Ed Bloom

Vice President, Education
With nearly 20 years in the construction industry, Ed brings a proven ability to lead successful construction teams and to deliver projects with added-value for both higher education and K12 education clients. As vice president, Ed is an integrated leader with vast experience in new construction, renovations, pre-bond and capital outlay efforts as well as efforts taking place on occupied sites. He provides invaluable knowledge and oversight to Rockford's dedicated education team.

Recent Posts

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Preserving the Past, Building the Future

As caretakers of our communities’ educational infrastructure, K-12 school districts and higher education institutions face a dual challenge: meeting the evolving needs of students and faculty while also stewarding precious resources in a responsible way. In this delicate balance, the ability to extend the life of school or university buildings through adaptive reuse and renovation has emerged as a vital strategy for facilities management. At Rockford, a leading construction management company specializing in adaptive reuse renovation projects, we understand the transformative power of preserving the past while building for the future.
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Building Your Next Athletic Facility

Designing and building a new K-12 athletic facility requires careful planning and consideration to ensure functionality, safety and sustainability. Athletic facilities are significantly more complex to construct than typical classrooms and common spaces, and partnering early with an experienced construction manager can make all the difference in your project outcome.
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Construction Trends in K12 Education

Throughout the state, many school districts are planning for future expansions or renovations of their spaces. Changes in educational delivery and shifting demographics have modified the needs of many districts. In some cases, this means that existing buil