After 10 years of district building projects and remodels, Kamiakin’s turn came around when voters passed a bond for the Kamiakin High School modernization project on the third attempt.

Situated on 30 acres, Kamiakin constraints included a lack of adequate classroom space, roof leaks and outdated electrical systems. The 192,841-square-foot, five-building complex was completed in 1970 and hasn’t been updated since an expansion in 1981.

The modernization project will upgrade the existing school to make it compliant with current building, life safety, plumbing, electrical, energy and accessibility codes.

The remodel also includes seismic work and security modifications.

Other necessary components of the update involve hazardous materials abatement and a remodel to improve the use of classroom space. Also, an existing lecture hall will be developed into an auditorium for 600 people.

In addition to updates for the current buildings, the project will add 36,600 square feet of space. The expansion includes a new gym and a two-story building with 15 classrooms, which will eliminate 10 modular units.

Classes at the high school are in session during construction.

PROJECT PARTICIPANTS

Contractor: J.N. Jacobsen & Son, P.O. Box 6940, Kennewick, WA 99336, (509) 582-7721 Architects: CKJT Architects, 128 Vista Way, Kennewick, WA 99336, (509) 783-5444 James Melstrom & Associates (landscape architect) Engineers: BRC Acoustics (acoustical) DEI Electrical Engineers (electrical) L&S Engineering (mechanical) PBS Environmental (hazardous materials engineer) Structural Design Northwest (structural)

Other Participants
A & B Asphalt	Aden Masonry	All City Painting
All Acoustics	Apollo Sheet Metal	Assured Quality Abatement
Bagley Lawns	Big Sky Supplies	Cascade Fire Protection
Craig Co.	Dan Leslie Roofing	Drywall Interiors
DuPree Building Specialties	Gale Insulation	Insulpro Products
Iris Window Coverings	Kilgore Architectural Products	Lemons Millwork
Leslie Roofing	Metalfab	Momike
Noble’s Carpet Service	Northwest School Equipment	Perfection Glass
SMK Construction	Schindler Elevator Corp.	Smith & Greene Co.
Stagecraft Industries