Bowa Construction provided construction management services for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.’s 31,000 SF World Headquarters Renovation project. The three-story, interior build-out includes new perimeter and open office spaces, a pantry and cafe area, new reception and elevator lobbies, as well as new flooring and millwork finishes. In addition new MEP and electrical systems were installed in order to improve energy efficiency throughout the building including electric switchgear and new LED lighting. Additional scope included replacement of existing glass to new insulated glazing, new air handling and cooled condensing units and the renovation of six total bathrooms including new fixtures and equipment.

Bowa also provided maximum practicable diversity inclusion achieving 40% subcontractor and 100% CM M/W/DBE participation, as well as accomplishing 30% local community hiring opportunities. This was accomplished through local subcontractor databases, conducting meetings with selected community zip codes and encouragement of alliances between subcontractors and M/W/DBE contractors in order to foster growth and development.