Project Information
The 37,500 square foot renovation of and addition to the Edwards Elementary School will provide a much-needed upgrade to the school's occupied campus.
The project scope includes:
Meet the Team
Michael Kingham
Project Manager
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Timeline
Team
Timeline
Skanska USA Building Inc.
1010 NW Flanders St.
Suite 500
Portland, OR 97209
503.382.0900
Project Executive
Alan Halleck
Project Engineer
Kate Betschart
New classrooms, cafeteria, kitchen and music room additions
New security
check-in and makerspaces
Demolition of the existing cafeteria building
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Edwards Elementary School
Newberg School District
Upcoming Impacts
Superintendent
Bo Filley
Assistant Superintendent
Jason Brewer
Account Manager
Trevor Wyckoff
Demolition and Abatement
Site work
Foundations, Slab on Grade and Underground Utilities
Wood Framing
Structural Steel
Building Envelope
Summer Renovation
Equipment Start-up and Commissioning
Substantial Completion: Aug 25
Project Engineer
Tyler Miller
Update: June 2022
Skanska set up the onsite office and are ready to start demolition and site work over the summer.
Construction teams mobilized onsite
Hover over the top of the photos below for progress updates
Edwards Elementary School
Newberg School District
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1010 NW Flanders St.
Suite 500
Portland, OR 97209
503.382.0900
placeholder for photo (drone of site? pic of skanska trailer?)
Progress Updates
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Demolition of the old cafeteria building is complete.
Demolition of old cafeteria
Update: July 2022
Progress Photos
Cafeteria Demolition
Demo is complete for old cafeteria building
Overall Site Progress
Grading has begun to clear area for new north building addition
Cafeteria Demolition
Concrete slab demo is complete
North Addition
Grading has begun to clear area for new north building addition
Update: August Update
Sidewalks
Concrete sidewalks were poured at the 8th st entrance
Underground Electrical
Pre-built racks for the north addition electrical room arrived onsite
Overall Site Progress
Grading continues at the north addition
Front Entrance Work
Curbs and sidewalk work continues at the front entrance
Progress Photos
North Addition Electrical Room
Conduit for the electrical room is in place and footings are complete
Front Entrance Work
Front entrance work is completed in time for first day of school
Overall Site Progress
Footings for the north addition are in place
North Addition Footings
Footings for the North addition were formed.
Progress Photos
Update: September Update
Update: October Update
North Addition Waterproofing
Below-grade waterproofing is installed on north addition
Edwards ES Jog-A-thon
Skanska team cheers on students participating in the 2022 jog-a-thon!
Overall Site Progress
Underground plumbing and electrical is being installed in both buildings
North Addition
Vapor Barrier is installed in advance of concrete slab pour
Progress Photos
Update: November Update
South Addition Stem Wall
The last section of stem wall was completed for the south addition
Overall Site Photo
Overall site photo taken from the drone on 11/19/2022
Electrical Conduits
Underslab Electrical is installed at the South addition
North Addition Slab on Grade
North addition slab was poured
Progress Photos
Update: December Update
North Addition
Columns set and wall panels prepped on North addition slab
South Addition Slab
Vapor Barrier installed in preperation of south addition slab-on-grade pour
Overall Site Progress
Underground plumbing and electrical is being installed in both buildings
North Addition
Wall panels are built and set in place
Progress Photos
Update: January Update
Power Connection
Underground conduit to the buillding is installed
South Addition Framing
Framing is underway on the South Addition
North Addition
Roof decking installed at cafeteria
North Addition
Roof Joists are installed
Progress Photos
Update: February Update
Electrical Rough-in
Electrical Rough -in continues in the new buildings
Interior Framing
Metal stud framing on the building interior is ongoing
Exposed Ceiling
Exposed wood ceiling is complete
North Addition Exterior
Below grade brick and weather barrier being installed on North building
Progress Photos
Update: March Update
Plumbing
plumbing is installed at the restrooms
Sprinkler Installation
Fire sprinkler installation is ongoing
Ductwork Installation
Ductwork is being installed at the new buildings
North Addition Exterior
Window frames are being installed
Progress Photos
Update: April Update
Public Work
subgrade is prepped for curb installation on 6th st
North Addition Interior
Prime coat of paint is installed
Exterior
Installation of metal wall panels has started
North Addition
Insulation installation has begun in North Addition
Progress Photos
Update: May Update
Site Work
Trash & generator enclosure CMU completed
North Addition Interior
Commons duct and lighting installation in progress
South Addition Interior
Floor polishing has started
Site Work
Permanent power installed
Progress Photos
Edwards Elementary School
Newberg School District
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Noisy
Work
Location: Jobsite
Impacts: Increased construction noise
Shutdown Lead: Bo Filley
Date(s): Starting 06/20/2022
Time(s): Weekdays 7am-5pm
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Skanska USA Building Inc.
1010 NW Flanders St.
Suite 500
Portland, OR 97209
503.382.0900
Playground
Closed
Location: Playground
Impacts: Closure
Notes: No public access to playground
Shutdown Lead: Bo Filley
Date(s): 07/05/2022-09/07/2022
Time(s): All Day
Upcoming Impacts
Street Lighting
Work
Location: Edwards Elementary (6th St)
Impacts: Work will be occuring on 6th street, sidewalks may be temporarily closed and excavation will occur.
Shutdown Lead: Bo Filley
Starting: 01/09/2023
Time(s): 7am-5pm
More information on the street lighting:
Upgraded street lighting requirements include the addition of 6 new street lights on the North side of E 6th street. Below is a map indicating the approximate location of the new lights. Please be advised that excavation work will take place in these areas and that temporary sidewalk closures may occur.
Any updates will
