Delivering Encore Construction Experiences: Megen Construction Company

Megen Construction Company was founded in 1993 by Evans Nwankwo. After coming from Nigeria to attend Texas A&M University, Evans had 12 successful years with one of the largest construction firms in the country, but he dreamed of owning his own business. He struck out on his own in 1993, starting Megen Construction Company in the basement of his home. From that start, and his first $350,000 project, Megen Construction has grown to over 30 construction professionals working out of offices located in Cincinnati, Ohio, managing construction projects valued at over $65 Million. Today Megen Construction Company is respected for its commitment to quality, integrity, diversity and teamwork. The award-winning firm has been involved in unique and important projects throughout the country.

One of the major reasons for starting Megen Construction, according to the founder, Evans Nwankwo, was to create an environment where professionals of all races have the freedom to fully exercise their professional expertise. This statement is not just words; it has formed one of Megen’s core values. Megen has a staff that is diverse in race, gender and academic discipline. Megen Construction is the only minority firm in the area with record-setting inclusion results. Megen have achieved significant diversity results on a number of prominent construction projects in the region. It ensures participation is always substantial and meaningful. Inclusion and diversity are not simply things we do when asked – it has always been part of the value system and part of the DNA.

Over the last few years, Megen has greatly expanded beyond the Midwest region. It has constructed projects throughout the U.S. in states including Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Washington. The Company is always looking to expand its horizons and deliver an encore construction experience to new clients throughout the country.

Services provided by Megen

Megen works with multiple divisions such as Education, Government, Healthcare and Corporate. For Megen, every project and every client is unique. With its high-quality expertise coupled with its small firm atmosphere, Megen is able to serve clients with high-profile projects of a larger volume to those with smaller, special projects. Large or small, new construction or renovation, the company focuses on understanding the needs and then delivering the expected project as promised.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: Under this method, Megen Construction manages and coordinates the design and construction process for an agreed upon fee. This method is best if a client’s building needs are such that there is not adequate time to fully design, bid and then build.

DESIGN / BUILD: The design/build construction delivery method is very conducive for clients who prefer a single point of responsibility for both the design and the construction.

GENERAL CONTRACTING: This is the most traditional form of construction contracting. Megen uses a combination of its own forces and direct subcontracting to provide labor, material, equipment and supervision required to successfully complete a project after the conclusion of the design phase.

COST ESTIMATING / PRECONSTRUCTION: Megen Construction’s estimating department, led by a Certified Professional Estimator, has become the preferred stop for several architects in the region, who want accurate and reliable estimates for their projects.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: This hybrid construction delivery method is designed for Owners who have limited or no facilities personnel to manage their building program.

LEED & SUSTAINABILITY: Megen Construction has experience helping clients obtain efficient, sustainable design with minimum impact to the construction cost. Over the past few years, Megen has successfully completed nine LEED certified projects in the State of Ohio, and built Ohio’s first LEED Platinum building.

Global Involvement of Megen Construction Company

Megen Construction Company believes that, as corporate citizens, it is their responsibility to contribute to the community they live in. With this commitment in mind, Megen employees, including President Evans Nwankwo, provide financial and volunteering contributions to these, and other, organizations in the greater Cincinnati area.

In 2006, Evans Nwankwo, and his wife, Catherine, founded the NuWay Foundation, with the vision to transform the lives and economic conditions of the less fortunate through education, community building and economic development.

NuWay Foundation’s first project is reaching out to improve the lives of those in Evans’ home village in Awa, Nigeria. It is one of the poorest on the African continent, with 90 percent of the population living on less than $2 a day and life expectancy being only 43 years (compared to 77 in the U.S.). Nigeria has the third largest HIV/AIDS population and the largest number of AIDS orphans in the world. In the ten years it has been in existence, NuWay’s efforts and funds have benefited the village with 14 fresh water installations, 75 interest-free loans for small businesses, medical aid and a generator to the local clinic, and school supplies and funding additional school teachers for village schools.

Knowing the personality behind the leading construction company

Evans Nwankwo, President and CEO: He has successfully led the firm in its 20-plus year history. Evans is a Certified Professional Estimator, and has over 35 years of construction experience with a strong emphasis on preconstruction services including estimating, value engineering, cost benefit analysis and constructability.

Evans’ specific industry experience includes education, healthcare, sports, religious, retail, and government facilities. Evans pursued B.S in Building Construction Engineering in 1982 from Texas A&M University. Evans’ personal involvement on Megen projects ensures a very high level of client satisfaction. He is very active in the Greater Cincinnati Community, and is a member of over 10 boards including Artwave, CincinnatiUSA Regional Chamber, Cincinnati State Foundation and Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati.

“The company has earned its reputation as a respected and ethical construction manager because its professionals that are deeply committed to the mission – Delivering Encore Construction Experiences.”