KDC develops commercial office buildings, corporate build-to-suit facilities, data centers, industrial projects, and mixed-use environments across the United States. Its clients are corporations and institutions seeking headquarters, campuses, regional facilities, and mission-critical workplaces, delivered through development, acquisition, and land partnerships.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugs Café Inc. Headquarters and Home for Hugs Training AcademyDowntown McKinney, McKinney | 10.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 10.0/ 10 |
Google's 4.9/5 from 598 reviews is the largest review base and converts to 9.7/10 under the stated curve. Tripadvisor is somewhat lower but not materially divergent under the disagreement rule, while repeated operational praise raises the result to the 10.0 ceiling. The published material reviewed concerns the café and visitor experience at 221 Andrews St.; no published evidence about structural systems, plumbing, HVAC or similar physical performance was found. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Reviews for the café operating inside the new headquarters emphasize hospitable day-to-day service: one guest said staff were “lovely, kind and thoughtful,” while another praised staff who greeted them by name and asked when they would return. Review summaries also describe the interior as clean and the atmosphere as welcoming; the limited negative material consists of isolated complaints about particular food items and the ordering/seating process. | ||
| Volkswagen Group of America Port Freeport FacilityFreeport | 8.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.9/ 10 |
The building-specific Google aggregate of 4.6/5 from 13 reviews sets the level, converting to 8.8/10 under the supplied curve. A small positive adjustment reflects repeated praise for professional/helpful staff, while the 3/5 convenience criticism is isolated and no structural condition evidence was published. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The available operational feedback is mostly favorable: one reviewer called it “The best VW port of America,” another said staff were “very professional and ready to help,” and another described a staff member helping repair a bumper. Operational caveats include closing at 4:00 p.m. with “no overnight parking” and a review noting that “The closest truck stop is about 30 miles away.” | ||
| Raytheon McKinney Phase IIMcKinney | 8.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 |
The 4.5/5 Google aggregate based on 218 reviews sets the level and converts to 8.5/10 under the specified curve. The sampled written comments include repeated favorable impressions of the facility and people, supporting a modest upward adjustment, while the structural score remains unevidenced because the published material does not provide resident-facing infrastructure reviews. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The sampled location reviews describe a favorable day-to-day impression: one reviewer called it a "Beautiful facility. Nice folks," and another praised the "fabulous tour" and food trucks at an employee family day. The main negative operational comment was that the site had "declined greatly" and was "not managing our defense budget tax dollars well at all," but this was a single review rather than a recurring complaint. | ||
| Oncor Midlothian Distribution CenterRailport Business Park, Midlothian | 5.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 4.9/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 3.3/5 from 14 reviews sets the level; under the requested conversion curve this is approximately 4.9/10. The displayed reviews provide mixed operational evidence, with repeated praise for unloading speed and guards offset by repeated service-delay complaints, while no published structural-condition feedback was found. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Operational feedback is mixed. Reviewers wrote “fast at unloading” and “The guards are very nice,” but others reported “Bad service,” a guard with “a very bad attitude,” and waiting about three hours while only six rolls were unloaded. |
offices in Dunwoody, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
offices in Dunwoody, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Cadillac Fairview acquired a 50% interest in KDC alongside management and Compatriot Capital.
Compatriot Capital is KDC’s long-standing partner in the joint venture with Cadillac Fairview.
KDC and the University of Dallas partnered on the development of a data center campus.
KDC partnered with the foundation to build 1 million square feet of office space at Park Center East/Hub RTP.
KDC and the master-land developer announced new build-to-suit sites at mixed-use Peña Station.
KDC partnered with Digital Realty Trust on multiple data center projects in the United States.
KDC partnered with State Farm on multiple data center projects in the United States.
Cadillac Fairview has acquired a 50% interest in KDC alongside management and its long standing partner, Compatriot Capital.
Cadillac Fairview has acquired a 50% interest in KDC alongside management and its long standing partner, Compatriot Capital.
Cadillac Fairview has acquired a 50% interest in KDC alongside management and its long standing partner, Compatriot Capital.
Cadillac Fairview has acquired a 50% interest in KDC alongside management and its long standing partner, Compatriot Capital.
Cadillac Fairview has acquired a 50% interest in KDC alongside management and its long standing partner, Compatriot Capital.
Cadillac Fairview has acquired a 50% interest in KDC alongside management and its long standing partner, Compatriot Capital.
Developer KDC and the University of Dallas (UD) received approval tonight from the Irving City Council on an application to rezone land near its main campus and pave the way for KDC and UD to partner in the development of a much-anticipated data center campus.
Developer KDC and the University of Dallas (UD) received approval tonight from the Irving City Council on an application to rezone land near its main campus and pave the way for KDC and UD to partner in the development of a much-anticipated data center campus.
Developer KDC and the University of Dallas (UD) received approval tonight from the Irving City Council on an application to rezone land near its main campus and pave the way for KDC and UD to partner in the development of a much-anticipated data center campus.
