2004 Bond Construction
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Campus Improvements by WISD Maintenance Department - List
Waller High School Expansion
3/06/06
  • All newly constructed/renovated areas are occupied.

2/13/06

  • The anticipated completion date for the project is scheduled for February 28, 2006. Notice to proceed was given to Gamma Construction on September 2, 2004.

1/09/06

  • The front entry to the Fine Arts Center is scheduled for completion the week of January 23rd-27th. Items remaining for completion include floor tile, VCT, painting and various furnishings.
  • The new gymnasium is scheduled for completion the week of January 16th-20th. Basketball goals and bleachers are currently being installed.
  • The Performing Arts Center is scheduled for completion by January 31st. The auditorium seating, final coats of paint, miscellaneous stage lighting, rigging and curtains are in the process of installation.
  • The "ROTC" renovation area is scheduled for completion the week of February 1st. Demolition work and new construction of the spaces are running concurrently.
  • The Water Plant is scheduled for completion February 28th. The galvanized water storage tank delivery is scheduled for January 31st. The hydro-tank has arrived on-site.

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12/12/05

  • Data cabling installation is complete in the new Academic Addition. Waller ISD is currently moving into this area.
  • The wood floor in the new Gymnasium has been installed and is currently in the process of being sanded and sealed.
  • The ceiling clouds at the Performing Arts Center are installed. The entrance to the Performing Arts Center is continuing as scheduled with the arrival of glazing and storefront frames.
  • The Fine Arts Center is progressing as scheduled with Waller ISD currently moving into this space.
  • Renovation area scheduled for the December break is currently being moved out of by Waller ISD. Gamma Construction to proceed in this area once given the go ahead by Waller ISD.
  • Exterior walls and roof are done at the Water Plant site. Exterior piping is stubbed out to the tank and is ready for the water tank to arrive onsite. The city is in the process of installing their water line to building. CenterPoint is setting power poles for the overhead electrical service.  

11/14/05
  • Gamma Construction is finishing up all items on the Athletic Annex punch list in preparation of re-walk through with SHW and DBR.
  • Gamma Construction's cleaning crew is working in preparation of the initial walk through with SHW. Data cabling work is continuing during this cleaning period. The majority of the new lockers are installed in the new Academic Addition.
  • The painter has finished in the gymnasium excluding some touch up areas. The wood flooring is on-site and is acclimatizing in preparation for installation. The bleachers are on site and waiting for the wood flooring to be installed first.
  • Painting is continuing at the performing Arts Center. Preparation for the theatre lighting and sound system is complete. The entrance to the Performing Arts Center is continuing as scheduled.
  • The Fine Arts Center is progressing as scheduled. Ceiling grids have been installed along with light fixtures. Ceramic tile, painting and the installation of mill work is nearing completion. The front entry to the school is continuing to be framed.
  • Gamma Construction is finishing up all items on the renovation work punch list.
  • Exterior walls at the water plant are scheduled to begin this week.
10/11/05
  • Gamma Construction is finishing all items on the Athletic Annex punch list in preparation of re-walk through with SHW and DBR.

  • Air conditioning in the new Academic Addition is up and running. Ceiling tiles, floor tile, and VCT installation are nearing completion. Carpet installation has begun. The installation of marker boards is continuing.

  • The painter is continuing to paint the interior of the new gymnasium. The wood flooring has arrived on site and is acclimatizing in preparation for installation.

  • Painting is continuing at the Performing Arts Center. Electrical work in preparation for the theatre lighting and sound system is continuing. Work on the entrance to the Performing Arts Center is continuing as scheduled.

  • The Performing Arts Center is progressing as scheduled. Ceiling grids and light fixtures have been installed. Ceramic tile, painting, and the installation of mill work continues. The front entry to the school is being roofed and framed.

  • Gamma Construction is finishing all items on the renovation work punch list.

  • Construction at the water plant site has begun. Earthwork for the building pad and the tank are progressing.

9/12/05
  • Gamma Construction is finishing all items on the Athletic Annex punch list in preparation of re-walk through with SHW and DBR.

