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Albany High construction nears completion; board hears list of punch‑list items and warranty fixes
Summary
Turner Construction and district staff reported Phase 4 occupancy with ongoing punch‑list work, long‑lead theatrical equipment arriving in autumn, and several deficiencies including window‑edge leaks and subbase issues on the loop road that require remediation.
Turner Construction reported that Phase 4 of the Albany High School project is occupied for the start of the school year and that contractors are finishing interior punch‑list items. At a board presentation, Turner’s Bob Grande and district staff summarized completed elements and identified remaining deficiencies that must be corrected before final closeout.
The board heard that theatrical lighting and rigging approved as additional scope are long‑lead items projected to arrive in October or November; Turner projected installation and completion around Thanksgiving. Nursing and other added spaces are in use with minor remaining punch items.
Construction staff described water infiltration traced to specific edge‑band splice joints where metal edge banding meets windows. Where a splice plate leg could not “kick up” at window conditions, testing showed water intrusion. Contractors described a three‑part mitigation approach: installing sealant tape over spliced joints, adding a supplemental aluminum cover plate riveted to the existing band, and applying the detail for three field conditions (window above and below, window above/panel below, panel above/window below). The district reported extensive water testing and destructive inspections in other places that found no intrusion where the detail is correct.
Contractors also reported field corrections to some fiber cement (MET) panels and work by the panel manufacturer on redesigned radius components; the manufacturer will return for warranty work with a multi‑day off‑hours schedule. Turner noted that two panels were replaced after carpentry inspection identified inadequate fastening on original installation.
On the sitework, Turner reported spider cracking and subbase deficiencies at locations on the Loop Road surface where test pits found the specified 16‑inch subbase missing in places. The district said it will compile documentation and forward findings to the Phase 1 site contractor for remediation under warranty or contract provisions.
Board members praised the new facility while pressing for firm timetables and warranties on outstanding items. The facilities committee recommended that the board not accept an option that would substitute a 15‑year installer warranty for complete corrective work, and member Savage said the committee would pursue a strong stance on the loop‑road subbase issue with legal counsel.
Stained‑glass display cases are pending new full‑height glass doors; shop drawings for the doors were submitted and district staff said fabrication lead time is four to five weeks after approval. District staff said they will not install stained glass until the doors are on site to avoid damage during door installation.
No formal board action was taken; presenters said they would return with updated schedules, punch‑list closeout dates and documentation for the Phase 1 site repairs.
