Wakefield Memorial High School

Building Project

Construction Phase

PROJECT SUMMARY

The project includes new construction of approximately 260,000 gross square feet on the existing Shaun F. Beasly Track and Field. The project site is approximately 19.3 acres, comprising the new Shaun F. Beasly 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

6AM – 7PM – Monday- Friday

Occational Saturdays – 6AM – 7PM

Construction Progress Photos

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Week of February 7, 2025

Reinforcing for Slab on Grade in Building “A” is ongoing
Installation of electrical conduit from the transformers to Building “F”
Floor Layout continues in Building “B”
Progress on Retaining Wall #4 (Loading Dock)

Week of January 31, 2024

Building C Level 2 Spray Fireproofing complete
Building F Retaining wall 4 started
Building C Level 2 Slab on Deck complete
Building A under slab insulation continues

Week of January 24, 2024

 Spray Fireproofing in Building B Level 2 continues.
Installation of underground utilities in Buildings A & B are complete.
Coordination of Building A Level 2 Wall Layout commenced.
Installation of under slab insulation started in Buildings A & B.

Week of January 17, 2024

Building A Level 2 Spray Fireproofing is complete. Installation MEPs hangers and confirming wall layout is ongoing.
Building F steel deck and detailed.
Building D reinforcing started in anticipation of concrete slab pouring.
Building A & B roof blocking started in preparation for roof installation.

Week of January 10, 2024

Building C Level 2 Slab on Deck partially placed.
Building B Subgrade preparation
Underground Utilities continue in Building B, Electrical continues

Week of January 03, 2024

Building C Level 3 Slab on Deck placed
Building F Structural Steel continues
Underground Utilities continue in Building B, Electrical starts

Week of December 27, 2024

Building B Level 3 Slab on Deck placed.
Building F Structural Steel started
Underground Utilities continue in Building B

Week of December 20, 2024

Building D Structural Steel continues, Gymnasium trusses completed with decking
East Retaining Wall continues
Building E Structural Steel Detailing continues in auditorium
Topping Off Ceremony Beam Raising
Underground Utilities continue in Building B

Week of December 13, 2024

Building D Structural Steel continues, Gymnasium trusses started
Building E Structural Steel and auditorium catwalks installed
Building B Level 2 slab placed this week
East Retaining Wall started

Week of December 06, 2024

Building D Structural Steel started and Building E  Structural Steel continues
Building A Level 2 and 3 are placed this week
Underground Utilities in Building A & B continue
Building A Level 2 and 3 are placed this week

Week of November 29, 2024

Building C Structural Steel complete
Building E  Structural Steel started
Building A slab reinforced in prep for slab placement
Underground Utilities in Building B started

Week of November 22, 2024

Steel erection continues in Building C
Retaining wall 3 is complete
Elevator pit & Foundations complete in Building D

Week of November 15, 2024

Steel erection in Building C has begun
Plants installed at upper lot
Foundations near completion

Week of November 08, 2024

Building B steel erection continues with significant progress
Steel erection continues with significant progress
Building F foundations are 90% complete
Electrical duct bank is connected from vaults to transformer location.

Week of November 01, 2024

Steel erection in building A has been completed
Softball field grass was delivered and installed.
Retaining wall 8 is complete.

Week of October 25, 2024

Steel erection has begun in building A
Softball field grass was delivered and installed.
Upper lot pavement and curbing is completed.
Retaining wall 8 is complete.

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