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Status of Projects May 2023 – Cyprus High School

May, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

Panels leading to the auditorium continue to be tilted into place.

Trusses have been set in place above the drama studio/black box theater.

Mezzanine on the third floor has been placed, additional cat walks and storage areas have been fabricated. Stairs have been fabricated between the third and fourth floor mezzanine.

Air handlers have also been placed on the third floor. Underground utilities have been laid out to be buried and have utilities run through them. Cast in place concrete walls are being formed.

Panels and steel decking for the academics area is being tilted and secured in place. Decking has been completed on the second and third floor. Fabricators are working on the roof of the academics building.

Framing for ceiling hard lid has been fabricated in the basement of the gymnasium. Insulation is currently being installed in the basement and second level of the track and gymnasium area. Exhaust fan plumbing has been installed in the team rooms and bathrooms. Air exchanger has been installed and HVAC continues to be installed in the basement. Roof drains have been installed in the gymnasium and in the pool area.

Cyprus C has been formed and is curing.




Panels being placed leading up to the auditorium and the trusses being placed over the drama theater.



Panels being placed leading up to the auditorium and the trusses being placed over the drama theater.



Concrete on the third-floor mezzanine and stairs leading from the third to fourth floor mezzanine.



Concrete on the third-floor mezzanine and stairs leading from the third to fourth floor mezzanine.
Air handlers being placed on the third floor of the auditorium.
Air handlers being placed on the third floor of the auditorium.
Catwalks in the auditorium and underground utilities being placed. 
Catwalk in the corridor of the auditorium. Cast in place concrete walls in the auditorium .
Catwalk in the corridor of the auditorium. Cast in place concrete walls in the auditorium .
Steel decking in the academic’s area. Roof of academics building being installed. 
Steel decking in the academic’s area. Roof of academics building being installed. 
Insulation and hard lid ceiling being installed in the basement of the gymnasium.
Insulation and hard lid ceiling being installed in the basement of the gymnasium.
Exhaust fans in the restrooms and team rooms. Industrial air exchanger in the basement of the gymnasium.  
Exhaust fans in the restrooms and team rooms. Industrial air exchanger in the basement of the gymnasium.  
Roof drains in the gymnasium and pool area.
The Cyprus “C”that is going on the outside of the drama studio.

Filed Under: Cyprus

Status of Projects May 2023 – Skyline High School

May, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

Significant progress has been made on the structure of the project now that the weather has been improving. The majority of levels 1-4 have had the structural steel completed and they have started installing the decking throughout to prepare for several pours on May 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

The framer has almost finished the north half of the administrative suite and the in wall electrical and plumbing has started. The roof was also completed in this area.

The south half of the administration area slab was poured and the tilt panels that go along the west end of this area have been formed and prepped to be placed next week.

The kitchen area is almost completed with framing and in wall electrical and plumbing. The mechanical duct work is also near completion.

With the nicer weather, the sports fields have almost dried out and are getting close to being available for use. The north pathway on the property should also be open to the public in the next week.




View of the main academics building looking from the west side of the property
4/3/23.



Same view of the building but with significant progress to the structural framing
4/20/23.



Administration area with the framing starting. 



Administration area north half. Framing is almost complete, and the duct work is installed. In wall plumbing and electrical has started as well.



Administration offices south slab being prepared for pouring.



Administration offices slab poured. North walls being formed, and rebar installed for a pour next week. These will go along the east wall.



New cafeteria slab being prepared for pouring. This will also be used to pour tilt panels.



New cafeteria slab being poured and finished.



Level 3 looking into the new classrooms and student collaboration areas. Decking almost complete.



Level 4 of the academics building looking into the new chemistry lab and student collaboration areas. Decking almost complete.



Looking west at the new academics building. This is looking into special education (ground level), general classrooms (floor 2) and STEM labs and classrooms (floor 3).



Looking north down the main academics building hallway.

Filed Under: Skyline

Status of Projects May 2023 – West Lake STEM

May, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

Rough-ins in three of the academic wings are nearly complete, roofing has begun, and drywall will begin soon.

Decking for running track in gymnasium is being installed.

Interior masonry walls in auditorium are in progress.

