Design-build construction for Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana
One team. One contract. One call.
MKS takes your project from land to finished space under one accountable partner, so you're not managing a separate designer and builder, or wondering who to call when you need an answer.
Start with a conversation.
Tell us about your project. We'll take it from there.
Free, no obligation. We'll learn about your project and walk you through how we can help.
One Team. One Contract. Start to finish.
Everything you need to build, under one roof.
Consultation
Master Planning
Preconstruction
Full Construction
Interior Finishes
Keys in Hand
We've done this, in your industry.
Manufacturers, banks and credit unions, and companies building new facilities have trusted MKS to take their projects from concept to completion. Repeat clients are the clearest proof we know of: the people who've built with us once tend to build with us again.
Industrial
Micropulse 2024 Manufacturing Addition
Columbia City, IN
MKS expanded Micropulse's orthopedic manufacturing facility by 73,330 square feet, enhancing production capabilities and supporting continued growth in medical device manufacturing.
Financial
GreenWay Bank Renovation
Fort Wayne, IN
MKS transformed 3,882 square feet across two floors of the Fort Wayne Metro Building into a modern open-concept workspace for GreenWay Bank, complete with private offices, conference and meeting rooms, and thoughtful amenities, delivered through Construction Management.
Commercial
Franke Park Renaissance Phase I
Fort Wayne, IN
MKS served as Construction Manager for Phase I of Franke Park's Renaissance, delivering a new entrance off Goshen Road, an accessible bridge, expanded multi-use trails, and the 6,000 square foot McMillen Family Pavilion, a community event space accommodating up to 400 guests.
The Problem
You have a building to plan.
You also have a company to run.
Most of the people we work with don't have 'construction management' anywhere in their job description. That's who we built our process for. You stay focused on running your business. We manage the project, protect your budget, and keep everything on schedule so the building gets done without becoming your second job.
The Frustration
The old way splits your project in two.
Most construction projects start with an architect designing what you want, then handing that off to a builder to figure out what it costs. That's where the problems begin. The design doesn't match the budget. You start cutting. Two separate companies, two separate contracts, and you're the one in the middle sorting it out every time something doesn't line up. The change orders add up. The schedule slips. The project you never wanted to manage starts filling your week.
The Solution
Design-build puts everyone on the same team from day one.
With MKS, design and construction live under one roof and one contract. The people who will build your project are at the table while it's still being designed, so the plan is grounded in what things actually cost and how they actually get built. One accountable partner, start to finish. We call it land to art: a single team that can carry your project from acquiring the land, through construction, to the furniture in the finished space.
Speed to Market
Build faster, because nothing waits in a handoff.
When the builder is involved from the first design conversation, you skip the bid and rework cycle that stalls a traditional project. Design and construction move together instead of in sequence. For a business where every month of delay has a cost, that compression is real money.
Land to Art
One team, one contract, full accountability.
From land acquisition to construction to interior furnishings, it's the same team the whole way. One point of contact. One company on the hook for the outcome. Nobody pointing across the table when there's a problem to solve.
Value Driven Design
Catch the expensive mistakes before they're built.
Our preconstruction team pressure tests your project on paper, where changes are cheap, instead of in the field, where they aren't. This isn't about cutting corners to hit a number. It's about building intentionally, so your budget goes toward what actually matters to you.
Family owned and operated for over 130 years
A Higher Level of Quality for Your Project.
Our story began in 1892, when three construction workers and an old mule joined forces to take on building projects around Fort Wayne. Four generations later, MKS is a leading regional design-build firm, and most of our work still comes from clients who have built with us before.
Let's talk before you commit to anything.
A preconstruction consultation is a conversation, not a contract. We'll learn about your project, talk through how we can help, and tell you honestly what we'd do. No obligation, and if it's a fit, we'd be glad to build it with you.