Redwood Area School District #2897’s new $46.63 million construction project will showcase an expansive project comprising a multi-story P-K-4 school spanning 80,425 square feet. This state-of-the-art facility will incorporate Cardinal Kids Club, modern classrooms, flex spaces, administrative offices, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cafeteria complete with a music/stage area. Furthermore, an 8,523-square-foot game court capable of seating 160 individuals will double as a storm shelter, ensuring safety during adverse weather conditions. Outdoor amenities will encompass parking lots, retention ponds, walking paths, designated playground areas, and a playfield tailored for outdoor educational programs catering to all students.
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MONTHLY UPDATES
Floor Plan
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Overall Site
Work in Progress
- Installing box culvert/bridge between north and south sides of site.
- Site Grading - Ongoing to maintain site cleanliness.
- Storm water drainage pipe installation on east side of site.
- Underground storm system installation on east side of site
- Temporary utilities connections (Gas & Electric).
Work Completed
- Site grading and sub-base prepared on south-side staff parking lot.
- Re-staging fencing to school year locations.
- Storm water drainage pipe installation on west side of site.
- Underground storm system installation on west side of site.
Area A
Work In Progress
- Erecting structural steel beams and joists.
- Structural steel detailing/welding.
- Installing underground plumbing.
Work Completed
- Placing concrete footings and foundation walls.
- Placing foundation spread footings.
Work Upcoming Next Month:
- Setting and grouting precast planking.
Area B
Work in Progress
- Placing building foundation footings and walls.
- Placing foundation spread footings.
- Storm shelter foundation footings and walls.
Work Upcoming Next Month:
- Erecting structural steel beams and joists.
- Structural steel detailing/welding.
- Setting and grouting precast planking.
Area C
Work In Progress
- Erecting structural steel beams and joists.
- Structural steel detailing/welding.
Work Completed
- Elevator pit waterproofing installation.
- Placing concrete footings and foundation walls.
- Placing foundation piers.
Work Upcoming Next Month:
- IInstalling underground plumbing.
- Setting and grouting precast planking.
Area D
Work in Progress:
- Erecting structural steel beams and joists.
- Structural steel detailing/welding.
Work Completed
- Installing underground plumbing.
- Placing concrete footings and foundation walls.
- Placing foundation piers.
Work Upcoming Next Month:
- Setting and grouting precast planking.
Area E
Work in Progress:
- Erecting structural steel beams and joists.
- Structural steel detailing/welding.
Work Completed
- Placing concrete footings and foundations.
- Placing foundation spread footings.
- Installing underground plumbing.
Work Upcoming Next Month:
- Setting and grouting precast planking.
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Schedule
- Bid and contract award: March 2024
- Estimated construction start of Spring / Summer 2024
Weather
- Construction Days Lost to Weather this Month: 0
- Total Construction Days Lost to Weather: 9
Safety
- Lost Time Days: 0
- Days Worked Without Lost Time Accident: 117
Project Team
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Mike Stafford, Project Manager | 507-649-3011 | mike.stafford@krausanderson.com
Jared Sammon, Project Superintendent | 612-419-2781 | jared.sammon@krausanderson.com
Brandon Lawson, General Superintendent | 507-421-9324 | brandon.lawson@krausanderson.com
Shawn Lortscher, Director of Operations | 507-208-5692 | shawn.lortscher@krausanderson.com
Emily Taylor, Project Coordinator | 507-218-3853 | emily.taylor@krausanderson.com
Connor McGraw, Project Engineer Intern | connor.mcgraw@krausanderson.com
Wold Architects and Engineers
Lynae Schoen, Partner | lschoen@woldae.com
Katelyn Chambers, Associate | kchambers@woldae.com
Bolton & Menk Inc.
Damian Erickson, Design Engineer | damian.erickson@bolton-menk.com
BKBM Engineers
Brady Shelbourn, Project Manager | bshelbourn@bkbm.com
Andrew Morgan, Structural Engineer | amorgan@bkbm.com
Sam Wetzel, Structural Engineer | swetzel@bkbm.com
Paulson & Clark Engineering
Scott Johnson, Mechanical Engineer | sjohnson@paulsonclark.com
Karl Bohnsack, Electrical Engineer | karlb@paulsonclark.com