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.    

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.

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.

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report recommended a phased replacement of the High School facility due to its structural condition, asbestos issues, outdated fire alarm system, lack of sprinklers, age/condition of boilers, kitchen, code deficiencies, water intrusion, plumbing issues, and lack of secure entry.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.