Malcom X College - West Side Learning Center

PROJECT PROFILE West Side Learning Center - Malcolm X College Location: Chicago, Illinois Client: City Colleges of Chicago Delivery Method: General Contractor Size: 60,000 square feet

PROJECT OUTCOME Michuda Construction successfully completed the West Side Learning Center for Malcolm X College, a facility dedicated to fostering community education, workforce development, and lifelong learning opportunities on Chicago’s West Side. This modern educational building serves as a vital resource for students and community members.

PROJECT SCOPE Michuda Construction served as the General Contractor for the construction of the West Side Learning Center. The facility is designed to support flexible educational offerings, job training programs, and community-based initiatives aimed at enhancing skills and employment opportunities.

Key Elements of the Project:

• Flexible Learning Spaces: Construction of adaptable classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, and training spaces to accommodate a wide range of academic and community programming.

• Technology Integration: Installation of advanced educational technology, including computer labs and interactive learning tools, to foster innovation and enhance the learning experience.

• Community and Resource Areas: Creation of spaces such as student lounges, meeting rooms, and community resource areas to foster collaboration and engagement.

• Energy Efficiency: Utilization of energy-efficient systems and sustainable building practices to support a cost-effective and environmentally responsible facility.
  

CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

• Community-Centric Design Needs:Challenge: Balancing the needs of diverse community stakeholders while creating a flexible learning environment.Solution: Collaborated closely with community representatives and educational leaders to ensure that the building met a wide range of educational and community-based requirements.

• Technology Infrastructure Coordination:Challenge: Integrating advanced technology within a flexible and multipurpose facility.Solution: Partnered with technology consultants and subcontractors to provide state-of-the-art tech solutions that align with the center’s educational and training missions.

• Tight Construction Timeline:Challenge: Completing the project within an aggressive timeline to meet the educational institution’s program launch dates.Solution: Employed detailed scheduling, effective project management practices, and proactive communication to ensure timely project completion.