KDC, a leading developer of corporate build-to-suit campus projects for major companies such as JPMorgan Chase, State Farm and Toyota, announced today a development partnership with the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, the not-for-profit organization that manages Research Triangle Park, to build 1 million square feet of office space as part of Park Center East, LLC.
KDC, a leading developer of corporate build-to-suit campus projects for major companies such as JPMorgan Chase, State Farm and Toyota, announced today a development partnership with the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, the not-for-profit organization that manages Research Triangle Park, to build 1 million square feet of office space as part of Park Center East, LLC.
KDC, a leading developer of corporate build-to-suit campus projects for major companies such as JPMorgan Chase, State Farm and Toyota, announced today a development partnership with the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, the not-for-profit organization that manages Research Triangle Park, to build 1 million square feet of office space as part of Park Center East, LLC.
KDC, one of the nation’s leading real estate development and investment firms, and master-land developer L.C. Fulenwider, Inc., announced the availability of new build-to-suit sites at the 490-acre, mixed-use Peña Station.
KDC, one of the nation’s leading real estate development and investment firms, and master-land developer L.C. Fulenwider, Inc., announced the availability of new build-to-suit sites at the 490-acre, mixed-use Peña Station.
KDC, one of the nation’s leading real estate development and investment firms, and master-land developer L.C. Fulenwider, Inc., announced the availability of new build-to-suit sites at the 490-acre, mixed-use Peña Station.
The firm has also partnered with Digital Realty Trust, State Farm, and others throughout the United States on developing multiple data center projects.
The firm has also partnered with Digital Realty Trust, State Farm, and others throughout the United States on developing multiple data center projects.
The firm has also partnered with Digital Realty Trust, State Farm, and others throughout the United States on developing multiple data center projects.
The firm has also partnered with Digital Realty Trust, State Farm, and others throughout the United States on developing multiple data center projects.
| COMPANY NUMBER | 0802184819 Texas Department of State, Division of Corporations · · Active |
| United States | active 8 projects tracked |
| Office | 5 of 8 |
| Industrial | 4 of 8 |
| Other | 1 of 8 |
We have always been lean. But we've also project-managed and construction-managed projects.The Fort Podcast 2024-08-20https://www.thefortpod.com/362-steve-van-amburgh-ceo-kdc-developing-the-best-corporate-build-to-suits-in-america/
Van Amburgh earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Commerce from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
Van Amburgh earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Commerce from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
KDC - Steve Van Amburgh
He has served on Benchmark Bank’s board of directors for over 25 years.
His community focus includes serving on the board of directors of the Highland Park Education Foundation, the Highland Park Presbyterian Church Foundation, and the Salesmanship Club of Dallas.
His community focus includes serving on the board of directors of the Highland Park Education Foundation, the Highland Park Presbyterian Church Foundation, and the Salesmanship Club of Dallas.
PublishedDate: 2024-08-20
The Fort Podcast
We have always been lean. But we've also project-managed and construction-managed projects.
https://www.thefortpod.com/362-steve-van-amburgh-ceo-kdc-developing-the-best-corporate-build-to-suits-in-america/
Executive Chairman
Van Amburgh joined KDC’s predecessor, The Koll Company, in 1989, assuming leadership and ownership and rebranding the company to KDC in 2001.
As Executive Chairman of KDC, Steve Van Amburgh is involved in the firm’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and in the long-term strategic planning.
Executive Chairman
Because of AI and the growing demand for data center space from a lot of the big tech companies and others, the hyperscalers, the demand is off the charts for data center space right now.D Magazine September 26, 2024https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-real-estate/2024/09/for-eric-hage-and-kdc-now-is-the-time-to-double-down/
Born and raised in the Dallas area, Hage earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond in Virginia.
Born and raised in the Dallas area, Hage earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond in Virginia.
- eric.hage@kdc.com
KDC - Eric Hage
Eric is a member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and serves on the boards of Mercy Street and the Clayton Dabney Foundation.
Eric is a member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and serves on the boards of Mercy Street and the Clayton Dabney Foundation.
After leaving Structure Tone Southwest and a following three-and-a-half-year stint running his own construction company, Hage joined KDC in 2021 as an executive vice president of development.
By Audrey Henvey | September 26, 2024 | 1:29 pm
D Magazine
Because of AI and the growing demand for data center space from a lot of the big tech companies and others, the hyperscalers, the demand is off the charts for data center space right now.
https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-real-estate/2024/09/for-eric-hage-and-kdc-now-is-the-time-to-double-down/
President / Operating Committee Member
DALLAS (Sept. 5, 2024)— KDC, one of the nation’s leading real estate development and investment firms, has promoted Eric Hage to president.
As President of KDC, Eric Hage is responsible for the firm’s overall corporate strategy, growth and investment initiatives, business relationships, and the day-to-day operations of the company.
President / Operating Committee Member
Ozymy attended Midwestern State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.
Ozymy attended Midwestern State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.
- scott.ozymy@kdc.com
KDC - Scott Ozymy
Prior to his KDC career, Ozymy worked for the Carpenter Family, the original developer of the 12,000-acre, mixed-use Las Colinas in Irving, TX.
