| Saramark Builds New Campus for San
Bruno Park Elementary School District San Jose, California, March 3, 2001 -
Saramark, Inc., a San Jose-based provider of pre-engineered
and permanently assembled school buildings has announced it is
re-assemblingand expanding Belle Air Elementary School in San
Bruno while school is still in session. The two phase, $3.37 million upgrade will provide the
school with state-of-the art facilities for a student
population of 450. Saramark is mid-way through the first phase of
construction, which is to add 14 classrooms and two restrooms
on a former asphalt surface area. The expansion is scheduled
to be complete in mid-June. As a safety consideration, the
classroom slab foundations -- that required 500 yards of
concrete -- were poured early in the morning in deference to
the neighborhood. In the second phase of construction, which commences once
school is out for the summer, the district will demolish
existing buildings and Saramark will replace them with a new
administrative building, seven classrooms, two storage rooms
and restrooms. The second phase is scheduled for completion in
late October. "Our pre-approved method of construction takes months off
the state approval process and building schedule and reduces
the cost of construction by as much as 40 percent," said Mark
Collishaw, president of Saramark. "Moreover, teachers tell us
the classrooms provide kids with an excellent learning
environment because the design enables a lot of natural light
to enter the rooms," said Mr. Collishaw. Portions of Belle Air Elementary School, in fact, will be
customized because of its proximity to San Francisco
International Airport. Walls will be thicker -- 6 inches
instead of standard 4-inch walls, with greater insulation in
them to abate sound. Upgraded, sound-reducing windows are
being installed throughout the campus to minimize noise from
aircraft take-offs and landings. "The redevelopment of Belle Air Elementary School is very
positive for the children here and the community as a whole,"
said Dr. Donna Elder, superintendent of San Bruno Park
Elementary School District. "By mitigating noise and improving
aesthetics, we will enhance the educational experience for our
students. And by doing the renovation in two phases, no one is
inconvenienced or put in temporary classrooms," she said. With a total construction time of approximately nine
months, the re-built elementary school will be assembled
faster and more efficiently than schools built utilizing
traditional methods. In addition, there will be considerable
savings to San Bruno Park Elementary School District. Saramark classrooms and administrative buildings use
galvanized steel framing materials and are built on concrete,
slab-on-grade floors -- unlike portable classrooms. A pitched,
standing-seam metal roof enables the Saramark structures to
have vaulted interior ceilings and larger windows. Saramark
manufactures the classroom components at its Lathrop plant in
the Central Valley and permanently installs the wall panels
and roof trusses on-site. Classroom Features
Each design calls
for craftsman-style architectural details and may include
custom colored metal roofs, broad overhangs and warm colors so
the exteriors blend in with the surrounding residential area.
Schools can choose between wood or stucco siding. Interiors
are spacious with vaulted ceilings that maximize natural
light. The fast yet permanent installation is a compelling
reason for more California school district officials to
consider Saramark classrooms for facilities upgrades and
expansions. "With concrete floors and a steel structural system,
Saramark classrooms are built to last and provide permanent
solutions to the educational needs of growing California
communities," said Mr. Collishaw. Saramark is building its second school in San Bruno. Their
first San Bruno project was a kindergarten classroom at El
Crystal Elementary School during the summer of 1999. More
recently, Saramark assembled a 21-classroom school in Dublin
-- Dougherty Elementary School. The company has previously
supplied classroom facilities for school districts in San
Jose, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Tracy and Stockton, among other
cities. About Saramark
Saramark, Inc. is the
premiere manufacturer of permanently installed classroom
facilities for K12 schools throughout California.
Saramark buildings can be expanded as required and are DSA
pre-approved for immediate construction. The buildings are
assembled with steel components, which alleviate termite, dry
rot and mold concerns. Classrooms, multipurpose buildings,
science labs and restrooms carry a 10-year express warranty
and have an estimated life cycle of 40 or more years.
Architects and school officials prefer Saramarkšs innovative
building solutions for their quality, fast construction and
the enhanced learning environment that is created in every
Saramark school. For more information call 1-888-884-2100.
Saramark, Inc
P.O. Box 24369
San
Jose, CA 95154
Phone: (408) 971-3881
Fax: (408) 971-3534
Toll
Free: (888) 884-2100
Email: info@saramark.com |
