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Click the links below to view the album from each build site. Albums will be continuously updated, so please check back often.
June, 2021
Landscaping, final cleaning, punch list items, commissioning of systems, and training of staff are taking place in all buildings throughout the month of June. Abatement and demolition are underway at the old Crosby Elementary, Harrison Elementary, and Harrison Junior School.
May, 2021
Elementary Schools: Final punchlist and cleaning continues. Tech devices, such as projectors and classroom speakers, are being calibrated. Final landscaping is being installed and planted.
Harrison Junior School: The main entrance storefronts and conference curtain walls have been installed. Final painting continues throughout the building. Elevator installation is ongoing. Furniture is being delivered and placed throughout the building. Punchlist and final cleaning has begun.
April, 2021
March, 2021
Harrison & Crosby: The elevators are being installed while furniture placement and final cleaning continue. Scoreboards are being hung in the Gym.
Miami Whitewater: Sidewalks are being poured around the school and the exterior brick is being cleaned. All exterior windows are complete. Soft flooring installation continues with the Gym floor being laid.
Harrison Junior School: Soft flooring is ongoing on the 1st and 3rd floors of the academic wing. Ceilings pads are being dropped in Area B. The six basketball hoops in the Gyms are being installed. The epoxy floors in the Kitchen and Area C bathrooms are underway. Windows are being installed on the East side of Areas A and B.
February, 2021
Harrison & Crosby: Elevator and Kitchen equipment installation is underway. Misc. finish items and furniture are being installed across the building.
Miami Whitewater: Exterior windows are being installed in Area B2 and Admin while brick is being laid around the outside of the Gym. Final painting continues in Area B2. Finish items are being installed across the building.
Harrison Junior School: Soft flooring installation continues on the second floor of the Academic Wing while lockers are being installed on the third floor. Permanent lights are being installed in the Student Dining Area. Ceiling pads are being dropped in Area A first floor. Exterior windows are being installed on the North side of Area A while brick is being laid along the outside of the Gym.
January, 2021
Crosby Elementary: Soft flooring is being laid in Area B on the 1st and 2nd floors. In Area A, lights are being installed in the kitchen while speakers are being installed in the gymnasium and cafeteria. Gutters and downspouts installation continues along the roof line.
Harrison Elementary: Miscellaneous finish items are being installed throughout the building such as toilets, sinks, doors, marker boards, and kitchen equipment. Final painting and soft flooring installation continues throughout the academic and administration wing. The floor in the gym is being laid this week.
Miami Whitewater Elementary: Brick work is ongoing in Area A. Classroom doors and locker cubbies continue to be installed throughout Area B while soft flooring has begun in the classrooms. Ceiling tiles are being dropped in Area B. Resinous floors are also being installed in the bathrooms. Clocks and other tech devices are being installed throughout the building.
Harrison Junior School: Brick work is ongoing around Areas A and B with window installation following closely behind. Interior block walls are being laid in the administration wing. Drywall hanging, finishing, and painting is ongoing in Area B on the 1st and 2nd floor. The steel for the Learning Stairs is being erected in the student dining area.
December, 2020
Crosby Elementary: Cabinets have been installed in the academic wing and are now transitioning to the administration wing. In the gym, the basketball hoops are installed and the wall graphics have been stenciled and painted. The main entrance canopy steel is being erected while the entrance window storefronts are being built. Window installation is complete around Area B.
Harrison Elementary: Cabinets are being installed in the admin rooms in Area A. In the academic wing, the ceiling pads are being dropped in place on the 1st floor while soft flooring installation begins in the classrooms on the 2nd floor. The gym windows have been installed and the metal gutter work continues along the roof line.
Miami Whitewater Elementary: Painting continues in the gym, student dining, and stage while the ceiling grid is installed in the admin area. The walk-in cooler and freezer are being built in the kitchen. In Area B, cabinet installation continues in the classrooms and the ceiling grid is complete on the 2nd floor. Brick continues along the Area B walls.
