New Vista High School

December 2024

Welcome to the December Construction Update for the new, New Vista High School!  We are in the final weeks of construction on the new building, and a lot is happening in and around the site. Final finishes are being addressed throughout the school in anticipation of new furniture being delivered and installed starting on Dec. 9. The move into the new school will occur over Winter Break, and students will begin the second semester in the new school building on Tuesday, January 7, 2025!! We are very excited for this huge milestone! 

Construction activities planned for the month of December are detailed below:

• Complete polishing of floors
• Complete installation of seats, stage lighting, carpet and lift in the auditorium
• Final equipment connections and start-up in kitchen
• Complete final systems check on elevator
• Learning Stairs: complete panel installation, end caps, and electrical trim out
• Complete Student Commons wood ceiling installation and electrical trim out
• Final building-wide clean
• Continue identifying and addressing ongoing punch-list items (this process will continue for several months into the 2025 spring semester)

Read more about the December project update here

November 2024
Welcome to the November Construction Update for the new, New Vista High School!  As you can see if you have driven by or come to campus, our new building has taken its final shape. The bulk of the work is now inside the new structure as we enter the homestretch of the “building” phase of this two-summer project. The schedule is still in place for the big move over the holiday break in December, with students and staff occupying the new school beginning in January, 2025. There is still plenty of work to be done in the meantime, and your student(s) will likely see an uptick in construction activity between now and the completion of the structure in December. Please see below for specific construction activities slated to take place here in November at NVHS:

• Complete turf installation on east slopes of school
• Complete pre-testing of all systems, including fire alarm
• Start up roof top units, connect and start up kitchen equipment 
• Complete start up of all building systems
• Complete casework installation throughout the school
• Complete seating and bleacher installation in the auditorium
• Complete all carpet and door installation on first floor
• Complete all casework mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installation, including lighting
• Seal floors on upper level
• Complete installation of elevator
• Complete painting on first floor and start ceiling tile on the second floor
• Complete ceiling grid and lights at the learning stairs 
• Wood ceiling support installation at student commons areas and final MEP connections in this area

Read more about the November project update here

October 2024

Welcome to the October Construction Update for the new, New Vista High School. We hope the “routine” of school is now set for you and your family and that the first semester is going well for your student(s)!  On the construction side of things, there is a lot happening throughout the interior of the school as the project team pushes to completion in order to be ready for the move-in over Winter Break. The final form of the school is apparent both on the exterior “skin” of the building as well as the rapidly emerging finishes throughout the inside. Planning is well underway for the move from the existing building to the new one, and we are confident that the staff will be settled into their new spaces and ready for students come the beginning of the second semester!

Note that the new synthetic turf field, to be located on the east side of the school along Broadway (which was added to the scope of the project several months ago), will not be installed until the early part of the 2025-26 school year as this can only take place once the old building is fully demolished and removed. Work planned for the month of October is detailed below:

• Complete roofing details and cap
• Complete installation of exterior sidewalks and curbs around the new building
• Construction trailer breakdown, removal and connex relocation
• Complete electrical rough in, fire alarm install and testing in boiler room
• Begin casework installation throughout the first floor 
• Begin carpet installation on first floor
• Complete finishes and equipment install in kitchen area
• Complete tiles in all bathrooms and painting
• Complete ceiling grid and wood ceilings at student commons area
• Complete painting throughout both floors of the school
• Electrical install and grind/polish learning stairs area
• Complete ceiling grids and electrical rough-ins on second floor
• Complete paint, acoustical panel install and lighting in the auditorium

Read more about the October project update here

September 2024

Welcome to the September Construction Update for the new, New Vista High School. The return of students and staff for the start of the school year has brought that familiar “buzz” to the school, which is wonderful to both see and feel. The progress of the new school only adds to the excitement as it has really taken shape, both inside and out, and is only a handful of months away from being ready for move-in. 

Construction of the new building is approximately 77% complete at this point. Installation of the exterior metal panels and masonry is complete and gives the building a much more finished look. Inside work continues to progress, as more rooms move from framing toward installation of drywall and ceilings. As always, we appreciate the patience of the entire New Vista community as logistics around construction evolve in the coming weeks. A project of this complexity takes a great deal of coordination and cooperation from all involved and your support has been invaluable to its success so far. 

Construction activities planned for September are detailed below:

• Complete all roof detailing around edges and rooftop units

• Complete installation of all large windows (south side and auditorium)

• Begin grading and installation of all exterior sidewalk and stairs

• Complete installation of power and gas to the building

• Epoxy floor prep and install at kitchen along with appliances and coiling door

• Ceiling mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation at fitness room and other select classrooms

• Complete drywall installation and paint throughout the school, including second floor and auditorium

• Tile bathrooms in select locations

• Install ceiling grid in second floor areas along with MEP devices

We hope that the start of the school year has been a good one for both you and your student(s). As always, thank you so much for all of your support….we couldn’t do any of this without it!

