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Drew-Freeman Middle School

Status
Complete
Funding Model
P3
Project Type
Replacement
Budget
$67,000,000
Architect
Stantec
General Contractor
Gilbane Building Co.
Project Manager
Brailsford & Dunlavey

School Information

Principal
Natasha Kyler
Address
2600 Brooks Drive, Suitland, MD 20746
Neighborhood
Suitland, Arnold Heights
School Board District
District 7
County Council District
District 7
State Legislative District
District 25

Project Timeline

Project Scope

Construction of a new 144,000 SF school with a capacity of 1,200 students on the existing Drew-Freeman Middle School site.

News & Announcements

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Project Updates

Year 2023

January 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of concrete sidewalks in the front of the building completed. 
  • Spray fireproofing patching in on level 1 of sectors 1A and 1B completed. 
  • Installation of HVAC chiller, electrical generator, and elevator completed. 
  • Installation of main and rear entrance doors completed. 
  • Installation of exterior windows in the kitchen area of sector 2K. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of RTUs is ongoing. 
  • Installation of refrigerant piping to the walk-in freezer in the sector 2K kitchen is ongoing. 
  • Fine grading of ball fields is ongoing. 
  • Paving of the basketball court is ongoing.
  • Hanging and finishing of walls throughout sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 
  • Prime and first coat painting in sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 

February 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Prime and first coat of paint in sector 1A was completed. 
  • Wall close-in inspections in sector 1B were completed. 
  • Installation of ceiling grid and ceramic tile in sector 1A was completed. 
  • Construction of the southeast retaining wall was completed. 
  • Metal stud wall framing in the kitchen was completed. 
  • Hanging and finishing of drywall on level 2 of sector 1A was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of all RTUs is ongoing. 
  • Intumescent paint on the steel in sector 2G is ongoing. 
  • Drywall hanging and finishing on sector 1B level 2 and in sector 2K is ongoing. 
  • Prime and first coat of paint in sector 1B level 2 and sector 2K is ongoing. 
  • Installation of ceramic tile in Sector 2B is ongoing. 

March 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Prime and first coat paint in sector 1B and sector 1A level 2 was completed. 
  • Intumescent paint in sector 2G was completed. 
  • Installation of metal framing in sector 2G was completed. 
  • Installation of ceiling grid and ceramic tile in sector 1B was completed. 
  • Wall close-ins in sector 2K and sector 1B level 2 were completed.  
  • Sanitary tie-ins were completed. 
  • Installation of the flagpole was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • ACT installations in sectors 1A and 1B will be completed. 
  • Installation of stage rigging in sector 2G is ongoing. 
  • Installation of all RTUs on levels 1 and 2 will be completed. 
  • The production studio pipe grid in sector 1B will be completed. 
  • Installation of interior glazing will begin. 
  • Installation of metal lockers in sector 2G is ongoing. 
  • Prime and first coat of paint for sector 2K is ongoing. 
  • Installation of ceramic tile in sector 1A and 1B level 2 is ongoing. 

April 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of ceiling tiles and hard ceilings in sector 1A was completed. 
  • Metal ceiling framing for locker rooms in sector 2G was completed. 
  • Installation of refrigerant piping in sector 2K was completed. 
  • Prime and first coat paint in sector 1B level 2 and sector 2K was completed. 
  • Installation of basketball hoops and scoreboards in sector 2G was completed. 
  • Wall close-ins in sector 2G were completed. 
  • Stage lighting and curtain rigging in sector 2G were completed. 
  • Hard ceilings in bathrooms and production studio pipe grid for lighting in sector 1B were completed. 
  • Installation of water heaters and boilers in the sector 2K mechanical room was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Ceiling grid installation in sector 1B will be completed. 
  • Connections for all RTUs on levels 1 and 2 will be completed. 
  • Installation of ceiling tiles in sector 1B level 1 will be completed. 
  • Installation of Z bases for metal lockers will be completed. 
  • Paving of the exterior basketball court will be completed. 
  • Installation of ceramic tile in sector 1 level 2 will be completed. 
  • Installation of ceiling tiles in sector 1A level 2 will begin. 
  • Installation of landscaping around the bio ponds will begin. 
  • Installation of interior glazing will begin. 

May 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of ceiling tiles and hard ceilings in sector 1B was completed. 
  • Installation of ceiling grids in sector 1A level 2 was completed. 
  • Connections for all RTUs on levels 1 and 2 were completed. 
  • Final painting, locker installation, and installation of bathroom tile in sector 1A were completed. 
  • Hard ceiling installations and hanging of drywall in the locker rooms were completed. 
  • Installation of light fixtures in sector 1B, the gymnasium, and locker rooms was completed. 
  • Quarry tile installation in the kitchen was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • RTU power-ups and running are ongoing.  
  • Installation of all lockers will be completed. 
  • Installation of all sidewalks will be completed. 
  • Installation of landscaping and plantings are ongoing. 
  • Installation of wood flooring is ongoing. 
  • Final paint is ongoing. 
  • Installation of interior glazing will be completed. 

