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
Progress This Month (February)
Overall Site
Work in Progress
- Site Grading - Ongoing to maintain site cleanliness.
- Snow clearing (as needed)
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.
- Installing box culvert/bridge between north and south sides of site.
- Winter Condition Preparations
- Temporary utilities connections (Gas & Electric).
Work Upcoming Next Month
Area A (Exterior)
Work In Progress
- Weather barrier installation.
- Roof installation.
Work Completed
- Placing concrete footings and foundation walls.
- Placing foundation spread footings.
- Installing underground plumbing.
- Erecting and detailing/welding structural steel beams, columns, joists, and decking.
- Setting and grouting precast planking.
- Structural steel detailing/welding.
- Exterior framing and sheathing.
- Window buck installation.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Brick façade.
Area A (Interior)
Work in Progress
- Slab on grade pour.
Work Completed
- Slab on grade prep (Ground thaw, grading, vapor barrier).
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Interior wall layout and framing.
Area B (Exterior)
Work in Progress
- Exterior framing and sheathing.
- Weather barrier installation.
Work Completed
- Storm shelter foundation footings and walls.
- Placing building foundation footings and walls.
- Setting and grouting storm shelter precast walls.
- Setting precast double-tees.
- Erecting and detailing/welding structural steel beams, columns, joists, and decking.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Brick/Stone Façade.
Area B (Interior)
Work in Progress
- Slab on grade prep (ground thaw).
Work Completed
- Underground MEP rough-ins.
- Upper mechanical room topping/equipment slab.
- Setting AHU-5.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Slab on grade pour (Admin, Loading Dock, Storm Shelter).
- Interior wall layout and framing.
Area C (Exterior)
Work in Progress
- Exterior framing and sheathing.
Work Completed
- Elevator pit waterproofing installation.
- Placing foundation footings, walls, and piers.
- Setting and grouting precast planking.
- Erecting and detailing/welding structural steel beams, columns, joists, and decking.
Work Upcoming Next Month
Area C (1st Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- Interior wall layout and framing (Classrooms and Kitchen).
- In-wall and overhead MEP rough-ins.
Work Completed
- Elevator pit waterproofing installation.
- Underground MEP rough-ins.
- Pouring slab on grade (Classrooms and Kitchen).
- Cooler/freezer recessed slab install.
Work Upcoming Next Month
Area C (2nd Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
Work Completed
Work Upcoming Next Month
Area D (Exterior)
Work in Progress
- Roofing Installation.
Work Completed
- Placing foundation footings, walls, and piers.
- Erecting and detailing/welding structural steel beams, columns, joists, and decking.
- Setting and grouting precast planking.
- Weather barrier installation.
- Window buck installation.
- Exterior cold-form framing & sheathing.
- Slab on grade and topping slab prep and pour.
- Brick façade (1st Floor).
Work Upcoming Next Month
- 2nd floor metal panel installation.
Area D (1st Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- Interior framing.
- MEP in-wall and overhead rough-ins.
Work Completed
- Underground MEP rough-ins.
- Slab on grade and topping slab prep and pour.
- Spray foam exterior walls.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Rough carpentry backing.
Area D (2nd Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
Work Completed
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Mechanical room topping and equipment slab pour.
Area E (Exterior)
Work in Progress
- Brick façade installation.
- Roofing installation.
Work Completed
- Placing foundation footings, walls, and piers.
- Erecting and detailing/welding structural steel beams, columns, joists, and decking.
- Setting and grouting precast planking.
- Underground MEP rough-ins.
- Exterior cold-form framing & sheathing.
- Weather barrier installation.
- Window bucking.
Work Upcoming Next Month
Area E (1st Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- MEP in-wall and overhead rough-ins.
Work Completed
- Slab on grade poured.
- Underground MEP rough-ins.
- In-wall plumbing rough-ins.
- Interior framing.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Drywall installation.
- Window installation.
Area E (2nd Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- Interior framing.
Work Completed
- Underground electrical rough-ins.
- Topping slab prep and pour.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Stair installation.
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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: 6
- Total Construction Days Lost to Weather: 24
Safety
- Lost Time Days: 0
- Days Worked Without Lost Time Accident: 184
Project Team
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Mike Stafford, Project Manager | 507-649-3011 | mike.stafford@krausanderson.com
Marques Putnam, Project Superintendent | 612-247-1613 | marques.putnam@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