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Colin L. Powell Academy

Colin Powell design illustration
Status
Complete
Funding Model
P3
Project Type
New Construction
Budget
$105,000,000
Architect
Stantec
General Contractor
Gilbane Building Co.
Project Manager
Brailsford & Dunlavey

 

School Information

Principal
Nina Lattimore
Address
12200 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Neighborhood
Fort Washington
School Board District
District 8
County Council District
District 8
State Legislative District
District 26

Project Timeline

Project Scope

Construction of a new 235,000 SF K-8 school with a capacity of 2,000 students in the Fort Washington area.

News & Announcements

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Project Updates

Year 2023

January 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Asphalt paving at the Swan Creek Road widening completed. 
  • Installation of the underground stormwater detention system completed. 
  • Installation of exterior metal wall panels at the west entrance completed. 
  • Installation of storefront frames at the north and south of the 4-story tower completed. 
  • Spray fireproofing on level 3 of the 3-story tower completed. 
  • In-wall MEP rough-in on levels 2 and 3 of the 4-story tower completed. 
  • Hanging drywall on level 1 of the 4-story tower completed. 
  • Overhead MEP rough-in on Level 4 of the 4-story tower and on level 2 of the 3-story tower completed. 
  • Installation of 4-story tower elevator completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of storefront frames and glass at the 3-story tower are ongoing. 
  • Spray fireproofing at the west entrance to begin. 
  • Installation of exterior metal wall panels to be completed. 
  • Interior stud wall framing on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower is ongoing. 
  • Installation of the dining/media learning stairs to begin. 
  • Installation of kitchen quarry tile to begin. 

February 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Start-up of temporary heat in the 4-story tower. 
  • Exterior metal wall panels at the 3-story tower. 
  • Spray fireproofing at the west entrance. 
  • In-wall final close-in inspection on level 2 and in-wall MEP rough-in on level 4 of the 4-story tower. 
  • Interior stud wall framing on levels 1 and 2 of the 3-story tower. 
  • Completion of ductwork at the RTUs and installation of RTU curbs. 
  • Installation of gas piping. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of exterior storefront is ongoing. 
  • Delivery of first rooftop units (RTUs) is expected. 
  • Finishing drywall and prime paint in the 4-story tower is ongoing. 
  • In-wall MEP rough-in on level 2 of the 3-story tower to begin 
  • Installation of gym equipment to begin. 
  • Installation of kitchen ceramic tile to begin. 
  • Grading at the east parking area to begin. 

March 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of exterior storefront at the 3-story tower. 
  • Prime and first coat paint on Level 1 of the 4-story tower. 
  • In-wall MEP rough-in on levels 1 and 2 and interior stud wall framing on level 3 of the 3-story tower. 
  • In-wall final close-in inspection on level 3 of the 4-story tower. 
  • Hanging and finishing of drywall on level 2 of the 4-story tower. 
  • Overhead electrical work in the main gym and stage areas. 
  • Installation of the gas meter and energizing of permanent power by Pepco. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of canopy metal soffit and fascia to begin. 
  • Second rooftop air handling unit delivery is expected. 
  • Finishing drywall and prime paint in the 4-story tower is ongoing. 
  • Installation of ceiling grid on level 1 of the 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Hanging and finishing drywall in the 3-story tower is ongoing. 
  • Installation of gym equipment and stage rigging to begin. 
  • Asphalt paving at the east parking area to begin.  

April 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Prime and first coat paint on level 2 of the 4-story tower. 
  • Painting of the main gym ceiling. 
  • In-wall MEP rough-in on level 3 of the 3-story tower. 
  • In-wall final close-in inspection on level 4 of the 4-story tower and on levels 1 and 2 of the 3-story tower. 
  • Hanging and finishing of drywall on level 3 of the 4-story tower. 
  • Ceiling grid and MEP grid rough-in on level 1 of the 4-story tower. 
  • Quarry tile installation in the kitchen. 
  • Curb and gutters and base paving of east parking area. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Final rooftop air handling unit delivery is expected. 
  • Prime and first coat paint and installation of ceiling grid on level 3 of the 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Prime and first coat paint and installation of ceiling grid on level 1 of the 3-story tower to begin. 
  • Hanging and finishing drywall in the 3-story tower is ongoing. 
  • Road widening at Fort Washington Road to begin. 

