Thomas Ford Elementary School

Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Modules: 48
Square Footage: 24,000
Time to Complete: 5 months

In order to streamline the on-site completion of the preengineered school building, NRB completed all structural elements including the raised clear span clerestory roof over the multipurpose room, curved barrel vault roofs over all of the entrances and exterior concrete decks. As well, NRB completed and commissioned all interior finishes including millwork, fitments, folding partitions, final painting as well as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems. The General Contractor completed all foundations, exterior building cladding and site work. This division of responsibilities was key to achieving the owner's specified occupancy date of their modular school.

Building features include custom interior colors throughout providing a bright friendly facility for the students and staff. The multipurpose room includes a 14-foot clear ceiling height with exposed spiral ductwork, trusses and acoustical roof deck as well as acoustical panels. The multipurpose room roof was raised above the surrounding modules to allow for natural light along both sides.

Sound-rated folding partitions in large classrooms were provided to allow for adjustments and variety in classroom sizes.

Energy saving materials such as insulated fiberglass windows, motion-activated lighting controls, high-efficiency HVAC units and programmable thermostats were installed.

Another quality facility built by NRB Inc.