Building for the Future: What’s Changing in K-12 Construction
Building for the Future: What’s Changing in K-12 Construction
Fontaine Bros. CEO David Fontaine, Jr. was recently featured in High-Profile Magazine’s September Education issue, sharing his perspective on the trends shaping K-12 construction across Massachusetts.
With decades of experience building schools throughout the Commonwealth, Fontaine has seen K-12 construction evolve alongside changing educational priorities, building systems, and long-term facility needs. In the Q&A, Dave discusses the continued investment in sustainability and geothermal systems, the complexities of managing construction on active school campuses, and the growing role of technology and AI throughout the construction process.
Dave also shares his perspective on some of the challenges currently facing K-12 construction in Massachusetts, including costs, workforce development, and increasingly complex building systems, as well as how districts are thinking more strategically about enrollment, consolidation, and facilities designed to serve their communities for generations.
