KAI Enterprises
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Award-winning planning, architecture, engineering & construction firm in ATL, DFW, KC and STL. Established in St.
Louis in 1980, KAI Enterprises has grown into one of the leading and most respected design and build firms. We provide delivery-oriented building solutions nationwide with a diverse portfolio of experience, 150+ in-house multi-discipline professionals, and expertise in both design and construction delivery. More importantly, we are designers and builders out to make a difference in our communities
08/11/2026
As a new school year begins, we're recognizing the incredible work that happens behind the scenes to prepare students, teachers, and staff for success. 🏫✨🎒
Throughout the year, schools and districts invest in facility upgrades and improvements that enhance safety, comfort, and daily operations, helping create environments where students can learn, grow, and thrive from day one. This summer, renovations at Dallas ISD's H. I. Holland Elementary School reached completion, delivering a new multipurpose classroom, an updated kitchen designed to meet current standards, an administrative office addition, the connection of the previously detached gymnasium to the main building, and enhancements to the campus's MEP systems.
Every school year begins long before the first bell rings. We're honored to partner with schools and districts in creating learning environments that support student success, empower educators, and strengthen the communities they serve. Here's to a successful and inspiring year ahead! 📚🍎✨
"The answer may not always be another classroom, addition or boundary adjustment. Sometimes the answer involves building smarter systems." - Catherine Dalton, AIA, RID, LEED AP BD+C 🖋️💡
Overcrowding is one of the most pressing challenges facing K-12 districts today, and solving it requires more than simply adding space. It demands strategic thinking, data-driven planning, and a deeper understanding of how schools can adapt to evolving student needs.
In the latest issue of School Construction News, KAI Principal and K-12 Market Leader Catherine Dalton shares insights from our work on Dallas ISD's Seagoville Leadership Academy, highlighting innovative approaches to addressing capacity challenges through smarter systems and more efficient facility planning.
Check out the full article at the link below!
https://issuu.com/wmhmedia/docs/school_construction_news_2026_july_design_con/21
KAI is pleased to announce additional promotions across the organization, recognizing team members whose talent, dedication, and contributions continue to strengthen our teams and support our mission.
📐 KAI Design
LaPorsche' Washington has been promoted to Senior Design Associate.
🏗️ KAI 360 Construction Services
Johanis Taci has been promoted to Assistant Project Manager, and Malek Salhi has been promoted to Construction Manager.
👨💻 KAI Enterprises
Daniel Poole has been promoted to Senior Director of Marketing, and Darren Cookson has been promoted to Marketing Coordinator.
Please join us in congratulating these talented professionals on their well-deserved achievements. We are grateful for their leadership, commitment, and contributions as we continue .
We're proud to announce four well-deserved promotions in our Dallas-Fort Worth office, recognizing individuals whose leadership, expertise, and commitment continue to advance KAI's mission and strengthen our impact across the communities we serve.
Catherine Dalton, AIA, RID, LEED BD+C ➡️Principal
A K-12 Market Leader who brings 20+ years of design excellence to learning environments across the region.
Brien Graham, AIA, NOMA, NCARB ➡️Principal
Civic, Municipal & Cultural Market Leader who shapes the spaces that reflect community aspirations.
Derwin Broughton, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, WELL AP ➡️Senior Principal – Vice President
A citizen architect and advocate driving business development across our Design, Engineering, Build and 360 Construction Services units.
Blaik Ritchie, AIA ➡️ Senior Principal – Design Operations
With 30+ years of global project leadership, Blaik now strengthens collaboration and process excellence firmwide.
These promotions reflect the talent, passion, and dedication that define KAI's culture. We congratulate Catherine, Brien, Derwin, and Blaik on this well-earned achievement and look forward to their continued leadership and impact. 👏
Check out the link below to learn more about this exciting news!
https://kai-db.com/kai-elevates-design-team-leadership-with-four-promotions-in-dallas-fort-worth-tx-office/
National Intern Day is here!! 🎉
We're so proud to celebrate our summer interns, and even more excited to see where their careers take them from here! 👏
Across our offices this summer, these students came eager to learn more about each of our four divisions, and the services they provide. We appreciate their fresh perspectives and contributions, all of which have helped us make a real impact on the communities we're transforming!
