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Our Profile
Palacio Collaborative is a minorityowned full service construction cost management firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA with locations in NC, SC, TX, and LA.
Our primary services include conceptual cost modeling, budget verification, cost management, and value management.
Our team of experienced professionals have over 150 years of combined cost estimating experience in a variety of market sectors nationwide with projects ranging from thousands of dollars to over $150 Million.
Our advantage is that we are a committed team of experts providing an innovative cost management approach that offers value-added solutions through a highly collaborative process delivering proven accuracy.
emory university campus life center
Client: Emory University
Architect: Duda|Paine Architects
2006 year Palacio was founded in Atlanta, GA 15 employees located in seven locations nationwide 150+ years of combined team experience in cost estimating 10M square feet of cost estimated in 2021 DIVERSE portfolio includes education, healthcare, government, and others MINORITY certified in several states 2000+ projects estimated since 2006 GENESYS® is Palacio’s proprietary conceptual estimating tool
Experts in Cost Management
Palacio Collaborative embraces a client-focused philosophy that places collaboration and innovative at the firm’s core.
We have grown organically to seven offices that service clients nationwide. We continue to adapt to the changing industry and grow as the preeminent Cost Management firm in the nation.
Georgia / Headquarters
400 Galleria Pkwy SE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30339 404.609.9006
mpalacio@palaciocollaborative.com ssmith@palaciocollaborative.com tdickerson@palaciocollaborative.com
North Carolina
4819 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 400, Durham, NC
301 McCullough Drive, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC
919.605.8952
tmurphy@palaciocollaborative.com
Texas
1 Chisholm Trail Road, Suite 450, Round Rock, TX
jlandry@palaciocollaborative.com
Louisiana
201 St. Charles Ave, Suite 2500, New Orleans, LA 70170 504.273.0400
jlandry@palaciocollaborative.com
rdaunoy@palaciocollaborative.com
South Carolina
128 Millport Circle, Suite 200, Greenville, SC
864.940.2590 ksmith@palaciocollaborative.com
27703
28262
29607
78681 504.273.0400
LA SC NC GA TX
Minority Certifications
Capabilities
• Georgia (DBE, MBE) • North Carolina (DBE, MBE, NC HUB) • Texas (DBE) • Virginia (SWAM) • Louisiana (DBE)
• Preliminary Budgeting/Budget Verification • Conceptual Cost Modeling/Estimating • Design Phase Estimating • Alternates Pricing • Value Engineering • Contractor Estimate Review and Reconciliation • Sustainable Design Impact Analysis Markets • Higher Education • PK-12 Education • Science + Technology • Civic + Cultural • Parks + Recreation • Government • Healthcare • Sports + Entertainment • Residential • Hospitality • Corporate + Commercial • Transportation nc a&t engineering research & innovation complex Client: Balfour Beatty Architect: Page/EYP
kennesaw state university
music
expansion
school of
& plaza
Client/Architect: Fitzgerald Collaborative Group
Why
Palacio?
Proven Accuracy Expert Leaders
Companies are highly impressed with Palacio’s consistent accuracy, which sets up the project early on for project success.
Companies look to Palacio for our deep understanding of the industry through our 150 years of combined experience.
Value-Added Solutions Collaborative Process Innovative Approach
Companies choose Palacio as their go-to estimating firm because of our ability to ensure the integrity of the design while getting the most out of the budget.
Companies value Palacio’s ability to collaborate early in a project resulting in effectively producing quick, accurate estimates.
Companies partner with Palacio for our unrivaled industry-knowledge and innovative tools, which provides confidence in the final package.
chattahoochee nature center master plan Client/Architect: Houser Walker Architecture
Our Experience
We are fortunate to have a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects that span across all markets. Each tells a unique story of the project’s context, the client’s vision, and the end user experience.
Education
Education
Higher
PK-12
Science + Technology Civic + Cultural Parks + Recreation Government Healthcare Sports + Entertainment Residential Hospitality Workplace Transportation Corporate + Commercial
west
Client/Architect: PRAXIS3
university
Client:
University
Architect: SSOE|Stevens &
lanier technical college hall county campus
Client: Pond & Company
Architect: Pond & Company / SSOE/Stevens & Wilkinson
wake technical community college general education building
Client/Architect: BSA LifeStructures
university of
georgia bookstore
Architecture emory
oxford student center renovation
Emory
Wilkinson
Higher Education
As higher education clients continue to have competing priorities such as tight budgets, shifting educational models, and rapidly evolving technology, we work with clients to understand how these priorities can be balanced to keep the integrity of the design and maximize value.
