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EB Frank Middle School construction reported ahead of schedule and under budget, team says
Summary
Project team told the board the EB Frank Middle School build is ahead of schedule and under budget, with roof and window work nearing completion, permanent power expected mid‑August and quality controls (BIM coordination, thermal imaging) in use.
Project representatives gave the board an extensive construction update for EB Frank Middle School, reporting the project is ahead of schedule and under budget and outlining near‑term milestones.
Presenters showed recent drone footage and photos and said exterior work is progressing: the roof was expected to be finished the week following the presentation, metal panels and windows were scheduled for installation, and the main drives have a binder course with final paving planned later. Staff said permanent power is expected "probably mid August," after which mechanical systems can be operated for interior finishes.
The team highlighted mechanical and energy systems, noting a ground‑source heat‑pump design with a field of 187 wells and staged equipment (switchgear, transformer, fire pump) being protected on site. Construction managers described tight coordination using BIM and a program called "touch plan" and demonstrated field verification work (including a project field engineer, Javar Crutchfield, and data analyst Carlos Arana) to catch and resolve clashes before work is installed. The team also uses thermal imaging to detect air and water leaks during the build.
Board members and staff thanked the project team for the progress and noted tours of the site had generated excitement among teachers and staff who will occupy the new building. No change orders or budget revisions were presented to the board at this meeting.
