SUBMIT FORENSIC ASSIGNMENT

SUBMIT FORENSIC ASSIGNMENT

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School design is our passion. KPE understands 21st Century Learning building designs and their impact providing students the skills that prepare them for a global economy and changing world. This includes selecting and assisting in implementation in affordable improvements for your learning environment.

Griswold Community School District

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Griswold, IA

Renovation / Addition

August 2019

90,526 SF (Existing MS/HS)
37,040 SF (New Elementary)

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

Griswold CSD maintained two older elementary schools in nearby communities, plus a Middle/High School campus in a central location, but something needed to change as the two remote elementary facilities needed several million dollars of capital improvements while facing diminishing enrollment. KPE provided facility assessments for the three schools and coordinated planning and cost estimating for multiple options. KPE worked with the Building Committee and District staff to review plan options and costs. KPE designed the new Elementary addition, which would consolidate the other Elementary Schools into the same location as the Middle School and High School, which were also renovated as part of the project.

Omaha Public Schools

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Omaha, NE

Capital Improvements

January 2020

333,744 SF (Renovations)
25,856 SF (Addition)

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

The 2014 Omaha Public Schools Bond Project for Burke High School Capital Improvements addressed three primary needs for the existing building. These needs were: the modernization of fire, life safety, and security systems to address deficiencies; addressing educational adequacy concerns; and an integrated multi-purpose space. Burke High School Capital Improvements 2018 Bond Phase 2 scope includes HVAC updates with other improvements to improve building system efficiencies.

Parshall Public Schools

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Parshall, ND

New Building

January 2020

59,915 SF (New High School)

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

Parshall High School was built in the 1960s and is approaching 60 years old. The School Board selected the KPE team to study the building condition and expected remaining service life. The report recommended a phased replacement of the High School facility due to its structural condition, asbestos issues, outdated fire alarm system, lack of sprinklers, age/condition of boilers, kitchen, code deficiencies, water intrusion, plumbing issues, and lack of secure entry. KPE worked with the District’s Building, Safety Team, Citizen’s Committees and Construction Manager to address the options for a replacement facility. The solution recommended to the board by the citizens committee was for a $15.2M new high school to replace the outdated building.

Hartington-Newcastle Public Schools

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Hartington, NE

New Building

June 2020

7,500 SF

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

The Hartington-Newcastle CSD selected KPE to carry out architectural and engineering design and construction administration for a new pre-engineered agriculture education Classroom and Shop Building. This building was to replace the existing shop. It included 3 classrooms, restrooms, and shop space for woodworking and metals.

United Public Schools

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Des Lacs/Burlington, ND

Renovation / Addition

August 2019

90,526 SF (Existing MS/HS)
37,040 SF (New Elementary)

Disciplines:

Architecture
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical

United Public Schools selected KPE in 2016 to perform a detailed building assessment of both Elementary and High School facilities, and then to create design concepts and materials in preparation for referendum support. The multi-disciplinary KPE team started design immediately following the November 2017 bond vote pass. Updates to the existing building included: renovating old kitchen and cafeteria into additional restrooms and classrooms, office suite renovation and expansion and renovating select classrooms. Three phases of building additions included: cafeteria / kitchen, gymnasium, classrooms, offices and restrooms.

South Dakota State University

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Brookings, SD

Lighting Review and Design

July 2014

20,000 SF (Student Union)
6,600 SF (Dining Space)

Disciplines:

Mechanical
Electrical

KPE was selected to review design and construction documents and perform on-site inspections of HVAC drawings for the Student Union addition and Lighting drawings for the Dining space. This work included field verification of existing lighting controls and lighting levels. Review of Interior Lighting and Heating system Shop Drawing submittals for compliance with actual install and Construction Document requirements. KPE provided photometric model(s) and/or rendering(s) of designed and installed lighting system, report documenting all conclusions, recommendations, and findings, proposal for design of system(s) to remedy the problems reported and opinion of probable construction cost for systems to be installed per design requirements.    

Employee Well-Being

We help our customers by prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees. Employees have learned to work efficiently and safely from home with the benefit of extra time with family without a commute. Knowing their families are safe gives them more capacity to focus on the customer’s needs.

Quality Solutions

KPE’s commitment to deliver cost-effective and timely solutions to customer’s challenges remains constant regardless of complications that arise. The current environment allows us to demonstrate our ability to adapt to changing conditions without sacrificing quality.

Quality Solutions

KPE’s commitment to deliver cost-effective and timely solutions to customer’s challenges remains constant regardless of complications that arise. The current environment allows us to demonstrate our ability to adapt to changing conditions without sacrificing quality.

Communication

Engineers and architects communicate between all branch offices and while working on projects across the country. We are committed to efficient communication with partners and clients. KPE customers praise our response time, which is a direct result of our communication practices.

Customer Delight

We are committed to addressing your concerns and guiding you through the process. Being committed to customer delight means listening to your needs, working within your budget, and planning your building around the changing needs of our social and economic climate.

Deliver

  • KPE’s planners and designers develop and implement specialized solutions to achieve your ideal educational environment.
  • Our high percentage of licensed design staff, 65%, ensure tasks are done right the first time.
  • KPE professionals have a wide range of experience including educational and office spaces.

Assess

  • KPE professionals help clients define priorities by accurately assessing existing facilities and listening to community and educational values.
  • We provide data and options for you to simply understand the best step forward in achieving your educational needs.
  • The same team drawing your construction documents are also involved in our Forensic Investigations, which means assessing design errors and construction defects on projects designed and constructed by other firms.
  • This gives KPE designers more insight on existing buildings and allows us to more accurately prepare for otherwise potentially costly changes.

Listen

  • We exchange ideas, share expertise and – above all – we listen. Through open, candid communication, we gain consensus and create truly successful design.
  • Having all architects and engineers under the same roof allows quick and efficient communication. This efficiency is accomplished by orderly internal design coordination meetings, frequent communication between departments, documentation of decisions, and frequent detailed reports to owners.
  • We engage our clients in a collaborative dialogue throughout the process. Successful projects begin with strong relationships.