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Rice Creek School to Serve Rapidly Growing Population By Cindy Riley Scheduled for completion this summer, the new Rice Creek School in Port Wentworth, Ga., will serve the upper grade levels of Port Wentworth Elementary. The $30 million dollar project was built to provide greater access to families of the public school system in the rapidly growing western Chatham County. “New beginnings are thrilling for everyone, and we know the new Rice Creek facility will stand to be another asset that embodies quality education in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System,” said Dr. Troy Brown, principal, Rice Creek School. “Our foundation will be set in the commitment that every student will be college and career ready, and we are so grateful to our community, school board, administration, students and parents for their support. The 142,653 sq. ft. (13,252.9 sq m) building will include
opportunity to open Rice Creek School.” Rice Creek will feature a gymnasium with hardwood flooring, a kitchen and cafeteria, a media center with a computer lab, science labs, teacher workrooms and resource rooms, multiple play fields and playgrounds. The school is designed to accommodate 1,000 students, with the ability to expand to 1,200. According to Jason Burt, project executive of Gilbane Building Company, “Gilbane, in association with J.L. Wallace Inc., is the construction manager on the project. We are responsible for all the work at the site. Work began June 2014 and is expected to be open for the 2015 school year in August.” The project is approximately 60 percent complete. Currently, the balance of the paving and rough grading is being performed. All utilities and storm system are installed,
Machinery used on the job includes large excavators, rollers and other earthmoving equipment.
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68 classrooms designed for third to eighth grade students. The school is being constructed on a new site in the Rice Hope residential development located at Market Boulevard and Mulberry Avenue. “We cannot say enough about the quality contractors, design and construction professionals who are tasked with the delivery of the project,” said Brown. “It’s truly a fabulous facility. As the principal of one of Chatham County’s newest schools, I am very excited and proud to have the
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JCB of Georgia Hosts Demo Day Event to Showcase New Iron
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CB of Georgia hosted a demo day event March 6 in Pooler, Ga., to introduce JCB’s newest machines. Guests were provided an opportunity to view JCB machinery including the fully armored, 16-ton (14.5 t) military HMEE backhoe loader. This machine is designed and built by JCB in Savannah, Ga., for the U.S. military and is capable of speeds up to 60 mph. Factory representatives and product trainers were on hand to guide the demonstrations, and lunch was served by the staff of JCB of Georgia. (This story also can be Nigel Walker, JCB found on Construction machine operation train- Equipment Guide’s Web (L-R): Rafael Nunez, JCB backhoe loader product man(L-R): Matt Morris, JCB of Georgia; Tracy Fountain and er, has a bit of fun demon- site at www.construc- ager; John Connor, Adams-Warnock Inc., Savannah, Ga; Gerald Fountain of Fountain Enterprises, Guyton, Ga.; strating the all new JCB tionequipmentguide.com.) Chris Shea, JCB of Georgia; and Kim Warnock, Adamsand Clint Holcombe, JCB of Georgia talk about the machines on display.
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Warnock, look over the display of backhoe loaders at the event.
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Equipment on Display Includes JCB HMEE Backhoe Loader JCB from page 1
(L-R): Eric Kippenbrock, Stewart Gregory and Barry Cox, all of Industrial Transport Service & Warehouse Services Inc., Mt. Vernon, Ind., test JCB’s line of wheel loaders for the first time.
JCB’s Jake Jeffords (L) explains the features of the mini-excavators on display to Joseph Jaudon, Savannah, Ga., based independent contractor and farmer.
Jay Maners (L), Ohio Rental, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, talks to Jim Hulme of JCB, based in the U.K. and Marty Grace of Hy-Tek JCB, Columbus, Ohio, about adding the JCB JS220 LC excavator to his rental operations.
JCB of Georgia’s Matt Morris (L) and Chris Shea prepare lunch during the event. Shea recently won the JCB salesman of the year award for 2014.
The military JCB HMEE, designed and built in Savannah, was on display during the event.
(L-R): Marty Grace of Hy-Tek JCB, Columbus, Ohio, and Jake Jeffords, JCB excavator product sales manager, hand over the key of the first new JCB 100C-1 excavator brought to the U.S. to its new owner, Jay Maners of Ohio Rental, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
After a demo run of a JCB excavator, (L-R) Jake Jeffords, JCB product manager; Tommy Triplett and Hunter Triplett, both of Triplett Construction, Savannah, Ga., talk about the performance of the machine.
Melissa Stafford (L) and Peter Gallagher, JCB machine demonstration operators, offer “ride alongs” in the military JCB HMEE.