June 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Quarry tile, ceiling tile, and bathroom tile installation in Sector 2K was completed. 
  • Final paint in Sector 1B and the Dining Commons in Sector 2K was completed. 
  • Installation of lockers and light fixtures in the locker rooms in sector 2G was completed. 
  • Installation of the large storage shed, columns for the shade structure, and permanent fencing around the transformer and generator was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • RTU power-ups and running are ongoing. 
  • Complete installation of all carpeting will be completed. 
  • Complete installation of baffle ceilings in Sector 2 will be completed. 
  • Installation of landscaping and plantings are ongoing. 
  • Installation of wood flooring in the dance studio is ongoing. 
  • Final paint is ongoing. 
  • Installation of interior glazing will be completed. 

July 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • All tile installations, installation of interior glazing, final paint, and installation of all baffle ceilings in sector 2 were completed. 
  • Installation of bathroom tile and wood flooring in the dance studio in sector 2K was completed. 
  • Installation of furniture in sectors 1 and 2 was completed. 
  • Installation of bleachers in Sector 2G was completed. 
  • Final painting of the exterior wall panels was completed. 
  • Installation of the small storage shed, the shade structure, and permanent fencing around the property line was completed. 
  • Installation of bathroom accessories and carpet in Sector 1 was completed. 
  • Expansion of the Brooks Drive sidewalks was completed. 
  • Landscaping around all bioretention ponds was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Brooks Drive Pepco lighting and Department of Public Works and Transportation crosswalk painting to begin.  
  • Final cleaning, final inspections, and owner training will be completed. 
  • MEP commissioning will be completed. 

August 2023 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Final Cleaning, Final Inspections, and MEP Commissioning were completed. 
  • Brooks Drive Pepco lighting and Department of Public Works and Transportation crosswalk painting were completed. 
  • Exterior accent panel painting was completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Punch list work and repairs are ongoing. 
  • Owner training will be completed. 

Year 2022

January 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of concrete slab on grade for building sector 1A is complete and 1B is in progress. 
  • Phase III of the existing building demolition in progress. 
  • Installation of concrete foundation walls/piers/footings in building sector 2G in progress. 
  • Rough in under slab plumbing in building sector 2G in progress. 
  • Rough in under slab electrical in building sector 2K in progress. 
  • Preparation for structural steel crane set up in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Continue concrete building foundations for sectors 2G and 2K is ongoing. 
  • Demolition of existing building Phase III to be completed. 
  • Rough in under slab plumbing and electrical for sectors 2G and 2K is ongoing. 
  • Pouring of concrete slabs on grade at sectors 2G and 2K to begin. 

February 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Phase III of the existing building demolition completed. 
  • Installation of concrete foundation walls, piers, and footings in building sector 2G completed. 
  • Rough in under slab plumbing in building sector 2G completed. 
  • Installation of concrete building foundations for sectors 2G and 2K in progress. 
  • Preparation for structural steel crane set up is underway. 
  • Rough in under slab electrical and plumbing in building sector 2K in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Pouring of concrete slabs on grade at Classroom Wings 1A and 1B is ongoing. 
  • Pouring of concrete slabs on grade at sectors 2G and 2K is ongoing. 

March 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of concrete slabs on grade in building sector 2G completed. 
  • Installation of concrete building foundations in building sector 2K in progress. 
  • Underslab plumbing and electrical in building sector 2K completed. 
  • Erection of classroom steel in building sector 1A completed. 
  • Erection of classroom steel in building sector 1B in progress. 
  • Pouring of concrete foundation walls in building sector 2K in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Pouring of concrete slabs on grade in building sector 2K to be completed. 
  • Knee wall installation in building sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 
  • Installation of secondary steel in classroom sectors 1A and 1B to continue. 
  • Erection of steel in building sector 2G and 2K to continue. 

