1. AMBRIDGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Ambridge, Pennsylvania November 29, 2006
Brandon McKee Construction Management

2. SITE OVERVIEW Building adjacent to existing school 245,325 SF
Construction cost - $39.2 million

3. Greening Public Schools Critical Issues Research
Identify barriers to green school design from both school district and designer point of view
Compare needs of initial vs. lifecycle costs
Develop LEED point list from owner desires and designer suggestions

4. Precast Panels vs. Brick
Examine erection time of two methods
Compare lead time of methods
Explore benefits of precast for LEED design
Possible increased energy efficiency
Identify methods to make greener schools and lower operation costs
Reduction in mason scaffolding allows other shell trades to begin earlier

5. Extreme Schedule Acceleration
24 month schedule delayed
Scheduled for occupancy Jan. 2008
Middle of school year
Reduce schedule for occupancy Sept. 2007
Beginning of school year
Examine steel erection sequence and methods
GC cost reduction vs. accelerated steel erection costs

6. Green Roof vs. EPDM
Incorporate a green roof to part or whole of roof area
Study its effect on heating/cooling loads/mechanical equipment size
Examine LEED point addition
Possible incorporation as educational tool

7. QUESTIONS ?