Interior Remodel

Keen Project Solutions led the interior remodel of Ex‑Guard Industries’ occupied corporate office in Des Moines, Iowa. The 24,688-square-foot project was delivered under a cost-plus fee contract with returned savings, achieving substantial completion two weeks ahead of its six-and-a-half-month schedule.

The existing facility presented significant challenges: incomplete documentation, partially demolished interiors, undocumented utilities, and legacy MEP, fire protection and vertical circulation systems misaligned with current operations — which Keen addressed while maintaining full occupancy and uninterrupted business operations throughout construction.

Keen provided construction management services, coordinating design intent with field realities to deliver a modern, technology-enabled workplace aligned with Ex‑Guard’s brand, culture and workflow. Proactive engineering coordination, existing-conditions overlays, Lean planning and technology-enabled quality control minimized rework and ensured constructability.

Key scope complexities included primary stair relocation, structural modifications and new system integration within existing infrastructure — executed while preserving continuous egress and occupant safety. Strategic value engineering enabled selective HVAC reuse, avoiding full replacement. Despite mid-project scope changes and material volatility, Keen maintained schedule integrity, cost control and operational continuity.