While historic buildings tell wonderful stories, they also test your budget.
In honor of National Preservation Month, here are five things to consider when you are planning to bring these buildings back to life:
🔍 You’re working with the unknown - Hidden conditions, deferred maintenance, and aging systems can quickly shift scope and cost.
🛠️ Materials and craftsmanship aren’t standard - Matching original materials or finding the right artisans can take time, patience, and budget.
🏛️ Not all preservation is the same - Restoration and renovation are very different paths, each with distinct cost implications.
📜 Regulatory requirements add complexity - Historical reviews, approvals, and compliance with preservation standards can impact both schedule and budget.
⚖️ Trade-offs are part of the process - Balancing historic character, modern performance, and budgets require thoughtful decisions at every stage.
Wondering when you should start cost discussions for historic renovations? The earlier the better!
Visit our website for more on our Conceptual Cost Modeling approach. 👆🔗Link in bio
#NationalPreservationMonth #HistoricPreservation #AdaptiveReuse #AEC #BuiltEnvironment
We’re excited to celebrate the one-year anniversaries of three team members who demonstrate everyday what it means to keep learning, adapting, and moving upward together.
⭐Jenn Brown - Senior Cost Manager I
⭐Tim Cook - Senior Instructional Designer
⭐Dima Qattan - Senior Instructional Designer
Here’s to year one and everything ahead! ⛰️✨
#WorkAnniversary #ClimbTogether #ConstructionCostManagement #LearningAndDevelopment #AEC
It’s Architecture Week and we’re celebrating the talented visionaries who shape the world around us.
Thank you for the creativity, leadership, and collaboration you bring to every project. As cost managers, we’re proud to help guide the climb so your transformative ideas move forward with confidence!
#ArchitectureWeek #Architecture #DesignAdvocate #ConstructionCostManagement #ClimbTogether
This Diversity Month we’re celebrating the many paths that bring people to our industry and the shared goals that connect us.
Different experiences, perspectives, and ideas matter. They help AEC project teams see challenges from new angles, ask better questions, and build stronger solutions for communities.
At Palacio Collaborative, we know the best outcomes happen when everyone can contribute to the climb! ⛰️✨
#DiversityMonth #AECIndustry #StrongerTogether #Teamwork
Last week, we tuned in together for a virtual watch party as Douglas County High School took the spotlight on America ByDesign. 🏟️
Seeing “The Claw” brought back memories of Friday night lights, school pride, and the kind of community these spaces are built to serve.
Inspired, a few of us hit rewind and dug up our own high school throwback shots . . . check out the video above for the pictures! 👀🎥
📺 Watch the full episode–link in bio– and let us know what you think in comments! #AmericaByDesign #CostManagement #ClimbTogether #EducationDesign #TeamPalacio
Tune-in Saturday for the full story: “The Claw” Sports Complex | Douglasville, Georgia 📺
Game-changing design. 🐯 Known as “The Claw,” this high school sports complex in Georgia is tearing up the rulebook. See how its faceted, forward-thinking forms are building a new sense of pride and identity for the community.
EARLY PREVIEW: Tuesday at AIA.ORG (Producer’s Cut)
LIVE: Saturday, March 21 @ 9pm EDT on CBS News (NY Livestream)
STREAM: Anytime from Saturday at SHGLiving.com or on the free SHGL App. 📺
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🎥 This Saturday: The Claw Takes Center Stage!
The Douglas County High School Sports Complex “The Claw” will appear in episode 4 of the latest season of America ByDESIGN!
Palacio was an integral member of the Cole Hil design team, providing Cost Management to help establish budget parameters and honor the Douglas County School System’s vision with a buildable, inspiring design.
There are so many ways to discover what elevated this local high school project to a national story:
⏰ Air Date and Time: Saturday, March 21st at 9 p.m.
👀CBS News Livestream: Download the CBS News app on your device or Smart TV
▶️Catch the Director's Cut now online on the AIA website. Link in our bio and in the comments 👇
📺Additional Streaming: Pluto TV, the Roku Channel, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, and Smart Healthy Green Living
👉 Watch the episode and tell us what you think in the comments!
#AmericaByDesign #K12Construction #AthleticFacilities #AECIndustry #ConstructionExcellence
🎬Coming Soon to a TV Near You! 📺
We’re excited to share that a Palacio project, the Douglas County High School Sports Complex, will be featured on the next episode of America ByDESIGN!
Located in Douglas County, Georgia, “The Claw” as it has come to be known, was designed and constructed in the midst of the Covid pandemic and demanded extraordinary adaptability, collaboration, and innovation.
As an integral member of the Cole Hil, llc team, Palacio is proud to have helped deliver a physical and cultural anchor for Douglas County that reflects the district’s investment in student pride, community engagement, and diversity.
👀 Stay tuned for broadcast details. You don’t want to miss how this local high school project became a national story!
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#AmericaByDesign #K12Construction #AthleticFacilities #AECIndustry #ConstructionExcellence
Andrea Newman, CPSM, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, and Aanisah Chowdhury, Proposal Manager, are packing their bags and heading to Norfolk, Virginia next week for the @smpsserc conference.✈️
Andrea and Aanisah are looking forward to great sessions and connecting with fellow marketers navigating their own adventures in the AEC industry!🤝💡
If you’ll be at SERC from March 17–19, don’t hesitate to reach out to our A-Team! They’re always up for a conversation about what’s working, what’s changing, and how we build what’s next.
#SMPS #SERC2026 #AECMarketing #BusinessDevelopment #AGame
We’re excited to kick off March by celebrating Women in Construction (WIC) Week! 👷♀️🏗️
“Construction” might conjure up images of hard hats and steel toe boots, but WIC Week challenges us to widen that lens. Women are shaping projects long before ground is broken and long after the ribbon is cut. They’re in design meetings, they’re estimating budgets, solving field challenges, leading operations, and keeping projects moving when things go off track.
At Palacio, we see every day how women shape the trajectory of a project. Not just in one role or phase, but along the entire climb! 🧭⛰️
#WomenInConstruction #WICWeek #WomenWhoBuild #AECIndustry #ClimbTogether
This Engineers Week, we’re happily joining our AEC colleagues to celebrate the engineers who make complex buildings possible.
Structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers guide critical decisions around safety, energy systems, technology, and constructability to help project teams move from concept to reality. Their collaboration and shared problem solving on design teams help transform the future with buildings that perform today and endure tomorrow! 🏢⚙️
#Eweek2026 #AEC #Collaboration #STEM #SmartDesign #FutureReady
🎉We’re proud to announce the appointment of three AEC leadership talents whose expertise and dedication continue to strengthen Palacio’s culture, operations, and growth trajectory.
Angela Zelaya serves as Vice President of Operations. She has been integral to Palacio’s growth, strengthening operations, scaling systems, and leading a high-performing team that keeps the firm running smoothly.
Andrea Newman, CPSM serves as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development. She is a marketing powerhouse—shaping our brand, staying ahead of industry trends, and building meaningful connections.
Stacey White serves as Director of Cost Management Operations. With a strong construction background, he excels at leading cost estimating teams, delivering top-tier estimating, and consulting that gives clients confidence.
👉 Read more about this leadership development on our website!👆Link in bio
#ElevatingExcellence #TeamPalacio #FutureForward #AECLeadership
