HARVEY, LA — RNGD has been selected by the State of Louisiana to serve as construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) for the New Southeast Louisiana State Office Building in Harvey, Louisiana. This project will replace the existing structure with a modern, efficient facility designed to serve state agencies and the Greater New Orleans community for generations to come.
The $84 million project encompasses 116,000 square feet of modern office space designed by Trapolin-Peer and Gensler. This significant investment represents a new era for Louisiana's state facilities, bringing contemporary infrastructure and enhanced functionality to serve state employees and citizens in the Greater New Orleans region.
RNGD's selection follows a comprehensive proposal demonstrating expertise in CMAR delivery, office construction, and innovative building methods. The company brings over $425 million in CMAR project experience and has successfully delivered $275 million in office construction over the past decade. The team conducted multiple site walks of the existing Harvey Office Building and studied similar state facility renovations to develop a strategic approach tailored to this unique project.
“We are honored to partner with the State of Louisiana on this critical infrastructure project,” said Wesley J. Palmisano, CEO of RNGD. “Our team's experience delivering complex office buildings through collaborative CMAR delivery — combined with our Renegade Delivery Method and Louisiana roots — positions us to provide exceptional value to the state. This project represents our ongoing commitment to advancing Louisiana's infrastructure and serving the communities where we live and work.”
RNGD will implement an integrated construction approach that draws on the company’s expertise in offsite manufacturing and prefabrication. The team identified significant opportunities to utilize prefabricated exterior wall panels, interior modular wall systems, and MEP assemblies — techniques that have delivered schedule reductions of up to 40 percent on similar projects. With RNGD's 135,000-square-foot prefabrication facility located just 11 miles from the Harvey site, the project is ideally positioned to benefit from reduced shipping costs and accelerated timelines.
The RNGD project team brings extensive experience with office buildings, CMAR delivery, and state projects. Key team members have direct knowledge of the existing Harvey site, having been involved in past renovation work on the building. The company's local presence includes headquarters in Metairie, Louisiana, and offices in Vicksburg, Mississippi; Nashville, Tennessee; and Huntsville, Alabama.