  • Air conditioning in the new Academic Addition is up and running. DBR is scheduled for an above-ceiling punch list the early part of this week. Casework has been delivered and is being installed inside the classrooms. Ceiling grids and lights have been installed.

  • Work is beginning on the front entry to the new gymnasium and the tie-in entry to the existing school. Walls have been painted with primer.

  • Drywall work is continuing at the Performing Arts Center. VAV boxes are installed. Roof and trim work is being finished in this area and in the Performing Arts Center. Work is continuing at the entrance to the auditorium.

  • The Performing Arts Center is progressing as scheduled. Ceiling grids and light fixtures have been installed. Duct insulation is currently being installed.

  • Gamma Construction is finishing all items on the renovation work punch list.

  • Water plant site has been cleared by Gamma Construction as of 9/10/05. The road to the site has been completed in anticipation of the start of construction.

8/8/05
  • Gamma Construction has received a punch list from SHW for items requiring completion or touch up. This work will be done at night and coordinated with the Athletic director to avoid conflict with WISD Athletics. Hydro mulch has been sprayed along the building's exterior.

  • Interior CMU walls are being primed for final paint coat in the new Academic Addition. Work is continuing in the new science lab areas. All MEP is continuing as scheduled. Ceiling grids are currently being installed.

  • Brick veneer installation is almost complete at the new Gymnasium with the exception of exterior pilasters. MEP work in this area is almost complete.

  • Exterior walls are up and the majority of the auditorium has brick veneer installed. Drywall installation at the floor and ceiling level is continuing. Installation of wall bracing along the stage rigging side of the stage has begun.

  • The Performing Arts Center is progressing as scheduled. Drywall has been installed in the majority of the rooms in this area.

  • Work within the renovation area has been completed with a few minor things left to do. Gamma Construction has received a punch list from SHW for items requiring completion or touch up. Gamma is working with school administrators to avoid conflict with normal WHS operations.

7/18/05
  • Athletic Annex is currently being moved into by WISD coaching staff. Gamma Construction has received a punch list from SHW for items requiring completion or touch up. The work will be done at night and coordinated with the Athletic Director as not to conflict with WISD athletics.

  • The block wall leave out at the new Academic Building has been filled in. Sheathing and insulation has been installed and is waiting for brick veneer application.. All stairs to the mechanical mezzanine along with exterior windows have been installed.

  • Brick veneer installation is almost complete at the new Gymnasium, with the exception of the block leave out for mechanical unit access. This area, similar to the Academic Building, will be built once all mechanical units have been installed.

  • Exterior walls are up and the majority of the Auditorium has brick veneer installed. Rough drywall installation at the floor and ceiling level has begun.

  • The Performing Arts Center is progressing as scheduled. The connection between the new entry and the existing entry has been framed in and the roof system has been installed.

  • The renovation of the main library and the main corridor is progressing rapidly. Bulkheads and ceilings have been framed in. All new interior walls have been placed in both the library and the athletic renovation area.

6/13/05
  • Progress at new Athletic Annex is proceeding as scheduled. Interior finishes and millwork are currently being installed, with the middle of July as anticipated completion date.

  • Masonry at Academic Addition is 90% complete. Once stairs arrive on site and are installed, block wall leave-out will be constructed.

  • Exterior wall sheathing is almost complete and brick veneer installation is beginning at the new Gymnasium. Ductwork and drywall above 20'-0' is currently being installed.

  • Steel work is almost complete at the Auditorium. Exterior walls are up and have exterior sheathing on them. The roof is approximately 90% installed in this area.

  • The Performing Arts Center is progressing as scheduled. The building is almost dried in with the exception of the Hi/Lo roof wall, which will begin shortly. Brick work is continuing and the structural connection to the existing corridor is nearing completion.

  • Demolition work nearing completion inside the main building with the exception of the mechanical mezzanine.

5/9/05
  • Progress at new Athletic Annex is proceeding as scheduled. Interior finishes and exterior brick are being applied.

  • HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work is progressing as scheduled. Interior walls are currently under construction. Mechanical units have been installed on mezzanine deck. Exterior block work is 95% complete.

