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Nokomis High School Renovation

ÌýLocation: ÌýNokomis, IL Ìý |Ìý Ìý Owner: Nokomis CUSD #22Ìý Ìý | Ìý ÌýArchitect: ÌýBLDD Architects

selected ÇÑ×ÓÓ°Ôº as the Construction Manager for the 80,244 SF renovations to Nokomis High School. The two-phase project took place during two summers to eliminate disturbances and relocation of students.

Phase I included the renovation of the classrooms and restrooms in the northern portion of the building (addition built in 1963). Additionally, the interior and exterior doors, gym lighting and baffles, and a walk-in freezer were replaced and the damaged brick, gym roof, and football bleachers were fixed.

Phase II consisted of the complete interior core gut and remodel of the three-story high school (built in the early 1900’s).Ìý This area included classrooms, a library, and support areas. During demolition, we discovered an existing structural beam supporting the thirdÌýfloor that did not meet current structural standards.Ìý Per the drawings, a door opening was supposed to be cut into the beam, which would lessen its bearing capacity.Ìý To keep the project on schedule and within budget, ÇÑ×ÓÓ°Ôº worked with the design team to create a new plan, incorporating an additional structural beam to help support the weight of the thirdÌýfloor and relocating the new doorway to reduce demolition time.

Exterior improvements included a new high school parking lot.

All personnel were required to go through a fingerprint background check to receive authorization to work on the public school property.