SIGNATURE-KIRCO MANIX
Signature-Kirco Manix (Signature-KM) is a construction manager and design builder of
advanced corporate facilities, with a unique in-house offering of low voltage/IT services,
including infrastructure, equipment, and networking/software solutions. With a combined
110 years of industry expertise, we serve federal and state governments, and large
corporate clients in defense/aerospace, materials science, advanced manufacturing, and
lab/R&D.
At Signature-KM, we integrate cutting-edge technology with expert project management
to redefine the construction and IT delivery experience. Our forward-thinking approach
prioritizes sustainable growth, adaptability, and collaboration. With our ownership
mentality and relentless attention to detail, we set a new standard in quality, efficiency,
innovation, and safety.
36
14
States in which we are currently active
50+
Signature’s years of
combined success
Headquartered in Detroit, MI
Markets
- Corporate Office & Headquarters
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Warehouse/Distribution Heavy Industrial
- Healthcare & Senior Living
- Retail
- Lab/R&D
Testimonials
TAKING OWNERSHIP - IT’S IN OUR DNA
Our Clients
Project Video
- Conducted full audit of headquarters design (Kirco
Development & Kirco Management) - Arranged tour of General Motors Tech Center in Warren for
design input on the water feature - Led multiple Pro/Con Whitepaper Studies to guide key client
decisions (curtain wall, service tunnel, fire lane, underground
garage, campus connectivity, landscaping) - 2020 Demolition
- conducted extensive due diligence to protect
delicate underground campus infrastructure - Engaged trusted consultants for third-party peer review of
sophisticated design elements
- Exterior architectural lighting – proper lighting, proper
temperature, the way it hits the building to create accent points - Campus Connectivity
- Created solution leading to
transformative Andrew N. Liveris Heritage & Visitor Center and
800’ Pedestrian Walkway - Fire Lane Re-route
- Underground Garage
- Influenced amenities, including
car-washing area and artwork - Influenced design of restroom layout and amenities
- Proposed Muzak system for building common areas
- 2020 Demolition – Recycled 21,121 tons of material,
including re-purposing 18,368 tons of concrete for use in the
future building’s construction. - Campus Landscape Plan – Went beyond scope to set a
long-range vision for the 300-acre campus
- Graphics for construction fence screening
- Held regular campus-wide ‘pardon our dust’ events/
communications throughout the project - At no charge, assigned Senior Property Manager to oversee
two-week final prep/clean-up for ribbon cutting ceremony - Managed and accommodated client’s unanticipated
acceleration of schedule - Flexibility of ownership/capital structure (client changed
structure from BTS/lease to fee-only) - Landscape Architect – Replaced original firm with a world-class
firm now responsible for transforming the entire campus. - Tracking and promotion of Dow-furnished materials utilized
during construction
- Graphics for construction fence screening
- Under budget despite design & construction documents
completed in secrecy
Café/Kiosk – alternate architectural lighting & ceiling tile –
$50,000 - Cafeteria Flooring: Polished Concrete in lieu of Terrazzo –
$300,000 - Challenged quantity of building system controls (by 50%)
$1,000,000 - Foundation: Auger-cast piles in lieu of drilled piers – $800,000
- Lobby Stone – 4’ x 4’ vs. 4’ x 8’ – $100,000
- Moved cafeteria rooftop terrace to grade along pond (multiple
benefits) – $230,000 - Pond Terrace – Eliminated pavers in favor of architectural
concrete – $140,000 - Solved matter with the City regarding initial campus-wide storm
water management requirement – $500,000 - Office Areas – Alternate light fixtures & ceilings – $55,000
- Water Feature Design – Reduced channel length (multiple
benefits) – $300,000 - Parking Lot design refinement (reduced redundant sidewalks
without safety impact) - Curtain Wall – Led efforts that identified a cost-saving low-lead
spec