years total

MA in Architecture

Estimator (CPE)

MA in Civil Engineering

LEED AP BD+C

PROJECT ROLE Preconstruction Lead REFERENCE

Robert Groos, New Lenox SD 122

T 708.555.0213, rgroos@nlsd122.org

A graduate of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Marc holds Masters Degrees in both architecture and civil engineering. Marc joined ICI in 2006 and has since led our estimating team in the successful pursuit of a multitude of construction management opportunities. Marc has particular expertise in cost estimating and value analysis within the Illinois K-12 Education market. During the course of his career, Marc has worked with nearly 40 Illinois School Districts on their short and long term preconstruction needs.

Additionally, he holds the accreditation of Certified Professional Estimator (CPE); an extensive certification process achieved by only 26 estimators in the state of Illinois. To our clients, this equates to accurate cost forecasting and comprehensive estimates.

SELECT EXPERIENCE Elmhurst CUSD 205 Leyden HSD 212 Burbank School District 111 Elmwood Park CUSD 401 New Lenox SD 122 Prairie Grove SD 46 Lincolnshire Prairieview SD 103 Woodridge SD 68 Plainfield CCSD 202

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Brian Chadwick

General Superintendent for K-12 Education

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

ACCREDITATION

22 years with ICI

Illinois State University

SWPPP Certified

26 years total

BS in Industrial TechnologyConstruction Management

PROJECT ROLE General Superintendent for K-12 Education REFERENCE

Todd Schmidt, Director of Buildings & Grounds, Elmhurst CUSD 205

tschmidt@elmhurst205.org Brian is a graduate of Illinois State University in Bloomington-Normal with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology – Construction Management Sequence. Additionally, he holds an Associate’s Degree in Light Construction and Remodeling Technology from Triton College. Throughout his more than twenty years of employment with ICI, Brian has held the positions of project engineer to superintendent to senior superintendent and now, general superintendent specializing in K-12 education. In his role, Brian is involved in every stage of construction; from conceptual planning through project close-out and warranty.

Brian serves as a resource for our team internally as well as subcontractors and vendors.

His industry expertise, communication skills and implementation of processes benefit ICI’s clients by mitigating the inherent pitfalls of concurrent, multi-site construction found within school districts.

SELECT EXPERIENCE Elmhurst CUSD 205 Leyden HSD 212 Cicero SD 99 Benedictine University The Avery Coonley School

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Construction Cost Escalation Predictions for 2022 Marc Poskin,CPE, LEED AP BD+C VP of Estimating, International Contractors, Inc.

Predicting cost escalation is difficult enough but especially now. As the pandemic lingers on, its effects on the economy and markets throughout the world make it nearly impossible to predict cost increases on future construction projects. But … having a construction manager on your team allows school administrators and boards to feel more confident when sharing cost information with their communities.

A construction manager has the resources and experience to help school districts prepare accurate cost estimates on their future projects. How? Construction managers (CMs) have cost data, industry resources, connections to the subcontractor market, and bids from similar projects to help them more accurately assess the cost of your project. This information, in addition to an escalation factor, provides a comprehensive estimate for any project that your building team can rely on.

One especially important number is the escalation percentage (EP), usually applied to the direct construction costs (trade costs) within a construction cost estimate. This number inflates the direct cost total to account for labor and material increases to a future time – either when the project breaks ground or goes out for public bid. Since most school districts plan a year or more in advance for a project, this factor is significant.

Below is a summary of the industry’s most widely used construction cost indices averaged over a threeyear period looking at second quarter (Q2) 2017 through (Q2) 2020. The chart below suggests that an annual escalation factor of 3.5 - 4.0% when averaged across all four organizations.

2017-2020 3-Yr. Average

2nd Quarter

Annual %

2017

2018

2019

2020

Turner Index

4.52%

1031

1089

1149

1177

Mortenson Index

3.59%

126

134

137

140

R.S. Means

3.96%

251.7

261.1

266.1

282.7

ENR Index

2.35%

5826

6005

6118

6247

AVERAGE

3.61%

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Cost Escalation Predictions for 2022 (Cont.’d) But look at the same data from (Q2) 2020 through (Q2) 2021.

2020-2021 1-Year

2nd Quarter

Annual % Turner Index

0.85%

Mortenson Index

2.86%

R.S. Means

1.91%

ENR Index

10.07%

AVERAGE

3.92%

3 3 3 3

4 4 4 4

2020

2021

1177

1187

140

1144

282.7

288.1

6247

6876

Indices during this period are inconsistent when compared to each other as pandemic period cost reporting appears unreliable – revealing some confusion amongst the experts. Construction starts in 2020 came to a crashing halt as the pandemic settled in, then rebounded quickly in early 2021. As the industry tried to play catch-up, demand for construction labor and materials compounded. Demand for steel, insulation, lumber, and building equipment rose quickly, driving up prices through mid-2021.

Supply-chain bottlenecks caused an increase in prices as multiple sectors (including K-12 Education) competed for construction industry services. The current upward cost pressure is somewhat tempered by subcontractors trying to fill their backlog for 2022.

