Weitz Highlights Long-Term Construction Partnership With Ralston Public Schools

Highlights

• The Weitz Company has worked with Ralston Public Schools on multiple renovation, improvement and new-construction projects.
• The portfolio includes work at the district's high school, middle school and several elementary schools.
• Weitz emphasizes communication with students, teachers, parents and community members during active construction.
• Project engagement includes weekly contractor talks, newsletters, jobsite tours and educational presentations.
• Safety planning has been particularly important because several projects were conducted on or next to occupied school campuses.

Multiple Projects Across Ralston Schools

Long-term construction management relationships can give school districts continuity across renovation and new-building programs. The Weitz Company has partnered with Ralston Public Schools on a series of projects, including high school renovations, middle school improvements and upgrades at Meadows, Wildewood and Blumfield elementary schools.

The partnership also includes the demolition and replacement of Mockingbird Elementary School. The work has required coordination between construction teams, school administrators, staff, students and families.

Communication Built Into Project Delivery

Weitz has used several communication methods to keep the school community informed during construction. Weekly contractor presentations provide updates on current work and upcoming milestones, while some sessions introduce students to construction trades and project activities.

The construction manager has also supported project newsletters, social media updates and jobsite tours. In-person and virtual tours have provided opportunities for school stakeholders to learn about areas such as electrical, mechanical, structural steel, concrete, masonry and finishing work.

Project documentation has also been incorporated into educational activities, with selected construction information made available to students through the district's project processes.

Managing Construction on Occupied Campuses

Working around active schools has required additional planning for deliveries, pedestrian movement, student drop-off and pickup operations, and temporary relocations.

Weitz has used preconstruction meetings and Pull Planning sessions with project managers, subcontractors and foremen to establish project-specific safety expectations. Coordination with school administrators has also been used to maintain safe access while construction activities continue.

Why It Matters

School construction requires contractors to balance project execution with the needs of active educational environments. Weitz's work with Ralston Public Schools illustrates how communication, safety coordination and stakeholder engagement can become integral parts of delivering renovations and new facilities while schools remain operational.

Source: Weitz