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What We’re Up To: School Athletic Building Addition contracted with TIPS

An aged existing school building needed an addition and roof replacement. Chattanooga School District contacted K-Con about a building addition using our TIPS contract, we were ready with a solution to seamlessly adjoin to the existing building. Using TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) the Chattanooga School District was able…

Annalee DeMerellMay 6, 2020

Headquarters Building Phase 1 Progressive Design

Commercial Projects

What We’re Up To (Video): Progressive Design-Build Headquarters Concept

https://youtu.be/fF11hXtZGw4 Headquarters Building Phase 1 Progressive Design Phase 1 Progressive Design-Build concept video for Charleston Grounds Control headquarters building. This 5,000 square foot corporate headquarters building boasts a beautiful natural-light flooded office space with conference spaces, a workout room, staff break room, roof-top break area and observation deck, restrooms, and…

Annalee DeMerellApril 21, 2020

Building Systems Design Build

What We’re Up To: Fast Track Winter Design-Build of Warehouse

https://youtu.be/-tqiyRSA3IM When the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) was looking to move into a building owned by the U.S. Army Reserve in Boston, they had to provide a replacement building before taking occupancy. A seasoned GSA Contract holder, K-Con, Inc. provides a fast track building solution. Given the…

Annalee DeMerellApril 14, 2020

Design Build

Design-Build & Pre-engineered buildings provide a quick-response solution confronting the Covid-19 pandemic

https://youtu.be/1-A5ERZ1k90 K-Con Covid-19 Medical Building Interior Covid-19 Medical Building Solution for containment and treatment. In an effort to support the USACE and other entities in the response to COVID 19 K-Con developed a solution for temporary healthcare/alternate care facilities using their pre-engineered and panelized systems. A large advantage to these…

Annalee DeMerellApril 9, 2020

Commercial Projects

What We’re Up To: Design Build FLEX Space Office Building in North Charleston

K-Con Building Systems is thrilled to have been awarded this 4,000 square-foot office building going up on Spruill Avenue in North Charleston. Kudos to the design team on all of their hard work over the past 3 months. This project has been submitted for permit and is expected to…

Annalee DeMerellApril 2, 2020

Building Systems

Video: Monolithic Concrete Pour for USCG Boat Maintenance Building

https://youtu.be/Guh3f4QTaQU Installation of a 4,500 SF monolithic concrete slab for the USCG Boat Maintenance Building. Over the next several weeks K-Con will be adding secondary steel, bracing, walls panels and trim to fully enclose this portion of the building. Speak with K-Con, Inc. About Your Next Metal Building Project…

Annalee DeMerellMarch 26, 2020

Building Systems

What We’re Up To: Steel Buildings and Mezzanine at USCG Charleston Base

K-Con, Inc. is excited to be partnering with The Whiting Turner Contracting Company on the erection of two pre-engineered metal buildings and a galvanized steel mezzanine for the U.S. Coast Guard at USCG Base Charleston. The mezzanine is complete, site work is underway, and concrete reinforcing begins next week!…

Annalee DeMerellMarch 13, 2020

Pre-Engineered Construction

Metal Building Insulation Benefits Far Outweigh Costs

Metal buildings might be durable and strong, but regulating the temperature inside one of these structures can be a challenge. If your next government or commercial project calls for a pre-engineered metal building, you’ll want to have a discussion about insulation. While metal building insulation will add to your budget,…

Annalee DeMerellMarch 9, 2020

Building Systems Design Build

Design-Build Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings for Schools and Educational Facilities

Fast growing school populations, tighter building budgets, and the need for fast construction are just a few of the challenges facing the educational sector today. Many school districts are merging with an influx of students moving into already dated school buildings. However, the requirements of an educational facility, from day-care/nursery…

Annalee DeMerellMarch 2, 2020

Commercial Projects Design Build

How to Maintain Operations During Construction or Renovations

Maintaining day-to-day operations of a facility while it undergoes redesign, commercial renovations, and construction can be challenging, but with the proper planning and careful execution, the improved or expanded spaces can be brought online with minimal disruption to your operations. K-Con has accomplished this numerous times for clients and have…

Annalee DeMerellFebruary 24, 2020