M. B. Kahn Construction

EPC Contractor Services Engineering, Procurement, & Construction Expertise

Under an EPC contract, the contractor designs the facility, procures the necessary equipment and materials, and builds the project. In most cases, the EPC contractor carries the project risk for the schedule as well as the budget in return for a fixed price or guaranteed maximum price (GMP), depending on the agreed upon scope of work. When the scope is restricted to engineering and procurement, this is referred to as an EP, E and P, or E+P contract. This is often done in situations in which trade contractors are hired to perform the different scopes of work or when the owner does the construction.

Featured Project

Public Sector Hughes Library

The Hughes Library is a “state-of-the-art signature library facility delivered under the design-build concept. The three-story, 119,000-square-foot facility was built without any change orders to the original “Not To Exceed” budget and a savings of $130,000 was realized and returned to the library for reinvestment into additional furniture and fixtures. The library was designed and […]

Hughes Library
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Why Choose EPC?The Benefits of an EPC Delivery

The short explanation of the EPC delivery method’s benefits is that it simplifies the process for the project owner, reducing stress and offering protection. An owner may select EPC for reasons that include:

  • Having a single point of contact
  • Simplifying communication
  • Ensuring availability of post-commissioning services
  • Being protected against changing prices for materials, etc.
  • Establishing cost before the start of the project
  • Guaranteeing quality & reduced construction headaches

What People Are Saying

“It was an overall great experience working with M. B. Kahn [for the renovation project at the Columbia Museum of Art]. They cared about their client, subs, and the design, and they cared about the quality of construction throughout… The project came out exceptionally well, and the client, as well as Verner Johnson, is very pleased.”

- Jonathan Kharfen AIA, LEED, Principal, Verner Johnson