--- title: Private School Construction ebook description: "eBook: 8 Best Practices for Heads of Schools Taking on a K-12 Construction Project\nWhat Private Education Execs Need to Know for Success" --- [![MATT Construction Logo](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/matt-construction-logo.png)](https://www.mattconstruction.com/) ## eBook | K-12 Construction: 8 Best Practices for Education Executives Facing a Capital Project ### What Schools Need to Know for Success![Private_School_Construction_eBook_Cover.jpg](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Private_School_Construction_eBook_Cover.jpg?width=320&name=Private_School_Construction_eBook_Cover.jpg "Private_School_Construction_eBook_Cover.jpg")   **Is your private school considering a capital project?** We'll help you navigate the complexities. - Get the neighbors on board and secure community support - Maximize your budget and use phased construction to keep donors engaged  - Bringing the right consultants on board at the right time   ### Download Your Free Copy ### Join our Mailing List - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/Ann_Franks3724-568x337.jpg) Once again, MATT Construction lived up to its great reputation for us. 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The team was very professional, a pleasure to work with, on top of every detail, and thoroughly in touch with what we were looking for as a client. Landry Design Group Richard Landry, *Architect* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/2115-2-1-568x337.jpg) MATT Construction delivered the project below budget, on time, and with quality. It is unusual that you find a contractor that can deliver all three. Village Walk at Tarzana Bryan Gordon, *CEO* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/249Z001-568x337.jpg) I want to thank MATT Construction for doing a fantastic job on the Billy Wilder Theater. Everyone on your team was great to work with. Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum Ann Philbin, *Director* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/TCE_webcamview-568x337.jpg) MATT Construction was a fabulous partner. We finished three months ahead of schedule and on budget. This experience has given me a good perspective on what a great general contractor partner can be. California Endowment Headquarters E. Lewis Reid, Esq., *Board Member* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/249Z001-568x337.jpg) I want to thank MATT Construction for doing a fantastic job on the Billy Wilder Theater. Everyone on your team was great to work with. Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum Ann Philbin, *Director* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/Four_Seasons_Hotel_Westlake_Village_CA_1-568x337.jpg) This is our second major project with MATT Construction. We work well together. MATT is responsive; they keep us informed and are proactive in anticipating any glitches in schedule and timing. Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Arnold Savrann, *Sr. VP and Corporate Architect* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/L21484_00_N671-568x426.jpg) Over time I have come to know this incredible team very well, and can attest to their integrity, reliability and trustworthiness. It is with much confidence that I wholeheartedly recommend MATT Construction as an outstanding and reliable contractor. Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Headquarters Steven M. Hilton, *Chair, President & CEO* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/5940_005CSS-568x337.jpg) The MATT project team have been proactive leaders on the project and have worked very well with all parties involved. The MATT team is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our projects are completed on time and on budget. 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Their attention to detail, owner’s concerns and follow-up was very impressive. Westmont College Adams Center & Winter Hall Randy Jones, *Director* - [Blog](https://www.mattconstruction.com/blog/) - [Careers](https://www.mattconstruction.com/about/careers/) - [Contact](https://www.mattconstruction.com/about/contact/) - [Privacy](https://www.mattconstruction.com/privacy/) ###### Join Our Mailing List Get the latest news on projects and new developments at MATT - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/mattconstructioncorp) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MATTconstructCA) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/83733) - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/Ann_Franks3724-568x337.jpg) Once again, MATT Construction lived up to its great reputation for us. They are top of the line! Easy to work with, provide great follow-through and keep a nice, clean job site. They are professional from beginning to end! 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Norden, *Project Manager* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/HUNTINGTONWEBIMG_9930-568x337.jpg) I have been in charge of quite a number of projects here. None has been as complicated, multi-faceted, highly scrutinized, or demanding as the EVC. Yet none has progressed as smoothly and efficiently as this project, thanks to your leadership. Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens Laurie Sowd, *Vice President for Operations* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/Landry_Sepulveda_House_cam1d_010.jpg) The MATT team exceeded my expectations in every way. Unlike many other commercial projects, this one was somewhat fluid, and we continued to finesse the design during the course of construction. The MATT team rose to the challenge, thinking outside the box, learning what our needs were, and executing flawlessly. The team was very professional, a pleasure to work with, on top of every detail, and thoroughly in touch with what we were looking for as a client. Landry Design Group Richard Landry, *Architect* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/2115-2-1-568x337.jpg) MATT Construction delivered the project below budget, on time, and with quality. It is unusual that you find a contractor that can deliver all three. Village Walk at Tarzana Bryan Gordon, *CEO* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/249Z001-568x337.jpg) I want to thank MATT Construction for doing a fantastic job on the Billy Wilder Theater. Everyone on your team was great to work with. Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum Ann Philbin, *Director* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/TCE_webcamview-568x337.jpg) MATT Construction was a fabulous partner. We finished three months ahead of schedule and on budget. This experience has given me a good perspective on what a great general contractor partner can be. California Endowment Headquarters E. Lewis Reid, Esq., *Board Member* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/249Z001-568x337.jpg) I want to thank MATT Construction for doing a fantastic job on the Billy Wilder Theater. Everyone on your team was great to work with. Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum Ann Philbin, *Director* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/Four_Seasons_Hotel_Westlake_Village_CA_1-568x337.jpg) This is our second major project with MATT Construction. We work well together. MATT is responsive; they keep us informed and are proactive in anticipating any glitches in schedule and timing. Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Arnold Savrann, *Sr. VP and Corporate Architect* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/L21484_00_N671-568x426.jpg) Over time I have come to know this incredible team very well, and can attest to their integrity, reliability and trustworthiness. It is with much confidence that I wholeheartedly recommend MATT Construction as an outstanding and reliable contractor. Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Headquarters Steven M. Hilton, *Chair, President & CEO* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/5940_005CSS-568x337.jpg) The MATT project team have been proactive leaders on the project and have worked very well with all parties involved. The MATT team is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our projects are completed on time and on budget. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Don Webb, *Owners Representative* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/CF001589-568x337.jpg) MATT Construction was successful in delivering the building to HMC under budget, obtaining the TCO from the city by the target date. R. Michael Shanahan Center for Teaching & Learning at Harvey Mudd College Maria Klawe, *President* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/5959_025CSSM-1.jpg) I saw the MATT project staff develop innovative means to get the job done in a way that would permit the congregation to enjoy the benefits without an intrusive awareness of their source. When you consider the all-encompassing nature of the necessary repairs, and the embellishment covering virtually every surface, the team’s success is simply amazing. In fact, when the project was finished, our senior rabbi, Rabbi Steven Z. Leder warned visitors, “Prepare yourself. You’re about to see a miracle.” Wilshire Boulevard Temple Howard Kaplan, *Executive Director* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/Colburn_ext_plaza_night_shot-568x489.jpg) MATT was an invaluable partner, from the earliest stages of preconstruction through their on-time and under budget delivery for the start of the fall semester. MATT’s rigorous and innovative preconstruction process helped our design team to achieve savings of $6 million over the initial estimates. The Colburn School Susan Keran Solomon, *Executive Director* - ![](https://info.mattconstruction.com/hubfs/Mattconstruction_Sep2016_Theme/Images/Adams_Center_os-1-568x337.jpg) They were able to complete the projects ahead of schedule enabling the college to occupy the main buildings a semester early. The projects also came in under budget. From an owners perspective, even more impressive than the schedule and savings is the quality of the MATT Construction personnel. 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