Athletics
Auditorium Bookstore
Classrooms
Conference Center
Education
Hubs
Parking Deck
Arts
education
nationwide
Dining Health
Innovation
Library
Performing
Recreation Research Science Student Center Student Housing Student Services Workplace 950+ higher
projects estimated
building
atlanta public schools charles r. drew high school
Client/Architect: Perkins&Will
charlotte-mecklenburg schools olympic relief high school
Client/Architect: Little Diversified
savannah-chatham county public school system may howard elementary school
Client/Architect: Cogdell & Mendrala Architects
nola public schools mcmain secondary high school renovations
Client/Architect: Concordia
PK-12 Education
Schools today are shifting from a one size fits all model to student-centered educational practices. We work with clients to understand this shift and the importance of balancing individual learning styles, advancing technologies, and the need for flexibility in the teaching environment.
Early Childhood
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Private Schools
Public Schools
Charter Schools Workplace Transportation
education projects estimated nationwide
150+ PK-12
research
north carolina a&t state university engineering
& innovation complex Client: Balfour Beatty Architect: Page/EYP emory health science research building II Client: Emory University Architect: HOK georgia southern university center for engineering Client/Architect: SSOE|Stevens & Wilkinson augusta university college Client/Architect: SLAM Collaborative
of science and math building
Science + Technology
& research
We recognize that scientists, researchers, and academic science students need to move at the speed of their ideas, both as individuals and in collaboration with others. We understand the requirements needed for these facilities to inspire scientific discovery, maximize flexibility for future program growth, and create an environment where people can collaborate formally and informally.
Academic Science Containment Labs (ABSL, BSL)
Engineering Health Education Laboratories (core, specialty)
Campus
Office Building Research
+ technology projects estimated nationwide
200+ science
Lab
Lab
Vivarium Workplace engineering
college
Collaborative
suno
onslow county animal shelter
Client/Architect:
emmanuel episcopal church phase 2 RENOVATION
atlanta
renovation
Smith Sinnett Architecture
central library renovation study Client: Cooper Carry Architect: Cooper Carry / Vines Architecture
arts & humanities building Client/Architect: Chasm Architecture
Client/Architect: Houser Walker Architecture
Civic + Cultural
At the heart of vibrant communities are civic environments that foster connection. We assist clients in developing a design of functional and innovative spaces that encourage civic participation, promote health and wellness, awakens the creative spirit, and provides places for reflection and renewal.
Animal Shelter Community Center
Convention Center Early Learning Center Library Museum
Performing Art
Visitor/Welcome Center Visual Art Worship Zoo
civic + cultural projects estimated nationwide
150+
atlanta beltline enota park renovation Client/Architect: Pond & Company centennial olympic park improvements Client/Architect: DTJ Design decatur recreation center renovation Client: PRAXIS3 Architecture Architect: PRAXIS3 Architecture / Amy Landesberg chattahoochee nature center master plan Client/Architect: Houser Walker Architecture
Park and recreation environments give identity and economic benefit to cities and sets a stage for civic activities that enhance social interaction while promoting health and wellness. Our in-depth experience of federal parks, local community spaces, and academic recreation facilities provides a diverse understanding that we bring to each client and unique project.
Parks + Recreation 90+
Aquatic Community Park Federal Park Greenway Lodging Recreation/Community Center State Park
parks + recreation projects estimated nationwide
virginia-highland fire station 19 renovation
Client/Architect: Choate + Herlien
city of auburn multi-purpose arena
Client/Architect: Chambless King Architects
columbus courthouse renovation
Client/Architect: Houser Walker Architecture
county police precinct & e-911 center
Client/Architect: Precision Planning
gwinnett
Government
With an emphasis on social impact and the betterment of communities, we recognize the important role these government facilities play in their cities, states, and nations. We assist clients in the completion of functional and innovative these environments that respond to community needs.
FEDERAL Federal Agencies Military
JUDICIAL Courthouses Correctional Facility Detention Center Law School
MUNICIPAL Fire Station Government Center Maintenance Facilities Police Station Public Safety Public Libraries Public Works Water Plant
government projects estimated nationwide
170+
appalachian state university health sciences complex Client/Architect: LS3P Associates university of mississippi medical center translational Client/Architects: Foil Wyatt Architects & Planners grady health system correll pavilion Client/Architect: HOK emory health Client: Emory Architect:
In an ever-changing healthcare environment, we embrace a deep understanding that these facilities are designed to advance care delivery and promote health and wellness. We partner with clients to help them in determining a budget that will provide solutions that enhance the patient experience, as well as operational efficiency.
