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D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 4 | 77 Peter Ewart Middle School P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y L A N G L E Y S C H O O L D I S T R I C T #3 5 Van Dyk goes on to note that while adding the new classrooms didn't require many walls to be moved, "the upgrades included brand new floors, ceilings, new lighting, a new sprinkler system, and new mechanical com- ponents. Plus, the school's roof was derelict, so we replaced it with an SBS insulated roof." Moino says, "The design allows for many 'pull out' spaces outside of class- rooms that enable staff to work with students one-on-one or in small groups." Moino is particularly happy with the updated student commons, which he describes as "a bright, open hub for students, and a warm, inviting space for the school community." Construction began in June of 2023, with portables brought in to accommo- date students. Langley School District and Unitech Construction Management broke up the work into five phases, starting in the northeast section of the building, moving into the central region, and progressing to the west- ern end. With each phase, students were moved into the portables and returned when the work was completed. As for the seismic upgrades, van Dyk describes them as extensive. "A lot of work was required to fortify the footings, and Unitech's team found themselves LOCATION 7755 202A Street, Langley, B.C. OWNER /DEVELOPER Langley School District #35 ARCHITECT Station One Architects CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Unitech Construction Management Ltd. STRUCTUR AL CONSULTANT Bush, Bohlman & Partners MECHANICAL CONSULTANT Introba ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT Jarvis Engineering Consultants CIVIL CONSULTANT KM Civil Consultants Ltd. TOTAL SIZE 6,382 square metres TOTAL COST $38.8 million working in crawlspaces while classes were being conducted adjacent to them. "Arguably the biggest challenge was a familiar one: we were working from drawings from the 1970s, so when walls were opened up there was the occa- sional surprise. But our company and Unitech have done so many of these school upgrades that we're prepared for the unknown." As of October, four of the five phases had been completed. Lal concludes, "We are happy with the way things have progressed. There is still work ahead, but we have a much safer school with lots of improve- ments, thanks to our team being at the top of their game as they followed a complex sequencing of phased con- struction that has allowed students and staff to continue their activities with minimal interruption." A Roof Replacement of Commercial, Institutional and Educational Buildings is Our Specialty. Proud to be a Partner of Unitech Construction Management at Peter Ewart Middle School. Mack Kirk Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. 604-258-7121 www.mackkirkroofing.com Kirk Roofing.indd 1 Kirk Roofing.indd 1 2024-10-29 9:34 AM 2024-10-29 9:34 AM Electrical engineering, lighting, power, information technology and communications by Jarvis Engineering Consultants Congratulations to Langley School District, Station One Architects and Unitech Construction Management on Peter Ewart Middle School. RENDERING COURTESY OF MCFARLAND MARCEAU ARCHITECTS Jarvis Engineering.indd 1 Jarvis Engineering.indd 1 2024-11-12 12:51 2024-11-12 12:51