May 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Fort Washington Road concrete curb and gutter pours and grading and asphalt pavement on the south side. 
  • Setting of last two RTUs above the kitchen and dining areas, and final duct connections. 
  • Overhead electrical work in the auxiliary gym. 
  • Permanent power on level 1 and on level 2 of the 4-story tower. 
  • Installation of the main gym equipment (basketball hoops and scoreboard). 
  • Painting of the stage walls and ceiling. 
  • Installation of floor and wall tiles in the level 1 restrooms. 
  • Prime and first coat paint on levels 3 and 4 of the 4-story tower. 
  • In-wall final close-in inspection on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower and on level 1 of the west classrooms. 
  • Hanging and finishing of drywall on levels 3 and 4 of the 4-story tower. 
  • Ceiling grid and MEP grid rough-in on levels 2 and 3 of the 4-story tower. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Site pavement and sidewalks near the building to begin. 
  • Fort Washington Road pavement to begin. 
  • Swan Creek Road curbs, gutters, and pavement to begin. 
  • Casework installation on levels 2, 3, and 4 and lab casework installation on level 2 to begin. 
  • Prime and first coat paint on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower to begin. 
  • Installation of ceilings, RGD, and fixtures on all levels of the 3-story tower to begin. 
  • Prime and first coat paint on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower to begin. 
  • Locker room walls and rough-ins to begin. 
  • Installation of ceiling grid on Level 4 of the 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Windowsill installation to begin. 
  • Installation of bathroom tiles in the 4-story tower to begin. 

June 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Fort Washington Road, Swan Creek Rd, and Asbury Drive street frontage improvements and base paving. 
  • Bus loop curbs, gutters, and base paving. 
  • Above-ceiling MEPF inspections in classrooms on levels 2 and 3 of the 4-story tower. 
  • RTU tie-ins. 
  • Ceiling grids on Level 4 of the 4-story tower and in classrooms on levels 1 and 2 of the 3-story tower. 
  • Hanging and finishing of walls on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower. 
  • Installation of bulkheads at the media commons. 
  • Final paint and acoustic wall panels in the auxiliary gym and final paint in the main gym. 
  • VCT flooring installation in classrooms on levels 3 and 4 of the 4-story tower and level 1 of the 3-story tower. 
  • Ceramic Tile installation on level 1 single bathrooms and on level 2 of the 3-story tower. 
  • Installation of MEP overhead fixtures on levels 3 and 4 of the 4-story tower. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and base paving for the loading dock and east access road to begin. 
  • Above-ceiling inspections for classrooms on levels 3 and 4 of the 4-story tower and at the classrooms on the east side of the building to begin.  
  • Installation of ceiling grid and MEP overhead fixtures on level 3 of the 3-story tower to begin. 
  • Installation of floor tiles on level 3 of the 4-story tower bathrooms to begin. 
  • Installation of ceiling grid in the level 2 corridor in the 4-story, the levels 2 and 3 corridors in the 3-story tower, and the 3-story tower level 3 and west classrooms to begin. 
  • Framing, hanging, and finishing of the ceiling in the dining commons to begin.  
  • Installation of acoustic wall panels at the main gym to begin. 
  • Hanging and finishing of drywall at the locker rooms and at the music, band, and orchestra rooms to begin. 
  • Grid and overhead MEP at the media commons to begin. 
  • VCT flooring on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower to begin. 

July 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Fort Washington Road sidewalk prep. 
  • Swan Creek Road and Asbury Drive street frontage sidewalks. 
  • Classroom ceilings on levels 2,3, and 4 of the 4-story tower. 
  • Ceiling grids at the Media Commons, on level 4 of the 4-story tower, and on all levels of the 3-story tower. 
  • Installation of MEP overhead fixtures on all levels of the 3-story tower. 
  • Installation of bulkheads at the dining commons. 
  • VCT flooring in classrooms on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower. 
  • Ceramic Tile installation on levels 2 and 3 of the 4-story tower. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and base paving for the loading dock and east access road to begin. 
  • Corridor ceilings on levels 2, 3, and 4 of the 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Installation of floor and wall tiles in the 4-story tower level 4 bathrooms to begin. 
  • Ceilings on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-Story tower, at the locker rooms, at the media commons, and at the music, band, and orchestra rooms to begin. 
  • Ceiling inspections at the west classrooms (pre-k) to begin. 
  • Paint and ceiling grids at the dining commons to begin. 
  • Overhead AV and lighting at the main gym and stage to begin. 
  • Hanging and finishing of drywall at the locker rooms to begin. 
  • VCT flooring installation in the 4-story tower corridors to begin. 
  • Installation of lockers on levels 2 and 3 of the  4-story tower to begin.  