Harrison Junior School: Roof installation continues above the student dining area and the gyms while brick continues in the courtyard and on the West wall of Areas A & B. Drywall is being hung on the 1st and 3rd floors of Area A while painting begins on the 2nd floor. The Area B level 2 walls are being framed up with the completion of overhead fireproofing. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in all Areas.
November, 2020
Crosby Elementary: Ceiling grid, classroom cabinets, and window installation continues throughout Area B. In Area A, the administration wing drywall is being finishing and the gym soffits are being framed and hung. Brick has been completed around the gym walls. A major project milestone was reached with all 3 sites now having the base coat of asphalt down!
Harrison Elementary: In Area A, the administration wing is being painted and ceiling grid installation has begun. Classroom cabinets, windows, and bathroom fixture installation continues throughout Area B. Metal gutters are being installed along the roof while steel has been set for the main entrance canopy. A major project milestone was reached with all 3 sites now having the base coat of asphalt down!
Miami Whitewater Elementary: Drywall finishing in the administration wing has been completed and the walls are being primed and painted. In Area B, classroom cabinets are being installed on the 1st floor while ceiling grid installation has started on the 2nd floor. Brick work is continuing along the North and East walls of Area B. Overhead MEP rough-in continues.
Harrison Junior School: Roof steel has been erected above the main gym while roof installation continues over the academic wing. Bearing block walls in the administration wing will be completed this week and brick continues to be laid in the courtyard. The interior walls are framed up on the 3rd floor of Area A and 2nd floor of Area B. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in all Areas.
October, 2020
Crosby Elementary: In Area B, drywall has been finished on the 2nd floor and the walls are being primed and painted. Ceiling grid installation has been completed on the 1st floor. In Area A, drywall is being hung in the administration area and the kitchen cooler is being installed. Brick work continues along the courtyard. MEP rough-in continues in both Areas.
Harrison Elementary: Drywall is being finished in the administration wing while the classroom and gym walls are being painted. Bathroom fixtures and classroom cabinets are being installed on the 1st floor of the Area B academic wing. Window installation continues in Area B and metal gutters are being installed along the roof. The kitchen cooler in Area A is being installed.
Miami Whitewater Elementary: The interior block walls are nearly complete in Area A and drywall is being hung in the administration wing. In Area B, the 1st floor is being painted with ceiling grid installation following behind and the 2nd floor drywall is being finished. MEP rough-in continues in both Areas.
Harrison Junior School: Roof steel is complete on the East half of Areas A & B while roof installation continues on the West half of Area B. Bearing block walls continue to rise in Area C at the main gym and in the administration area. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in all Areas.
September, 2020
Crosby Elementary: In Area B, drywall is being hung on the 2nd floor and interior CMU block walls are being laid around the restrooms on the 2nd floor. In Area A, the kitchen, mechanical room, and stage roof has been installed while steel is being erected in the administration area. Brick is being laid on the North and East wall of Area B. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in both Areas.
Harrison Elementary: In Area A, the interior drywall walls have been framed in the art room and administration area while the interior block walls are being built at the stage. The 2nd floor’s drywall is being finished and painted in the Area B academic wing. On the exterior, Brick is being laid on the South wall of Area B and landscaping is being finished by the pond. MEP rough-in continues in both Areas.
Miami Whitewater Elementary: Metal roof decking has been installed and detailed in the kitchen, mechanical room, administration, and art room. In Area B, the interior walls on the 2nd floor have been framed as the 1st floor preps for drywall next week. Brick continues on the East wall of Area B. Above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in both Areas.
Harrison Junior School: Bearing block walls continue to rise in Areas A and C while roof steel is being set on the 2nd floor of Area B. Concrete work has shifted from the courtyard to the bus lot sidewalks. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in all Areas and the last DOAS unit has been set in the building.
