For Immediate Release
Contact: Barbara J. Bogo
Oldcastle Precast Modular Group
215.453.3605
Barbara.bogo@oldcastleprecast.com
http://www.oldcastleprecast.com

DOWNINGTOWN School Expansion to use Oldcastle's Precast Concrete Building Components to Fast-track Project

January 2006-Telford,PA / Downingtown, PA : The Downingtown School District awarded contracts for the renovation and expansion work at Shamona Creek Elementary School. The project includes a new addition composed of five classrooms utilizing precast concrete modular classroom construction which will replace the current modular trailers. Additional parking and a new instructional center and gymnasium are also included as part of the project.

The new 5,500 square foot precast concrete expansion will contain (5) five-900 square foot classrooms with connector link to the existing school. The corridor is designed to have three skylights, increasing lighting and openness.

Oldcastle Precast Modular Group was awarded the contract to design, engineer, produce and erect the fifteen (15) modular school components, with a painted exterior finish, precast wall panels, and roof slabs that will create the new classroom addition.

Downingtown school officials had a need for a fast reaction construction method that would result in a facility that has structural integrity and a long life span. Oldcastle' precast building system provided that solution.

The school building system is designed as a fast-track construction system which integrates a series of pre-manufactured precast concrete building components with the purpose of creating secure, high quality, durable classrooms and open spaces.

The general contractor for the project is Dolan Construction, Reading, PA and the Architect of record is Highland Associates of Clarks Summit, PA.