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Construction projects are complex, and ownership comes with high stakes. Are you confident you’re making the right decisions?

The Challenges of Ownership

Cost Overruns

Unexpected expenses that destroy your budget.

Project Delays

Missed deadlines that lead to financial and reputational loss.

Contractor Confusion

Unclear expectations and miscommunication with builders.

Regulatory Risks

Failing to comply with permits, codes, and legal requirements.

Quality Control Issues

Poor workmanship that results in costly rework.

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Consulting Services We Offer

Owners Representation

We help you understand your role and responsibilities as an owner so you can lead with clarity. From early planning to project closeout, we advise on how to protect your time, money, and people—without needing to be an expert in construction.

Environmental Design

Your space should reflect your story. We advise on how to align your mission, brand, and culture with your physical environment—guiding you through layout decisions, finishes, and messaging to create a space that truly represents you.

Construction Management

We provide expert insight into how to structure and manage your project for success. From selecting the right team to navigating contractor dynamics, we coach you on avoiding common missteps and keeping your project moving forward.

FF&E Planning

From furniture and fixtures to AV and appliances, we help you understand what’s needed, how to budget, and where to start. We guide you through the selection and procurement process so you’re equipped to make confident, informed decisions.

Occupancy Logistics

A successful move-in starts with a solid plan. We help you prepare for day one by advising on timelines, vendor coordination, and workspace functionality—so you can make sure your team is set up and ready to go.

Brand Alignment

Your brand should live in your space. We consult on how to thread your identity—from colors and finishes to signage and environmental graphics—into every element of the built environment to tell a cohesive, compelling story.

Who We Are

T. Donovan Creative leads like owners because that’s where we learned to lead. We design like builders because that’s where we learned to design. We advocate for the owner by pursuing relentless efficiency and accountability.

Heather Plank

Boss Lady

Heather brings over 25 years of experience as an owner’s designer and construction manager. She pioneered a client-centric approach that saves time, money, and frustration. Heather helps organizations create purposeful spaces and equips leaders with strategies to navigate construction challenges.

Robin Escamilla

Chief Multitasker

Robin has 35 years of leadership experience, specializing in collaboration and adaptability. She empowers teams to exceed goals and fosters a culture of trust. A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, Robin is a trusted advisor and natural leader.

Some of Our Happy Clients

Proven Results

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

Interior office space of The Holdworth Center with vaulted wood ceilings designed by T. Donovan Creative.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

CAST Med High School

One of the biggest impacts we made in CAST Med was helping an architect, who had only designed traditional schools, break the model of what a school should look like. We helped him understand how to resize all the classrooms, how to pack technology in each of them in a new way. Together we created an adaptable environment that allowed SAISD’s brand-new program the flexibility to evolve into the industry partner it is today.

The Holdsworth Center

The Holdsworth Center is the Leadership Academy for high-level administrators inside public-school districts. T. Donovan Creative took on designing the administrative building where the Holdsworth Center team offices. We worked with Lake Flato Architects, The Beck Group, and General Manager Chris Coleman to intuitively create an office space that feels like home for The Holdsworth Center’s administrative gearbox.

Hot Wells Middle School

Hot Wells Middle school is a new, rebranded program meaning that this project required some creative redesign and marketing. The reimagination of the school’s vocational, tech-based program meant our commercial interior design studio got to create some really amazing visuals. The project evolved from a rebranding effort into a full-on graphics package to set a baseline for any future expansion.

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Using T. Donovan Creative's 25+ years designing and managing projects on the owner’s side of the business, Owner’s Edge Academy will teach owners how to be effective. This 3-month series of classes focuses on knowledge and tools to owner's need to prepare and equip them for managing the many complexities of building a building.

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Construction Confidential aims to gather the community of commercial construction professionals in conversation about how we can evolve the system. T. Donovan Creative believes an effective owner can profoundly improve project outcomes. A prepared and informed owner can elevate the experience of every supporting discipline from architects and engineers to plumbers and painters. Construction Confidential shares stories from the field to help owners avoid costly mistakes and learn from the pros.

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