August 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Levels 2 and 3 of the 4-story tower corridor ceilings were completed. 
  • Ceiling grids in the 4-story tower corridors, dining, and south high ceiling corridors were completed. 
  • Ceiling inspections on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower were completed. 
  • Overhead MEP fixtures on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower were completed. 
  • Overhead MEP at the media commons and main gym was completed. 
  • VCT flooring installation in corridors on levels 2, 3, and 4 was completed. 
  • Windowsill installation on levels 2 and 3 of the 4-story tower was completed. 
  • Ceilings in the north classrooms were completed.  
  • Wall and ceiling framing in the level 4 gang bathrooms in the 4-story tower was completed. 
  • Block filling and painting at the locker rooms, music rooms, dance rooms, and corridors was completed. 
  • Floor and wall tile installation in the level 4 gang bathrooms in the 4-story tower was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Pouring of sidewalks on Fort Washington Road will begin. 
  • Laying of sod at Asbury Drive and Fort Washington Road will begin.  
  • Base paving at the east access road and receiving areas will be completed. 
  • Ceiling installation at the dining and media commons, locker rooms, west classrooms (pre-k), and corridors on levels 2 and 3 of the 4-story tower will be completed. 
  • Kitchen equipment final connections will begin. 
  • Monument Sign installation will begin.  
  • A punch list for the 4-story tower will begin. 
  • FF&E installation at the 4-story tower will begin. 
  • Wood flooring installation in the auxiliary gym will begin. 
  • Ceiling installation at the music, band, and orchestra rooms will begin. 
  • Kitchen inspections are anticipated.  

September 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Sidewalks at Fort Washington Road were completed. 
  • Sod at E. Swan Creek Road and Fort Washington Road was completed. 
  • Sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and base paving preparation for the loading dock and east access road were completed. 
  • Rooftop unit (RTU) startups were completed. 
  • Windowsills at the 4-story tower were completed. 
  • Second coat painting, overhead MEP, and ceilings in the dining and media commons were completed. 
  • Ceilings at the 1st level corridors and on levels 2, 3, and 4 were completed. 
  • Locker installation on levels 2 and 3 throughout the building was completed. 
  • Exterior painting was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Final Paving on Fort Washington Road, E. Swan Creek Road, and Asbury Drive, and at the parking lots, will be completed.  
  • Ceilings at on level 1 of the 4-story tower and in the music and band rooms will be completed. 
  • Final cleaning and FF&E installation on levels 2 and 3 of the 3-story tower and on level 1 throughout the building will be completed. 
  • Kitchen Ansul and Department of Health inspections are expected. 
  • Wood flooring installation at dance studio will be completed. 

October 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Base and final paving at the basketball court and final paving on E. Swan Creek Rd., Asbury Dr., and Fort Washington Rd. was completed. 
  • Installation of windowsills and wall protection was completed. 
  • Installation of casework on levels 1, 2, and 3 throughout the building was completed. 
  • All exterior paint and final paint on levels 2 and 3 throughout the building were completed. 
  • Ceilings in the kitchen and kitchen equipment final connection were completed. 
  • Final cleaning and floor waxing in the elementary school classrooms was completed. 
  • Installation of mechanical controls on the RTUs was completed. 
  • Installation of bathroom partitions and toilet accessories was completed. 
  • Wood flooring on the learning stairs and wood flooring and finishes in the gyms and stage were completed. 
  • Kitchen Ansul and Department of Health inspections were completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • FF&E installation will be completed. 
  • Final landscaping will be completed. 
  • HVAC commissioning will be completed. 
  • Punch list work and repairs will continue.  
  • Final trade inspections and ADA inspections will be completed. 
  • Final DPIE inspections will begin.  

November 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Elevator final inspections, building and site grading inspections, retaining wall inspections, and ADA inspections were completed. 
  • A building final pre-walk was completed. 
  • An electrical blackout test was completed. 
  • Air and water balancing was completed. 
  • Flooring installation on level 1 throughout the building was completed. 
  • Final paving at the parking lots was completed. 
  • FF&E installation on levels 2 and 3 of the elementary school was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • FF&E installation will be completed.  
  • Final landscaping will be completed. 
  • HVAC commissioning will be completed. 
  • Final trade inspections, DPIE inspections, and a final building occupancy inspection will be completed. 
  • Exterior permanent cores installations will be completed. 
  • Wall graphics and wall covering installations will be completed. 
  • Punch list work and repairs will continue.  

