Owner’s rep: Stratham Memorial School additions tracking under budget; right-side space could be occupiable by Memorial Day
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Summary
Owner's representative Mark Joban told the school board the design team is finishing details, major subcontractors and long-lead materials are in place, contingency has increased about $130,000–$140,000, and the right-side addition may be occupiable around Memorial Day with full additions aimed for the next school year.
Mark Joban, the owner's representative on the school addition project, gave a construction update noting the work is progressing and currently tracking under budget. He told the board that major subcontractors are on board, long-lead items have been ordered and "we've actually boosted the contingency by probably about $130,000 $140,000 from where we started." Joban said the right-side addition's structure and exterior framing are in place and that masons are expected to begin brickwork within a week or two.
Timeline and scope Joban said the left-side addition is about a week behind the right side but that both additions should be aligned as work shifts across the site. He projected the right-side addition could be occupiable by Memorial Day, allowing staff to move some operations there, and said the project team hopes to start cafeteria exterior work in mid–late March with fencing and excavation so interior cafeteria work can occur over the summer.
Accessibility and schedule Joban highlighted accessibility upgrades: a new accessible play area for preschool, front sidewalk replacements and accessible renovations to the gym bathrooms slated to start in March. He said sprinkler work, new ceilings, lighting and mechanical equipment are scheduled for the summer, and staff and board members agreed to periodic progress updates to the board.
Board follow-up Board members asked about sequencing and whether interior work could be advanced prior to summer; Joban confirmed the plan aims to shift some staff and functions into the new addition to free interior space and accelerate work. The board thanked Joban and asked staff to continue providing update briefings every few months.
