PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – MCN Build, Inc., is the Design-Build partner for Progressive Education Partnership (PEP), the design, build, finance, and maintenance team selected to deliver on eight schools for Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS).  The team also includes the following prominent firms:  Plenary Americas, EllisDon Capital, Phoenix Infrastructure, J L Terrell Construction, Perkins Eastman, R. McGhee, EllisDon Facilities Services, US Facilities, and RSC Electrical & Mechanical. MCN Build will spearhead the construction of these new school facilities.

PEP achieved commercial close on the $800 million PGCPS Blueprint Schools Phase II project. This ambitious initiative encompasses building eight new schools in Prince George’s County, Maryland.  Organized into three project bundles, the program also includes demolishing existing structures and maintaining these schools for a 30-year period.

This month, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Superintendent Millard House II, County Council Members, and other dignitaries will break ground to celebrate the start of construction at Margaret Brent Elementary School, Robert Frost K-8 School, and New Templeton Elementary School.  Also, on Friday, October 4^th there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for Fairwood Elementary School.

The first four schools are part of a broader effort, The Blueprint Schools Phase II, to replace eight schools across Prince George’s County between 2026 and 2028. These include Hyattsville Elementary School, Fairwood Elementary School, and Brandywine K-8, expected to be completed in 2027, and James Duckworth Elementary School and Springhill Lake Elementary School, slated to open in 2028.

This public-private partnership (P3) aims to enhance learning environments throughout Prince George’s County with innovative and sustainable design. The P3 model involves private developers financing the construction, with PGCPS repaying the investment over 30 years. The new schools are designed to be Net Zero Ready (NZR), featuring geothermal heating and cooling systems, high-performance building envelopes, and sustainable materials management. These schools will pursue LEED v4 BD+C: Schools certification and aim to achieve Net Zero Energy (NZE) through the future installation of photovoltaic panels.

MCN Build is committed to delivering high-quality educational facilities to the students, families, and communities they serve in Prince George’s County. The Blueprint Schools Phase II project will set a new standard for public school design and construction delivery, both regionally and nationally.

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ABOUT MCN BUILD
MCN Build, Inc. is a privately held S corporation headquartered in Washington, DC, with a local office in Riverdale, MD, specializing in preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, and consulting services. The firm focuses on transformative projects that enhance communities and promote economic sustainability across education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. With over 7 million square feet constructed, MCN Build is dedicated to delivering high quality, exceptional value, and on-time, on-budget project completion while serving the community. For more information, visit www.mcnbuild.com.

For further details about MCN Build’s involvement in the Blueprint Schools Phase II project, please contact Catherine Pratt at [email protected].

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At MCN, we believe in a transparent and inclusive recruitment process that gives every candidate a fair opportunity to showcase their skills and fit for the role. Here’s what you can expect when applying to join our team:

1. Job Posting & Application Review

Posting & Preparation: We start by carefully crafting a job description that outlines the specific skills and experience we’re seeking for the role. Each posting reflects the current needs of our company and the qualities we value in potential team members.

Rolling Resume Review: As resumes are received, our HR team reviews them on a rolling basis. Candidates are evaluated against the predetermined criteria outlined in the job description, ensuring that every application is considered equally, regardless of age, gender, race, or background.

2. Initial Interview

HR Interview: If your resume aligns with our needs, you may be contacted for an initial interview with our HR team. This interview focuses on your overall fit with the company, including personality-based questions. Depending on the role, this step might be skipped.

3. Team Interviews

Role-Specific Interviews: The next step typically involves an interview with the hiring manager or team. For positions such as Project Management, Preconstruction, or Field Operations, this will be a panel interview with senior team members. Office or independent roles usually involve a one-on-one interview with the hiring manager. These interviews typically focus on more technical questions.

4. Final Interview

Owner Interview: If you successfully pass the previous stages, you will be invited to a final in-person interview with our owner. This is a critical step where we assess not just your skills and experience, but also your alignment with our company’s vision and culture.

5. Decision & Communication

Offer or Feedback: If you are selected for the role, you will receive a comprehensive offer, including details about compensation and our benefits package. We strive to conduct interviews as close together as possible to keep the process efficient. If you are not selected, we ensure that every candidate receives an email with our decision, and whenever possible, we provide specific feedback to help you in future job searches.

6. Onboarding

Getting Started: Once you accept our offer, we will outline what to expect on your first day and provide you with all the information you need to be set up for success at MCN.