December 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • FF&E installation was completed.  
  • Final landscaping was completed. 
  • Final trade inspections and DPIE inspections were completed. 
  • HVAC commissioning is in progress. 
  • Interior permanent core installations are in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Punch list work and repairs will continue. 

Year 2022

January 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Grading of building pad complete. 
  • Surcharge dirt loading on building pad complete. 
  • Temporary power to building pad and construction trailers installed. 
  • All remaining tree debris removed from site. 
  • Concrete foundations at East side of building in progress. 
  • Monitoring settlement of fill dirt and surcharge dirt on the building pad in progress. 
  • Installation of MEP under footings and sleeves through foundation walls underway. 
  • Import of fill dirt and installation of stone for site parking and laydown areas in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Under slab MEP rough-in at East side to begin. 
  • Concrete slab on grade at East side to begin. 
  • Receive deliveries of structural steel to begin. 
  • Grading site at greenfield areas to begin. 

February 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Foundations at east area and north center completed. 
  • Installation of electrical duct bank to main electrical room completed. 
  • Grading and installation of stone for access roads, parking, and laydown areas completed. 
  • Under slab MEP rough-in at east area and north center in progress. 
  • Monitoring settlement of fill dirt and surcharge dirt on the building pad in progress. 
  • Removal of surcharge from east half of surcharge area in progress. 
  • Grading site at greenfield and playing court areas is underway. 
  • Delivery of steel joists and metal decking in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Preparation for pouring of concrete slab on grade at east side to begin. 
  • Concrete building foundations at 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Under slab MEP utilities at 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Mobilization of steel erector and crane to site to begin. 
  • Sewer connection work across Fort Washington Rd. to begin. 

March 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Foundations and elevator pit at 4-story tower completed. 
  • Under slab plumbing and electrical at east and north center areas completed. 
  • Preparation for slab on grade pour at east area completed. 
  • Monitoring settlement of fill dirt and surcharge dirt on the building pad in progress. 
  • Grading of site at the green field and playing court areas in progress. 
  • Delivery of steel joists and metal decking in progress. 
  • Mobilization of steel erector and crane to site in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Pouring of concrete slab on grade at east side to begin. 
  • Under slab MEP utilities at 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Pouring of concrete slab on grade in gym to begin. 
  • Erection of structural steel to begin. 

April 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Slab on grade at east area and main gym completed. 
  • Removal of surcharge dirt at the SW end of the building pad completed. 
  • Mobilization of steel contractor and inspection of crane completed. 
  • Monitoring settlement of fill dirt and surcharge dirt on the building pad in progress. 
  • Under slab on grade plumbing and electrical at the 4-story tower in progress. 
  • Concrete building foundations at west side of 4-story tower in progress. 
  • Grading site at greenfield areas in progress. 
  • Delivery of primary and secondary structural steel in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Steel erection at east area to begin. 
  • Steel erection at north center area to begin. 
  • Slab on grade at north center area to be completed. 
  • Pouring of concrete slab on grade at 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Installation of metal roof decking at east area to begin. 

May 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Removal of surcharge at 3-story tower completed. 
  • Concrete slab on grade at north center area completed. 
  • Concrete building foundations at west entrance area completed. 
  • Steel erection at SEQ #1 (east area) completed. 
  • Steel erection at SEQ #2A (north center area) completed. 
  • Sewer line work at Emerald Hill Drive completed. 
  • Concrete slab on grade at 4-story tower in progress. 
  • Concrete building foundations at 3-story tower in progress. 
  • Metal roof decking at SEQ #1 (east area) in progress. 
  • Steel erection at SEQ #2B (north center area) in progress. 
  • Storm water utility work at south parking area in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Steel erection at SEQ #3 (4-story tower) to begin. 
  • Concrete slab on grade at 4-story tower to be completed. 
  • Installation of metal roof decking at SEQ #2 (north center) to begin. 
  • Building perimeter knee wall construction (east) to begin. 
  • Interior CMU block wall construction to begin. 
  • TPO roofing installation at SEQ #1 to begin. 

