Broaddus & Associates provided construction management services for the City of McAllen’s new convention center, including full-time, on-site construction inspection and project management. The project included an 18.8-acre site with infrastructure, drainage improvements, state highway modifications, landscaping, a large water feature, and parking for approximately 1,325 vehicles. Broaddus & Associates provided constructability reviews, identified potential design discrepancies, monitored quality, and advised the City on alternative funding strategies, including public-private partnerships.

Through proactive cost and quality management, Broaddus & Associates identified $923,000 in initial savings and an additional $862,000 in value-added construction savings. The team also identified approximately 45 construction deficiencies and utilized its web-based Owner InSite system to streamline communication and reduce reimbursable expenses associated with the out-of-region design team. Despite a limited 2% construction contingency, the project was completed on time and within budget, with approximately $500,000 of the contingency returned to the City.