McCownGordon Deepens Commitment to Healthcare Market with Strategic Expansion
Kansas City, MO, (December 3, 2025) – McCownGordon Construction, a nationally recognized leader in construction management, announces the strategic expansion of its healthcare business unit, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to building environments that improve lives and elevate care.
McCownGordon has served the healthcare market since its inception in 1999, but the firm is now significantly increasing its investment in this sector. Previously, healthcare projects were managed individually by each office. Moving forward, McCownGordon is uniting these efforts under a single, dedicated business unit, bringing together top talent and resources from across the company. This cross-enterprise collaboration will create a more streamlined experience for healthcare clients while ensuring they receive the very best expertise and solutions in this highly specialized market.
With a dedicated team of healthcare construction professionals providing deep national expertise, McCownGordon is strategically expanding within a sector where it already drives meaningful impact. The company’s extensive healthcare portfolio includes many transformative projects like Children’s Mercy Research Institute, Midwest Transplant Network and TUKHS Proton Therapy Center—initiatives that are advancing care and changing lives. These types of complex projects solidify McCownGordon’s experience in the healthcare market and allows the company to bring invaluable market-specific skills and proven strategies to future work.
“At McCownGordon, we’re committed to building a stronger healthcare community together,” said Derek Kautio, Healthcare Market Leader. “This expansion is about amplifying our purpose: delivering smarter, more functional spaces that optimize staff efficiency and enhance the patient experience.”
The healthcare team—led by industry veterans Derek Kautio and Willy Pegues—brings renewed emphasis includes expanded resources, enhanced technology integration and deeper partnerships with healthcare systems across the region, providing tailored construction solutions to meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers. From major hospital campus development to complex medical equipment installations, McCownGordon’s approach is rooted in collaboration, innovation and measurable value.
“Our clients aren’t just constructing buildings—they’re creating dynamic environments that prioritize patient care and experience, staff well-being and operational efficiency to support the future of healthcare delivery,” said Willy Pegues, Vice President of Business Development. “We understand that construction is more than bricks and mortar—it’s a catalyst for better care.”
