Atlanta Public Schools Projects | Carroll Daniel Construction

Delivering Results for a Repeat Partner

Carroll Daniel Construction has built a strong relationship with Atlanta Public Schools (APS), partnering on ten K-12 projects together. With a commitment to delivering excellence for the clients and communities we serve, Carroll Daniel has become a trusted partner for APS. Our K-12 teams leverage their expertise and experience in construction to create innovative and safe learning spaces that inspire the minds of APS students and educators alike.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT

Beecher Hills Elementary School

Beecher Hills Elementary School is an International Baccalaureate World School that was built in 1958. Carroll Daniel completed the modernization and renovation of 50,000 SF of the elementary school and the addition of a 9,000 SF gymnasium in the heart of a residential neighborhood. The project team re-roofed the entire school and revamped the computer lab, cafeteria, and related support spaces to meet the needs of the growing community of students. The team also updated the HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.

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Beecher Hills Elementary School

Despite the challenges of working on a tight, hilly site that was difficult to access with unfavorable existing conditions, our project team still completed the project on schedule and on budget. Carroll Daniel’s Beecher Hills Elementary School project team won several awards in for the modernization and renovation of this innovative school:

Build America Award: First Place
Build Georgia Award: First Place
Construction Management Association of America Southeast: Project Achievement Award

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Toomer Elementary School

The Toomer Elementary School project included 70,000 SF of modernization and renovations to the existing 1960s elementary school and the addition of a 2,100 SF security vestibule. A much-needed upgrade to the school, our team worked closely with the architect and subcontractors to ensure the new facility effectively captured Atlanta Public Schools’ vision. Through careful coordination, potential challenges were addressed before they could impact the project, enabling us to complete the work on time, under budget, and without any lost-time accidents.

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F.L. Stanton Elementary School

Carroll Daniel Construction was proud to partner with Atlanta Public Schools to complete extensive renovations at F.L. Stanton Elementary School. With a portion of the school originally built in 1928, the new home of the Stanton Tigers features modernized classrooms, updated administrative offices, a refreshed cafeteria and media center, and improvements to the school’s exterior.

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Bethune Elementary School

Carroll Daniel completed a renovation project for Bethune Elementary School – a 72,270 SF school in Atlanta sitting on a 4.5-acre lot. Renovations included replacing the outdated HVAC system and upgrading the electrical system throughout the school. With an extremely short preconstruction time, we worked closely with the design team to expedite a schematic design of critical elements to develop an accurate estimate of the final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) early on.

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Coan Middle School

Carroll Daniel also completed a renovation project for Coan Middle School in Atlanta, a 181,094 SF school on 16.6 acres of land. The scope of the project included replacing the HVAC system and upgrading the electrical system throughout the school. Additionally, the project team conducted minor refinishing work to accommodate the upgrades.

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Woodson Park Academy and YMCA

The Woodson Park Academy and YMCA project included a new 115,000 SF K-8 school, a 23,000 SF YMCA, and a 2,500 SF Community Wellness Clinic and Early Learning Center to benefit a historically under-served community in West Atlanta. The project was a unique, community-revolutionizing project financed and built in partnership between Atlanta Public Schools, the Grove Park Foundation, the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, and KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools. Carroll Daniel Construction took on the task of building three facilities for four separate clients on an urban site patched together from ten properties, all under a single contract.

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Carroll Daniel’s project team exhibited great determination, innovation and creativity by overcoming the inherent budget, sequencing, logistical and schedule challenges in completing this complex renovation and addition project while maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety.

Jere Smith

Director of Capital Improvements, Atlanta Public Schools

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