Client
Hope Community Foundation
Location
East Los Angeles, CA
Duration
10 Months
Budget / Value
$9.8 Million
Project Overview
This project created an inclusive community resource center, containing a food distribution depot, public computer labs, vocational training classrooms, and administrative offices. The building utilizes wood and steel construction, with a focus on natural lighting and low-cost maintenance.
The Construction Challenge
Working with a rigid grant-funded budget and tight deadlines that could not be extended without risking public funding milestones.
Our Solution & Execution
We engaged in extensive value-engineering during preconstruction. By proposing alternative structural framing and flooring systems, we shaved 8% off the cost without losing design features. The project was completed 2 weeks ahead of the grant deadline.
“SCCG's preconstruction engineering resolved key logistics questions early. Their scheduling control and safety protocols ensured we delivered our project milestones with absolute reliability.”
— Representative, Hope Community Foundation