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Construction update: pool trusses set, third‑floor decking and work to enclose addition before winter
Summary
District construction managers reported major progress on the addition: two primary pool trusses were set in August, third‑floor decking and mechanical rough‑ins are underway and the team expects to put temporary roofing and weather barriers in place before winter. Contingency and schedule remain a focus as work continues.
Oak Park and River Forest High School’s addition and renovation project reached several major milestones in September, district construction staff told the board on Sept. 25, including setting the project’s largest pool trusses and beginning Third‑Floor decking and mechanical rough‑ins.
Why it matters: The multi‑phase construction project adds new instructional and athletics space to the high school and has significant near‑term schedule sensitivity as crews move into enclosure work ahead of colder weather. Progress affects summer 2026 occupancy targets and the district’s capital planning.
What the board heard: Construction staff said two preassembled steel trusses — each approximately 100 feet long and weighing roughly 85,000–90,000 pounds — were lifted and set across the new competition…
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