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Construction managers report steel erection, foundations and contingency on Westfield-Washington projects
Summary
Construction managers and the district’s director of construction reported that structural steel erection has begun for the Destination Westfield project, Midland foundations are nearly complete, Shamrock Springs is two months behind Midland, and ELC contingency stands at about $256,000 (~16.5%).
Construction managers updated the Westfield-Washington Schools board on progress at several district construction projects, reporting that key structural work is underway and that some schedules remain weather-dependent.
Mike of the Hagermanerman Group and architect Brent Height said structural steel erection began as planned on March 10 for the Destination Westfield education wing, with concrete foundations, underground storm systems and site grading in active work. "We had planned for the structural steel erection to start March 10th which it did," a presenter said. The presentation included drone photos that showed steel framing, pad footings and the beginnings of concrete walls for a main grand staircase. Build-to-date costs for that package were reported at about $16.8 million; staff said the owner/designer allowance and CM contingency have not been formally used to date.
Jake Waggle of Garmong Construction reported progress at Midland Elementary — "foundations are about 95% complete" — and said the project has installed roughly 130 geothermal wells so far toward a reported total of about 260. He said Shamrock Springs is roughly two months behind Midland but that mass grading and pond work are largely complete and foundations have begun.
Brian Kelly, the district’s director of construction, summarized other district work: the district opened the new tennis center and held a ribbon cutting; the Early Learning Center (ELC) building remains on schedule with two softball fields set for final inspection and a planned opening of turf areas in coming weeks; the transportation center is approaching interior finishes and is already being used for bus parking with a projected mid-October completion for related facilities. Kelly reported contingency utilization on the ELC at "just over 256,000 or about 16 and a half%" and noted coordination with other districts touring the facilities.
District presenters flagged weather as a variable that may affect remaining concrete pours and finish work. Several managers said value-engineering savings and design changes have produced contingency credits on some jobs.
What happens next: staff said construction photos and more detailed monthly updates will return to the board at future meetings; managers invited board members to tour in-progress facilities.
