We help turn your ideas into buildable plans during pre-construction.

The success of your project starts long before construction begins. Construction for Change helps nonprofits plan their facilities with the same care and expertise as the world’s most sophisticated developers — ensuring your building is viable and ready to succeed.

Plan for risks and delays

Digging Deeper

Construction for Change is your partner pre-build so you can focus on your organization’s mission.

Assess Project Feasibility
Not every idea is ready to be built — and that’s okay. We help you figure out whether your vision can realistically become a building. That means evaluating your goals, your site, your timeline, and your available resources. We’ll help you spot any red flags early and recommend ways to adjust your plan so you can move forward with confidence.

Navigate Permits and Compliance
Construction projects often require government approvals — for land use, safety, environmental impact, and more. These processes can be confusing, especially in unfamiliar regions. Our team helps you understand what’s required, when to apply, and how to stay on track so permits don’t delay your project. We’ve worked across continents and know how to work with both local officials and international regulations.

Forecast Budgets
Many projects run into trouble because they didn’t account for the true cost of building. We work with you to build a realistic budget that includes everything — materials, labor, logistics, permits, and more. We also flag where costs might change and help you plan for that. The goal isn’t just to guess the cost — it’s to make sure your funding matches your ambition.

Plan for Risks and Delays
No construction project goes perfectly, but many problems can be avoided with good planning. We help you identify what could go wrong — from weather issues to supply shortages to design conflicts — and create backup plans. That way, if something unexpected happens, your project can keep moving forward instead of stalling out.

CASE STUDY

Planning a Campus That Serves Thousands

Flying Kites Academy in central Kenya had big plans: to expand its campus with an early learning center and kitchen that could serve thousands of children each year. But with limited resources, tight timelines, and a highly active school environment, planning the build required precision and foresight.

CfC joined the project early and helped shape the entire pre-construction strategy. From space planning that maximized flow and safety to designing with local materials and labor in mind, our team made sure the project would meet the real needs of the school — not just on paper, but in practice. The result? A school expansion that didn’t just get built, but made learning and nutrition stronger, safer, and more sustainable.

CfC Contributions:

• Collaborated with teachers and parents to align design with student needs
• Planned building orientation and layout for safety, ventilation, and flow
• Budgeted for regionally sourced materials to reduce long-term costs
• Scheduled around school operations to avoid disrupting education
• Created a phased plan that balanced urgency with realistic capacity