Islander Middle School (Additions & Modernization)
8225 SE 72nd
Mercer Island, WA
Contract value: $1,800,00

Date of Contract: August 2000
Date of Completion: February 2001
36% of work self performed

Owner:
     Mercer Island School District
     John Mead, 206.236.3340
Architect:
     Erickson McGovern
     Wayne Learch, 253.531.0206

Islander Middle School's project started two months prior to school letting out for their summer break. Work included an addition to the existing cafeteria area to include a new exterior patio/eating area and a new science classroom wing addition. Each addition was located on separate parts of the campus, requiring proper pre-planning for demolition, material deliveries and construction activities for each separate addition.

This project held tight time lines for completion, with the new cafeteria addition being complete by the new school year and the new science wing classrooms to be completed by December (mid term break). Science classrooms required different mechanical and electrical systems, along with more complex finish material and trade work, due primarily to Chemical and biological studies and use. The highest of quality standards were met. Continued coordination and communication transpired with the owner, design team, fire marshal, inspection agencies and subcontractors to make sure the project met all party's standards