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COMPLETION DATE:
JULY 2001
PROJECT SIZE:
96,000 SQUARE FEET – 2 STORY BLDG
PROJECT COST:
$9 MILLION
PRESENT STATUS:
COMPLETED
Project Overview
Avalon Elementary School is a state-of-the-art educational facility located in Orlando, Florida. This $9 million project for Orange County Public Schools showcases efficient construction methods and innovative design in educational architecture. It was a joint venture project and a Schenkel Shultz Elementary School Prototype.
Key Features:
CTG was responsible for the following aspects of the Avalon Elementary School project:
- Estimating
- Value engineering
- Procurement and management of long-lead items
- Construction contracting
- Construction of a two-story, 96,000 s.f. elementary school building
- Installation of a playground
- Installation of bike racks
- Development of asphalt parking areas
- Construction of a paved bus loop
- Implementation of tilt-up construction wall panels
- Installation of a standing seam metal roof on metal deck
- Erection of structural steel bar joist, columns, and beams
- Coordination of all subcontractors and trades
- Quality control and assurance throughout the construction process
- Adherence to project timeline and budget constraints
Key Features
- Two-story, 96,000 s.f. building
- Playground
- Bike racks
- Asphalt parking areas
- Paved bus loop
- Color-coordinated quadrants for easy navigation by K-5 students:
- Coordinated flooring
- Coordinated painting
- Coordinated millwork
- Coordinated wall tile
Construction Approach
- Tilt-up construction wall panels
- Standing seam metal roof on metal deck
- Structural steel bar joist, columns, and beams
- Color coordination in four quadrants for easy recognition by students
Project Challenges
Complex Safety Systems Integration
Implementing the synchronized fire alarm system with automatic door closure and voice-prompted instructions required careful planning and execution.
Technology Integration
Installing flat panel televisions in each classroom and setting up an internal broadcast station presented logistical and technical challenges.
Tilt-Up Construction Coordination
The use of tilt-up construction methods required precise timing and coordination on-site.
Site Constraints
Balancing the construction of the school building with associated outdoor facilities within the available space posed layout and design challenges.
Weather Considerations
Florida’s climate, including potential for severe weather, impacted construction timelines and required additional planning for the water panel curtains.
Minimizing Disruption
Managing noise, traffic, and other construction impacts on the surrounding community was a key consideration.
Future Proofing
Designing the school to accommodate potential future technological advancements and changes in educational methodologies presented additional planning challenges.
Budget Management
Keeping the $15 million project within budget while incorporating advanced features and technology was a significant challenge.
Compliance with Educational Standards
Ensuring all aspects of the design and construction met or exceeded the standards set by Orange County Public Schools and relevant educational authorities.
Timeline Pressure
Completing the 96,927 square foot facility with numerous specialized areas by July 2008 required strict adherence to the construction schedule.
