Essex Elementary School
This project included the construction of a replacement school immediately adjacent to a fully occupied and functioning school. The phased construction culminated with the total demolition of the existing building. Other elements included new water service and utilities to the facility, new parking lot, and recreation fields, and extensive play equipment along with other site amenities. CAM meticulously dismantled and reconstructed the existing school’s entrance portico to remain as a permanent reminder of the old school after demolition.
The new school featured an exterior with multiple brick colors and patterns, radius standing seam roof, and architecturally exposed structural steel columns.
The project was accomplished with virtually no change orders. The replacement of unsuitable materials at the building pad, and the removal of an unidentified underground septic system were the only extra costs.
The project was so well received, it was utilized as a prototype for future county schools.
Abingdon Elementary School
This project involved two additions as well as extensive renovations to the existing Abingdon Elementary School. The east addition was approximately 26,000 square feet and included classrooms, multi-purpose areas, special education labs. The west addition was approximately 7,000 square feet and included special education, speech therapy, student counseling areas as well as a main vestibule entrance. Renovations included improvements to the kitchen, receiving line, cafeteria and dining areas.
The construction was broken down into three phases. Extreme caution was maintained throughout construction since the school was occupied. Temporary partitions and egress protection had to maintained through the existing main entry as well as through the food service facility during the term of construction.
Obviously, mechanical electrical and other utilities had to be maintained during the occupancy of the building.
In addition, the project also included improvements to the existing bus loops and the addition of a parking lot. The project was successfully completed and the additions were seamlessly blended with the exiting structure.
“We are so pleased with the results. Your perseverance even helped to complete the project ahead of schedule. Our students, teachers and community members are very appreciative of all of your hard work and expertise. We will get to enjoy the fruits of your labor for decades to come.”
Ms. Carol Strine
Assistant Principal Abingdon Elementary