August, 2020
Crosby Elementary: In Area A, the art room bearing block walls will be completed this week while the kitchen is being prepped for structural steel. Roofing installation and the 2nd floor interior wall framing began this week in the academic wing. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in both Areas.
Harrison Elementary: In Area A, structural steel is being erected in the art room and administration area while the roof over the kitchen and mechanical room has been installed. In the academic wing, the 1st floor walls are being painted followed by ceiling grid installation while drywall is being hung and finished on the 2nd floor. Brick is being laid in the courtyard between Areas A and B.
Miami Whitewater Elementary: Bearing block walls are being laid in the kitchen, mechanical room, and administration area in Area A. In Area B, structural steel for the roof is being set in the North half of the 2nd floor while the roof is being installed in the South half. The interior walls on the 2nd floor are being laid out. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues throughout Area B.
Harrison Junior High: In the academic wing, structural steel is being erected in the East half of the 2nd floor. The concrete slab for the 3rd floor is scheduled to be poured next week which will complete all building concrete work for the 4 schools. The Area B interior walls are being laid out and framed on the 1st floor and the Area C bearing block walls continue to rise in the kitchen.
July, 2020
Crosby Elementary: In Area A, the roof is being installed at the gym and cafeteria while bearing block and brick is being laid at the main entrance, kitchen, and mechanical room. In Area B, roof steel is being set above the academic wing. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in both Areas.
Harrison Elementary: The Area A gym roof is being installed and brick is being laid at the North wall. Drywall is being hung in the 1st and 2nd floors of the academic wing. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in both Areas. The existing administration building has been demolished.
Miami Whitewater Elementary: The metal roof decking at the stage and student dining is nearly complete as the gym roof gets installed in Area A. In Area B, the 2nd floor block walls are being laid up to the roof level. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues throughout Area B.
Harrison Junior School: In the academic wing, the 2nd floor bearing walls are rising while the 1st floor interior walls are being framed in. The structural steel in the West half of Area B is being set as the East half prepares for an elevated concrete pour. Precast concrete planks have been placed for the 2nd floor Area C gym. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues.
June, 2020
Crosby Elementary: In Area A, the stage bearing walls continue to rise and the mechanical concrete pad at the mezzanine has been poured. In Area B, the 2nd floor block walls are rising to the roof level and the elevator shaft has been built. The 1st floor interior walls and door frames are being framed and set. In-wall and above ceiling MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) rough-in continues in both Areas.
Harrison Elementary: The Area A kitchen and mechanical block walls are being laid. In Area B, the 2nd floor roof decking is being installed and metal stairs are being set. The interior wall framing is complete at the 1st floor and the 2nd floor framing has begun. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in both Areas.
Miami Whitewater Elementary: The gym bearing walls continue to rise in Area A. In Area B, the 1st floor interior walls are being framed in and door frames are being set. Metal decking in the North half of the 2nd floor is being installed and prepped for the upcoming elevated concrete pour. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues in both Areas.
Harrison Junior School: 2nd floor metal decking is being installed in the West half of the academic wing and bearing block walls continue to rise in Area B. In Area C, the admin concrete floor has been poured and bearing block is being laid out in the kitchen and gym. In-wall and above ceiling MEP rough-in continues.
May, 2020
At Harrison Elementary, the gym, mechanical, and kitchen bearing walls continue to rise in Area A. In Area B, half of the 2nd floor concrete slab has been poured. The 1st floor interior walls are being framed and the door frames are being set. In-wall and above ceiling rough-in for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) piping and duct continues in both Areas A and B.
At Crosby Elementary, in Area A, the interior gym bearing walls have been completed while the cafeteria and stage walls continue to rise. In the South half of Area B, steel has been set for the 2nd floor and metal decking is being installed. In-wall and above ceiling rough-in for MEP piping and duct continues in both Areas A and B.
