Wakefield Memorial High School Building Project

Wakefield Memorial High School Building Project

Wakefield Memorial High School Building Project

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Construction Phase

Project Summary

The project includes new construction of approximately 260,000 gross square feet on the existing Shaun F. Beasley Track and Field. The project site is approximately 19.3 acres, comprising the new Shaun F. Beasley Track and Field and the existing high school building and parking acreage. The configuration of the new construction will feature preferred programmatic adjacencies with three-story L-shaped academic pods, optimized for best fit to avoid phased construction.

Construction Working Hours

Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturdays, when necessary: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Construction Progress Photos

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Week of July 11, 2025

Building "A" - Installation of Granite Veneer
Building "E" - Placement of "Slab on Grade" (concrete) for future Music Rooms.
Building "F" - Preparation for placement of "Slab on Grade" for the future District Administration offices & WCAT Studio/offices.

Week of July 04, 2025

Building "A" - Installation Curtain wall commenced.
Building "D" - Exterior framing commenced.
Building "E" - Slab on Grade preparation for new Music Rooms.
Building "E" - The exterior envelope commenced with installation of the sheathing and air vapor barrier.

Week of June 27, 2025

Building "C" - Installation of Sheathing and AVB (Air Vapor Barrier) at Media Center (New Library).
Building "E" - Placement of slab on Grade for new Auditorium.
Building "D" - Placement of slab on grade for new Auxiliary Gymnasium.
Building "D" - Installation of Elevator shaft is complete.

Week of June 20, 2025

Building "A" - Installation of Window is underway on South Elevation.
Building "B" - Installation Window and Panel supports underway on the West Elevation.
Building "D" - Locker-room Slab on Grade placed

Week of June 13, 2025

Building "A" - Preparation for panel support on North elevation
Building "D" - Preparation for Slab on Grade for Auxiliary Gym (Part 3)
Building "D" - Elevator Shaft
Building "D" - Fireproofing

Week of June 06, 2025

Buildings "A/B/C" - Crane/Delivery of exhaust fans & condenser units.
Building "E" - Exterior framing is ongoing
Building "C" - Skylight Installed
Building "D" - Placement of Kitchen Slab on Grade

Week of May 30, 2025

Building "A" - Door frame installation is underway
Building "A" - Installation of Horizontal sunshade brackets is in progress.
Building "F" - Installation of underground utilities is ongoing.
Building "C" - Exterior sheathing complete

Week of May 23, 2025

Building "A" - North side windows installed
Building "C" - Exterior framing commenced
Building D - Kitchen slab preparations.
Building "C" - Layout at entrance commenced.

Week of May 16, 2025

Building "A" - Window installation is underway!
Building "B" - Stair B1 concrete placement
Building "C" - Elevator shaft completed
Building "D" - Exterior framing completed

Week of May 09, 2025

Building "B" - Installation of exterior framing continues
Building "C" - fireproofing on 1st floor is complete.
Building "E" - placement of Orchestra Pit concrete.
Building "D" - Sub-grade prepreations for kitchen underground is complete

Week of May 02, 2025

Concrete placement for stair B2 in Building "B"
Progress on Buildings "C" Elevator Shaft
Installation of Exterior framing commences at the Gymnasium (Building "D")
Building "C" Concrete Structural Slab on Grade is placed

Week of April 25, 2025

Progress on the exterior envelope for Buildings "B" continues with Sheathing installation
Installation of kitchen underground utilities is ongoing (Building "D")
Spray Fireproofing commenced on the third floor of Building "B"
Subgrade preparation for concrete slabs commenced in the Auditorium (Buiding "E")

Week of April 18, 2025

Installation of the exterior envelope for Buildings "B" commenced.
Building "C" Tarps were removed. Installation of SOG rebar at the Learning Commons is ongoing.
Installation of kitchen underground utilties in Building "D" is ongoing.

Week of April 11, 2025

Buildings "A/B/C: Installation Interior MEP rough is ongoing (pictured: ductwork riser installation)
Building "D" tarps were removed, exterior facade steel adjustments are ongoing.
Buildings "A/B/C": Installation of electrical rough is ongoing.
Building "C" Slab on Grade placement

WMHS Engineering Class Visit

Steel Topping-off Ceremony

Topping Off Ceremony Beam Raising

Groundbreaking Ceremony Photos

Wakefield Permanent Building Committee
Wakefield Town and School Officials
Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Leadership and Members of the State Delegation
Wakefield Permanent Building Committee
Wakefield School Committee
Bond Construction Team Members
Wakefield Memorial High School Students
Wakefield Town Council
LeftField Project Management Team Members