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Status of Projects November 2023 – Skyline High School

Updates:

Site Work:

  • Underground utility work nearing completion in the central courtyard

Academics:

  • Cafeteria steel complete minus the activity stairs
  • Glass on main Academics Building 90 percent complete
  • Roof completed on the entire building
  • Final paint started in the Administration Suite
  • Athletics Vestibule life safety is complete, finishes (tile, paint, flooring) starting soon
  • Drywall ongoing on all floors, 90 percent complete on the second floor
  • In wall electrical, plumbing nearing completion on all floors 
  • Steel at the south stair tower nearing completion
Main Academics Building, as seen from the west parking lot
Stair tower steel progress where the Academics and the Performing Arts Buildings meet
Concrete paving in the Art Yard on the southwest side of the Academics Building
Accent walls and final paint in the Administration Suite
Classroom pod adjacent to the new cafeteria, level 2. Drywall nearing completion
Eagle’s Head that was salvaged from the old gymnasium, now installed in the new Athletics Vestibule
Athletics Vestibule, ready for wall finishes to start. Trophy Case framing on the left of the photo
Freezers/Coolers being set in the new Kitchen area.
Level 2 main corridor. Drywall nearing completion
Roof complete over the main cafeteria space
Main entrance to the building sheeted and ready for exterior finishes.

Status of Projects November 2023 – West Lake STEM

Updates:

  • Roofing is 90% complete.
  • Glass is being installed around the perimeter of the building.
  • Installation of interior finishes such as tile and paint continue.
  • Landscaping has begun in the area east of the school.
  • Rough grading of the athletic field has been completed and the running track is paved and striped.
  • Parking, bus, and fire lane paving is complete.
  • Millwork, overhead doors, and ceiling grids are being installed in the classrooms.
Commons Area
Track Paved and Striped
Millwork, overhead door, and ceiling grids.
Millwork in science lab rooms.

Status of Projects October 2023 – West Lake STEM

Updates:

  • Roofing is 75% complete.
  • Glass is being installed around the perimeter of the building.
  • Installation of interior finishes such as tile and paint continue.
  • Landscaping has begun in the area east of the school.
  • Rough grading of the athletic field and running track is progressing.
Exterior metal finish panel installation
Running track concrete placement complete
Large curtain wall window at commons area
Metal stud framing installed in kitchen area

Status of Projects October 2023 – Skyline High School

Updates:

Site Work:

  • West parking lot has been paved and striped
  • Retaining walls are complete

Academics:

  • Cafeteria and study hall steel is complete minus the main staircase
  • Administration suite is nearing completion with drywall
  • Roof is being completed above the cafeteria area
  • Glass is going in on the remaining openings on the east side of the building
  • Framing is nearing completion on all floors in the main building
  • Rough in-wall electrical and plumbing has started on the second and third floors, and is almost complete on the second floor
  • Canopies for the manufacturing yard and the art yard have been erected
  • The athletics vestibule is starting drywall and will be weather tight by the end of this week
View of the entire project from the northwest. The central building in the photo is the Academics phase
View of the entire project from the southeast.
Completed west parking lot with striping
Canopy over the new manufacturing yard with some of the equipment set
Glass going into the large openings on the south-east side of the Academics Building
New air handlers on level 4 getting final duct connections
Concrete stem wall that goes below the grand staircase in the cafeteria
Concessions in the Athletics Lobby.
New slab and tilt panel where Academics transitions to the Performing Arts Building
Framing progress in the Ceramics Lab on Level 2
Typical drywall progress on levels 3 and 4 in the General Classrooms
Main Entrance and New Athletic Entrance

Status of Projects October 2023 – Cyprus High School

Updates:

Site Work:
● Curbing and asphalt prep at the North end of the site
● Football stadium footings have been poured
● Light poles have been installed throughout the North end of the site

Athletics:
● Tile and waterproofing on-going in the PE Locker rooms
● Glass installation in the vestibule
● Glass installation in the Weight room
● Paint in the Dance room

Pool:
● Gallery seating has been poured on the observation deck
● Concrete floors in the locker room area

Administration:
● Steel erection


Academics:
● Framing, electrical rough in throughout classroom spaces
● Cement floors on levels 2,3 and 4.
● Steel stud erection and metal decking

Performing Arts:
● Projector booth concrete has been poured
● Orchestra steps have been formed and poured

Recent Photos:

Site curbing, light posts and road base
Site curbing, light posts and road base
Football stadium footers
Waterproofing and tile in the PE locker rooms of athletics
Seating on the
observation deck of the pool
Concrete floor in the pool locker room
Steel stud erection in the administrative area
Framing and electrical rough in academics
Seats formed and poured on the observation deck of the pool
Steel stud erection and metal decking cafeteria/commons
Aerial photos of Cyprus High School
Aerial photos of Cyprus High School

Status of Projects September 2023 – Cyprus High School

Updates:

Site Work:

  • Ongoing site grading is in progress
  • Football stadium storage tilt panels raised into position
  • Light pole bases have been installed on the north side of the site

Athletics:

