Edwards Elementary School

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:

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Michael Kingham

Project Manager

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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

Construction begins in summer of 2023. Check back for weekly updates!

Design and Preconstruction

Washington School for the Deaf, Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and WA State Department of Enterprise Services selected Skanska + Mithun as the design-build partner through a competitive proposal process.

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Aerial footage of the WSD campus after buildings were demolished.

Edwards Elementary School

Newberg School District

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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

Senior Project Manager

Alan Halleck

Account Manager/Project Executive

Trevor Wyckoff

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

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Edwards Elementary School

Newberg School District

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Demolition of the old cafeteria building is complete.

Demolition of old cafeteria

Update: July 2022

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Update: April Update

Public Work subgrade is prepped for curb installation on 6th st

North Addition Insulation installation has begun in North Addition

Exterior Installation of metal wall panels has started

North Addition Interior Prime coat of paint is installed

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Edwards Elementary School

Newberg School District

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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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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

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Edwards Elementary School

Newberg School District

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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

Demolition

Location: Edwards Elementary Cafeteria Building Impacts: Increased construction noise and activity and truck traffic on street

Shutdown Lead: Bo Filley Date(s): 07/05/2022-07/29/2022 Time(s): Weekdays 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

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