Gilbane Building Company Awarded Multiple School Projects in South Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida (PRWEB) May 25, 2017 -- Gilbane Building Company, the number one contractor for K-12 education in the country (Building Design & Construction 2016), was awarded preconstruction and construction services on multiple projects for local school districts in South Florida. Broward County Public Schools awarded Gilbane both the Northeast High School and Stranahan High School projects. The School District of Palm Beach County also awarded Gilbane Construction Management at-Risk services for continuing contracts under $2 million, as well as the renovations at Spanish River High School.
As one of Florida’s premier educational facilities builders, Gilbane brings vast and in-depth experience in the K-12 marketplace. Gilbane will work with the districts throughout the various construction phases to maintain active campuses with minimal or no disruption.
Northeast High, located in Oakland Park, was built in 1963 with various expansions and renovations completed over the entire life of the facility. The improvement project will bring the currently occupied facilities up to date with building codes and standards and to meet the trends in education. The 280,786-square-foot campus currently encompasses 29 buildings and 3 portables. Gilbane will begin with the single point of entry upgrades with the balance of renovations to include:
• Enhanced safety/security upgrades
• Improvements to the Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System
• STEM LAB improvements
• HVAC and electrical upgrades
• Roof and loggia replacements
Similarly, Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale was built back in 1951 with various expansions and renovations completed over the entire life of the facility. This major renovation project will bring the facilities up to date with building codes and standards and to meet the trends in education.
Renovations Include:
• STEM lab improvements
• Roof and loggia replacements
• HVAC improvement
• Safety/security upgrade
• Electrical Improvements
• Replace Fire Alarm System
• Media Center Improvements
With The School District of Palm Beach County’s (SDPBC) long-term mission to upgrade educational facilities underway, they have begun the process of awarding contracts for modernizations and upgrades. Gilbane was awarded the (CSIR) Modifications for Spanish River High School to address the Comprehensive Safety Inspection Report. The project scope consists of interior plumbing and electrical upgrades including the installation of a new ISIMET system at several locations, to installation of new doors and painting. As part of Gilbane’s commitment to local workforce, they have engaged MWBE sub-contractors to ensure the District’s goal of 15 percent African American participation is met. The school district has also awarded Gilbane Construction Management at-Risk services for Continuing Contracts on projects not to exceed $2 million. Gilbane will provide preconstruction and construction activities.
“Gilbane has been successfully serving the local community for many years,” said Ted Cava area manager for Gilbane Building Company. “Our team is committed to working to make sure that every detail of these projects meet the expectations and level of quality expected by the School Districts.”
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, close-out and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1873 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 50 office locations around the world. For more information, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com. http://www.gilbaneco.com/build-with-us/news-room/press-kit/
Diane Rutledge, Gilbane Building Company, http://www.gilbaneco.com, +1 (561) 223-4695, [email protected]
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