North Shore School District 112 and Gilbane Building Company Celebrate Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Completion of Edgewood Middle School creates a modernized learning environment for students
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- North Shore School District 112, Gilbane Building Company, and community members recently gathered to celebrate the completion of the Edgewood Middle School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"The new Edgewood Middle School represents the future and is built to serve the community for the next 50 to 100 years," said Dr. Mike Lubelfeld, North Shore School District 112 Superintendent of Schools. "The construction process with Gilbane was professional, clear, coherent, concise, and adaptable. At every step of the way, I was informed of progress, complex concepts were explained, and my voice mattered. I am proud to say that Edgewood Middle School was completed on time and slightly under budget."
Designed by Wight & Co., the 110,000 SF project included various renovations and additions to create a modernized learning environment for District 112 students. The new facility features improved classrooms, an upgraded auditorium/music wing, a new gym addition/storm shelter, a new Learning Commons and dining space, a STEAM/makerspace, and upgraded technology and security features. The scope of work also included updated finishes, mechanical upgrades, and ADA improvements.
"A student's learning environment is integral to their academic experience," said Dan Sullivan, Gilbane Building Company project executive. "We are proud to deliver the newly renovated Edgewood Middle School to District 112 to help further their mission to foster inspiring, innovative, and engaging environments to educate students and prepare them for life success."
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from preconstruction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide. Since 1978, Gilbane has delivered innovative construction solutions in Chicago for clients across multiple market sectors, including healthcare, higher education, K-12, and public sector, corporate and interiors, developer, residential, life sciences, and industrial.
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Breanne Auxier, Gilbane Building Company, 312-614-4100, [email protected]
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