In summary, it’s difficult to use current cost indices to predict My opinion for any work starting

future escalation factors (especially now, working through a

in Q2-2022 or later: Follow the

pandemic). My opinion for any work starting in Q2-2022 or

3-year pre-pandemic escalation

later – follow the three-year pre-pandemic escalation factor

factor level of 3.0 - 4.0% from

level of 3.0-4.0% from today’s adjusted market pricing. Most

today’s adjusted market pricing.

experts agree that costs will begin to moderate over the next 12-18 months as the industry supply-chain catches up and production levels return to normal pre-pandemic levels.

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Marc Poskin, CPE, LEED AP BD+C VP of Estimating International Contractors, Inc.

For nearly 25 years, Marc Poskin has

A graduate of the University of Illinois at

partnered with Illinois K-12 public school

Champaign-Urbana, Marc holds masters

districts on their short- and long-term

degrees in both architecture and civil

preconstruction needs. Marc has

engineering. He holds the accreditation

worked with nearly 40 Illinois school

of Certified Professional Estimator (CPE);

districts on cost estimating and value

an extensive cost estimating certification

analysis for projects ranging in scale

process achieved by only 26 people

and scope from multi-phase expansions

in Illinois. Additionally, Marc is a LEED

and renovations, to new schools, to life

Accredited Professional.

safety improvements, to district-wide

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On Time. On Budget.

That’s the best your CM can do?

The Top Three Ways to Evaluate Your Construction Manager Construction Managers will emphasize their “on time and on budget” project completion history as a critical evaluative component of their skills and accomplishments to a prospective School District. Shouldn’t that be a given, though? That’s what they’re paid to do. So, what are the true differentiators to evaluate when vetting a construction manager for your upcoming capital improvement project?

This question can best be answered through lessons learned on a recently completed construction project:

this significant construction project. District 99 Leadership also weighed in on the significance of a true construction management partner and identified three primary differentiators:

1. Maximizing Curricular Improvement Cicero School District 99 installed a new Superintendent of Schools, Rodolfo Hernandez, after the Warren Park project was fully designed, bid, trade contracts were awarded and construction was substantially underway. Mr. Hernandez then approached ICI with his plans for improving the curricular functionality of the learning

Cicero School District 99 recently welcomed students into their

environment. The changes were vital to the expanded vision for

newly-finished 3.5 story, 75,000 square foot facility, Warren Park

curricular improvement within the District. The key members of

K-6 Elementary School. The new construction Warren Park was

ICI’s team have a curriculum-based approach to construction that

completed in mid-July in time for the start of the 2016-2017

has been developed in-part through School Board service within

school year.

their own Districts. Therefore, the changes were not seen as a setback to the current delivery. Rather, the team recognized that the

The dust and emotions have settled and members of the project

alterations would ultimately advance the curriculum of the District

team sat down to discuss the most important takeaways from

and identified a path to implement the upgrades.

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Take-Away: When picking your CM, consider if they can

CM must be able to participate and understand the impending

empathize with the responsibilities of School Board Members and

curricular needs and designs before they are final. A CM needs to

District Administration to improve curriculum within the available

grasp the importance of the learning environment to the learner

resources. Can they participate and understand the curricular

and incorporate District goals. Can your CM understand the

program? Will they take into account your curricular priorities and

educational dialog?

needs? Are they capable of making adjustments during construction based on necessary changes?

2. Possessing an Understanding of Educational Space

3. The Impact of Material Selection When undertaking a capital improvement project, every District desires to make a long-term positive impact on their learning environment. Material selections are among the most crucial

It has long been accepted that architects plan and design; builders

decisions when you are trying to balance between budget and

build and there isn’t overlap between the two. That isn’t the case

durability.

anymore in K-12 construction. When evaluating your construction manager, envision yourself sitting in a programming or design

Maintenance costs can be reduced with newer flooring products

meeting. Naturally, your design team will lead the meeting as they

such as quartz and luxury vinyl tile. However, each product carries

know the questions to ask in order to fully grasp the functionality

a higher upfront price tag.

of the future learning environment. Members of your construction management team should also be present and have the ability to

The CM must be able to discuss the long-term maintenance

weigh-in on the educational space based on their past experiences.

savings of material selection with the District in deference to the

For example, School District 99 needed to integrate more light,

initial material cost. The underlying quality of materials should

flexibility, technology changes and storage into their classrooms.

not be reduced without a discussion on the long-term impact to

ICI implemented these enhancements without having a final design

maintenance costs. Listen for ways to “include” versus “eliminate.”

and maintained the original delivery schedule due to the team

Elimination is always the easiest action.

members’ ability to envision the changes without all the details.

Take-Away: Select a CM firm that will serve as your trusted advisor

Don’t settle for a CM that just wants to build per the plans. In

and resource during the planning stages by offering experienced

this age of integrated design and construction, you should expect

insight on materials that they have seen succeed or fail within other

more from your construction partner. An experienced K-12

Districts.

Photography: Jim Tsioles www.jimtsioles.com

TERRY FIELDEN, LEED AP BD+C

Marc Poskin, CPE, LEED AP BD+C

Director of K-12 Education

Vice President of Preconstruction

Naperville SD 203 Board of Education

Butler SD 53 Board of Education (Former)

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mposkin@icibuilds.com

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