Projects in Category: Education
New High School
New Lenox, IL
The construction of the new Lincoln-Way West High School made it the 4th Lincoln-Way High School in the district – And the 3rd Lincoln-Way High School that Frontier Construction has worked on. The new school features brand new, state-of-the art educational facilities and a 900 seat auditorium.
Project Features/Successes:
- 1.5+ year construction schedule
- 900 seat auditorium
- Extensive material staging and site logistics
- Meticulous subcontractor coordination
- Numerous post-construction owner training and education sessions
- Self-performed rough and finish carpentry
- Injury free
Historic Preservation, Additions & Upgrades
Elmhurst, IL
This project brought together old and new through upgrades and additions to the oldest school in Elmhurst, IL. Project included upgrading building to modern educational standards while preserving the original building façade and historical characteristics.
Project Features/Successes:
- Curved glass railing and catwalk around original façade
- Classroom additions and upgrades
- Injury free
Various Projects
Tinley Park, Orland Park & Palos Hills, IL
Multiple projects throughout the school district:
* indicates summer, 12-week projects
+ indicates multiple locations
- Renovations to 30+ restrooms*+
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Demolition and reconstruction of 8 locker rooms and
other office/storage areas* - Little Theater renovation*
- Ultima Special Needs renovations*
- Multiple interior alterations projects*+
- Life Safety renovations*+
- All projects: Injury free
Additions & Renovations
Des Plaines, IL
Three-phase, two-year renovation & addition to the existing middle school in Des Plaines, IL. Tying in original, 1952 construction with new, state-of-the-art educational features.
Project Features/Successes:
- 10-week renovation of existing school – Summer, 2010
- New addition project – Fall, 2010 to Spring, 2011
- Additional renovations and tie-in to new addition – Summer, 2011
- 2-story addition
- New administrative entrance
- New cafeteria & kitchen
- New Elevator
- Maintained clean, safe & non-disruptive jobsite throughout entire project
- Students started school on time during each phase of project
- Injury Free
New Television and Radio Studios
Flossmoor, IL
A brand new, state-of-the-art television and radio studio is not only a benefit for the students, but for the community. Students will learn about the processes of making television and radio productions that broadcast within the school and online for the community to see. The studio will be used to communicate announcements, cover school events and be a voice of the high school students.
Project Features/Successes:
- Brand new, state-of-the-art television studio and radio studio
- New Television Production Studio, Control Room, Green Room, Editing Rooms, Sound Booth, Makeup/Dessing Room, Conference Room, Television & Radio Classrooms, Office
- Extensive client training and demonstrations of new equipment
- Injury free
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