Alexandria, VA

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School

Scope/Solutions

Needing to accommodate its growing student population, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) undertook a project to replace the existing elementary school with one that could accommodate expansion and modern education practices in an inspiring, sustainable facility. Working with the project team, including Skanska, DLR Group, and ACPS, SGH provided hands-on construction phase support to help them implement the design and navigate field challenges.

SGH consulted on below-grade waterproofing, brick veneer and metal panel wall assemblies, thermal insulation, storefront and fiberglass sandwich panel fenestration systems, and roofing. Highlights of our work include the following:

  • Reviewing the proposed design and recommending strategies and details to construct a reliable enclosure
  • Participating in detailed mockup review of the exterior wall assembly and applying lessons learned from the mockup to key project decisions during construction
  • Advising the project team during the development and installation of complex fenestration perimeter detailing
  • Reviewing building enclosure submittals and providing technical advice to assist the construction team in preparing requests for information
  • Witnessing field performance verification testing of the building enclosure and helping the construction team identify potential air leakage paths and thermal discontinuities to support the project’s sustainability goal
  • Providing enhanced construction monitoring services to support the construction team’s day-to-day quality control activities and helping them address field conditions during construction

Project Summary

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2023

Completion Date
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80M

Construction Value
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150K

Project Size
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Award

Winner
Solutions
New Construction
Services
Building Enclosures
Markets
Education
Client(s)
Skanska
Specialized Capabilities
Roofing & Waterproofing

Key team members

John Karras
Principal
202.772.4843 jnkarras@sgh.com

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