Gilbane Awarded New High School for Osceola School District

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- School District of Osceola County has awarded Gilbane Building Company the construction management at-risk contract to build a new 2,500 to 3,000 student station high school. The campus, with a heavy emphasis on STEM (science, technology, education, math) curriculum and a collaborative learning environment, will include classroom buildings, media center, gymnasium, administration building, auditorium and music suite, and a cafeteria with a possible shared kitchen for a future middle school.

"We excited to be awarded this unique high school project," said Robert Hayes, Vice President Gilbane Building Company. "The school district has designed this school with sectors specifically tailored to using advanced technology in a 21^st century learning environment and a focus on supporting science and engineering, which will have positive impact on students and faculty."          

The new high school will be located on an approximately 74-acre site off Boggy Creek Road in Kissimmee, Florida. Construction of the building will consist of concrete tilt wall panels, steel structure and low slope flat roofs. It is anticipated to open for the August 2018 school year.

About Gilbane Building Company

Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1873 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 50 office locations around the world. For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.

Gilbane is an industry leader in the state of Florida with a reputation for quality construction and client satisfaction. The company has been providing construction management services in Orlando since 1972, managing office buildings, institutional projects, commercial, public assembly/sports, healthcare, data centers, higher educational, medical office, industrial, government and multi-family developments. Gilbane has worked with some of the area's major organizations including the University of Central Florida, Orlando Health, Orange County Public Schools, AIG, Florida Department of Management Services, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orange County Convention Center, Marriott, and School District of Osceola County.

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