To support the deep excavation required for the new, larger pool, we installed a lagging system with drilled caissons to safeguard the existing school foundations. This new superstructure is built to last, featuring CMU and steel bearing walls, long-span joist girders, a durable new roof and a brick veneer exterior that blends seamlessly with the existing architecture.
To enable our teams to work on the Sycamore High School project year round without disrupting students or encroaching on classroom space, we repurposed existing areas within the building to construct 17 temporary classrooms, temporary offices for administration and counseling, and a temporary kitchen. This avoided the need for trailers (something the school was adamantly against) and allowed the school to maintain the same number of classrooms inside the building while supporting other student needs. We also constructed a new two-story glass-enclosed space inside the existing library, which provided an additional temporary classroom for the remainder of the project as well as a new book room for the library.
Backed by years of experience with both K–12 and higher education construction projects, our solutions-oriented approach enables us to employ innovative strategies and navigate logistical challenges to keep students learning while we improve their spaces. Learn more about how we do it here.