Check out our post to see what they've been up to this summer, and much more!!
07/29/2026
KAI welcomed AIA Fort Worth for an on-site tour of our Maudrie M. Walton Middle School project in Fort Worth's historic Carver Heights neighborhood.
More than an addition and renovation, this project represents a thoughtful reimagining of the campus. As Fort Worth ISD plans to expand enrollment from approximately 250 to 850 students, Walton Middle School is evolving to meet the needs of a growing community. At the heart of this transformation is a commitment to honoring the past while preparing for the future, preserving the legacy of the original 1954 campus while creating spaces that will support learning, connection, and opportunity for generations to come.
Tour participants got an up-close look at the work underway, including a 30,000-square-foot addition that will support the school's growing enrollment and the phased construction approach that allows students and staff to continue learning without disruption. The tour highlighted the coordination, planning, and community engagement required to transform an active school campus while keeping learning at the center of every decision.
07/27/2026
Thank you to St. Louis Business Journal for spreading the word about this transformative project we're so proud to have delivered for our wonderful clients The Covering House!
Anti-trafficking nonprofit opens $9M facility >> See the full article below ⬇️
A project near and dear to our hearts has reached completion!
We are proud to celebrate the grand opening of The Covering House’s new Hope & Restoration Community Center. Estimated at $9 million, the 17,000-square-foot Level 3 residential facility provides 24/7 care for minors ages 12-18 who are survivors of s*x trafficking.
The facility features two residential wings and spaces that support individual and group therapy, a full in-house education program, recreation and sensory integration.
KAI provided design and construction services for the facility and was honored to be involved in a project so closely aligned with our mission of Transforming Communities. It is truly one we will never forget.
"Forty-five years ago, my father started KAI with the goal of transforming communities; not just the physical environment but also transforming the lives of people who use those facilities. For many of KAI’s employees, this project spoke to their hearts.” - KAI CEO Michael B. Kennedy.
We are thrilled to see The Covering House move into its new, larger home, where it can continue providing residents with hope, healing and a brighter future.
Read more about this transformative project at the link below! 🔗
https://kai-db.com/kai-completes-transformative-residential-treatment-facility-for-victims-of-s*x-trafficking/
07/23/2026
For decades, KAI has helped shape the places where communities come together to learn, explore, connect, and celebrate. From museums and libraries to recreation centers and gathering spaces, our work is rooted in creating environments that enrich everyday life and strengthen the communities they serve.
Behind every space is a collaborative process centered on the people who will use it most. Our designers engage stakeholders to ensure each space reflects the community's aspirations and priorities. Our engineers create high-performing, sustainable facilities built to serve generations. Our builders bring those visions to life with an enduring commitment to quality, safety, and excellence.
This summer, we invite you to experience these spaces firsthand. Visit a local museum, explore a library, discover a community center, or enjoy a place designed to inspire curiosity, connection, and possibility.
Step outside. Explore. Be inspired. See how great spaces bring communities to life. ☀️😎
Congratulations to Brien Graham, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, for receiving the Texas Society of Architects/AIA Award for Equitable Practice in Architecture in Honor of John S. Chase Jr., FAIA. This award is given each year to a TxA member who has made a lasting impact on equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession in Texas.
Brien is a Principal and KAI's Civic, Municipal, & Cultural Market Leader whose commitment to advancing equity extends well beyond the firm. Throughout his career, he has held strategic equity leadership roles within AIA and the National Organization of Minority Architects while championing mentorship, supporting licensure candidates, advancing scholarship initiatives and engaging the next generation through youth outreach. He currently serves as NOMA South Region vice president, sits on TxA's Nominating Committee, and recently wrapped up a term on the AIA Strategic Council. Among his many achievements, Brien helped grow the EDI dialogue and co-founded an architecture summer camp at AIA Dallas.
We're incredibly proud to call Brien our colleague. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 🎉
Learn more: https://texasarchitects.org/2026/07/16/2026-honor-awards/
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