Communities of Andover and
Groton welcome newly constructed
21st-century learning environments
BOSTON, Sept. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company,
a top contractor of K-12 facilities nationwide, is proud to
announce the near completion and on-schedule delivery of
two K-12 projects in Massachusetts. The Florence Roche Elementary
School in Groton and West
Elementary School in Andover have
both been constructed on active campuses with minimal impact on
existing school operations.
"Gilbane is delighted to deliver these schools to the
Groton and Andover communities to support the academic
success of students," said Justin
MacEachern, business leader for Gilbane in Massachusetts. "These new facilities offer
premier 21st-century learning environments for some of our state's
youngest learners, featuring sustainability components that the
districts can truly be proud of. I'm thankful to our team for their
dedication and hard work in ensuring on-time openings for these
valued communities."
West Elementary School – Andover,
MA
Totaling 190,000 SF, Phase I of West Elementary School is the
largest construction project undertaken by the Town of Andover to date and provides an
inclusive, flexible, and adaptable learning environment for its
students. Classrooms are grouped by grade level in separate wings
centered around a neighborhood of learning commons. Along with the
elementary school students, a separate on-site building
accommodates Shawsheen preschool students. The second phase of the
West Elementary School project will see new athletic fields
delivered in 2025.
Florence Roche Elementary School – Groton, MA
Gilbane has successfully delivered the first two phases of the
Florence Roche Elementary School project ahead of schedule,
including a new 110,000-SF elementary school building and the new
track and athletic field. The collaborative effort by the project
team, working alongside the Town of
Groton, Groton-Dunstable School District, Leftfield Project
Management, and Studio G Architects, has already had a significant
impact on the students' academic experience. When fully turned over
to the district, the school will welcome 645 students from
kindergarten through grade four. The new building features a
two-story design that organizes grade-level learning neighborhoods
into two academic wings with shared project areas, dedicated
special education rooms, and support spaces. Other shared learning
spaces include a media center, an outdoor learning lab, a STEM lab
with an outdoor patio for student projects, and music and art
classrooms.
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and
facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and
integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction
management, general contracting, design-build, and facility
management services – for clients across various markets. Founded
in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane
has more than 45 office locations worldwide. For more information,
visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.
Media Contact
Tara Crawford, Gilbane Building
Company, 6179609323, tcrawford@gilbaneco.com, www.gilbaneco.com
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