Higher Education Capital Project Consulting

Our Expertise

Great space leads to new discovery and learning

We help navigate the dynamic real estate and facility needs of today’s higher education environment.

The pace of change in higher education is accelerating. Each change affects how your buildings and sites are used by students, faculty, and the community.

Acting as your trusted advisor, Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR), formerly Plante Moran Cresa, can help your college or university navigate its complex real estate and facility needs. We help your administration make the right strategic and financial decisions regarding campus master planning, space utilization, new construction vs. renovation, real estate development, and more.

If your in-house staff need support managing construction projects, our owner’s representatives become a part of your team, bring experience that spans from innovation centers, learning spaces, and dormitories to academic medical centers, athletic complexes, and power plants.

If you want your programs to be a success concept through completion, let’s connect.

Case Studies

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Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

Before renovating its existing heating and power plant, Eastern Michigan University had an owner’s representative review the contract business terms and set the project up for success.

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Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI

Grand Valley State University sought expert help from Plante Moran Realpoint to improve and document its project delivery processes.

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Dennos Museum Center

Traverse City, MI

When Northwestern Michigan College decided to renovate the Dennos Museum Center, Plante Moran Realpoint guided its internal staff through the design and construction process, keeping the project on track through completion.

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Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College builds new, state-of-the-art innovation center with help from owner’s representative Plante Moran Realpoint.

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Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College required a knowledgeable advocate with the resources and experience to help manage the planning, design, and construction of a new student housing building on its campus in Traverse City, Mich.

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University of Michigan Rowing Association

Ann Arbor, MI

Plante Moran Realpoint provided site selection, lease negotiation, acquisition, and project management services for a new training facility for the University of Michigan’s men’s rowing team.

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Find out how colleges and universities can best utilize their real estate assets.

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Our Team

A trusted advisor to support your in-house facilities team.

Our experienced project management professionals advise you on every aspect of your construction, development, or real estate project. We provide up-to-date market knowledge, a disciplined process, and the highest level of design and construction expertise. The value we bring is immeasurable. From ensuring you have accurate estimates and invoices to helping oversee vendors, schedules, and safety, we’ll keep your projects moving forward so you can focus on your number one priority.