April 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Erection of classroom steel in building sector 1B completed. 
  • Installation of metal decking in building sector 1A completed. 
  • Installation of concrete slabs in building sector 2K completed. 
  • Primary steel erection in building sector 2G completed. 
  • Installation of building perimeter knee wall at sector 1A in progress. 
  • Pouring of elevated concrete decks at sector 1A in progress. 
  • Installation of metal decking in building sector 1B in progress. 
  • Installation of secondary steel in building sector 2G in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Pouring of elevated concrete decks at sector 1A to continue. 
  • Installation of perimeter knee wall and secondary steel in building sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 
  • Steel erection at building sector 2K to continue. 
  • Installation of roof panels at sector 2G to continue. 
  • Rough in overhead MEPF in sector 1A is ongoing 

May 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Steel erection in building sector 2K completed. 
  • Installation of metal decking in building sector 1B completed. 
  • All elevated concrete decks at sector 1 completed. 
  • Installation of roof panels in building sector 2G completed. 
  • Installation of building perimeter knee wall in building sectors 1A, 1B and 2G in progress. 
  • Installation of secondary steel and top and bottom interior wall track in building sectors 1A and 1B in progress. 
  • Installation of secondary exterior steel in building sectors 2G and 2K in progress. 
  • Rough in overhead MEPF in sectors 1A and 1B in progress. 
  • Installation of fireproofing in building sector 1A in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of exterior brick in building sector 1A is ongoing. 
  • Installation of interior CMU block walls is ongoing. 
  • Installation of fireproofing, drywall framing, roof panels, and interior storm/sanitary lines in building sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 

June 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of roof panels and fire proofing and framing out of interior walls on first floor in building sector 1A completed. 
  • Installation of metal decking and secondary exterior steel in building sectors 2G and 2K completed. 
  • Hanger rough-in overhead MEPF in building sectors 1A and 1B completed. 
  • Installation of building perimeter knee wall in building sectors 1A, 1B and 2G completed. 
  • Installation of secondary steel on building sectors 1A and 1B in progress 
  • Installation of fireproofing in building sectors 1B and 2G in progress. 
  • Installation of interior CMU block walls in progress. 
  • Installation of interior wall framing and MEPF in sector 1A in progress. 
  • Installation of interior storm/sanitary lines in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of MEPF in first floor and exterior brick in building sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 
  • Installation of fireproofing in building sectors 2G and 2K is ongoing. 
  • Installation of interior CMU block walls to continue. 
  • Installation of roof panels in building sector 1B and 2K is ongoing. 

July 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of roof panels in building sectors 1B and 2K completed. 
  • Installation of interior CMU block walls in building sector 2K completed. 
  • Installation of interior wall framing in building sector 1A completed. 
  • Secondary exterior steel erection in building sectors 1A and 1B completed. 
  • Installation of site underground storm/sanitary lines on west side of the building completed. 
  • Spraying of fireproofing in building sectors 1B and 2G in progress. 
  • Installation of interior CMU block walls in building sector 2G in progress. 
  • Installation of interior wall framing in building sector 1B in progress. 
  • Installation of MEPF in building sectors 1A and 1B in progress. 
  • Installation of exterior brick and drywall top out in building sector 1A in progress. 
  • Installation of site underground water utility piping to the building in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of exterior brick in building sectors 1B and 2K is ongoing. 
  • Installation of MEPF in first floor of building sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 
  • Spraying of fireproofing in building sectors 2G and 2K is ongoing. 
  • Installation of MEPF rough-ins and fire protection on level 2 of building sector 1A is ongoing.  

August 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Site underground water utility piping to the building completed. 
  • Exterior brick laying and drywall top out at main corridors in building Sector 1A completed. 
  • Spraying of fireproofing in building sectors 1B and 2G completed. 
  • Interior stud wall framing in building sector 1B completed. 
  • Construction of interior CMU block walls in building Sector 2G in progress. 
  • MEPF overhead rough-in and fire protection rough-in on level 1 in sectors 1A and 1B in progress. 
  • Spraying of fireproofing on level 2 in building sectors 1A and 1B in progress. 
  • Exterior wall panels in sectors 1A and 1B in progress. 
  • Exterior brick in sectors 1B and 2K in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Laying of exterior brick at building sector 2K is ongoing. 
  • MEPF rough-in on levels 1 and 2 of building sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 
  • Spraying of fireproofing and interior stud wall framing on level 2 of building sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 
  • Installation of exterior wall panels in building sectors 2G and 2K is ongoing.  

September 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Installation of exterior brick in building sector 1B completed. 
  • Installation of exterior wall panels and window framing in building sectors 1A and 1B completed. 
  • Installation of underground grease interceptor near building sector 2K completed. 
  • Installation of exterior windows and wall blocking in building sectors 1A and 1B in progress. 
  • Spray fireproofing of ceiling lath system in building sector 2K in progress. 
  • Installation of drywall top out in building sector 1B in progress. 
  • One-sided drywall installations in building sector 1A in progress. 
  • Installation of Stair 2 in building sector 1 in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • One-sided drywall installations in sectors 1A and 1B are ongoing. 
  • Spray fireproofing of ceiling lath system on level 2 of building sector 1A is ongoing. 
  • Exterior window installations in building sector 1A and level 2 of building sector 1B are ongoing. 
  • Installation of stairs 1 and 3 is ongoing. 
  • Wall blocking installations in building sector 1A and level 2 of building sector 1B are ongoing. 

