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Working with the Smithonsian Institution, McKissack helped the National Museum of African American History and Culture development team switch from the classic design-bid-build approach to a construction manager-at-risk delivery.

The Smithsonian’s Switch to Construction Manager-at-Risk Delivery

Working with the Smithonsian Institution, McKissack helped the National Museum of African American History and Culture development team switch from the classic design-bid-build approach to a construction manager-at-risk delivery.
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Chicago - Corporate Office

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111 East Wacker Drive
Suite 420
Chicago, IL 60601 

T 312.751.9800 

E inquiries@mckinc.com

Los Angeles

227 S. Hamilton Drive
Unit 112
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

T 213.622.4938

E inquiries@mckinc.com

Dallas

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Suite 530
Dallas, TX 75219

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Washington, DC - Corporate Office

1050 K Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001

T 202.347.1446

E inquiries@mckinc.com

Baltimore

145 W. Ostend Street
Suite 600
Baltimore, MD 21230

T 443.963.9624

E inquiries@mckinc.com

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Chicago - Corporate Office

One Illinois Center
111 East Wacker Drive
Suite 420
Chicago, IL 60601 

T 312.751.9800 

E inquiries@mckinc.com

Los Angeles

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Beverly Hills, CA 90211

T 213.622.4938

E inquiries@mckinc.com

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E inquiries@mckinc.com

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