Chief Investment Officer / Operating Committee Member
The four-decade commercial real estate veteran joined KDC in 2000, shortly after its rebranding from Koll Development Company.
Scott Ozymy, KDC’s chief investment officer, oversees all company investment activities. His responsibilities include hands-on activities in development, acquisition, financing, partner relations and asset dispositions.
Chief Investment Officer / Operating Committee Member
Born and raised in Champaign, IL, Kaufman relocated to Dallas in the early 1990s, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Southern Methodist University.
Born and raised in Champaign, IL, Kaufman relocated to Dallas in the early 1990s, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Southern Methodist University.
- mike.kaufman@kdc.com
KDC - Mike Kaufman
Kaufman joined KDC in 2017 from his previous role as a Goldman Sachs Vice President.
Chief Financial Officer / Operating Committee Member
Kaufman joined KDC in 2017 from his previous role as a Goldman Sachs Vice President.
As Chief Financial Officer, Mike Kaufman handles all issues related to KDC’s sound financial management. His role includes overseeing bookkeeping and accounting functions, including monitoring cash flow, taxes and asset management.
Chief Financial Officer / Operating Committee Member
Born and raised in Kansas, Petersen earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction from Kansas State University.
Born and raised in Kansas, Petersen earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction from Kansas State University.
- kurt.petersen@kdc.com
KDC - Kurt Petersen
Before joining KDC in 2005, Petersen spent more than 20 years with Dalmac Construction Co.
Executive Vice President / Design & Construction
Before joining KDC in 2005, Petersen spent more than 20 years with Dalmac Construction Co.
Kurt Petersen is KDC’s Executive Vice President/Design & Construction. He is responsible for the planning and execution of all KDC’s design-build projects and for providing strategic direction and guidance to the company’s team of internal design and construction experts.
Executive Vice President / Design & Construction
He graduated from the University of Texas-Austin’s McCombs School of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management and Electrical Engineering.
He graduated from the University of Texas-Austin’s McCombs School of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management and Electrical Engineering.
- bret.creel@kdc.com
KDC - Bret Creel
Creel joined KDC in early 2013, following his role as chief estimator with Balfour Beatty Construction. His more than 30 years of experience in the industry include leadership positions with Crescent Real Estate and Centex Construction.
Creel joined KDC in early 2013, following his role as chief estimator with Balfour Beatty Construction. His more than 30 years of experience in the industry include leadership positions with Crescent Real Estate and Centex Construction.
Creel joined KDC in early 2013, following his role as chief estimator with Balfour Beatty Construction. His more than 30 years of experience in the industry include leadership positions with Crescent Real Estate and Centex Construction.
Executive Vice President / Design & Construction
Bret Creel was promoted to KDC’s Executive Vice President/Design and Construction in September 2024.
Creel co-leads KDC’s design and development departments in his current role, focusing on generating new opportunities. His daily activities include management of all phases of commercial real estate development including preconstruction due diligence, design, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, contracting and construction.
Executive Vice President / Design & Construction
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugs Café Inc. Headquarters and Home for Hugs Training Academy | McKinney, United States Downtown McKinney | office, other | — | two-story | 13,500 sq ft | USD 10m other | — | 2025 | May 8, 2025 | Jun 2026 – Aug 2026 | Jul 2026 | 0.0 mo (−1.0 to +1.0) | estimated | completed |
| JPMorgan Chase Operations Center | Ruston, United States | office | — | — | 50,000 sq ft | USD 31m other | — | 2023 | November 2023 | Sep 2025 – Dec 2025 | Oct 2025 | −0.5 mo (−2.0 to +1.0) | estimated | completed |
| Wells Fargo Las Colinas Campus | Irving, United States Las Colinas | office | — | — | 850,000 sq ft | — | — | 2023 | April 2023 | Sep 2025 – Dec 2025 | Oct 2025 | −0.5 mo (−2.0 to +1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Raytheon McKinney Phase II | McKinney, United States | office, industrial | — | — | 458,000 sq ft | — | — | 2022 | 20 Jan 2022 | Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 | Dec 2024 | +7.0 mo (+6.0 to +8.0) | estimated | completed |
| Oncor Midlothian Distribution Center | Midlothian, United States Railport Business Park | industrial | — | — | 422,000 sq ft | — | — | 2023 | December 2023 | Sep 2024 – Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | 0.0 mo (−1.0 to +1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Volkswagen Group of America Port Freeport Facility | Freeport, United States | industrial | — | — | — | USD 114m other | — | 2022 | October 4, 2022 | Jan 2024 – Apr 2024 | Oct 2024 | +7.5 mo (+6.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
| Independent Financial Headquarters Phase 2 | McKinney, United States McKinney Corporate Center Craig Ranch | office | — | six-story | 198,000 sq ft | — | — | 2021 | 02/03/21 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | Jul 2022 | +0.5 mo (−5.0 to +6.0) | estimated | completed |
| Raytheon Advanced Integration and Manufacturing Center | McKinney, United States | industrial | — | — | 200,000 sq ft | — | — | 2019 | 2019 | Sep 2020 – Dec 2020 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | +8.0 mo (+1.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
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