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Forrestal Elementary School

Backed by a Military Installations (PSMI) grant from the Department of Defense, Forrestal School reflects a powerful investment in the future of military families and the community. This transformative project reaffirms the district’s commitment to delivering exceptional learning environments for every student.

Client

North Chicago School District #187

Location

North Chicago, Illinois

Project Team
  • Perkins Eastman

    Architect

  • Bulley & Andrews

    Construction Manager

Assignment
  • Project Management

Project Type

Education

K - 12

Services
  • Construction Administration

  • Entitlement Management

  • FF&E Coordination

  • Financial Management

  • Occupancy Management

  • Permit Management

  • Pre-Design Administration

  • Procurement

  • Project Accounting

  • Schedule & Budget Management

  • Project Facts
    • 100,800 Square feet K-5 elementary school

    • 5.92-Acre site

    • New construction building includes gym, multi-purpose/wellness room, library/media, dining, admin support spaces, storm shelter, and parking lot

    • Project also includes site improvements consisting of earthwork, site utilities, paving, landscaping, outdoor athletic fields, site furnishings, etc

    • Public Schools on Military Installations (PSMI) Grant Program located at Naval Station Great Lakes