Project Summary 

• Budget: $18,135,661
• Architect/Engineer: SHW Group
• Contractor: durotech (CM at Risk)
• KISD Project Manager: Art Campbell
• Project Completion: Anticipated June 2013
• Project Description:
  Provide a comprehensive renovation* to the original areas of Mayde Creek JH. 

 

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Background & Justification:
Mayde Creek JH opened in 1980 and is in need of a comprehensive renovation, per the comments from an outside engineering consultant:

• Existing galvanized domestic water piping: Replace the existing galvanized piping with copper piping throughout the building including above ceiling, utility pipe chases and inside wall to the final connection.
• Existing Electrical System: Replace all electrical equipment to provide future capacity.
• Building temperature controls and reason why the air compressor runs continuously. Replace all pneumatic controls with Direct Digital Controls and remove air compressors.
• Existing air handling units (AHU): Replace all existing air handling units.
• HVAC systems: Replace all original HVAC equipment and to consolidate all plants into one central plant to reduce the maintenance cost.
• Existing lighting systems: Replace all original light fixture including exterior fixtures and add dual level lighting to all classroom, Add motion detection to all areas to increase energy efficiency 
• Existing special systems (FIRE ALARM, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, CLOCK SYSTEM, SECURITY SYSTEM, and SECURITY CAMERAS): Replace all original systems that have not been upgraded from original construction, or recent renovations.
• Existing student and staff restrooms and plumbing fixtures. Replace all original plumbing fixtures. The new fixtures will reduce water usage and maintenance cost.
• Existing drinking fountains: Replace all original drinking fountains. The new fixtures will reduce water usage and maintenance cost.  The existing fixture use refrigerant  has been discontinued.
• Existing electrical system: Replace all electrical equipment to provide future capacity.
• Existing cooking lab: Replace all exhaust fans, ductwork and plumbing fixtures throughout this room.

*Components of a Comprehensive Renovation

In the last few years, Katy ISD has developed a comprehensive renovation approach regarding older school district facilities.  The first priority is the roof and building envelope (brick, windows, doors).  Once we have ensured that the facility has been secured from water intrusion, we focus on the interior of the building. 

The next level of upgrade is within the building in which we review the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.  In regards to each discipline:

• Mechanical – air conditioning/heating.  As the equipment ages the levels of performance for operation and air quality tend to diminish.
• Electrical – as our programs have evolved, so have our demands for electricity particularly in the area of technology.  A review of lighting levels for student performance and energy efficiency is also evaluated.
• Plumbing – in older buildings, piping deteriorates affecting the quality and efficiency of the plumbing.  A side effect could result in hidden leaks affecting the integrity of the walls including the introduction of mold.

Changes to the MEP systems affect the interior finishes – flooring, painting of walls.  At that same time, we review the existing spaces in the building and determine if they support the current curriculum and legislative requirements.  Areas to be considered would be the restrooms, classroom needs, clinic, and administrative.

At this same time, we review whether or not a classroom addition at the campus is warranted.  The MEP upgrade would take into consideration the need to support a building addition at a later date.

When determining the priority of campuses and the total building upgrades, we evaluate the campuses within the context of roof, building envelope, MEP and program.  Any immediate campus issues are addressed through our work order system.