Project Overview

The Sligh Middle School Gymnasium project involved the construction of a new 12,000 square foot athletic facility addition to an existing middle school campus. Completed in May 2007 at a cost of $3.1 million, this construction management project delivered a modern, purpose-built gymnasium designed to enhance the school’s physical education program and provide space for athletic competitions and community events. Beyond the gymnasium structure itself, the project included significant mechanical and electrical upgrades that improved the overall campus infrastructure. The completed facility provides students with a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment for physical education, sports activities, and school assemblies.

Project Scope

• Construction of a new 12,000 square foot gymnasium addition

• Implementation of tilt-up concrete construction for exterior walls

• Installation of a structural steel roof system

• Construction of secured steel doors at multiple entrances

• Installation of acoustical ceiling systems throughout the facility

• Application of ceramic tile in appropriate areas

• Installation of specialized resilient athletic sports flooring

• Integration of telescoped bleachers for spectator seating

• Construction of covered walkway canopies connecting to existing buildings

• Complete replacement of the campus chiller system

• Comprehensive upgrades to electrical infrastructure

• Site improvements to accommodate the new facility

Key Features

• Tilt-Up Concrete Construction: Efficient and durable building method providing excellent structural integrity and rapid construction timeframe

• Specialized Athletic Flooring: High-performance resilient sports flooring designed specifically for middle school physical education and athletic competitions

• Telescoping Bleacher System: Space-efficient spectator seating that can be deployed for events and retracted to maximize usable floor space during regular activities

• Enhanced Security Features: Multiple secured steel door entrances allowing controlled access to the facility

• Campus Integration: Covered walkway canopies providing protected passages between the gymnasium and existing school buildings

• Climate Control Upgrades: Complete chiller replacement improving energy efficiency and comfort throughout connected facilities

• Acoustic Optimization: Specialized acoustical ceiling systems designed to manage sound in the high-volume gymnasium space

• Modern Electrical Systems: Upgraded electrical infrastructure supporting both current needs and future technology integration

Construction Approach

1. Tilt-Up Construction Method: Utilization of efficient tilt-up concrete construction techniques to accelerate the schedule and provide durable exterior walls

2. Phased Implementation: Careful coordination of construction activities to minimize disruption to ongoing school operations

3. Systems Integration: Synchronized implementation of mechanical and electrical upgrades with new construction

4. Specialized Subcontractor Coordination: Strategic management of specialty contractors for athletic flooring, bleacher systems, and mechanical equipment

5. Campus Access Management: Thoughtful planning of construction logistics to ensure student safety while maintaining access to existing facilities

6. Quality Control: Rigorous inspection and testing protocols for specialized systems including sports flooring and mechanical equipment