Belair-K8 School
Belair K-8 School in Augusta, Georgia, is a state-of-the-art, 120,000 SF educational facility designed with cutting-edge STEM technology, completed by McKnight Construction on a tight 15-month schedule.
Project Highlight
Belair K-8 School, a 120,000 SF educational facility in Augusta, Georgia, features cutting-edge STEM technology, modern learning spaces, and a design optimized for collaborative education. Completed on a tight 15-month timeline, the project includes six connected building wings with a cafeteria, gymnasium, media center, and outdoor courtyard areas. The Richmond County Board of Education was so impressed with McKnight’s performance that they hired the team for a subsequent addition while the school remained occupied.
Challenge
The aggressive 15-month timeline to construct a 120,000 SF facility posed significant scheduling and manpower challenges.
Solution
McKnight Construction enhanced staffing levels, incorporated weekend work, and employed meticulous planning to ensure the project was completed on time without compromising quality
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Completed on budget and ahead of schedule
“Belair K-8 was a new construction project with an extremely tight schedule. McKnight not only completed this project on budget, but also achieved substantial completion ahead of schedule.”
-David Cerra
GMK Associates, Inc.
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