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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

O-A-K is hired to manage construction at Paw Paw Public Schools

(KALAMAZOO, MI) September 29, 2014 – Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K), local professional construction firm, has been hired to oversee construction at Paw Paw Public Schools.

The $14 million bond project for Paw Paw Public Schools was passed by voters on August 5, 2014. O-A-K has been selected as Construction Manager for the project, with architectural partner, Kingscott Associates. The project will include district-wide remodeling, secure entry vestibules, instructional technology, additional technology infrastructure and instructional equipment. Construction will begin in March 2015 and is scheduled for completion in September 2017.

“As a parent in the Paw Paw district, I couldn’t be more excited for O-A-K to manage this project,” said Tom Stanek, O-A-K’s Director of Kalamazoo Operations.

Since opening their Kalamazoo office in 2013, O-A-K has maintained a steady workflow in Southwest Michigan. In line with the company’s business development strategy, their projects cover a broad range of industries including educational, commercial, manufacturing/process and faith-based.

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