Construction Update June 26th 2013

The remaining wing of the original Oaklawn building has been removed. Drilling for the Geothermal wells will continue in that zone. With the exception of the second floor delivery hole, the building is completely enclosed with all exterior walls and glass in place. Flooring continues in the classrooms and Terrazo is finished on the second floor and in progress on the first floor. Drywall is complete and the DIRTT walls are being constructed between rooms. Ceiling tile and built in cabinets are also in progress. Basketball hoops and lights are in place in the gym. The media center ceiling is complete and ceiling work will commence in the cafeteria.

Construction Update May 6th 2013

Wall tile continues in the second floor bathrooms this week. The framing for the drop ceiling is being installed by a worker wearing stilts. The main library window is complete and framing is being installed on the north media center window. The learning center has half walls completed. Tables will be placed on each side to allow space for small groups to collaborate and use technology for research and preparing reports and presentations. Check out youtube.com/user/oaklawnoasd for walk through videos.

Construction Update April 29th 2013

With the addition of the cafeteria walls and the roof, the building has taken full shape. Most of the drywall is complete in the office and some classrooms have painted walls. The large media center window is currently being framed to prep for glass. The gym is ready for concrete this week and the cafeteria floor will be close behind. Sams Well Drilling began the first of seventy wells last week for the Geothermal field. Each well in the loop will be about 300 feet deep. Take a look at the pictures and check out the You Tube link for the most recent video highlights.

Construction Update April 15th 2013

This week at Oaklawn the cafeteria structure and roof are in place, the brick work is going around the gym and exterior windows are mostly installed. The interior steps have concrete and are functional. Drywall continues to be installed in the office and throughout the building. Drilling for the Geothermal wells will begin soon. The south side fence playground fence will be moved north six yards onto the blacktop to create the space for the first series of wells. Footage in the YouTube video shows the area where the drilling will begin. Classroom and office loose furniture bids are being finalized and the library furniture is set.

Construction Update March 25th 2013

During the next week or two iron workers will be installing stairs (extension ladders and cranes are currently used to access the second level). The gym floor is scheduled to be poured in the next week, but is contingent on roof completion. Area B has exterior brick work on going with interior masonry on the second level. Exterior window installation will begin this week. Insulation and wood blocking is beginning on the first level in areas B and C.

Construction Update March 11th 2013

Work continues in the office area framing walls and installing electrical conduit. Entry ways to the first floor classrooms are being framed. Block and brick work continues on the south side of the building where the scaffolding is now located. The first look at the exterior and interior of the gym is available in the pictures below and on the you tube video. The space is being heated to prep the ground for concrete. The cafeteria walls will begin to be constructed in the next few weeks.

The pictures below: 1) a model of the block and brick work with spray foam installation, 2) The brick work being pressure washed to clean away debris, 3) second floor bathroom wall being constructed, 4) wide angle view of the gym

Construction Update February 25th 2013

Brickwork is now complete on the three sides of the academic wing. The scaffolding has been relocated so the brick work is visible. This also means that the sidewalk on Linwood is open again to the public. Miron crews and our own Mr. Schneider have been working to remove the snow and ice to clean up the sidewalk for safe travel. When the ice is cleared, the buses will go back to dropping off and picking up at the regular location. This will create more space for parents to pick up in front of the school. Check back next week for updates on the gym.


Concrete is lifted up to the second floor by a crane and bucket. Check out the OWLS News Update for 2/25/2013 on youtube to see the video of the concrete being delivered to workers.

Construction Update February 11th 2013

It is amazing what a construction company and subcontractors can accomplish in one week. Brick work is now over 10 feet high on the west and north side of the building and precast slabs are being put in place with the brick work. Electrical, HVAC and plumbing line the ceiling of the first floor. Offices, data, custodial closets and other smaller spaces are taking shape as door frames are built in place with block walls. The gym walls appear half complete with roofing material spanning across the top.

Precast slabs stacked and ready to be installed on the building.

The front of the school and main entry way.

Duct work, plumbing and electrical in the office area.

The gym walls and ceiling structure in progress.

Construction Update February 4 2013

Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work continues inside the building on the first floor and work has begun on the second floor in the academic wing. The precast gym walls are being installed and braced.

Precast gym walls are being set.

The angle of this photo shows the block before and after it is ground to create the burnished look.

Electrical wire being run.

Block wall being constructed around plumbing for the bathroom.

Metal support beams will be covered with block.

Construction Update January 28 2013

Construction crews are back up to speed after the cold weather snap. Brickwork is in progress on the west side of the academic wing. Concrete on the second level of the academic wing was poured on one side today. The steel beams above the media center continue to be placed. HVAC duct work, plumbing and electrical continue on the main level in the academic wing and office area. Preparations for the gym area continue. Media furniture and lockers will be determined this week and staff will be meeting with a vendor to discuss office and classroom furniture.

A two rotor concrete finishing machine floats across the top of the concrete to level and smooth the floor. Video of the machine will be on the you tube page.

Most of the steel beams for the roof support are in place above the media center.

Brick work has begun on the west side of the academic wing.

A spray foam insulation was sprayed on the block and there is a visible gap of around 4 inches for the brickwork to float. Hooks cemented between the bricks latch onto eyelets cemented between the block to create space and allow movement.

Construction Update January 21 2013

Extreme cold temperatures this week of 0 with a wind chill of -22 will push construction of the gym frame to next week. Small crews are working on the exterior of the building to prep for block work later in the week. Electrical, HVAC and plumbing continues on the first floor in areas B and C (academic wing and office area). The building is on schedule as planned.

View of the construction yard from the second level.

Second floor academic wing.

First look at the media center.

Another view of the media center.

View of the future gymnasium.

Construction Update January 14th 2013

Daily progress of interior and exterior construction continues to be amazing. The second story walls for the library, just above the office area, are under construction. The concrete flooring is complete on the first floor academic wing and in the office area. HVAC duct work, plumbing, and electrical installation continues in the academic wing and will begin in the office area. Check the you tube page for continued updates with video tours.

HVAC Duct work being installed in the academic wing classrooms.

Entrance door to the office.

Plumbing for first floor bathrooms.

View from Viola Street looking at the front corner of the school.