At Miami Whitewater Elementary, the North half of Area B bearing walls are nearing completion in preparation for 2nd floor steel. Steel in the South half of Area B is being detailed and metal decking is being installed. Electrical and plumbing rough-ins are being installed in bearing block.
At Harrison Junior School, foundation block continues in Area C while bearing walls continue to rise in Area A. The concrete slab in the West half of Area B has been poured and the East half has been prepped for the next pour. MEP rough-ins are being installed in bearing block in Area A.
April, 2020
At the elementary schools, slab-on-grade pours continue, bearing walls continue to rise, and exterior MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) work continues. Steel work is underway at Harrison El., with Crosby and Miami Whitewater soon to follow.
At the middle school, foundation and footer work are underway, with primary electrical conduit being installed as well. Underground plumbing work is in progress. The first slab on grade pour happened at the end of April.
March, 2020
At Miami Whitewater, concrete footings are finished. CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit) installation has begun, and the first slab pour will happen soon. The parking lot between the buildings has also been stabilized.
At Crosby and Harrison El., bearing walls continue to rise, slab on grade pours continue, along with underground MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) installation, and underground kitchen utilities continue to progress.
The Junior High has kicked off with the start of the concrete footers in Area A. The primary electric and site communication feed continue across the site. Logistics gravel has also been placed.
February, 2020
At Crosby and Harrison El., footers are complete and foundation block is being laid. Underground utility prep / slab prep is getting underway. Masons and electricians have been mobilized. Elevator pits are in process. Bearing walls have begun to rise.
At Central Campus, storm piping is complete and aggregate piering is taking place. The water main has been brought into the site, and footers are expected to start up by early March.
January, 2020
Installation of utility piping for water distribution continues, gravel laydown continues, exterior footings and foundations are underway. Storm water drainage is complete at Harrison and Crosby. The loop road gravel is installed at central campus, the north parking lot and junior school east parking lot is graveled in. 350 Geopiers are being installed at central campus. Both the new Junior School and Miami Whitewater Elementary will sit on these piers, due to their weight and the ground underneath the schools being sand and gravel.
December, 2019
Storm piping and drainage has been installed at all three sites, and stone and cement stabilization is complete. Footers will be installed next month and additional utilities and concrete pads follow the footers. Work with the engineers continues for the necessary road improvements at Crosby and Miami Whitewater. Working in concert with the City of Harrison and Hamilton County, we were awarded a combination grant for over $800K for our Central Campus road work – which will result in turn lanes near the tennis courts on West Road and a turn lane near the condos on Dry Fork Road. There will also be the first round-about in Harrison coming to the intersection of Dry Fork and West Road. Road improvements will take shape towards the very end of our project.
November, 2019
Dirt continues to move, with the areas where the schools will sit being at their proper levels. Detention ponds are finished with the necessary piping. Storm drainage and utilities are being worked on. Cement stabilization is complete and footers are expected to start taking shape around November 15. Utilities and concrete pads follow the footers.
A technology meeting was held on November 6, speaking to what the classroom / building tech will include, as well as camera surveillance, swipe card door entries, wiring installs, panic buttons, etc.
An important piece to our new schools (and renovated High School) is telling our story through our Pride Wall project. The fourth Pride Wall committee meetings were held on November 5 & 6. Connecting our rich history with the future is extremely powerful, and these meetings continue with this endeavor. At this latest round of meetings, we nailed down our final template, started to piece together what our walls will look like and made some critical decisions with regards to continuity and flow. We also talked “finish line” and additional picture / memorabilia collection. Meeting notes can be found HERE.
October, 2019
Early site work began in earnest in early October, 2019. This included removing current obstacles, earth moving, and site preparation.
September, 2019
The third meeting of the Pride Wall Committee was held on September 17. At this meeting, each of the four site committees met together to continue to refine the plan. Many photographs and artifacts have been obtained, with more continuing to roll in. A more definite dimension of space was now available, which aided in the prioritization of the items to be included. Meeting notes can be found HERE.
