Winchell Library / Media Center, Fresno, California

This $1.1 million contract was with the Fresno Unified School District. The construction site was located within the most populated campus of the Fresno Unified School District. Constant communication was required with site school officials to maintain fire access and security for the campus. Demolition of the existing site included the removal and backfill of an old basement structure. The mechanical design included in-slab ductwork. The 6000 square foot structure is a combination of structural steel and wood framing. Architectural features include plaster, brick veneer and exposed concrete columns. In addition, the project includes the construction of asphalt playcourts, a baseball backstop / diamond and a parking lot. The schedule completion date was mandatory as the district had a two day 'window' for the relocation of library equipment. The contract was complete the first week in August 1999.