McKissack & McKissack

From ensuring clean water to protecting ecosystems, wastewater facilities might not always be visible, but their impact is undeniable. McKissack & McKissack is proud to help communities build resilient, innovative wastewater infrastructure. In Washington, D.C., we’ve brought our expertise to many wastewater projects over the years: ??We provided engineering services for DC Water when it needed support for its Enhanced Nutrient Removal Facilities (ENRF) initiative. The project, which included new construction and upgrades to existing facilities, was part of an initiative to reduce the level of nitrogen from the cleansed wastewater discharged to the Potomac River. ??We served as the engineer of record and provided design and construction management services for the McMillan Reservoir Stormwater Storage Facility. This stormwater management project involved using two abandoned filtration tanks to mitigate flooding in historic neighborhoods. It received the 2015 Best Projects award in the Water/Environment category from Engineering News-Record. ??We also helped to redevelop aging facilities, such as providing construction and development management services on the McMillan Sand Filtration Site project. This former water purification center is now a 6.2-acre park and recreation center that still incorporates historic elements of the original buildings. Whether it’s improving efficiency, expanding capacity, or ensuring environmental compliance, we’re committed to shaping the systems that sustain communities for generations to come. Learn more about how we support utility projects → https://lnkd.in/eWjDSzAT #aec #utilities #wastewater

This Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing the extraordinary women behind our business. First, we want to acknowledge our Founder and CEO, Deryl McKissack, who made the bold decision to start this firm more than 30 years ago, at a time when women in AEC leadership were all too rare. Today, women are driving McKissack & McKissack’s success at all levels. From our client sites to the back office, women aren’t a rarity at our firm — they’re integral to our success. They’re changing the faces of the cities where we work with their incredible skills, insights, and commitment to solving our clients’ problems. They enrich lives by making cities more resilient, community-oriented, and equitable. This month, and every month, we’re honored to celebrate the women of McKissack & McKissack, and we’re proud to be an example of what you can accomplish when you build an inclusive company. Susan Reinhardt, Jordan Jackson, Jessica Wagner, Meera Srinath, Heather Faulkner, Vivian De Ramirez, Paulina Medrano, Martha Kasule, DeJeanette Gandy, PMP, MBA, Vanessa Camacho, Tonya Shaw, Cynthia Cline, Crystal Denunzio, Erika Gulick, Kseniia Daza, Elena James, Kylie Hudson, Kathleen Fritz, Camille T., Azuka Bartlett, Robin McMahan, Koniko McGinnis, Jaicel Asegurado, Alineh Duran, Denise Enriquez, Ingrit A., Kendall Rooks, Christina Dalton, Zainab Wahbi, Sadaf Mohammadi, Owanari Iyalla, Melita Ristovska, Deborah Vere, Kelly Cianci, Pamela Walton, Simone Ray, Sonia J. Pagan Torres, Jasmine Dawson-Cooper, Deborah Homonai, Elizabeth Nelson, Tracy Preller, Monét Williams, PMP, Jennifer Griffith, IIDA, LEED AP, Cigdem Gurhan-Gunduzhan, Patricia Lewis, Marilyn White, Rose Parker #WomensHistoryMonth #leadership #AEC

According to a recent report from Yardi Matrix, completions of affordable housing projects are expected to reach a peak this year. McKissack & McKissack works side-by-side with developers to bring these projects to life. For example, in the DC area, we worked with MRP Realty on The Solstice project at East Capitol, which is made up of 100% affordable housing units. We provided interior design services for the amenities, and residential units and commons finishes specifications. We created welcoming, ADA-compliant shared spaces including the lobby, management office, gym, mail and package room, and clubhouse. Jennifer Griffith, IIDA, LEED AP, McKissack & McKissack’s Director of Interiors, says it’s important that buildings like East Capitol are thoughtfully designed to be stylish and functional for residents. “For these families, this is the next step to get ahead socioeconomically. And so it has to feel good, be welcoming, and have a sense of quality to it. That’s why we place a lot of emphasis on hospitality, and providing? amenities that complement whatever they don't have in their units.” Through continued partnerships with top developers, we’re ensuring affordable housing includes the modern amenities that make a difference in residents’ lives. #affordablehousing #AEC #partnerships #developers

Are you an airport manager, aviation project manager, or construction leader who wants to learn how AEC can help airports prepare for the future? Join us tomorrow for a LinkedIn Live full of insights just for you. We’ve assembled a roundtable of experts at the forefront of improving space utilization, sustainability, and the passenger experience: → Deryl McKissack, Founder and CEO of McKissack & McKissack? → Carmelo Torrisi, President of McKissack & McKissack? → Sean Donohue, CEO at DFW → Roger Natsuhara, Senior Vice President at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority → Carin Rautenbach, SVP at AtkinsRéalis The panel will share insights on modular construction, how AI is improving the passenger journey, what the AEC industry can do to create resilient terminals, and how airports are transforming into travel destinations. It starts tomorrow at 1PM ET. Register here so you don’t miss it: https://lnkd.in/eZMg4Rek #aviation #leadership #AEC #construction #travel

We’re thrilled to announce that Susan Reinhardt has joined us as our new CFO. Susan has a wealth of leadership experience in the AEC industry. Having worked as US CFO at AtkinsRéalis and as Controller of Federal Services for the Shaw Group, she has played an important role in a wide range of scenarios, from divestitures and acquisitions to growing large firms into mega firms. “I find Deryl McKissack’s story very inspiring. It took courage to start this company and grow it the way she has. I’m excited to work with the management team to help this firm roll out its strategic plan.” Susan will be instrumental in optimizing our technology and processes while collaborating with operational partners to ensure the finance team is equipped for our next phase of growth. Welcome to the team, Susan! #AEC #leadership #CFO #welcometotheteam

