From the Ground Up: Fremont Elementary School additions and renovations

Owner/developer: Springfield Public Schools
General contractor: Branco Enterprises Inc.
Architect: Esterly, Schneider & Associates Inc. and Hollis and Miller Architects Inc. (Overland Park, Kan.)
Engineers: Anderson Engineering Inc., civil; Hollis and Miller Architects, structural; and Malone Finkle Eckhardt & Collins Inc., mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Size: 38,500 square feet
Estimated cost: $10 million
Lender: None
Estimated completion: July 25
Project description: Extensive additions and renovations this school year at Fremont Elementary have students meeting off-site at the former Sherwood Elementary, said GR Stovall, business development manager for general contractor Branco Enterprises. While the 55,000-square-foot building is being fully renovated, crews are adding 38,500 square feet to include a storm shelter and double classroom sizes in 21st century design standards. Stovall said the project also involves outdoor learning spaces, new parking and updated playgrounds. The Fremont project is funded through bonds issued in 2013, according to an SPS news release.

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