Higher Education
Mars Hill University Blackwell Hall Renovation
Client
Frank L. Blum Construction Company, Inc
Project Owner
Mars Hill University
Location
Mars Hill, North Carolina
Project Value
$24,000,000
Industry
Higher Education
Account Executive(s)
Tom Thomas, Trey Wilson
Services Provided
Construction Logistics Animations |
Presentation Coaching |
Presentation Development |
Renderings & Animations |
Still Renderings |
Higher Education
Mars Hill University Blackwell Hall Renovation
Client
Frank L. Blum Construction Company, Inc
Project Owner
Mars Hill University
Location
Mars Hill, North Carolina
Project Value
$24,000,000
Industry
Higher Education
Account Executive(s)
Tom Thomas, Trey Wilson
Services Provided
Construction Logistics Animations |
Presentation Coaching |
Presentation Development |
Renderings & Animations |
Still Renderings |
Project Overview
The Mars Hill University Blackwell Hall Renovation project involved a single phase renovation of the existing Blackwell Hall combined with a new addition to the facility in Mars Hill, North Carolina. The university intended to begin construction in late 2022 or early 2023, pending funding and bidding results, and needed to select a construction partner and finalize the project cost ahead of a Board of Trustees meeting. Valued at $24 million, the project called for a presentation that could support both partner selection and board approval on a tight timeline. The client engaged PRESWERX to develop the presentation, renderings, and animations needed for the pursuit.
Client Challenges
Preparing for a partner selection process tied to a fixed Board of Trustees meeting date created a distinct challenge for the team:
Communicating the scope of the Blackwell Hall renovation and new addition as one unified project.
Finalizing a presentation and cost narrative in time for the board's October meeting.
Standing out in a competitive selection process for a single phase university renovation.
Together, these factors called for a presentation built for both speed and clarity.
Scope of Work
PRESWERX developed the full presentation package for the Mars Hill University Blackwell Hall Renovation pursuit. The team produced a presentation deck that addressed the renovation of the existing Blackwell Hall alongside the new addition, framed for the university's single phase construction approach. Renderings illustrated the renovated hall and its new addition, giving the board a clear sense of the finished project. Animations brought the combined renovation and addition to life ahead of the university's board meeting. PRESWERX also provided presentation coaching to prepare the team's speakers for the selection process.
PRESWERX Approach
PRESWERX approached the pursuit by building a presentation ready to support both partner selection and board approval on a defined timeline. The team:
Produced renderings and animations that presented the renovation and addition as one cohesive project.
Structured the presentation to align with the university's timeline for its Board of Trustees meeting.
Coached presenters to speak clearly to project cost and schedule ahead of board approval.
The result was a presentation ready to meet the university's timeline without sacrificing detail.
Results Delivered
PRESWERX delivered a complete presentation package held to the standard of a $24 million higher education renovation pursuit. Every element was built to support a fast moving selection and approval process.
The renderings and animations gave the board a clear, tangible view of the renovated Blackwell Hall and its addition.
The presentation communicated project cost and schedule clearly ahead of the board meeting.
The presentation coaching gave the team's speakers confidence heading into the selection process.
The client arrived at the Board of Trustees meeting with a presentation as timely and well prepared as the project required.
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