KCM Group News

12 Oct

Posted at 10:23h in KCM Group News

After years of litigation and delay, the City of San Diego Plaza de Panama Project is steps closer to a reality.  Earlier this summer, Superior Court Judge Gregory W. Pollack found “no basis” for the Save Our Heritage Organization’s (SOHO) claim that the project, which had been delayed by a prior unsuccessful SOHO lawsuit, now required a Supplemental Environment Impact Report as a result of that delay. “After eight years of this arduous process, we truly believe that...

12 Oct

Posted at 10:22h in KCM Group News

Early next Summer, nonprofit affordable housing developer Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation and KCM Group, a local firm that manages construction projects, will break ground on an East Village development that will provide 44 supportive homes for people who have been homeless. The new permanent housing community, the Beacon Apartments, will replace a transitional living facility and is expected to promote safe, cleaner streets and help alleviate the City of San Diego’s growing need for permanent supportive housing. “From the start,...

18 Jul

Posted at 09:59h in KCM Group News

KCM Group, Program Manager for Plaza de Panama, moves forward with design plans and constructions documents ARTICLE: http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/news/morning-report-supporters-opponents-of-plaza-de-panama-both-confident-they-will-prevail/...

12 Jul

Posted at 10:00h in KCM Group News

Talmadge Gateway is San Diego's first permanent supportive housing community designed for seniors who have experienced homelessness and have medical needs that require ongoing support. Developed in partnership with City Heights Community Development Corporation, the community offers 60 affordable homes with on and off-site supportive services that promote stability and greater independence, allowing residents to thrive....

11 Jul

Posted at 22:00h in KCM Group News

KCM Group has been selected as Construction Manager for Creekside Pointe Apartments 115 unit market rate mixed use apartments being developed by AAA Management. The new $20 million complex on the city’s west side near the intersection of L Street and 3rd Avenue will have 118 units, including one, two and three bedrooms from 768 to 1,414 square feet....

07 Nov

Posted at 02:05h in KCM Group News

Urban Discovery Academy finds new home in East Village After financing setbacks, ground is broken on charter school By TONY LOVITT, Special to The Daily Transcript Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Bonds of about $10.5 million have been obtained for use in the ongoing construction of the Urban Discovery Academy, a K-8 public charter school in San Diego’s East Village neighborhood, said Gordon Kovtun, founder and principal of KCM Group, a full-service construction management and consulting firm that is overseeing...

10 Jun

Posted at 14:14h in Industry News, KCM Group News

On July 9, 2012, The San Diego City Council almost unanimously approved the Plaza de Panama project. After over seven hours of testimony, the City Council members voiced both their strong support of the project, and made clear their appreciation of the efforts of the Plaza de Panama Committee and particularly Dr. Irwin Jacobs for his generous support and tireless efforts through the entitlement of the project. KCM Group is proud to be the Program...

01 Jun

Posted at 14:03h in KCM Group News

Gordon Kovtun, principal of KCM Group announces Tony Norton has joined the firm as Director of Operations. Mr. Norton was most recently outside counsel to the Sycuan Band of the Kumemaay Nation where he was instrumental in adding 1,700-acres to the Tribal reservation through the Federal regulatory process. Prior to his role at Sycuan, Tony spent 16 years as a business and transactional lawyer in Los Angeles and San Diego. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Tony...

10 May

Posted at 14:17h in KCM Group News

On Thursday, June seventh, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Plaza de Panama Project. After careful consideration of the project including almost seven hours of presentations and testimony, the Commission made their recommendation along with noting their appreciation of the project team’s thorough submittal and presentation of the design and project facts. They further voiced their gratitude to Dr. Irwin Jacobs for his steadfast support of the project through the...

10 Apr

Posted at 14:19h in Industry News, KCM Group News

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — JULY 5, 2011 — KCM Group, Inc., project manager for the Sycuan Casino in El Cajon, California, has announced the completion of first phase renovations for the popular gaming, dining and entertainment destination. Part of a 200,000 square-foot renovation, this first of two phases involved constructing three new, smoke-free locations: San Diego-area’s largest poker room, an Off Track Betting room and an entire gaming wing for slots and table games. Additionally,...