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.
RENDERING
MONTHLY UPDATES
Floor Plan
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Progress This Month (Through May 28, 2025)
Overall Site
Work in Progress
- Install remaining stormwater utilities north of county ditch.
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).
- Pouring south teacher parking lot curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Reede Gray Demolition.
Area A (Exterior)
Work In Progress
- Window installation.
- Exterior brick.
- Windows.
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.
- Parapet blocking, insulation and roofing.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Metal panel installation.
Area A (Interior)
Work in Progress
- Drywall taping and mudding.
Work Completed
- Slab on grade prep and pour.
- MEP overhead and in-wall rough-ins.
- Interior framing.
- Drywall.
Work Upcoming Next Month
Area B (Exterior)
Work in Progress
- Exterior equipment pads.
Work Completed
- Placing storm shelter and non-storm shelter 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.
- Storm shelter and non-storm shelter parapet blocking, insulation and roofing.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Exterior stone façade.
- Windows.
Area B (Interior)
Work in Progress
- Boiler room equipment install.
- MEP overhead and in-wall rough-ins.
- Gym painting.
Work Completed
- Slab on grade prep and pour.
- Set air handler.
- Mechanical pad pours.
- Interior framing.
- Gym overhead conduit and sprinklers.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- In-wall blocking and backing.
- Drywall install, taping, and mudding.
- Painting.
- Gym lights and diffusers.
- Gym scoreboard.
- Gym basketball hoops.
- Gym flooring and striping.
Area C (Exterior)
Work in Progress
- Windows.
- Exterior Brick.
Work Completed
- Elevator pit waterproofing.
- 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.
- Parapet blocking, insulation and roofing installation.
- Exterior brick.
- Courtyard curtain walls.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Mechanical room metal panel installation.
Area C (1st Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- Drywall taping and mudding.
- Painting.
Work Completed
- Slab on grade prep and pour.
- Cooler/freezer recessed slab install.
- Stair B install.
- Interior framing.
- MEP in-wall and overhead rough-ins.
- In-wall blocking and backing.
- MEP insulation.
- Drywall.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Elevator install.
- Pull wire and cabling.
- Ceiling grid and border.
- Storefronts.
- Freezer/cooler install.
- Tiling.
- Casework.
- Grills and diffusers.
- Lighting and ceiling devices.
- Sprinkler heads.
- Flooring and base.
Area C (2nd Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- Drywall.
Work Completed
- Topping slab prep and pour.
- Interior framing.
- MEP in-wall and overhead rough-ins.
- MEP insulation.
- In-wall blocking and backing.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Drywall taping and mudding.
- Painting.
- Pull wire and cabling.
- Ceiling grid and border.
- Storefronts.
- Tiling.
- Casework.
Area D (Exterior)
Work in Progress
- Windows.
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.
- Parapet blocking, insulation and roofing installation.
- Exterior brick.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Mechanical room metal panel installation.
Area D (1st Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- Pull wire and cabling.
- Ceiling grid and border.
- Tiling.
- Casework.
Work Completed
- Slab on grade prep and pour.
- Spray foam exterior walls.
- Interior framing.
- MEP in-wall and overhead rough-ins.
- MEP insulation.
- In-wall blocking and backing.
- Storefronts and windows.
- Drywall install, taping, and mudding.
- Painting.
- Tiling.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Ceiling grid and border.
- Tiling.
- Devicing.
- Plumbing fixtures.
- Grills and diffusers.
- Lighting and ceiling devices.
- Sprinkler heads.
- Flooring and base.
- Doors and hardware.
- Interior glazing.
- Bathroom/kitchen accessories.
- Visual display boards.
- Room signage.
- Window treatments.
- Sills.
- Ceiling pad.
Area D (2nd Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- Drywall install, taping, and mudding.
Work Completed
- Mechanical room topping and equipment slab pour.
- Air handlers installed.
- Interior framing.
- MEP in-wall and overhead rough-ins.
Work Upcoming Next Month
Area E (Exterior)
Work in Progress
- Windows.
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.
- Parapet blocking, insulation and roofing installation.
- Exterior brick.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Canopy sheet metal installation.
- Canopy roofing.
Area E (1st Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- Flooring and base.
- Pull wire and cabling.
- Storefronts.
- Devicing.
- Plumbing fixtures.
- Grills and diffusers.
- Lighting and ceiling devices.
Work Completed
- Slab on grade prep and pour.
- Stair A install.
- Interior framing.
- MEP in-wall and overhead rough-ins.
- MEP insulation.
- In-wall blocking and backing.
- Window installation.
- Drywall install, taping, and mudding.
- Painting.
- Ceiling grid and border.
- Tiling.
- Casework.
- Sprinkler head fittings.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Doors and hardware.
- Interior glazing.
- Bathroom/Kitchen Accessories.
- Visual display boards.
- Room signage.
- Window treatments.
- Sills.
- Ceiling pad.
Area E (2nd Floor Interior)
Work in Progress
- Above ceiling sprinkler.
- Pull wire and cabling.
- Ceiling grid and border.
- Storefronts.
- Casework.
Work Completed
- Topping slab prep and pour.
- Interior framing.
- Overhead and in-wall MEP rough-ins.
- MEP insulation.
- In-wall blocking and backing.
- Window installation.
- Drywall install, taping, and mudding.
- Painting.
- Tiling.
Work Upcoming Next Month
- Devicing.
- Grills and diffusers.
- Lighting and ceiling devices.
- Sprinkler heads.
- Flooring and base.
- Doors and hardware.
- Interior glazing.
- Bathroom/kitchen accessories.
- Visual display boards.
- Room signage.
- Window treatments.
- Sills.
- Ceiling pad.
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December 2024
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October 2024
September 2024
August 2024
Schedule
- Bid and contract award: March 2024
- Estimated construction start of Spring / Summer 2024
Weather
- Construction Days Lost to Weather this Month: 1
- Total Construction Days Lost to Weather: 21.5
Safety
- Lost Time Days: 0
- Days Worked Without Lost Time Accident: 238.5
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