Stephen Decatur Middle School Expansion

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering design for the extension of the HVAC, power, interior lighting, site lighting, and fire alarm systems to support the new 23,000sf addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School. What sets this project apart is that it stems from the original design crafted by Gipe Associates almost three decades ago.  Back then, the school district had foreseen the need for a future expansion.  Gipe Associates, Inc, thoughtfully and intentionally designed for the future expansion by extending utilities to the area where the future addition would be, then capping them at that location.  Fast forward 30 Years, the school district proceeded with the addition.  Because of our proactive approach, the utilities were right where they needed to be, resulting in significant cost savings for the district when considering the impact of inflation and avoiding demolition to extend utilities.  23,000sf / $11M

Project Type: K-12,