Structural masonry is mostly complete and veneer facing is in progress.




Brick veneer facing on gymnasium.



Masonry walls for service courtyard.



Interior metal stud framing in academics.



Running track in gymnasium.



Acoustic roof decking over commons corridor.



Roofing trusses over choral room.



Interior masonry walls in auditorium.



Brick veneer facing on gymnasium.

Filed Under: West Lake

Status of Projects April 2023 – Cyprus High School

April, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

Cyprus High School
Building Construction

Kitchen panels have been erected creating a corridor between athletics and academics. A lecture hall and mechanical room will come off either side of the corridor and the lecture hall will be the next panel erected.

Auditorium – three of the walls have been raised and braced so that heavy equipment can come and go from the area. Steel decking has been installed on the upper levels creating walkable areas.Concrete has been placed on the stage and the landing leading up to the stage. Concrete is currently curing and is covered by tarps.Dressing area/storage has been raised and braced. This area will serve as storage of the performing arts.

Academics structure has been installed and two tilt panels have been raised around the structure. A double decker air handler system will be installed to service the area. Remaining tilt panels are curing, these will be installed on the north side of the structure. Elevator shaft has been erected and braced. This is the only elevator shaft that is tilt up on three sides in the building. This will service all three floors for academics.

Drywall in the basement of gymnasium has progressed to 90%. Masonry work has been completed in the basement of athletics. Copper and steel weld piping have been placed and have passed inspections. Window frames have been installed in athletics. Glass has been ordered and will be installed in the next couple of weeks.




Panels in academics and the elevator shaft.



Auditorium walls and concrete placed on the stage.



Auditorium walls and concrete placed on the stage.



Steel decking and raised walls for dressing area.



Steel decking and raised walls for dressing area.



Structure for academics and remaining tilt panels.



Structure for academics and remaining tilt panels.



Drywall in the team rooms and window frames in athletics.



Drywall in the team rooms and window frames in athletics.



Masonry walls and the copper piping.



Masonry walls and the copper piping.



Panels in academics and the elevator shaft.

Filed Under: Cyprus, Project Updates

Status of Projects April 2023 – Skyline High School

April, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

Skyline High School
Building Construction

Progress is ongoing in the academics and administration buildings despite the challenges with weather.

Administration building tilt panels have been stood and steel framing and deck erected. Framing has started on the office spaces as well as some mechanical, electrical,and plumbing rough in.

The south end of the administration slab prep started this week and is looking to pour next week.

Minimal progress has been made in academics the last few weeks because of weather. Once the weather gets warmer, slab prep will begin on the cafeteria area.

Manufacturing lab framing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough in have continued in the testing center. Duct work and framing has been hung in the kitchen. Concrete decking has been poured and the air handlers set in the mechanical room so that the remaining roof steel can be set. Additionally, the remaining slab has been poured in the manufacturing area to allow for the final tilts to be set.

Tilt panels for the arts classrooms have been stood and the steel framing has started erection. The north half classrooms have been stood and braced.




Slab prep ongoing for the south half of administration offices.



Tilt panels on the west side of the project academics. These encompass classrooms, visual arts, special education, and culinary arts.



Final roof joist being flown in above manufacturing lab mechanical rooms and the health science lab.



Steel being erected for culinary arts.



Steel framing being erected for classrooms, business lab, biology lab, TV production.



New duct work and framing being installed in kitchen.



Framing, duct work, backing, rough plumbing being installed in girls bathroom.



Slab prep and pour for remaining manufacturing lab.



Now that this is complete the remaining tilt panels in this area can go up and steel framing can begin in this area



Air handlers set in academics mechanical room on level 4.



New corridor steel being set outside of the new kitchen area. This will tie into sewing and graphics to the west as well.



New Framing being installed in the administration area.

Filed Under: Project Updates, Skyline

Status of Projects April 2023 – West Lake STEM

April, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

West Lake STEM Junior High School
Building Construction

Masonry walls for band, choral, and the auditorium are 95% complete.

Masons are placing veneer brick at exterior walls in the mechanical/cafeteria wing.

