Construction of New Kennedy-King College (NKKC)

Project Overview
The NKKC campus features six distinct buildings, a baseball/soccer field, and parking lots for
students and staff. With a budget of $198 million, the project was successfully completed six
months ahead of schedule, underscoring the strength of the collaboration.
Project Scope
As the largest construction of its kind in the area, the NKKC campus includes academic
buildings, athletic facilities, and extensive parking to accommodate the needs of students and
staff. Each building was designed to support a modern educational environment, contributing to
the community’s broader goal of economic and educational development.
The Will Group’s Role
TWG’s contributions were integral to the success of this Construction Management (CM) at-risk
project. TWG’s field staff ensured Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) across all six
buildings, guaranteeing that rigorous standards were met and that the project was executed with
excellence.
Outcome
The construction of the New Kennedy-King College campus was completed ahead of schedule,
delivering a state-of-the-art educational facility for Chicago’s South Side. TWG’s expertise in
field coordination, quality control, and project management was pivotal in the success of this
large-scale project. The partnership between TWG our local partner not only demonstrated
technical excellence but also reinforced a commitment to community engagement and minority
business involvement.
Project Accomplishments:​
 41 % MBE Participation​
 5% WBE Participation​
 56% in City-Resident participation​
 15% in Community/Residential ​
 The first “campus setting” for City Colleges of Chicago with forty acres or nearly
1,742,400 sq. ft.​

 Sub-contracts were proportioned to accommodate 95 small business and minority
business firms​
 47% of contract dollars awarded to minority, women-owned firms and vendors​
 Project workforce reflected 60% minority representation​
 A sub-guard program provided default insurance, avoiding subcontractor disqualification
from the authorized bidding process.
Environmental Accomplishments:​
 Three buildings feature green-grid roofs​
 90% of existing concrete recycled for foundations and roadway backfill​
 Soil was recycled as baseball and soccer field backfill​
 Thirty acres of landscaping doubled the municipal requirement for trees
Midwest Construction’s Best of 2007 Awards for ​Project of the Year:​ Higher Education
Research​
Conclusion
TWG’s role in the NKKC project underscores the company’s ability to manage complex, multi-
building projects while upholding stringent quality standards. Their involvement in construction
management and community relations contributed to the early completion and long-term success
of the New Kennedy-King College campus.