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Every dollar a district spends on construction is a dollar not spent on students. We help you get every cent of value back.
About District CapEx
School districts deserve transparency and control over their construction budgets.
We help school districts prevent budget overruns, uncover hidden costs, and make every dollar count. Our clients are superintendents, facilities directors, business officers, and school boards who want to stop guessing and start knowing.
Our story
How District CapEx came to be.
With years of experience inside the construction industry, we’ve seen how vendors — whether intentionally or unintentionally — mislead districts. The losses range from a few dollars to millions, and they come from the same small number of patterns playing out over and over.
District CapEx was built to change that. We provide accurate, independent guidance from experienced consultants — preventing budget overruns, uncovering hidden costs, and ensuring every dollar is spent where it matters most: on students.
What we stand for
Four commitments we make to every district we work with.
Vendor Accountability
We review bids, audit change orders, and keep contractors honest — so your district isn't the one left holding the bag.
Independent & Unbiased
We don't bid on the work we oversee. Our only client is you, and our only incentive is to save your district money.
Experience That Matters
Our team has 20+ years inside the construction industry. We know exactly where the costs hide.
Our principal members
You’ll work with the founders directly — no handoffs, no juniors.
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Sam Bernard
Co-Founder
Sam brings 25+ years in the construction industry — across general contracting, scheduling, and cost estimation. He's seen every trick a vendor can play, and he knows how to spot them before they hit a district's budget.
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Addison Howard
Co-Founder
Addison leads engagements with district leadership and translates complex construction data into decisions boards can actually act on. A Utah native, she's passionate about protecting public dollars and building a stronger local education system.
Transparency · Accountability · Results
Too often, school districts are left in the dark about where their money is going.
We uncover hidden costs, hold vendors accountable, and help you take control of your construction projects. Book a free consultation today and protect your budget.