OUR TEAM

All firms are headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and have a long history of successful collaboration.  Frequent, in-person review meetings allow the specialized expertise of each team member to be efficiently incorporated into the design-build process.

Kingsland Scott Bauer Associates (KSBA ) – JV Partner, Design
Since its inception in 1984, KSBA has completed a wide variety of projects for corporate and institutional clients.  In the mid 1990’s the firm started a specialty in customer service centers that, because of their high user density and dependence on advanced technology, require specialized expertise with ever-evolving trends.

While serving a variety of clients including major corporations, manufacturers, state and federal governments, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions, the firm developed its personality, and most importantly, it’s Performance Design Approach.

This design methodology puts the client first using design to directly assist them in achieving business goals.  KSBA ensures that their clients understand all of the design options relevant to their project and that they understand the projected return on investment, and even tax advantages that may apply.  Performance Design means paying close attention in the design phase so that a project results in improved productivity of staff and building performance as well as speed to market and profitability

Construction Management Innovation, Inc. (CMI) – JV Partner,
Construction
CMI provides construction services during all phases of the project.  In addition to project management during construction, they provide preconstruction services during planning and design including; estimating, scheduling, buildability analytics and procurement.

CMI is a merit-shop general contractor and construction manager founded in 1987.  Based in Western Pennsylvania, CMI provides services nationally.  The senior staff of CMI represents over 120 years of combined experience in the general contracting industry.  They provide depth of expertise usually only found in very large firms while still retaining the close personal attention and cost-effectiveness afforded by a mid-size general contractor.  CMI performs demolition, carpentry, concrete, drywall, acoustic ceilings and general conditions with their own workforce.  CMI builds projects for clients with a wide variety of project types in a wide variety of industries.

The Sextant Group – Service Partner,
User Technology
As specialists in “technology intensive” buildings, Arctecon understands the need for fully integrated design that includes not just traditional building systems but user systems as well.  Therefore, clients benefit from the expertise of The Sextant Group, a national, independent, consulting firm specializing in the planning and design of a spectrum of high-performance built environments.

Through its visionary and technical leadership and a commitment to process, The Sextant Group provides clients with innovative and effective technology solutions, making sense of the future in the context of today.  

From Strategic Technology Planning through Construction Administration, services include:

· Strategic technology planning    
· Audiovisual and conferencing systems
· Information technology/telecom
· Building security systems
· Architectural acoustics, noise and vibration control

Founded in Pittsburgh in 1995, The Sextant Group also has offices in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Phoenix and Washington DC, plus personnel stationed in 6 additional cities, casting a presence across 38 states and Canada.