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Construction managers, architects give Westfield Board a detailed update on referendum projects
Summary
At the April 14 Westfield Board of Education meeting, Legacy Construction Management and FKA Architects presented progress on referendum-funded additions and renovations across nine schools, flagged long-lead electrical equipment as a critical path item, and outlined summer bid packages and safety protocols ahead of construction.
At a public meeting on April 14, the Westfield Board of Education heard a comprehensive update from Legacy Construction Management and FKA Architects on the district's referendum-funded renovation and addition projects.
The presentation, led by Brian Mead of Legacy and architects from FKA, described the program and the construction-management roles: Legacy will act as the board's on-site representative during construction, overseeing schedules, budgets, contractor performance and safety measures, while FKA leads design, document preparation and Department of Education submissions. "My name is Brian Mead, and I'm one of the principals of Legacy Construction Management," Mead said, adding that Legacy will be "your dedicated advocate looking out for the best interest of the Board of Education" throughout preconstruction and construction.
Why it matters: the referendum drives a broad multi-school program that the presenters said is structured around a full-day kindergarten schedule. The project team described…
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