Vanguard Modular Building Systems

Scope Of Work

 

Barnstable-West Barnstable Elementary is one of several elementary schools Barnstable Public Schools is working to expand, in order to provide better learning spaces for their students and teachers. This new custom permanent modular classroom building is 4,990 square feet, featuring cutting edge space for interactive art, music, and library classes. Prior to the construction of this building, the art teacher pushed a cart from classroom to classroom to teach, while the music class was held in a small room lacking optimal daylight and space. The library had been moved around in the existing building several times, with its most recent location on the elementary school’s stage. As you can imagine, the library was lacking space and facing significant disruption from regular activities in the gymnasium, while the stage could not be used for plays, programs or other purposeful events.

Now, art is taught in a brand new spacious classroom that is actually designed for art activities with a large amount of workspace for the students, ample storage, and lots of sunlight. Similarly, the new music classroom provides a comfortable environment that promotes active learning. The library finally has a permanent location with plenty of room for books and educational activities. It also features an impressive amount of natural light improving the atmosphere for learning.

This was a highly customized turn-key permanent modular classroom construction project that included:

Underground utilities

Significant site excavation

Foundation installation

Demolition of an existing building

New modular classroom manufacturing

Building transportation

Building installation with a crane

Metal canopies and concrete walk connecting to the existing school building

Specialty windows, interior and exterior finishes, and hardware throughout

Site supervision and project management

School systems like Barnstable Public Schools seek to continually improve the environment in which their students are learning, but often face funding and timing challenges.  The officials at Barnstable have selected custom permanent modular classroom construction for several projects, because it has proven to be cost effective and is a quick building solution.