Read more about the September project update here

August 2024

Welcome to the August Construction Update for the new, New Vista High School. As we fast approach the return of students and staff to NVHS, the construction site continues to be a beehive of activity. The building is approximately 70% complete at this point and is still on schedule for the move-in over Winter Break. The final facade of the school is emerging with the installation of the exterior masonry, metal panels, and windows, and we can begin to see what the finished building will look like. Inside, the work continues to progress from the first floor to the second. Painting is beginning in some rooms on the first floor and framing is moving into the final stages on the second floor. 

Activities planned for August are detailed below: 

• Complete the masonry exterior wrap and wash around the new building

• Complete installation of metal panels and all windows

• Complete the masonry at the new sign

• Complete Xcel work at 20th Street

• Complete smoothing the surface of the concrete floor on the 2nd story

• Kitchen Area: Complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) above ceiling, ceiling grid and epoxy floor

• Fitness Area: Install ceiling grid and MEP ceiling install

• Auditorium: Complete ceiling rough in for sound clouds, drywall, finish and paint

• Complete drywall and finishes in select bathroom groups, begin tile work

• Admin Area: Complete ceiling grid and tile bathrooms

• 2nd floor: Finish floors, continue drywall installation on second floor, tape and finish and first coat of paint

The emergence of the “new” New Vista building has generated a ton of excitement in the Boulder community and we are very excited with the promise this new facility will bring. So much has been accomplished so far and the anticipation is growing for its completion. As always, we appreciate your patience and support and welcome you back for the 2024-25 school year!

Read more about the August project update here

July 2024

Welcome to the July Construction Update for the new, New Vista High School. The full summer push is underway on site and many construction activities are taking place simultaneously throughout the building. In general, the progress of the construction is taking place from “north to south,” starting on the first floor (north) side of the school and moving toward the south.  The second floor follows the first, hence why you may see drywall and other finishes happening on the first floor area and framing still being completed on the second floor. The project remains on schedule with the building ready for staff and students to occupy in December.  Below are the major construction activities planned for the month of July:

• Continue exterior masonry wrap & wash throughout the month
• Continue floor polishing from north to south in the building
• Complete final tasks of roof installation
• Complete installation of exterior metal panels and all windows
• Complete drywall installation and finishing and apply 1st coat of paint in and around the kitchen & flex lab areas. Begin ceiling grid installation in select rooms in this area
• Kitchen: set coolers, complete trench work and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) in ceiling in the kitchen
• Auditorium/music: complete MEP rough placements, install insulation, ceiling rough-ins, complete drywall installation and finishing and apply 1st coat of paint
• Admin area: complete drywall installation and finishing and 1st coat of paint
• 2nd floor: Complete all major rough-ins (MEP, HVAC), framing, drywall, finishing and begin 1st coat of paint

As the building takes shape, we want to thank A&P Construction, MOA Architects, BVSD Bond personnel, and all of the sub-contractors, for their work on this project.  It has truly been a team effort on a project this complex and we appreciate everyone involved.  We also thank you for your continued patience and support……Go Owls!

June 2024

Welcome to the June Construction Update for the new, New Vista High School. We want to congratulate you and your student(s) on another successful year at NVHS and hope that this message finds your summer off to a great start! Activity around the construction site has ramped up considerably since Memorial Day weekend, with a large number of trades professionals making their way around the building completing a plethora of tasks. With the roof nearly complete and the building “sealed up,” work can continue at a rapid pace inside unaffected by the weather. Activities planned for the month of June are detailed below:

• Continue with masonry “wrap” & wash of the lower part of the building exterior

• Complete final roofing seals and details

• Complete floor grinding on both floors, north to south

• Begin and continue installation of windows and exterior metal panels

• Install fiber optic loop around the property

• Pour concrete for new front entrance and monument area

• Set roof top equipment

• Set and pour concrete for loading dock area

• Moving from north to south in the building, individual areas will continue to see framing, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins and installation, drywall installation, finishes completed and tile installation (in bathrooms and select areas).

Read more about the June project update here

May 2024

Welcome to the May Construction Update for the new, New Vista High School. 

First of all, we want to acknowledge and commend the staff and students of New Vista as well as the construction personnel onsite for responding quickly and properly when the unmarked gas line was hit earlier this month. This incident illustrates the importance of having and practicing emergency response plans. The school was evacuated safely and emergency personnel arrived at the site quickly. Xcel sealed the gas line later the same day. School and construction were able to safely resume the following day. 

Adolfson & Peterson and BVSD Bond staff have each reviewed the incident internally to identify any areas for improvement. All necessary emergency procedures are in place and were executed well. A&P has requested that Xcel review their documentation and procedures for locating utilities and refresh the locates on the site. 

The new building is extremely close to being “sealed up” and much less exposed to the weather. This is a critical milestone in the building process as inside work can progress more quickly when the weather is not as much of a factor impacting the work. There will also be a noticeable increase in the number of workers on site as multiple trades are working simultaneously in various parts of the building. As always, we thank you for your patience and continued support during this very busy time of construction.