  • Steel erection at the new Gymnasium is complete. Roof insulation and roof deck are complete. Interior work at mezzanine and interior wall construction has begun.

  • Masonry walls are continuing to be constructed at the Performing Arts Addition. Bar joists have been hung as far as possible to this point.

  • Performing Arts Center steel framing is continuing as scheduled.

  • Completion for all areas is scheduled for December 31, 2005.

4/11/05

  • Steel erection and masonry are 98% complete at Athletic Annex. HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work is 75% complete as scheduled.

  • Steel erection of Academic Addition is 98% complete. HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work are progressing as scheduled. Masonry walls are under construction.

  • Steel erection at the new Gymnasium is 98% complete. Roof insulation and roof deck are complete.

  • Masonry walls are under construction at the Performing Arts Addition.

  • Performing Arts Addition steel framing is 50% erected.

  • Underground utilities are 98% complete.

3/14/05

  • Concrete slab is complete in all areas of the new additions with the exception of mezzanine decks

  • Steel erection is 98% complete and masonry is 85% complete at Athletic Annex. HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work is progressing as scheduled.

  • Steel erection of Academic addition is 98% complete. HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work is progressing as schedule

  • Steel erection at the new Gymnasium is 80% complete. Roof insulation and roof deck are being installed and progressing as scheduled.

  • Masonry walls are being constructed at the Performing Arts addition.

  • Paving at the Performing Arts addition is continuing as scheduled.

  • Underground utilities are 95% complete.

  • Completion for all areas is scheduled for December 31, 2005.

2/14/05
  • Concrete slab at Athletic Annex is 100% complete, slab at Academic Addition is 100% complete, slab at Gymnasium Addition is 100% complete, slab at Performing Arts addition is 55% complete. (Auditorium slab expected to be poured by 2/18/05.)

  • Steel erection of Athletic Annex is 98% complete. Athletic Annex masonry is 40% complete. HVAC, plumbing, electrical work progressing as scheduled.

  • Steel erection of Academic Addition is 95% complete.

  • Paving at Performing Arts addition has begun.

  • Underground utilities are 85% complete.

11/9/04
Click here for a larger image Construction on the new addition to Waller High School on Fields Store Road is on time and on budget according to Gamma Construction Company Supervisor Mike Georges.
Campus Improvements by WISD Maintenance Department - List
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Waller ISD Special Education bus drivers (L-R) Dotty Bertleff and LA Williams use the new WISD Transportation Training Room on April 21 to take the first aid and bio hazards training required annually for all WISD bus drivers and monitors.
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Employees of Narramore Glass of Waller replace a wall of windows in the original cafeteria of the Waller Junior High West Campus as part of the remodeling project underway by the WISD Maintenance Department.
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Waller ISD Maintenance employees (L-R) Gary Rollins and Melvin Stokely install the electrical supply for new heating units in the ceiling of the original cafeteria in the Waller Junior High West Campus.
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Waller ISD Transportation Department Route Coordinator Karen Breaux looks over the construction work being done by the WISD Maintenance Department
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Additional office space, restrooms, and other renovations added to Transportation Building

Fire alarm systems were upgraded at WJH and HES.

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Larger food storage area added to JES cafeteria

New exterior doors added at JES

New lockers installed at WJH East Campus

New wall paneling was installed at SMS.

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Intercom systems were upgraded at WJH and HES.

New exterior doors are being installed at RRE, SMS, and WJH.

A new air chiller is added at WJH.

440x30 feet of bus parking area added at the Transportation Department.

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Old ceilings were removed and replaced with new ceiling tiles in Waller Junior High and Holleman Elementary School in June, 2004.

WISD Maintenance Department employee Kinino Martinez works on the new parking lot and sidewalk at Waller Junior High on May 6, 2004.

WISD Maintenance Department employees Howard Bennett, Melvin Stokely, and Gary Rollins work on the electrical service upgrade for the bus barn on May 6, 2004.

Over 13,000 feet of additional parking area (enough for 30 cars) and a larger student pick up and drop off area were added at RRE.

Toda información está disponible en español sobre el pedido. Por favor contacte a Waller ISD al 936.931.3685.
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