Structural steel placement in the administrative area is nearly complete.Roof decking is 65% in place. Once the roof is in place, drywall installation will begin in the two south wings.

Metal stud framing, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems are nearly complete on the first floor in the south wings of the academic building.




South academics wing.



Brick veneer facing.



HVAC systems.



Main office structural steel.

Filed Under: Project Updates, West Lake

Status of Projects March 2023 – West Lake STEM

March, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

West Lake STEM Junior High School
Building Construction

Steel beams being installed over kitchen and mechanical area.
Interior framing, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical system installation continues in academic classrooms.
Roof decking and steel erecting in progress in entry and commons area.
Boilers and chiller are set in place.
Auditorium and athletics walls are 90% complete.

Boilers and chiller are set in place
Boilers and chiller are set in place
Boilers and chiller are set in place
Boilers and chiller are set in place
Auditorium walls in progress
Auditorium walls in progress
Site overview
Site overview
Mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and framing in classroom wing
Mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and framing in classroom wing
Steel beams being installed
Steel beams being installed
Mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and framing in classroom wing
Mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and framing in classroom wing

Filed Under: Project Updates, West Lake

Status of Projects March 2023 – Cyprus High School

March, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

Cyprus High School
Building Construction

Auditorium roofing, steel in ceilings and back of house 2nd and 3rd floor continues.
Gymnasium and locker rooms have drywall being installed on one side of metal studs.
Electrical, fire sprinkler/alarm and plumbing continues in the locker rooms and gymnasium.
Gymnasium masonry on stairway walls and under the dance room as well as moving up to pool loft and locker rooms.
Pool roof decking installed, and roofing started. Observation upper deck installed.
Tilt walls for choral and band area have been stood. Steel moving to choral area soon.

Band and choral walls in place
Band and choral walls in place
Auditorium steel
Auditorium steel
HVAC ducting over gymnasium
HVAC ducting over gymnasium
Framing and spray foam insulation
Framing and spray foam insulation
Last section of track being placed
Last section of track being placed
Drywall on one side of metal studs in locker room/changing rooms
Drywall on one side of metal studs in locker room/changing rooms
Masonry below dance room
Masonry below dance room
Ducting to air handlers
Ducting to air handlers
Pool upper observation area decking installed
Pool upper observation area decking installed
Pool trusses installed
Pool trusses installed
Site overview
Site overview

Filed Under: Cyprus, Project Updates

Status of Projects March 2023 – Skyline High School

March, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

Skyline High School
Athletics Complex

Softball batting cages installed.
Concessions and press box are painted with finishes being installed now.
Manufacturing lab and kitchen steel erection continues.
Academics tilt walls continue to be stood.

Softball batting cages
Softball batting cages
Softball dugouts
Softball dugouts
Concessions interior finishes
Concessions interior finishes
Sidewalk prep around the pool connecting the softball complex to the athletics building
Sidewalk prep around the pool connecting the softball complex to the athletics building
Shotcrete on existing exterior auditorium wall installed to provide structural resiliency and weather barrier
Shotcrete on existing exterior auditorium wall installed to provide structural resiliency and weather barrier
Steel for manufacturing lab / kitchen
Steel for manufacturing lab / kitchen
Tilt walls in academics
Tilt walls in academics
Site overview
Site overview

Filed Under: Project Updates, Skyline

Status of Projects February 2023 – West Lake STEM

February, 2023 by Granite School District Communications Office

West Lake STEM Junior High School
Building Construction

Band and choral room masonry walls are 90% complete and were scheduled to top out the week of January 30th upon which masons will move to auditorium area.
Contractor is placing decking for second floor in northwest academic wing and preparing to place roof decking on southeast academic wing.
Metal stud, framing, interior, plumbing, electrical, lighting, power, and mechanical system installation continues in south wings.

Southwest academic wing exterior sheathing
Southwest academic wing exterior sheathing
Gymnasium roof decking
Gymnasium roof decking
Southeast academic steel trusses
Southeast academic steel trusses
Southeast academic framing 1st floor
Southeast academic framing 1st floor
Site overview auditorium and administration walls started
Site overview auditorium and administration walls started

Filed Under: Project Updates, West Lake

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