Construction Management Services
The AKA Team offers comprehensive construction management and owner’s representative services customized to provide the best results for every project. Our team applies their knowledge and experience in engineering and construction to the everyday challenges that occur throughout the construction process.
As builders first and foremost, The AKA Team brings a hands-on understanding of construction realities to every project we manage. We are a full service commercial construction and facilities company that partners with our clients to provide collaborative management and construction services.
Our Construction Management Approach
Our construction management philosophy centers on partnership and collaboration. We understand that commercial construction involves critical schedules, firm budgets, multiple disciplines, and countless stakeholders. Success requires not just technical expertise, but the ability to tailor that expertise to fit each client’s specific needs and business objectives.
Key Services Include:
- Project planning and scheduling
- Budget development and cost control
- Quality assurance and control
- Safety management and compliance
- Subcontractor coordination and management
- Progress monitoring and reporting
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Owner’s representative services
Proven Track Record
The AKA Team consists of individuals, collectively, with over 50 years of general contracting, construction management and design build experience. Our portfolio includes high-profile projects across various sectors:
Notable Projects:
- Progressive Field Renovations
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation facilities
- Case Western Reserve University
- Multiple healthcare facilities including Fairview Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, and University Hospitals
- Educational projects including Lakewood City Schools and Shaker Heights City Schools
Client-Centered Partnership
At The AKA Team we pride ourselves on investing the time to listen to our clients and learn about their businesses and their goals. We believe our clients are our partners, and that understanding their needs is paramount to a successful project.
Our approach involves:
- Deep Client Understanding: We invest time learning about your business, challenges, and objectives
- Transparent Communication: Direct answers to questions and regular project updates
- Collaborative Problem-Solving: Leveraging our experience to address construction challenges proactively
- Quality Focus: Maintaining high standards while meeting budget and schedule requirements
Safety and Compliance Leadership
With over ten years of experience in safety and environment, our core value at The AKA Team is to keep people safe and this permeates our entire organization. Safety is never to be compromised. We offer specialized programs to ensure regulatory compliance and environmental protection throughout the construction process.
Technology Integration
The AKA Team stays ahead of industry trends by investing in new technologies, including virtual reality capabilities that allow clients to walk through construction zones before project completion. This innovative approach enhances project visualization and stakeholder engagement.
Minority-Owned Excellence
We are a minority owned and operated firm that was established on the core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. City of Cleveland FBE/MBE/CSB, Cuyahoga County SBE/MBE/WBE, State of Ohio MBE/DBE, State of Ohio EDGE, ODOT DBE/SBE, CMHA MBE/FBE/Section 3, and NEORSD SBE/MBE/WBE certified, we bring both expertise and valuable diversity to every project.