This project involved the renovation of 118,000 SF of existing space and new additions totaling 20,000 SF. Construction progressed during the school year, while the building was occupied. We completed this project in two phases during a 25 month construction period. Phase I of the project involved installation of new mechanical and electrical systems, geothermal…
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This project involved the construction of a new 70,000 SF elementary school. The school was constructed on two levels. The interior space includes classrooms, media center and library, auditorium, gymnasium, administrative offices, restrooms, teachers’ lounge and conference rooms. A storm shelter was constructed on the lower level, and a geothermal heating system was installed for…
Schemmer and Boyd Jones Construction designed and constructed Paxton and Vierling Steel’s new PVS Metals facility in Carter Lake, IA. The new 189,225 sf facility is an open bay steel fabrication facility designed to increase efficiency and expand production. The facility is truck and rail served with a coil storage area accommodating steel coils up…
This renovation and addition project transformed one of the oldest buildings on campus into a state-of-the art facility for the Automotive/Diesel, Building Trades, Veterinary Technology, and Turf Landscape Management academic programs. The project scope included the renovation of the Diesel Lab/Auto Shop and the construction of new classrooms to accommodate new veterinary technology and turf…
Boyd Jones has developed a strong partnership with Kaplan University, having first completed the construction of its Omaha campus. This project involved the transformation of a 44,000 SF concrete masonry unit, single-story structure into a state-of-the-art educational facility in 90 days. The new Omaha campus provides technology-enhanced classrooms, administrative offices, six computer labs, a nursing…
The Walnut Hill Elementary School project involved the construction of a 29,400 SF addition and the complete renovation of the existing 27,500 SF building. The project was completed over a two-year period in three phases, while keeping the school fully operational. The project also included construction of a geothermal well field and installation of HVAC,…
The Omaha City Council worked with Boyd Jones to convert the 28-acre Miller’s Landing property on the Missouri River from a county-owned parcel into a city park. The project involved extensive earthwork, softscaping, and hardscaping to create a network of multi-use pathways. This system of pathways is anchored by a riverfront overlook, a lagoon, and dispersed interpretive exhibits honoring the historic…
Built to replace Fontenelle’s flagship facility, the new Nature Center accommodates the Forest Association’s role in the community as an educator of environmental stewardship. The Nature Center project was planned and designed to demonstrate responsible stewardship of the environment and use of natural resources. This stewardship extended to the careful selection of materials and methods…