We are committed to making our hiring process as clear and straightforward as possible. We value diversity and aim to create an environment where every candidate feels respected and valued. By understanding our process, you can feel confident and prepared when applying to join our team.

We are excited to announce the successful completion of Raymond Elementary School! We cut the ribbon alongside Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Public Schools (DCPS), DC Department of General Services (DCDGS), and STUDIOS Architecture and celebrated the first day of school at this Net Zero, 85,000 SF learning facility. Click here to read more!

NEW YORK, NY — MCN Build is honored to sponsor the exhibition “Kahlil Gibran Returns to New York after 100 Years” at the United Nations in New York. The exhibition, held from April 25th to April 28th, commemorates the 100th year anniversary of Gibran’s arrival in New York.

Kahlil Gibran — a renowned poet and artist — was born in Lebanon and migrated to the United States in the early 20th century. His works have inspired millions of people worldwide, and his legacy continues to live on through his writings and art.

For the first time in history, Kahlil Gibran’s life and work will be on exhibit for a short time at the United Nations headquarters. This exhibit came to life through collaboration with the University of Balamand in Lebanon, The National Committee, the Museum of Gibran in Lebanon, The World Lebanese Cultural Union-US Council, and the Permanent Mission of Lebanon.

MCN Build is honored to participate in this milestone event as a company that values cultural diversity and the arts, and the firm aims to raise awareness about the life and legacy of this great artist through its sponsorship.

“We are thrilled to support this exhibit and celebrate the life and work of Kahlil Gibran,” said Rudy Seikly, CEO of MCN Build and the Chris ‘Loops’ Seiklay Foundation. “Gibran’s message of love, hope, and compassion is more relevant than ever, and we are proud to be a part of an event that brings his art and ideas to New York after 100 years!”

The Kahlil Gibran exhibit at the United Nations promises to be a thought-provoking and inspiring event. Visit https://www.kahlilgibran.com/latest/139-kahlil-gibran-exhibition-at-the-un-headquarters-in-new-york,-upcoming-event.html?fbclid=IwAR0Lnz_gUgVIonkE3jqikmQDzN8xgqZwXiz3_DcB_h_btqgVmaAtU-drvdc  for more information.

About MCN Build, Inc.
MCN Build, Inc. is a privately held S corporation headquartered in Washington, DC, offering preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, and consulting services. The firm specializes in developments that enhance the community, including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including healthcare, education, recreation, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. With more than seven million square feet constructed, MCN Build delivers outstanding quality, exceptional value, and an absolute commitment to an on-time and on-budget delivery for its clients – while staying true to its mission of serving the community. For more information on MCN Build, please visit www.mcnbuild.com.

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Click here to read more about the new Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School Groundbreaking Ceremony and the start of the project’s construction!

Click here to read more about the new Horton’s Kids Community Resource Hub!

Howard University broke ground on the historic Myrtilla Miner Building on the first day of Black History Month. Constructed in 1913, the building originally served as a teacher-training school for African Americans and is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its significant role in Black Education in Washington, DC.

MCN is honored to have been selected to rehabilitate this 109-year-old building as a part of Howard University’s most immense campus redevelopment project in history. The restored building will house the Howard University School of Education and the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Sciences, echoing its original use.

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MCN is honored to have been awarded the design-build project for Arthur Richards PK-8 School – the territory’s first new school in decades.

This project will create an estimated 135,400 SF learning space for a capacity of 1,300 students. The new school will be constructed at the former site of the Evelyn Williams campus. By implementing the “School-within-a-School” concept and creating Learning Neighborhoods, students will benefit from flexible spaces tailored to different instructional modalities. The schools of the future will support authentic project-based learning, differentiated instruction, and social and emotional learning.

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The D.C. Department of General Services and the D.C. Department of Parks & Recreation have selected MCN as the construction manager at risk for the Fort Lincoln Campus Improvement Project!

The $39M project includes a new recreation and early childhood education center that will be constructed in the location of the former Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. The new facility will consist of an indoor gymnasium, fitness room, racquetball courts, senior and teen rooms, an elevated walking track, a demonstration kitchen, and an 8,000 SF early childhood education center. The project also involves improvements to the 27-acre park space, such as new playgrounds for all ages, a splash park, outdoor fitness equipment, ADA improvements, lighting upgrades, and sport court upgrades.