As we commemorate Women In Construction Week and International Women’s Day, we’re proud of how much AEC has progressed. If you need evidence of how far we’ve come in creating a more equitable industry, look no further than our contract with the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE). Several phenomenal women are at the helm of this project on the USVI side: Chaneel Callwood, Lead Architect for VIDE; Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Commissioner of the Board of Education; and Adrienne Williams-Octalien, Director of the USVI Office of Disaster Recovery. On the McKissack & McKissack side, 75% of the team running the contract are female, including Azuka Bartlett, Erika Gulick, Kathleen Fritz, Sonia Y. Torres, Vivian Ramirez, Cigdem Gurhan-Gunduzhan, and Sadaf Mohammadi. We’re working with VIDE to upgrade and build schools across the islands after several devastating storms. We’re delivering program and design management, procurement support, budgeting, and other services to improve the safety and resilience of the islands’ schools, which will also serve as shelters during storms. The skill and dedication of these women is helping the Virgin Islands reshape their education facilities for generations to come. ?? McKissack & McKissack is committed to being an inclusive workplace where women can thrive. From our Founder & CEO, Deryl McKissack, to the many women working in leadership, throughout our divisions, and on our board, we’re proud to support and uplift women in every aspect of our business. These individuals are living proof that, when we open doors for more women in construction, we strengthen the industry, address workforce shortages, and ensure we have the talent to take on major projects like this one. #WomenInConstruction #womenleaders #InternationalWomensDay

Join us on March 13th at 1pm ET for a LinkedIn Live to learn how AEC is helping the aviation industry tackle complex challenges and prepare for the future. We’ll discuss: ??Why modular construction is revolutionizing airport terminal projects, including highlights from McKissack & McKissack’s work on the recent Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)’s Terminal C expansion ??How airports can transform from travel hubs to tourist destinations ??How the AEC industry can create resilient terminals ??The AI-powered technology that’s making a difference in aviation We’ve compiled a panel of experts with firsthand experience leading forward-thinking aviation projects: ???Deryl McKissack, Founder and CEO of McKissack & McKissack? ???Carmelo Torrisi, President of McKissack & McKissack? ???Sean Donohue, CEO at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ???Roger Natsuhara, Senior Vice President at @Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority ???Carin Rautenbach, SVP at AtkinsRéalis If you’re an airport manager or leader, aviation project manager, or construction leader, then you won’t want to miss it. Save your spot here ?? #aviation #leadership #linkedinlive #AEC

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)’s new headquarters has been a successful project since its opening in 2022 at its new location in Washington, DC — and recently, it received another award! We proudly provided interior design services for the 227,000-square-foot renovation, ensuring that it helped to strengthen the transit authority’s culture. The new headquarters is a consolidation of WMATA’s 10 buildings across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Roughly 3,400 employees work in the updated facilities, helping to keep the Metro’s 250 million annual rides safe and on schedule. To help bring the newly combined teams together, our design choices aligned with WMATA’s cultural values of employee empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. A mix of hospitality amenities with open workstations, collaborative spaces, and private rooms gives employees the flexibility to work together or focus alone as needed. The design is complemented by environmental graphics, branding identity, and art installations inspired by D.C. Metro transportation system. Kudos to Jennifer Griffith, IIDA, LEED AP for her hard work in leading the interior scope of the project. We also want to recognize Jair Lynch, who served as the fee developer for this award-winning building. As a successful Black developer, he reminds us that new chapters in African American history are being written every day. We couldn't be happier with how it came together —? it’s the ideal workspace tailored to the needs of WMATA’s workforce. #interiordesign #AEC #BlackHistoryMonth

The Tuskegee Airmen are known for being the first Black pilots in the American armed forces. But did you know that their most important training base also made history by being built by Moses McKissack III and Calvin McKissack? McKissack & McKissack originates from the oldest minority-owned architecture and engineering firm in the nation. Its roots began before the Civil War when Moses McKissack — a slave in Tennessee — became a master builder, earned his freedom, and started a legacy that began with designing and building the 99th Pursuit Squadron Airbase in Tuskegee, Alabama — home of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. Tuskegee Army Airfield was built in the early 1940s for $1.5 million dollars, which was a massive sum at the time. It was the largest federal contract awarded to an African American firm. The project was a major undertaking. It covered nearly 1,700 acres, and included four large intersecting paved runways, three large double hangars, barracks, and administrative buildings. Between November 1941 to June 1946, nearly 1,000 Black pilots trained at the airfield. They were aided by countless support staff, including mechanics, navigators, nurses, and cooks. Their heroism and skill were critical to breaking barriers and paving the way to desegregating the military. Next time you hear about the heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen, remember, the airfield where they trained holds history, too. #aec #blackhistorymonth #tuskegee

Are you heading to the Advancing Project Controls 2025 conference in Houston? You don’t want to miss two insightful sessions led by Ricardo Nolasco, PSP, our Director of Scheduling. Ricardo will be offering smart solutions for improving cross-departmental collaboration, advanced data use, and proactive risk management. Be sure to add these two sessions to your agenda: ???Panel Discussion: Leading Project Control Teams for Effective Project Management with Sunita Benson-Agwu, Cecilia Ashlie Lagergren, and David Hansmann ???Case Study: Communicating How Owner Responsiveness Impacts Project Costs and Productivity With data silos and reactive decision-making increasing risk for AEC firms, Ricardo will provide essential guidance to help you improve your project controls. If you plan to attend, leave a comment below — we’d love to connect at the show. #AdvancingProjectControls #ProjectControls