We manage the details so you can focus on the mission.

Construction for Change serves as your dedicated Owner’s Representative — protecting your investment and making sure your project gets done right. From Kenya to Kirkland, we manage construction projects on your behalf, ensuring they’re completed on time, within budget, and with lasting community impact.

Risk identification and mitigation

Digging Deeper

Construction for Change brings years of construction management and owner’s rep experience to your project.

Proactive Schedule and Contractor Management
Delays in construction can waste time, money, and momentum. We keep your project on track by setting clear timelines, checking in daily, and holding contractors accountable to meet key milestones. Our experienced project managers are on-site or in constant communication — solving problems before they cause slowdowns. The result: you stay in control and your building gets completed when you need it.

Local Labor Sourcing and On-the-Job Training
We don’t just bring in outside workers — we hire from within the community whenever possible. That means more local jobs, more local pride, and stronger long-term support for the facility you’re building. Along the way, we provide hands-on training to help workers build valuable skills they can use long after your project is complete. It’s a smart way to invest in both the building and the people it serves.

Value Engineering to Save You Money
Every dollar matters. That’s why we use value engineering — a process where we look at all the materials and design choices in your project to see where we can cut costs without cutting corners. We may recommend more affordable materials or smarter construction methods that still meet your needs. This approach typically saves our partners about 10% on total project costs — while delivering the same quality and functionality.

Risk Identification and Mitigation
Construction projects can run into all kinds of unexpected problems — from poor weather to permit delays to supply shortages. We help you spot these risks early and create plans to avoid or minimize them. Whether it’s having backup suppliers or adjusting timelines to fit local realities, our team is always thinking a few steps ahead so your project doesn’t get derailed.

CASE STUDY

Building Health and Dignity in Rural Kenya

In a remote village in western Kenya, families faced an unimaginable burden — traveling hours to access basic surgical care or to lay their loved ones to rest with dignity. The Matibabu Foundation dreamed of building a modern surgical theatre and a nearby mortuary to meet this deeply felt need, but the project required expertise, oversight, and trust.

Construction for Change stepped in as the Owner’s Representative, helping navigate strict healthcare regulations, unpredictable weather, and limited access to materials and skilled labor. By embedding local workers in the process and applying cost-saving strategies, CfC helped turn a vision into reality. What was once an underserved region now has life-saving infrastructure — and a facility the community calls its own.

CfC Contributions:

• Optimized the design to improve airflow and patient safety in the operating theatre
• Managed contractors with daily site visits and milestone accountability
• Trained and hired local workers, with 80% of materials sourced regionally
• Reduced overall project costs by over $15,000 through value engineering
• Delivered both buildings on time and within budget, despite complex site challenges