CPS

The Project implements the redevelopment of the existing Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVCA) school and will consist of the abatement and demolition of the Anthony Wing, interior renovations of the built 1940 existing facility, MEP upgrades including to the central plant, exterior facade repairs, roof replacements, landscaping, right-of-way improvements, along with site development with restoration work. Program renovations will be provided in support of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and Career & Technical Education (CTE) (Navistar, Culinary, Cosmetology, Carpentry, Allied Health, and Horticulture). Site development includes environmental management, civil and landscape work.

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Awards:

• 2015 ASHRAE-IL Excellence in Engineering Award

The project will include the fabrication and installlation of a six-classroom modular, including associated site work, and power/communications connections to the adjacent existing building as needed. The project includes the relocation of a playground on the property, currently located where the modular will be installed. This project will also include the upgraded exterior building scope of work including but not limited to cement board and metal panel cladding, parapet, scuppers, elongated casement windows, and lit recessed building entries.

LEED Certified: Silver

The project consists of a new three-story addition to the existing school and select interior renovations of the existing facility as needed to accommodate the addition. The addition will consist of a new kitchen and dining space along with 12 new classrooms. The renovation work in the existing school will consist of upgrades to the domestic water heating system, conversion of the existing dining room to 2 classrooms and conversion of classrooms at addition connection. The project will also include site development work. The addition will be designed and constructed to meet CPS standards and will achieve at a minimum LEED certification.

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This project consists of a new addition on the south side of the existing school and specific renovations on the interior of the existing 1900’s building. The addition is a multi-story steel frame with masonry and curtain wall exterior walls. The addition will consist of a new kitchen and dining space on the first floor and new science lab, art room, and music rooms above.

Awards

• 2014 Association of Licensed Architects Silver Medal

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LEED Gold Certified

This project will implement the CPS Urban Model High School (UMHS) prototypical design to serve 1200 students. This 212,285-square-foot, three-floor plus lower level, steel frame and masonry construction building will include music, art, and athletic functions. The building will also include a full-service purpose CPL community library within the school.

LEED Features: This prototype building is targeted to achieve LEED for Schools minimum “Silver” level certification.

Awards:

• 2014 Construction Industry Service Corporation Project of the Year,New Construction/Chicago (above $20 million)
• 2014 Keep Chicago Beautiful Cultural Restoration Vision Award
• 2014 Good Neighbor Award – Commercial New Construction, Chicago Association of Realtors
• 2014 Chicago Building Congress Merit Award Winner New Construction Chicago Over $55 Million
• 2015 Architizer A+ Awards – Urban Transformation: Special Mention

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