JEN COL were able to bring their experience to the project which allowed us to save at least $1 million that we had anticipated having to use on decanting students. By breaking the project down into phases we were able to keep the students engaged in learning within the school during the modernization, even with the school operating at close to 100% capacity. We found JEN COL to be professional and competent throughout the project and have appreciated the way they have responded to our input and any issues that developed during the project.
Location
Okotoks, Alberta
Client
Foothills School Division No. 38
Size
12,775 m2
Value
$24.8 million
Completion
January 2018
Foothills Composite High School is located in Okotoks, Alberta and has a student capacity of about 1,200 students. Originally built in 1984, the decades old school needed a full modernization. Of particular importance was upgrading of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as roofing, flooring, windows and other major building components. Interior spaces were also extensively renovated and repurposed all while the school remained occupied and operational.
The two-year modernization project began in 2016 and included a new theatre, band room and automotive department, as well as technology upgrades and structural renovations. Complete modernizations to the school’s large and small gymnasiums were also added to the project. This project comprised multiple phases (seven in total) and touched every corner of the school; additional work was added, including parking lot upgrades and modular additions.
Delivery Method
Construction Management
Architect
Group2 Architecture
Mechanical
Williams Engineering Canada
Electrical
Williams Engineering Canada
Structural
Williams Engineering Canada
What our client said
Related Builds
Stony Plain Community Recreation Centre
Stony Plain, Alberta
- in Municipal
Dale Fisher Arena Expansion
Devon, Alberta
- in Municipal
Onchaminahos Elementary School
Saddle Lake, Alberta
- in Education