  • Tile and waterproofing in the public restrooms and coaches’ office ongoing
  • PE Locker rooms’ ceiling and paint have been completed
  • Curtain walls for the vestibule and wrestling room installed
  • Drywall installation is ongoing in the dance room
  • Wrestling room benches have been completed

Pool:

  • Seating structures have been formed, and cement pouring by sections

Academics:

  • Stairs going from athletics to academics and 3rd to 4th floor
  • Framing/HVAC on the fourth floor is ongoing
  • Steel erection and metal decking are ongoing in the testing center

Performing Arts:

  • Framing for the projector room is ongoing
  • Scaffolding set in the auditorium for finishes to start
  • Concrete poured on the third level of the upper lobby in the auditorium

Recent Photos:

Site work ongoing
Football stadium storage raised into position
Light pole bases on site
Waterproofing and tile in public restroom in athletics 
Ceiling and paint in the PE locker rooms
Patch and paint throughout athletics
Glass frames for the vestibule and weight room
Glass frames for the vestibule and weight room
Stairs from athletics to academics
Gallery seating formed and being poured in sections
Wrestling room benches
Drywall in the dance room

Status of Projects September 2023 – Skyline High School

Academics Phase Updates:​

  • Preparation for asphalt paving in the west lot the first week of September. ​
  • Retaining walls are nearly complete and curb and gutter is being poured. ​
  • The Cafeteria and Study Hall steel is nearing completion. ​
  • Framing is nearly complete in the main Academics building and drywall has started.​
  • In the north administration suite, they have started taping and finishing the drywall.​
  • Window frames have gone into most of the small openings. The larger openings started getting frames this week. ​
  • Overhead duct work, plumbing and electrical is almost complete in the Academics building and in wall rough in has started in most areas where framing is done. ​
  • The Manufacturing Lab block walls are installed and finishes will start in that area. The larger equipment has been loaded into the area and steel has started on the yard portion.​

Recent Photos:

View of the entire project from the west, the central building in the photo is the Academics phase
View of the entire project from the southeast, the large metal roof is the cafeteria (level 2) and the Study Hall (level 3)​
Manufacturing lab block is complete on level 1​
Manufacturing lab yard slab being placed and finished with prep started for steel erection​
View of the Athletics building lobby, metal panels and window frame install is almost complete​
Typical progress of an office in the Administration Suite
Overhead duct work and plumbing almost complete on level 2 Special Education and art classrooms
View into the cafeteria area from the study hall
Biology and physics classrooms showing typical framing progress on all 3 floors in the academics building
Athletics building lobby window frames will install in the next few weeks
Tilt panels are up on the transition area between academics and performing arts with the slab placed to allow steel erection to begin
Framing and duct progress on the general classrooms just north of the cafeteria above the administration suite

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Taylorsville Network Projects Completed Since 2017

Arcadia Elementary:

A freezer/cooler was added. The front office security project was completed. Carbon monoxide detectors were installed. The domestic water pipping was replaced. A partial re-roof project occurred. A special education relocation project was completed.

Bennion Elementary:

The fire alarm system was upgraded. The front office security remodel was completed. The HAVC air flow was upgraded. Some student drop-off modifications were completed.

Calvin Smith Elementary:

The front office security remodel was completed. The fire alarm was upgraded. The irrigation for the play fields was automated. An interior facelift happened. The HVAC controls were upgraded.

Fox Hills Elementary:

An interior facelift occurred. The front office security was completed. Carbon Monoxide detectors were installed. Playground turf was installed under the play structures. The air conditioning system was upgraded. A pedestrian bridge was added with associated site improvements. The HVAC controls were upgraded.

Fremont Elementary:

The front office security project was completed with an addition. Carbon Monoxide detectors were installed. The concrete columns under the school were shored up.

Taylorsville Elementary:

Kitchen and associated cooler box addition was completed. New in-wall cafeteria tables were added. Computer room change occurred.

Truman Elementary:

The front office security project was completed. The furnace and condenser were replaced. The HVAC system was upgraded.

Vista Elementary:

New in-wall cafeteria tables were added. The front office security project was completed with an addition. Carbon Monoxide detectors were installed. The irrigation for the play fields was automated.

Eisenhower Jr.:

The domestic water piping was redone. The auditorium audio system needed to be upgraded with a new system. New single-occupancy changing rooms were added. The south exterior wall was cleaned up so waterproofing could be applied the concrete wall. 

Bennion Jr.: 

The auditorium audio system was upgraded. The boiler was replaced. Significant earthquake repairs were performed. The fire panel was replaced for the fire alarm system and the HVAC controls were to be upgraded.

Taylorsville High:

The tennis courts were resurfaced and are being worked on again summer 2023. An auto shop lift was installed. Gymnasium bleachers were replaced. The softball home run fence was installed. The EPIC audio enhancement was installed. A main office remodel occurred. A new 16 room portable classroom unit was purchased and had all the necessary power, security, fire alarm and water/sewer connections. The baseball and softball dugouts were redone. A new chiller was purchased and installed. A new artificial turf replaced the old one. Four new relocatable classrooms have been installed. HVAC controls are being upgraded. Air conditioning addition to the main and auxiliary gymnasiums is underway.

Status of Projects May 2023 – Cyprus High School

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.

Status of Projects May 2023 – Skyline High School

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.