| Saramark Builds New Elementary School
in Discovery Bay Accelerated schedule delivers school on
time and on budget Byron, California, September 10, 2002 -
Saramark, Inc., a San Jose-based provider of pre-engineered
and permanently assembled school buildings, announced it has
completed construction of the main Timber Point Elementary
School campus in Byron and turned the keys over to the
school's principal Ms. Pat Garrett and the Byron Union School
District. The 48,000 square-foot school opened August 12 with about
350 children attending classes. Timber Point has capacity for
up to 650 children. Saramark built the campus for Hofmann Land
Development Co. of Concord, which developed the school for the
school district as part of its development agreement to
support new housing the company is building in the Byron
area. The $6.8 million cost for school buildings at Timber Point
is approximately 30 percent less than it would have been using
traditional construction methods, which is labor intensive
compared with the Saramark modular buildings. With a total
construction time frame of approximately 10 months, Timber
Point was assembled in almost half the time stick-built
construction methods would have required. Timber Point is comprised of thirty state-of-the art
classrooms, administrative buildings, restrooms and a
full-size, 8,000 square-foot gymnasium. It is the first
gymnasium Saramark has built for a school district and is
scheduled for completion in October. " Our pre-approved method of construction takes months off
the state approval process and the design and materials we use
make our classrooms indistinguishable from wood-framed
buildings -- it is a terrific learning environment enjoyed by
teachers, school administrators, parents and children," said
Mark Collishaw, president of Saramark. The Saramark classrooms and multipurpose facilities use
galvanized steel framing materials and are built on concrete,
slab-on-grade floors. A pitched, standing-seam metal roof
enables the structures to have vaulted interior ceilings and
additional windows that enhance the learning environment.
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 and 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 has also assembled a 21-classroom school in Dublin
-- Dougherty Elementary School. The company has completed
almost 500,000 square feet of school facilities in Northern
California. Saramark has supplied classroom facilities for
school districts in San Jose, San Mateo, Tracy, Pacific Grove,
Stockton and Santa Clara, among other cities. The buildings come complete with standard pre-installed
communications conduit in the walls. The conduit enables
computers and other technological devices to be connected with
minimal effort. Outlets can also be installed in additional
locations if the classroom is intended for a computer center
or science lab. 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
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