New facility set to increase enrollment to approximately 1,600
students
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane
Building Company, a top contractor of K-12 facilities nationwide,
celebrated a major construction milestone in Wakefield, Massachusetts as the firm placed
the last steel beam into place on the 380,000-SF Northeast Metro
Tech High School project (NEMT).
With school administrators and committee members, state
officials, and project team representatives in attendance, the
topping-out celebration marked the massive project's significant
progress to date. Since August 2023,
when on-site work began, 138,000 cubic yards of rock have been
blasted and processed or exported, 5,725 cubic yards of concrete
have been placed, and over 3,000 tons of structural steel have been
erected—the ladder happening in just eight weeks.
"This project represents the best of the building today for a
better tomorrow," said State Rep. Bradley
H. Jones, Jr. "This new modern facility will help educate
tens of thousands of students in the trades in the years to come,
benefitting us all."
"A lot of hard work and effort has been put forth by the entire
project team to bring us to this second of project milestones,"
said Mike O'Brien, senior vice
president and division leader for Gilbane in New England. "On
behalf of the Gilbane team, I'd like to specifically acknowledge
our subcontractor partners and their tradespeople for their work
and professionalism on this project."
Being built adjacent to existing school operations, the
Northeast Metro Tech High School project has presented a unique
opportunity to engage the student body. The Gilbane team has worked
alongside school administrators to use this project as an
educational tool for many of the NEMT students and their programs.
Activities have included guest classroom presenters and site tours
on a wide array of topics, including safety, carpentry, and
metalwork.
Graphic arts students have also been engaged in the construction
process as they designed and installed the custom fence scrim that
welcomes all to campus.
"This project is about creating an opportunity for students to
learn about trade work and build a life for themselves," said State
Rep. Richard Haggerty. "I am proud
to be able to celebrate this important milestone."
The new high school is set for completion in 2026. Upon
occupancy, the existing vacated school facility will be demolished
to allow for the development of new fields, courts, and landscaped
areas.
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane Building Company is a global leader in construction
management, delivering high-quality projects for clients across
various markets. Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and
facilities-related services – from preconstruction planning and
integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction
management, general contracting, design-build, and facility
management services. Founded in 1870, Gilbane is still a privately
held, family-owned company. With more than 45 office locations
worldwide, Gilbane brings world-class experience to local
communities.
Media Contact
Tara Crawford, Gilbane Building
Company, 6179609323, tcrawford@gilbaneco.com, www.gilbaneco.com
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