Blennerhassett Elementary School classroom addition and small playground area. Blennerhassett Elementary School classroom addition and small playground area.

Blennerhassett Elementary School Classroom Addition

Wood County School (WCS) System identified areas of growth in student population in the Blennerhassett area of Parkersburg, WV. Pickering Associates was commissioned to study the demographics and provide a solution for capacity issue. In a two-phase project, Pickering Associates developed conceptual plans and budgeting to add 6 classrooms to the existing building.

PROJECT DETAILS
    • Location: Blennerhassett, West Virginia
    • Type: Addition/Renovation
    • Size: 8,513 SF
    • Contractor: Grae-Con Construction, Inc.
Project Services
    • Architecture
    • BIM Design
    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Structural Engineering
    • Surveying
    • Plumbing
    • Construction Administration
    • Project Management
Our Process

The students were so excited about the new classrooms they even created a Lego version of the addition, complete with restroom fixtures.

During the conceptual design process other areas of the building were reviewed for security, safety, and deferred maintenance. Three other projects were identified:

  • Relocation of the Central Office for Elementary School
  • Development of a Secure Entrance
  • Repair of miscellaneous structural repairs throughout the Elementary and Middle School

After approval by the School Board, Phase 2 of the project was commenced, Construction Drawing Development and Administration of the various Construction Contracts.

During design it was decided to bid the project separately to maximize funding sources. One project was funded with Federal money while other were able to be financed through other means and requirements.

Pickering Associates provided weekly observations on all projects and conducted progress meetings to keep the General Contractor in check with WCS and Pickering Associates expectations on scope, budget, and schedule. Pickering Associates also expedited select equipment to keep the project on schedule. There were zero change orders for design and minimal requested change orders for owner requested items. Project was completed on budget and schedule.