Care
Living
Care
Education
Office Buildings
Health
Wellness
projects estimated nationwide
Healthcare 120+ healthcare
Ambulatory
Assisted
Cancer
Health
Medical
Mental
&
Outpatient Care Pharmacies Public Hospitals Senior Care Facilities Student Health Clinics Women’s & Children’s Health Veteran Clinics Veterinary translational research center health science research building II Emory University HOK
ga tech bobby dodd
Menefee
Menefee Architecture / HNTB
auburn university
Goodwyn
Goodwyn
university outdoor recreation center
Cooper Carry
center arena
Client/Architect: tvsdesign
clemson
Client/Architect:
Client:
Mills Architect:
gateway
stadium assessment Client:
Architecture Architect:
Corporation
university football performance center
Cawood
Cawood / HOK
Sports + Entertainment
Whether it is a collegiate sports facility, worldclass sports arena, or entertainment district, we assist clients in the creation of environments that promote a sense of community and serve as a destination to facilitate connections.
Arenas Convention Centers
Collegiate Sports Venues
Collegiate Athletic Training Facilities
Professional Sports and Entertainment Venues
Professional Athletic Training Facilities
sports + entertainment projects estimated nationwide
110+
Mills
Mills
murfreesboro court development Client/Architect: uga russell hall renovation Client: Menefee Architecture Architect: Menefee Architecture / Cannon Design No. 2 Opus Place Client: Warner Construction Consultants Architect: Perkins&Will the george mixed use development Client: Urban Realty Partners Architect:PRAXIS3 Architecture
Residential
We continue to stay ahead of residential trends by exploring innovative ways people actively engage in their living environments. Whether through mixed-use developments, single family homes, multi-level towers, senior or assisted living communities, we assist clients in reimagining how people live, work, and play.
Affordable Housing
Rise
Mixed Use Developments
Residence
Communities
Housing
residential + mixed use projects estimated nationwide
murfreesboro housing authority oakland development Client/Architect: McCarty Holsaple McCarty
150+
Apartments Condominiums High
Private
Senior
Student
Townhomes
usga golf house pinehurst Client/Architect: Clearscapes alma cocina atlanta Client/Architect: Ai3 Architects university of georgia center improvements Client/Architect:PRAXIS3 Architecture
louis armstrong
airport delta Client/Architect:
Hospitality
Hospitality environments are crafted to be social destinations that are driven by experienceoriented designs. We work with clients to create meaningful and memorable experiences for guests, travelers, shoppers, and employees.
Casinos Country Club/Clubhouse
Dining
Venues
Centers
Spaces
Centers
Hotel Conference
Use Developments
projects estimated nationwide
150+ hospitality
Entertainment
Exhibition
Event
Fitness
Hotels
Mixed
Pools & Spa Resorts Restaurant Retail armstrong new orleans international delta sky club msy Client/Architect: THW Design
Client:
Gensler
emory point center for innovation + social enterprise renovation Client: Emory University Architect: Cooper Carry thyssenkrupp elevator north american headquarters
Darden & Company Architect:
university of north carolina pembroke lean hub office renovation Client/Architect: biloba Architecture mckenney’s office renovtion Client/Architect: SSOE|Stevens & Wilkinson
Corporate + Commercial
We understand that corporate + commercial buildings combine function and style to meet the needs of a wide range of business types. The design of workplaces aims to create a perfect balance between heads-down focus work and layers of collaboration to improve the productivity and general wellbeing of employees. We work with clients to make transformative shifts in design to reimagine traditional office structures.
Buildings
corporate + commercial projects estimated nationwide
headquarters
130+
Administrative
Auditorium Bathroom Call Center Conferences/Meeting Room Dining Fitness Headquarters Mixed Use Office Building Parking Training Room Workspace
cherokee county airport terminal redevelopment
Client/Architect: Lyman Davidson Dooley
greyhound atlanta station
Client/Architect: Niles Bolton
georgia world congress center transportation depot
Client: Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Architect: Gensler
6 west airport city master plan
Client/Architect: Sizemore Group
Transportation
Airport and transit center designs are meant to enhance the user experience from the moment they arrive at the facility to when they exit. We partner with clients to help them in determining a budget that will provide solutions for all transit users — passenger, tenant, employee, and owner.
Airport Automotive Bridges & Structures Department of Transportation Educational Training Highway & Roads
Office & Maintenance Facilities Parking Ports & Maritime Railroads & Train Streetscapes & Roadwork Transit Station & Depots
transportation projects estimated nationwide
depot
90+
Delivering Value Solutions Since 2006 Headquarters 400 Galleria Pkwy SE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30339 404.609.9006