Skanska Modernizes, Expands School in D.C.

Skanska has signed a contract to modernize and expand the Lafayette Elementary School in Washington, D.C. The total contract value is $72 million.

Lafayette Elementary School, which serves nearly 700 students, was built in the 1930s, with an addition in the 1970s. The modernization will include the restoration of the existing schoolhouse façade, the total interior renovation of the 1930’s structures, a slight enlargement of the existing parking lot, renovation of all exterior play and field surfaces, green roofs and other storm water management features to meet the latest D.C. Department of Environment requirements.

The project is designed to achieve, at minimum, LEED Gold certification. When completed, the school will serve around 800 students. Preconstruction began in February 2015 and the project is slated for completion in November 2016.