(L-R): Dennis Huncke, Huncke Construction, Pineora, Ga. and Mack Thompson, Thompson Rentals, Marlow, Ga., get a feel for the cab of a new JCB 3CX backhoe loader with Alex Wood, JCB’s Northeast U.S. sales manager of backhoe loaders.
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*Offers valid through December 31, 2015. Certain restrictions may apply. Transactions must be a minimum of $1,000 for over the counter or through Yancey shop/field service. Yancey Bros. Co. Shop Service or Field Service labor can be included in the financing only if the CA AT® Tools oo Attachments for certain Compact Construction Equipment do not qualify for these Parts represent at least 50% of the invoice. Work Tools financial offers. Must be pre-qualified by Yancey Bros. Co. and approved for financing by Caterpillar® Financial Services Corporation. Financing done through customer’s Caterpillar Commercial Credit account. Standard Commercial Account transaction fees apply. This offer is made based on current financial information and may be withdrawn, changed or altered at any time without notice.
Albany 800.768.2892
Brunswick 800.299.5010
Dacula 800.545.2945
Savannah 800.755.8382
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Albany 800.768.2892
Brunswick 800.299.5010
Dacula 800.545.2945
Savannah 800.755.8382
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Calhoun 800.752.9804
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Augusta 800.446.5131
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Columbus 800.633.5240
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Erosion Control Measures Include Diversion Ditches
Approximately 100,000 cu. yds. (76,455.5 cu m) of fill was moved on the site as a result of required undercutting.
The structure, mass grading, some of the paving, all utilities and storm work and most of the interior systems have been finished.
resource upgrades for students. The extension also will pay previously incurred bond debt. Parsons Team, program manager for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, is currently managing the ESPLOST II Program, and oversees the design and construction of new schools and renovation projects for the district. Harry McDonald, construction coordiErosion control measures have included diversion ditches, temporary nator at Thomas & Hutton retention areas and silt fence and hay bales. Engineering Co., explained, “ The planning for this school, SCHOOL from page 1 challenge on the site,” Burt originally called Port Wentworth and the interiors of the building are ongoing. said. “Unseasonable amounts K-8, was included in the The structure, mass grading, some of the of rain have impacted the ESPLOST II Program, 2012school is being constructed on a new site in the Rice Hope paving, all utilities and storm work and most schedule throughout the con- The residential development located at Market Boulevard and 2016. This school was designed of the interior systems have been finished. struction.” and started as a K-8 school, but Mulberry Avenue. Machinery used on the job Tile work, painting, VCT, base, wood floor recognizing the growth of the includes large excavators, and ceilings have yet to be completed. area, the board of education has “The building is predominantly concrete rollers, T-rex’s and other earthmoving equip- hand to take part in the June 2014 ground- put in place modifications to leave Port site cast tilt up construction,” said Burt. ment. Approximately 100,000 cu. yds. breaking ceremony to mark the start of the Wentworth Elementary as a K-2 School, and “Structural walls are site cast concrete with (76,455.5 cu m) of fill was moved on the site project, which was funded by ESPLOST II. designated this new school as Rice Creek ESPLOST (Educational Special Purpose School. some interior masonry walls. Interior finish- as a result of required undercutting. “To balance the site, the grades were Local Option Sales Tax) provides the framees are mostly drywall on metal studs. The “As with any project, being involved from frame of the building consists of structural adjusted with the help of the owner and engi- work for facilities growth aligned with the the original design and following it through steel and bar joists. The building includes neer and architect to save money,” said Burt. Savannah-Chatham County Public School construction is exciting. But with a new sustainable mechanical design, as well as a “This resulted in a balance site and no System Passport to Excellence Plan. In school, knowing the lasting impact it will white roof membrane. LED lighting was export. Approximately 20,000 cubic yards November, 2011, the citizens of Savannah- have on the children who attend, the teachof import fill for structural areas and pave- Chatham County approved the continuation ers/staff who serve, and the community also designed in many spaces.” of the one percent sales tax. The ESPLOST where it is located, is really special.” Erosion control measures have included ment was utilized.” Community members, school board rep- extension is for a $330 million limit or five diversion ditches, temporary retention areas (This story also can be found on and silt fence and hay bales. For crews, deal- resentatives, elected officials, district offi- years, whichever comes first, and will be Construction Equipment Guide’s Web cials, students and staff of the Port used to continue the improvement of facili- site at www.constructionequipmenting with the elements has not been easy. “Weather has and continues to be a major Wentworth Elementary School were all on ties and equipment, as well as technology guide.com.) CEG
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