Wabasha-Kellogg Schools, located at 2113 Hiawatha Drive East in Wabasha, Minnesota, is undergoing a comprehensive $16.2 million renovation aimed at enhancing both safety and educational opportunities for students. The project features major updates to several key areas of the school building, including a full remodel of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) labs and science labs to support hands-on learning and modern curriculum needs. Restrooms and the media center will also be upgraded to provide more accessible, comfortable, and technologically equipped spaces for students and staff.
In addition to academic spaces, the renovation will include the installation of a partially new roof and a state-of-the-art fire alarm system to improve overall building safety. A secure entry system will be implemented to enhance school security and ensure controlled access to the facility. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems will also be upgraded, improving energy efficiency and climate control throughout the building. These updates reflect the district’s ongoing commitment to providing a safe, innovative, and future-ready learning environment for all students.
Floor Plan
30-Day Construction Activities Progress (July/August)
Area A
Work in progress
- Dry wall, taping, sanding, and painting are approximately 90% complete
- Flooring is in progress throughout Area A - approximately 95% complete
- Casework is being installed - approximately 45% complete
- Final cleaning is ongoing - approximately 75% complete
completed work
- All new windows have been installed
- Light fixtures are installed
- Furniture has been installed/placed in classrooms as needed
- Ceiling grid/tile has been completed
- Lockers have been installed
planned for next month
- School starts
Area B
work in progress
- Dry wall, taping, sanding, and painting are approximately 90% complete
- New flooring and wall base installation in progress - approximately 90% complete
- Casework is being installed - approximately 45% complete
- Final cleaning is ongoing - approximately 75% complete
Completed work
- Locker installation is complete
- Acoustical ceiling grid/tile has been installed
- New windows are installed
- Framing of new interior walls are complete
- New door frames/storefronts are installed
- Ceramic tile installation has been completed
- Light Fixtures have been installed
- Furniture has been install/placed in classrooms as needed
planned for next month
- School starts
Area C - Choir Room
work in progress
- Taping/Sanding/Painting - approximately 95% complete
completed work
- All demolition of existing finishes
- Framing of new walls
- Installation of new door frames
- MEP rough-ins
planned for next month
- Ceiling panel installation
Roof
work in progress
- Roof cleanup and construction debris removal
completed work
- Install of roof hatch
- Skylight installation
- Installation of new curbs
- Roof structural steel reinforcement for skylight and new mechanical equipment
- Installation of skylights are complete
- Roof Area C work in progress
- Area B1 roof complete
- Area B2 roof complete
planned for next month
- Hoisting and setting of new RTU equipment
Schedule
- Bid and contract award: March 2024
- Estimated construction start: Spring/Summer 2024
- Estimated construction completion: August 2025
Weather Impact
- Construction days lost this month: 4
- Total construction days lost due to weather: 5
Safety
- Lost time incidents: 0
- Days worked without a lost time accident: 63
Project Team
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Shawn Lortscher, Director of Operations | (507) 208-5692 | shawn.lortscher@krausanderson.com
Chad Pike, Director, Project Planning & Development | (507) 450-8232 | chad.pike@krausanderson.com
Brad Schoeppner, Senior Project Manager | (507) 316-2770 | brad.schoppner@krausanderson.com
Matt Hollermann, Project Manager | (507) 910-4701 | matt.hollermann@krausanderson.com
Brandon Lawson, General Superintendent | (507) 421-9324 | brandon.lawson@krausanderson.com
Heath Loy, Project Superintendent | (507) 316-7916 | heath.loy@krausanderson.com
Katie Reinhart, Project Coordinator | (507) 218-3857 | katie.reinhart@krausanderson.com
Ben Leimer, Project Engineer Intern | ben.leimer@krausanderson.com
ISG Architects and Engineers
Carter Burroughas, Project Administrator | (507) 779-9921 | carter.burroughas@ISGinc.com
Luke Papillion, Assistant Project Manager | (952) 426-0699 | luke.papillion@ISGinc.com
Courtney Rosenthal, Interior Design | (952) 426-0699 | courtney.rosenthal@ISGinc.com
Chad Martin, Senior Mechanical Engineer | (952) 426-0699 | chad.martin@ISGinc.com
Casey Larsen, Electrical Engineer | (605) 274-6401) | casey.larsen@ISGinc.com
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