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Derek Labrecque, Partner“We engage clients and projects where we know we can make a difference and deliver beyond expectations,” states Derek Labrecque, partner at JKAE. The firm specializes in master planning, architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering, and design-build services, focusing on the environments where people live, learn, work, and play. Project examples range from a new college science building to a custom lakeshore residence in Tahoe.
JKAE’s design approach offers a comprehensive service for clients, beginning with the initial visioning process.
The firm’s collaborative approach prioritizes their clients’ vision, values and goals, resulting in designs that reflect their clients and community.
Even with the ongoing economic uncertainties and increasing construction costs, JKAE addresses these concerns by collaborating with clients to achieve their desired outcomes while staying within the budget, using creative solutions to find cost-effective alternatives.
Collaborating closely with clients enables JKAE to gather as much information as possible and establish a clear vision. Once the vision is established, the firm develops design concepts, which are shared with the client at multiple phases for feedback. Throughout the design and construction process, JKAE teams up with trusted partners to ensure the final project is delivered to the client’s satisfaction.
We engage clients and projects where we know we can make a difference and deliver beyond expectations
The firm’s ability to provide a comprehensive and satisfactory service is crucial to its success. Starting with just three employees and one office in Auburn in 1984, JKAE has grown to employ over 45 people and operates out of four offices. Over the years, JKAE has become a well-established and reputable firm with a long history of delivering high-quality projects in various market sectors. They are recognized for their excellence in design and sustainability through multiple awards and remain at the industry’s forefront.
