Cap Ex Advisory Group is serving as the Owner’s Representative for the expansion of the Sri Bhaktha Anjaneya Temple in Ijamsville, Maryland. The project involves the development of a new 45,000 to 50,000-square-foot temple, including worship space, shrines for various deities, and communal gathering areas. Cap Ex is currently providing pre-construction oversight during the programming and design phases, coordinating efforts between the U.S.-based architects, Arium AE, LLC, and a specialty design team from India tasked with integrating traditional Hindu temple characteristics into the building’s design.

Cap Ex’s scope includes the solicitation and onboarding of a Construction Manager for the project, oversight of design activities, managing consultant relationships, and refining the project budget, ensuring the temple’s expansion aligns with the community’s needs while meeting the client’s budget and needs. As the project advances into construction, Cap Ex will coordinate the delivery of a 36-foot granite statue hand-carved by artisans in India and weighing more than 200,000 pounds.

Cap Ex Advisory Group served as Specialty Consultant for Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing, a nonprofit offering mental health and residential treatment for youth on a historic campus in northeast Baltimore, Maryland. Cap Ex guided the nonprofit through a master plan and assessment of campus infrastructure to prioritize capital investments in response to evolving service needs. Cap Ex initiated a Request for Proposals for a Master Planner, selecting Hord Coplan Macht Architects to develop a campus master plan. Cap Ex provided oversight throughout the process, facilitating the plan’s development and ensuring alignment with project goals. Concurrently, Cap Ex facilitated a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) and Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) by Bureau Veritas, which identified urgent repairs and informed long-term capital planning. Finally, Cap Ex engaged a historic consultant to consider opportunities and constraints given the campus’s historic nature. The final master plan outlines phased renovations to residential, educational, and administrative facilities, focusing on safety, operational efficiency, and therapeutic environments. Key improvements include building system upgrades, structural repairs, and site enhancements to provide a modern, trauma-informed space for youth and families. These improvements aim to enhance the healing environment while addressing the campus’s pressing needs for modernization and growth.

The Skills Center is a sports-based youth development nonprofit promoting sports infused with life skills and academics. The Skills Center Collaborative is a transformative 95,800-square-foot facility designed to provide comprehensive youth development services, focusing on education, health, and workforce readiness. Located in East Tampa, the facility co-locates nonprofits offering academic support, life skills development, career exploration, and mentorship. By combining athletic facilities with educational and vocational spaces, the Skills Center creates a unique environment where youth can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Cap Ex Advisory Group served as the Owner’s Representative for the project, guiding acquisition of a vacant building, developing a financial model, and assembling teams to envision the renovation and new addition. Cap Ex oversaw all aspects from planning and budgeting to design, the use of New Markets Tax Credits, construction, and project close-out. By ensuring effective coordination and clear communication, Cap Ex delivered a seamless process and a facility that will have a lasting impact on youth in East Tampa.

The Park School Science and Engineering Wing is a state-of-the-art 12,500-square-foot addition designed to elevate STEM education. This two-story facility includes five Upper School science labs, three technology spaces, and new gathering areas. Connected to the athletic center and Blaustein Wing, the project embodies the school’s commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity, innovation, and academic excellence in a space designed to inspire students and educators alike. The Science and Engineering Wing positions the Park School at the forefront of STEM education, providing innovative spaces that inspire exploration and creativity. By integrating cutting-edge facilities into the campus, the project enhances academic opportunities, supports collaborative learning, and underscores the school’s commitment to empowering future generations through transformative education. Cap Ex Advisory Group acted as the Owner’s Representative, guiding the project from concept to completion. Services included budget development, scheduling, design oversight, and coordination of permitting and construction. By ensuring clear communication, resolving challenges, and managing close-out, Cap Ex delivered a streamlined process and a successful outcome for the Park School.

In December 2024, Wide Angle Youth Media (WAYM) unveiled its new 9,100-square-foot Studios at the Service Center, located at 2507 N. Howard Street,  Baltimore, MD. This state-of-the-art community center, learning lab, and production space serves as a hub for media arts education, empowering Baltimore youth with creative and technical skills. The facility features a welcoming lobby and gallery, a versatile 2,000-square-foot venue for production and events, four post-production suites with industry-standard software, dedicated spaces fostering creativity, learning, and collaboration, and cutting-edge resources designed to support digital storytelling and career development. 

Cap Ex Advisory Group served as the Owner’s Representative for Wide Angle Youth Media, leading early feasibility efforts including market research, pro forma development, and preliminary budgeting. Cap Ex also directed a programming phase to define the space needs and developed a fit analysis and concept layout that informed the architect’s design. Throughout the project, Cap Ex managed planning, budgeting, scheduling, and team procurement, coordinating closely with the building’s developer. By overseeing design coordination, construction, and closeout, Cap Ex delivered a dynamic, functional space that advances WAYM’s mission to empower Baltimore youth through media education and creative expression.

The Science Library Renovations and Additions project transformed the Key School’s Upper School Library into a modern, functional learning space. Completed in 2023, the project reflects the school’s commitment to fostering an innovative learning environment while preserving its unique community-centric character. By fostering curiosity and innovation, the library will become a central hub for academic growth. The project encompasses renovations to 3,850 SF of existing space, enclosing approximately 540 SF, and adding a 230 SF entry vestibule. The scope included architectural updates and critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system enhancements to support the evolving needs of students and faculty. This transformation enhances sustainability and energy efficiency, reflecting the school’s commitment to environmental responsibility and cementing its role as a leader in independent education. Cap Ex served as the Owner’s Representative, guiding the project from planning through completion. Services included budget and schedule management, contractor coordination, design oversight, and ensuring construction progress met quality and timeline goals. Cap Ex also managed inspections, operational training, and final documentation, delivering a streamlined and successful project outcome.