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8 October 2024

The Essential Role of an Owner’s Representative in Successful Library Projects

The Essential Role of an Owner’s Representative in Successful Library Projects

Learn how CCS, with over 40 years of experience, supports libraries in managing complex construction and renovation projects. From effective budgeting to stakeholder engagement, discover how our tailored project management ensures the success of capital library projects while maintaining community impact and compliance with safety standards.

2 October 2024

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Why CCS Has Attended the HCD Expo Since 2006 

With nearly two decades of attendance, the HCD Expo remains a vital opportunity for CCS to affirm our commitment to enhancing the patient experience and delivering high-quality, sustainable healthcare spaces. As we look ahead, our continued presence at HCD will ensure that CCS remains a leader in helping create environments that support patient and staff well-being.

19 July 2024

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5 Reasons Why CCS is a Valued Member of The Society for College and University Planning 

At CCS, campus planning transcends basic infrastructure. With a legacy spanning over 40 years, we have pioneered spaces that energize learning. We have helped 100’s of clients review and periodically re-review their overall Master Planning goals to ensure that their facilities and campuses stay current with today's and the anticipated needs of the future.   Working with Owners and Design teams collectively, we are able to help pull together solid costs that can be used for future projects that arise and enable Colleges and Universities to better scale up or down the level of effort needed on each campus within whatever budget might be had to work with.

22 May 2024

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The Emergence of Excellence: Illinois’ Cicadas and Capital Project Management

In the world of natural phenomena and project management, there exists an unusual yet compelling comparison: the predictable emergence of cicadas in Illinois and the lifecycle of capital projects. Every 17 years, swarms of cicadas surface from the earth, blanketing the landscape in a chorus of activity. This natural wonder, while initially seeming irrelevant to design and construction, actually provides valuable insights into the functions and importance of Owners' Representatives in capital project management.

2 May 2024

9 Operational Advantages of Hiring an Owner’s Representative

9 Operational Advantages of Hiring an Owner’s Representative

Dive into the crucial role of an owner's representative in steering construction projects away from financial mishaps, stakeholder mismanagement, and decision-making pitfalls. Discover how CCS International's multidisciplinary team uses their expertise and proprietary management technology to champion your project's interests, ensuring a smooth sail from inception to completion. An owners representative is the unsung hero of project success.

19 March 2024

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CCS International Secures Contract as Owners Representative for Rockford Mass Transit District Facility Expansion

CCS International has been selected as the Owners Representative for an exciting new project for the Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) in downtown Rockford, Illinois. The project involves significant expansion and renovation of an existing transit facility.

28 February 2024

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Illinois Healthcare Cutting Complexity, Saving Time

Dive into the crucial role of an owner's representative in steering construction projects away from financial mishaps, stakeholder mismanagement, and decision-making pitfalls. Discover how CCS International's multidisciplinary team uses their expertise and proprietary management technology to champion your project's interests, ensuring a smooth sail from inception to completion. An owners representative is the unsung hero of project success.

19 February 2024

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Owners Representatives: The Unsung Hero of Project Success

Dive into the crucial role of an owner's representative in steering construction projects away from financial mishaps, stakeholder mismanagement, and decision-making pitfalls. Discover how CCS International's multidisciplinary team uses their expertise and proprietary management technology to champion your project's interests, ensuring a smooth sail from inception to completion. An owners representative is the unsung hero of project success.

2 February 2024

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The Importance of Hiring an Owner’s Representative for Your Construction Project 

In today's ever-evolving landscape of construction projects, the complexity and scale of these undertakings can be baffling. As a capital project owner, you need expert guidance to navigate the intricate processes and ensure a successful outcome. Enter the owner's representative, a seasoned professional whose expertise and potential value-add to your project cannot be underestimated. Hiring an Owner's Representative is a crucial step in the journey toward effective project management..

17 December 2021

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Congratulations on 40 years of service, Ian

Recently, Ian Parr, CCS’s President, received his 40 years of service pin from the American Society of Professional Estimators, ASPE.

29 November 2021

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Clive Bransby at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo

CCS’ Vice President, Clive Bransby, will be attending the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo next week on December 6-8, 2021, in Austin, Texas, at the Austin Convention Center.

16 November 2021

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CCS Celebrates L’Arche Chicago

L’Arche Chicago was started in 2000 by Sr. Maria Zeimen, who opened her home on the West Side of Chicago to two individuals with disabilities.

22 October 2021

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SOME Soccer Team

CCS is delighted to be one of the sponsors for the Downers Grove Roadrunners Soccer Club this year. 

10 September 2021

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Employee Spotlight: Clive Bransby, VP

Clive started working at CCS in November of 1990! He first started as an independent consultant, and then in April of '21, he became a full-time employee.

23 July 2021

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CCS is excited for the new UIC building

CCS is delighted to see another project we were involved in at UIC breaking ground:  Their new Computer Design Research and Learning Center (CDRLC)

11 June 2021

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CCS and Silva Brand working together

CCS International is very excited to be working with Silva Brand to align CCS’ brand to match our team’s track record and reputation. 

11 June 2021

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CCS at the Rockford Chamber Golf Classic 2021

On Monday, May 24th CCS proudly participated in the Rockford Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing as a guest of Nick Schram from Curran Contracting Company

13 May 2021

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SMPS Marketer featuring CCS International, Inc.

CCS International is very excited to be featured in the SMPS Marketer Must-Read e-book, Remote Work and People Management which is available at SMPS Bookstore

22 April 2021

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Celebrating Antioch Public Library

CCS is excited to announce the firm was recently selected and awarded the owner representative role for the Antioch Public Library Addition and Remodeling Project in Antioch Illinois.

13 April 2021

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Spring Has Finally Sprung and Confidence is Overcoming Uncertainty

Over the past year, during the pandemic, we have all faced reinventing ourselves, businesses, industries, and protocols. New focus has been given to imagination and process rather than just desired outcomes.

16 March 2021

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A Job Well Done on your CCP Certification, Woody

CCS International, Inc. is proud to announce that Woody Sanner, a Senior Cost Manager in the firm’s East Coast office, is now a Certified Cost Professional through the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACE).

1 March 2021

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CCS planning for the future with SMPS

CCS is delighted to be working with Society Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) on the development and training of our CCS family.