EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES (K-12 & Universities)

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Educational Facilities (K-12 & Universities)

Spectra Engineering & Research, Inc. has an impressive history and extensive experience in planning, designing, and environmental permitting of educational related facilities. SER has provided civil and site engineering design, environmental permitting and construction documents for the renovation or addition, and new construction of several educational facilities. Our experience includes kindergarten and day care facilities, elementary, middle, and high schools, and several buildings and facilities for higher education (university). SER has worked with various County School Boards as well as the Florida Board of Regents.

Related Projects

+ Havana Middle School

Havana Middle School

Spectra Engineering provided civil, site and environmental engineering design services for the Gadsden County School Board on the Board’s new 50-acre Havana Middle School in Havana, Florida. Spectra Engineering performed site engineering, infrastructure and utility design, stormwater management facility design, packaged wastewater plant, force main, lift station, roadway design, concurrency review and environmental permitting. One of the major aspects of this project was the design of 2,000 linear feet of roadway connecting County Road 153 to the project site. Other services included design of 2,500 linear feet for gas line extension, 2,000 linear feet of off-site sanitary sewer, and 4,000 linear feet of water line extension. To meet the client’s demand, we were able to produce approved construction plans and permits within three and a half months. Total project cost was $11 million.

+ Chiles High School

Chiles High School

This newest Leon County High School is a state of the art facility with cutting edge technology. Chiles High School is situated on a 70 acre site. SER was responsible for coordinating all site planning and environmental permitting activities, including meeting all County Growth Management requirements, as well as securing stormwater and NPDES permits.

+ Riley Elementary School

Riley Elementary School

Spectra Engineering under contract with a local architect, provided site planning and engineering, environmental studies, grading and drainage design and permitting services. Other service include parking lot improvements, landscaping and stormwater facilities.

+ Kate Sullivan Elementary School

Kate Sullivan Elementary School

SER was selected to perform master plan and driveway improvements for Kate Sullivan Elementary School. Under this contract, SER developed a Master Plan including different design alternatives and cost estimates. We also provided site engineering, grading, drainage, roadway design, permitting and land surveying services as part of this project.

+ FAMU Child Care Center

FAMU Child Care Center

As the civil engineering sub-consultant to a local architect, Spectra Engineering assisted in the planning and design of FAMU’s first modern child care facility. This multi-million building and associated amenities was constructed at the north side of campus. Spectra Engineering is providing the following services: land surveying, site planning and civil engineering, water and wastewater systems design, environmental permitting, and construction/field inspection.

+ FAMU S.B.I. Addition

FAMU S.B.I. Addition

As a consultant to an architectural firm, Spectra Engineering was awarded a contract for the design of the FAMU School of Business & Industry (SBI) Addition. As the civil engineer for this project, Spectra Engineering was responsible for site development, site grading, drainage, and utilities design. Other services include the design of water supply and wastewater systems, drainage structures, and stormwater management facility. We also secured necessary environmental permits. Total project cost: approximately $4 million.

+ FAMU General Classroom Building

FAMU General Classroom Building

FAMU General Classroom Building. SER provided surveying, civil and site engineering design, environmental studies, grading, drainage, stormwater facility design, and permitting services for this 60,000-SF teaching facility.

+ FAMU Plant Operations Facility

FAMU Plant Operations Facility

FAMU Plant Operations Facility. SER provided civil/site engineering: grading, stormwater and environ. engineering, utility design, including water, sanitary system, gas, electrical, and widening of Wahnish Way south of Osceola Street to Gore Street and included the creation of turning and bike lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and permitting.

+ FAMU Foster-Tanner Building

FAMU Foster-Tanner Building

FAMU Foster-Tanner Addition and Renovation. SER provided site planning and engineering, environmental studies, water and wastewater systems design, and construction management services.

+ FAMU Student Services Building

FAMU Student Services Building

FAMU Students Services Center. SER provided surveying, site planning and civil engineering, environmental studies, water and wastewater systems design, and permitting.

+ FAMU Coleman Library

FAMU Coleman Library

The project involves the addition of 47,000 GSF to FAMU Colemen Library. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.

+ FAMU Pharmacy Building (Phase I)

FAMU Pharmacy Building (Phase I)

This project involves the construction of approximately 63,000 Gross Square Feet (GSF) for Phase I and 25,000 GSF for Phase II of this state of the art facility for the Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy. The different components of the building include a auditorium, classrooms, research center, conference centers, and offices. Spectra Engineering & Research as the civil, site and environmental engineering consultant for this project is providing site planning and design, general civil engineering and design, land surveying, stormwater and drainage design, environmental permitting, utility and infrastructure design, roadway design and construction administration.

+ FAMU Carnegie Library

FAMU Carnegie Library

The project involves the design and construction of an 47,000 GSF building to house the Carnegie Library which contains black archives and preservation materials. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.

+ FAMU Journalism Building

FAMU Journalism Building

This is a multi-phase project which consists of designing a 99,554 square foot academic space for the School of Journalism, Media and Graphic Arts Building at Florida A&M University. The building will house administration, classrooms, teaching labs, research labs and instructional media. Spectra Engineering is the civil and site engineering consultant for this project. SER is providing civil engineering design including water and sewer extension and design, grading and drainage system, environmental permitting, stormwater systems design and construction administration.

FAMU Recreation Center
FAMU Developmental Research School (Middle & High School)
For additional educational facility projects, please see “Government Agencies”

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