October 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Drywall top out in sector 1B completed. 
  • All exterior brick in sectors 1 and 2 completed. 
  • Installation of exterior windows in sectors 1A and 1B completed. 
  • In-wall blocking and spray fireproofing on various levels of sector 1A completed. 
  • Exterior metal wall panels in sector 2K completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of stairs 1 and 3 is ongoing. 
  • Installation of one-side interior drywall in sector 1B to continue. 
  • Installation of exterior windows and MEPF rough-ins in building sector 2K is ongoing. 
  • Fire sprinkler rough-ins throughout building sector 1 to continue.  

November 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Spray fireproofing and TPO roofing in sectors 1 and 2 completed. 
  • Interior wall blocking in sector 1B completed. 
  • Interior stud wall framing on level 2 of sectors 1A and 1B completed. 
  • Ductwork in sector 2 commons completed. 
  • Window framing in sector 2K and exterior metal wall panels in sector 2G completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Wall close-Ins in sector 1B to begin. 
  • One-side drywall in sectors 1A and 1B is ongoing. 
  • Rough-in fire protection in sectors 2G and 2K is ongoing. 
  • Concrete sidewalks and parking lot concrete curb and gutters to be completed. 
  • Asphalt at parking lots to begin. 

December 2022 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Completed interior stud wall framing in sector 2K and 2G 
  • Close-in of all interior walls on level 1 and one-side drywall on level 2 of sectors 1A and 1B completed. 
  • Priming and painting on level 1 of sector 1A completed. 
  • Installation of high bay skylight tubes and all exterior window installation completed. 
  • Fire sprinkler rough-ins in sector 2K completed. 
  • Concrete curbs and gutters and base paving of all parking lots and the loading dock completed. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of light fixtures on level 1 of sector 1A to begin. 
  • Insulating and closing of interior walls on level 2 of sector 1 to begin. 
  • Priming and painting and installation of ceiling grid on level 1 of sector 1B to begin. 
  • Rough-in fire protection in sector 2G and on level 2 of sector 1 is ongoing. 
  • Installation of ceramic tile in restrooms on level 1 of sector 1 to begin. 
  • Pouring of concrete sidewalks is ongoing. 

Year 2021

August 2021 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Site perimeter surveying and fencing completed 
  • Interior building abatement and demolition in progress 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Erosion and sediment control at site perimeter to be installed 
  • Rough grading and school demolition to begin 
  • Onsite installation of the haul road and crane pad to commence 
  • Construction of concrete building foundations to begin 

October 2021 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Interior building abatement and demolition completed. 
  • Erosion and sediment control measures throughout project site completed. 
  • Stripping of topsoil, rough grading of site, and existing building demolition in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Rough grading of the site and existing building demolition to continue. 
  • Installation of onsite haul road/crane pad. 
  • Laying of concrete building foundations to begin. 

November 2021 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Phases I and II of existing building demolition completed. 
  • Stripping of topsoil and grading of building footprint completed 
  • Filling of north side of building pad in progress. 
  • Pouring of concrete building foundations underway. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Installation of onsite haul road/crane pad to begin. 
  • Pouring of concrete building foundations to continue. 
  • Rough grading of site and rough under slab electrical and plumbing work to continue. 
  • Existing building demolition Phase III to continue. 

December 2021 

Past Month’s Accomplishments: 

  • Filling of north side of building pad with imported dirt completed. 
  • Classroom Wing 1A foundation footings, walls, and piers completed. 
  • Installation of onsite haul road/crane pad completed. 
  • Pouring of concrete building foundation footings, walls & piers at Classroom Wing 1B in progress. 
  • Rough in under slab plumbing and electrical in Classroom Wings 1A and 1B in progress. 
  • Rough grading of site in progress. 

30-Day Look Ahead: 

  • Concrete building foundations at Gym Wing 2G to continue. 
  • Existing building demolition Phase III in to be completed. 
  • Rough in under slab plumbing and electrical at Gym Wing 2G is ongoing. 
  • Pouring of concrete slabs on grade at Classroom Wings 1A & 1B to begin. 

Documents & Presentations

Project Fact Sheet

Project Update Meeting - 05/04/2023 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French)

Construction Update Meeting - 10/12/2022 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French); Q&A (English, Spanish, French)

Community Investment Program Town Hall - 04/2021 | Recording; Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

Swing Space Logistics Town Hall - 02/17/2021 | Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

Construction Site Logistics Town Hall - 01/20/2021 | Presentation (English, Spanish, French)

PGCPS Alternative Construction Finance Program Town Hall - 12/09/2020 | Presentation