Howard County Public Schools, Hammond High School responsible for construction management services (CMa) (preconstruction and construction) for the renovation and addition to the 41-year-old high school. The overall existing building is currently 197,023 gross square feet and when it is complete will be 236,964 gross square feet. This project includes 63,705 square feet of demolition prior to building a new 103,646-square-foot addition and modernization of the remaining 133,318 gross square feet of the existing school. Other areas included in the renovation include: new heating and cooling systems, a daycare facility, and multiple classroom upgrades. The school was originally designed for 1,220 students and with the new expansion, will hold 1,400 students.

I am currently working with J. Vinton Schafer on the $76.9 million revitalization of Hammond High School in Howard County. This is the latest in a steady stream of large capital projects I have had the pleasure of working on with JVS since 2010. As always, JVS has proactively managed this project to stay ahead of issues. Their strong preconstruction team was integral to the success we’ve had in shifting students through a 3+ year, 11 phase phased-while-occupied construction schedule. The dedicated field staff have done a tremendous job keeping the project on time while overcoming the endless hurdles encountered with Covid related production delays and subcontractor staffing shortages. I’d be happy to continue working hand in hand with JVS for another 10+ years. JVS never takes shortcuts, and always has the client’s best interests in mind.
Dave Fischer
Project Manager, Howard County Public Schools