St. Paul Public Schools

Multiple Locations

IN BRIEF:

Projects ranging from technology upgrades to asset preservation, included work at the following locations:

•  Wilson Middle School
•  Cleveland Junior High School
•  Washington Junior High School
•  Mann Elementary School
•  Murray Junior High School
•  Hancock Elementary School
•  Como Park Elementary School
•  Parkway Elementary School
•  Ames Elementary School

THE CHALLENGE:

As the district's architect of choice, WAI Continuum was asked to address a wide variety of challenges, unique to each location. Design arenas to be addressed iincluded:

•  Asset preservation - roof repair/replacement, plumbing replacement, HVAC upgrades,etc.
•  Accessibility/ADA improvements - power assist doors, audio/visual alarms, elevator replacement, etc.
•  Restrooms - unisex additions, plumbing/fixture replacement
•  Kitchen & cafeteria remodeling, relocation and expansion
•  Computer laboratory - new integration and expansions
•  Library and music room upgrades to address new electrical demands
•  Lobby, hall & commons remodeling

THE SOLUTION:

In light of the numerous simultaneous projects involved, project work and scheduling involved sensitive consideration and design implementation around:

•  Scheduling for funding availability
•  Occupied construction - working around school breaks and/ or daily school sessions
•  Historic preservation
•  Bid alternates to address cost constraints or budget/project scope limitations
•  Multiple bid packages for scheduling/funding/scope considerations