Project Summary
New construction of a state-of-the-art 108,750 SF, 2-story Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada. This project utilized a prototype design that uses half the energy of a typical school of the same size and comes in at 2/3’s of a typical cost-per-square foot, saving the school district money. This project features 53 classrooms including a science classroom, art classroom, spacious library and two “flex-space” classrooms. Serving 592 students from grades Pre-K to 5th grade, the site was designed to create clear and clean site lines that aid in monitoring activity during and after school to ensure a safe campus for all students, staff, and visitors. Rafael Construction, during preconstruction for this project, was dedicated to ensuring that every Value Engineering (VE) option was taken into consideration and selected the best option based upon the School District’s needs and wants while saving them money. Despite significant schedule adjustments due to utilities, this project was successfully completed on time. The Board of School Trustees approved to name the school after the late Tyrone Thompson, an assemblyman who’s life was guided by his deep desire to be a dedicated public servant to build stronger and safer communities.