June 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Concrete slab on grade at 4-story tower completed. 
  • Concrete building foundations and under slab utilities at 3-story tower completed. 
  • Steel erection at building sequence 2B (North Center area), 3A and 3B (4-story tower) completed. 
  • Metal roof decking at building sequence 2A and 2B completed. 
  • Secondary steel at building sequence 1 completed. 
  • Storm utility work along west side of building pad completed. 
  • Concrete slab on grade at 3-story tower in progress. 
  • Steel erection and metal decking at the 4-story tower at building sequence 3 in progress. 
  • Secondary steel at building sequence 2 in progress. 
  • Exterior knee wall framing and sheathing in progress. 
  • MEP hangers install in sequence 1 in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Interior CMU block wall construction to begin. 
  • TPO roofing installation at building sequence 1 to begin. 
  • Concrete slab on deck at 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Steel erection at 3-story tower to begin. 
  • Stabilization of playfields to be completed. 

July 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • All concrete slab on grade completed. 
  • Steel erection at building sequences 3A and 3B (4-story tower) completed. 
  • Metal decking installation at levels 2 and 3 of the 4-story tower completed. 
  • Secondary steel erection at building sequence 2 completed. 
  • Roofing at building sequence 1 (kitchen and dining areas) completed. 
  • Storm utility work at the south parking area completed. 
  • Spraying of fireproofing, MEP hangers and ductwork installation, and exterior brick installation in building sequence 1 in progress. 
  • Metal decking installation on level 4 of the 4-story Tower in progress. 
  • Interior CMU block wall construction at the main gym and stage in progress. 
  • Parapet exterior framing and sheathing at building sequence 2 in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Construction of retaining wall to begin. 
  • Installation of TPO roofing at building sequence 2 to begin. 
  • Concrete slab on metal deck pours at level 2 of the 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Steel erection at the 3-story tower to begin. 
  • Installation of HVAC ductwork and overhead plumbing in building sequence 1 is ongoing. 

August 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Concrete slab on deck on level 2 of the 4-story tower completed. 
  • Metal decking and detailing level 2 and the roof of the 4-story tower completed. 
  • Roofing and MEP ceiling hangers at building sequence 2 completed. 
  • Interior CMU block wall construction at the main gym and stage completed. 
  • Overhead MEP rough-in at building sequence 1 completed. 
  • Site retaining wall completed. 
  • Concrete slab on metal deck on level 3 of the 4-story tower in progress. 
  • Structural steel and metal decking and detailing of the 3-story tower in progress. 
  • Secondary steel installation at the 4-story tower in progress. 
  • Spraying of fireproofing on level 1 of building sequence 3 in progress. 
  • Overhead MEP rough-in in building sequence 2 in progress. 
  • Interior CMU block wall construction at the auxiliary gym and music spaces in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Underground storm water pipe installation along Swan Creek Road to begin. 
  • Interior stud wall framing in building sequence 1 to begin. 
  • Concrete slab on metal deck pouring at level 4 of the 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Installation of exterior wall paneling to begin. 
  • Overhead MEP rough-in at level 1 of the 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Secondary steel framing at the 4-story tower to be completed. 

September 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Concrete slab on deck and spray fireproofing on various levels of the 4-story tower completed. 
  • Steel erection, metal decking, and detailing of the 3-story tower and west entrance completed. 
  • Overhead MEP rough-in in building sectors 1 and 2 completed. 
  • Interior wall framing in the kitchen completed. 
  • Concrete slab on metal deck at the 3-story tower in progress. 
  • Overhead MEP rough-in, secondary steel installation, and spray fireproofing on various levels of the 4-story tower in progress. 
  • Installation of insulated metal wall panels in building sector 1 in progress. 
  • Interior CMU block wall construction at the aux gym and music spaces in progress. 
  • Interior wall framing in the Cafeteria in progress. 
  • Curb and gutter of the west parking lot in progress. 
  • Preparation of the playfields for autumn planting season in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Interior stud wall framing in building sector 2 to begin. 
  • Concrete slab on metal deck at the 3-story tower is ongoing. 
  • Installation of insulated metal wall panels is ongoing. 
  • Spray fireproofing and overhead MEP rough-in in the 4-Story Tower is ongoing. 
  • Curb and gutter construction for parking lots and access road areas is ongoing.  

October 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • All remaining concrete slabs on metal deck completed. 
  • Secondary steel girt framing at the 4-story tower completed. 
  • Spray fireproofing and overhead MEP rough-in on various levels of the 4-story tower completed. 
  • In-wall inspections at the kitchen area completed. 
  • Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks at the west parking area completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Spray fireproofing, interior stud wall framing, and overhead MEP rough-ins on various levels of the 4-story tower to begin and continue. 
  • Asphalt paving at the west parking and access road to begin. 
  • Installation of exterior metal wall panels to continue 
  • Curb and gutter construction at the east parking area to begin. 

