Fredrick Douglas Elementary School

The team of Greystone Warner and Gilbane is providing Construction Quality Manager (CQM) services for the City of Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners for the renovation of Mary E. Nicholson Elementary School #70. The project was the second opportunity for Greystone Warner and Gilbane to enhance their mentor/ protégé relationship and allow Greystone Warner’s leadership to continue to grow their construction management business.

The $7 million, 66,000 square feet project is a renovation to the historical facility and enhanced protection will be taken to protect many of the original features still in the building such as the detailed millwork, wood plank gym floor, and structural components. The project will include extensive upgrades to all MEP and technology systems, as well as select roofing, ADA and site work improvements as well as a performing arts addition. The project was designed for the LEED certification level.

Greystone Warner | Gilbane will once again serve as on-site manager during construction to oversee a single general contractor on behalf of the school district. In this role, the Greystone Warner | Gilbane team will provide IPS with an advocate on site looking out for their best interest and provide the technical knowledge to help the owner make effective and timely decisions.

Greystone Warner | Gilbane was selected for this second IPS assignment due to an outstanding performance on the James A. Garfield Elementary School project where the team provided strong on-site leadership, technical expertise and excelled at collaboration and problem Solving for the District.