November 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • All secondary steel girt framing completed. 
  • Exterior metal wall panels at east and north areas completed. 
  • TPO roofing at the 3-story and 4-story towers completed. 
  • Interior CMU walls in the choir, dance, and music rooms completed. 
  • Spray fireproofing on level 1 of the 3-story tower completed. 
  • Overhead MEP rough-in on levels 2 and 3 of the 4-story tower completed. 
  • In-wall inspections on level 1 of the north classroom wing completed. 
  • Asphalt paving at the west parking area completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Spray fireproofing on level 2 of the 3-story tower to begin. 
  • Road widening at Swan Creek Road is ongoing. 
  • Installation of exterior metal wall panels is ongoing. 
  • Interior stud wall framing on level 1 of the 3-story tower - Level 1 is ongoing. 
  • Installation of ACT ceiling grid in the kitchen to begin. 
  • Installation of the 4-story tower elevator is ongoing 

December 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Exterior metal wall panels at the 4-story tower completed. 
  • Installation of storefront frames and glazing at the east and north areas completed. 
  • Installation of all exterior brick masonry and RTU roof curbs completed. 
  • Spray fireproofing on level 2 of the 3-story tower completed. 
  • Overhead MEP rough-ins on level 1 of the 3-story tower completed. 
  • Hanging of drywall in the dining area completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of storefront frames and glass at the 4-story tower to begin. 
  • Spray fireproofing on level 3 of the 3-story tower to begin. 
  • Asphalt paving at Swan Creek Road widening to begin. 
  • Overhead MEP rough-ins on level 2 of the 4-story tower to continue. 
  • Installation of exterior metal wall panels and hollow metal door frames is ongoing. 
  • Interior stud wall framing on level 4 of the 4-story tower is ongoing. 

Year 2021

August 2021

Past Month’s Accomplishments:

  • Site perimeter surveying and fencing completed.
  • Site perimeter tree removal and erosion and sediment control measures in progress.

30-Day Look Ahead:

  • Completion of site perimeter erosion and sediment control measures.
  • Installation of the job site trailer and tree protection fencing.
  • Sediment trap excavation to commence.
  • Site clearing to begin.

October 2021 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Clearing and erosion and sediment control measure installation at the site perimeter completed. 
  • Installation of temporary site electrical power completed. 
  • Mass clearing of the site and the hauling off of fallen trees and debris in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Excavation of sediment trap. 
  • Completion of the mass clearing of site. 
  • Completion of the hauling of fallen trees. 
  • Importing of dirt for building pad to begin. 

November 2021 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Excavation of sediment trap and clearing of building pad completed. 
  • Installation of diversion fence, berm, and swale completed. 
  • Stripping of topsoil from building pad at west side and proof roll of building pad at 
  • east side underway. 
  • Mulching of trees and plant debris in progress. 
  • Installation of stone for access roads and construction trailer pad in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Importing of dirt for building pad at east and west sides to begin. 
  • Pepco installation of service for temporary power to begin. 
  • Surcharge and settlement of building pad to begin 

December 2021 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of construction trailer pad completed. 
  • Filling of building pad with imported dirt completed at East side completed. 
  • Filling of building pad with imported dirt at the west side in progress. 
  • Mulching of trees and plant debris from site clearing in progress. 
  • Installation of stone outfall at sediment trap in progress. 
  • Stabilization of disturbed areas outside of the building pad is in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Pouring of concrete foundations at East side to begin. 
  • Installation of underground utilities under concrete footings to begin. 
  • Surcharge and settlement of building pad to begin. 
  • Installation of stone for site laydown areas to begin. 
  • Pepco installation of service for temporary power to be completed. 

Documents & Presentations

Project Fact Sheet

Project Update Meeting - 09/14/2023 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French

Construction Update Meeting - 04/13/2023 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French

Construction Update Meeting - 02/09/2023 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French

Construction Update Meeting - 01/12/2023 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French

Construction Update Meeting - 12/08/2022 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

Construction Update Meeting - 10/17/2022 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French

Community Investment Program Town Hall - 04/2021 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

Southern K-8 School Construction Site Logistics Town Hall - 01/21/2021 | Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

PGCPS Alternative Construction Finance Program Town Hall - 12/02/2020 | Presentation (English, Spanish, French)