Read more about the May project update here

April 2024

Welcome to the April construction update for the new, New Vista High School. The school has really taken on its final form, and you can get a sense of the size and breadth of the new facility. Despite some weather setbacks over the past few weeks, A&P Construction has done a remarkable job maintaining the overall schedule of the project. With the arrival of spring, working conditions are likely to be more favorable weather-wise, which will bring more workers and increased activity all around the site. Crews will be working six days a week for the foreseeable future. As always, we thank you for your patience and continued support during this very busy time of construction. 

Highlights of the work planned for April are detailed below:

• Continue installation of the tall wall wrap on the exterior of the school

• Complete structural steel installation

• Begin exterior masonry wrap

• Begin installation of the roof

• Install headwalls in various locations throughout the school

• Continue mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-ins in select areas of the school

• Complete framing of the auditorium area

Note:  We continue to wait on XCEL Energy for the removal of a power pole on 20th street.  When this removal does occur, there will likely be traffic disruptions on 20th street (west side of current NVHS building) for several days. We will update you on specifics when plans are finalized, but be aware that 20th street will be narrowed to one lane as sanitation tie-ins are completed. We apologize ahead of time for the inconvenience this may cause you as you access the current NVHS site.

Read more about the April project update here

March 2024

Crews have been making good use of the great weather and the project is moving forward steadily. The entire structure is now officially “out of the ground” and the last of the support beams will be placed early this month! The number of workers, vehicles and construction equipment moving in, out and around the site has increased significantly. This is wonderful news, but we ask that you and your student(s) take extra care around the site given the amount of activity that is happening on a daily basis.

This month, the installation of steel will continue for the second story floor, followed by the return of concrete trucks to pour the second floor slabs. Through March and April, the building structure will be enclosed as the wall panels and roof are put into place. With the enclosure of the building, crews will begin layout and framing of walls as well as the rough-in for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. The end of the month will see the beginning of drywall installation.

As always, we thank you for your patience and continued support during this very busy time of construction. 

Note: We continue to wait on XCEL Energy for the removal of a power pole on 20th street. Thus, please be aware that, when this removal does occur, there will likely be traffic disruptions on 20th street (west side of current NVHS building) for several days.  We will keep you posted on specifics when plans are finalized, but be aware that 20tn street will be narrowed to one lane as sanitation tie-ins are completed. We apologize ahead of time for the inconvenience this may cause you as you access the current NVHS site.

Read more about the March project update here

February 2024

The New Vista construction site is changing every day. The progress being made is significant. With the foundation slab completed, crane operations and steel installation are the dominant features right now. The weather has been very cooperative so it will not be long before the entire “bones” of the new school will be set into place. On Feb. 13, students and staff joined members of the Board of Education, local dignitaries, district staff and the construction team to celebrate the halfway point of steel installation with a “beam raising” ceremony. Prior to the beam being raised into place, everyone had the opportunity to sign the beam and put their permanent mark on the building. 

Highlights of the work planned for February are detailed below:

• Complete the installation of all steel support beams/columns at the school site

• Complete all rough-ins on the second-floor deck area

• Prep second floor deck areas A and B (north to south) for concrete pour

• Prep and pour the second floor of the auditorium area

• Begin concrete pour of second floor in areas A and B

• Prep and pour concrete at the Learning Stairs area, first and second floor

• Complete grading at several sites on the exterior of the site

Note:  We continue to wait on XCEL Energy for the removal of a power pole on 20th street. Thus, please be aware that, when this removal does occur, there will likely be traffic disruptions on 20th street (west side of current NVHS building) for several days.  We will keep you posted on specifics when plans are finalized, but be aware that 20tn street will be narrowed to one lane as sanitation tie-ins are completed. We apologize ahead of time for the inconvenience this may cause you as you access the current NVHS site.

Read more about the February project update here

January 2024

The construction site continues to be a busy place this month with a couple of big milestones happening. On Jan. 3 the final concrete pour for the first floor slab was completed, setting the stage for the installation of structural steel over the next month. This is an exciting time as the building really starts to go vertical and take shape. Extended favorable weather recently has allowed A&P Construction to press ahead on the schedule and the overall project is running both on time and within budget.  

Note:  Please be aware that there will likely be traffic disruptions on 20th Street (west side of the current NVHS building) sometime in the coming weeks when crews make the connection to the City’s sanitary sewer line. When the work occurs, the road will be narrowed to one-lane for several days. The timing of the work is dependent on XCEL Energy disconnecting a light pole located by the temporary parking lot on the NW side of the school. We will keep you posted on specifics when plans are finalized. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience.

Highlights of the work planned for January are detailed below:

• Final first floor concrete slab will be poured, including auditorium slope and stairs area

• XCEL transformer installation and setup to be completed

• Electrical rough-ins for the transformer will be completed

• Structural steel installation will begin on the NW side of the new school and move south through the month of January

• Site grading in select locations will occur throughout the month

Read more about the January project update here

December 2023

The construction site continues to be a busy place this month. With the concrete foundations poured and weather coated, the footprint of the new building is now complete and backfill and column locations have been set and poured. Major aspects of the next phase of work are dependent on the tie-in to the city sanitation/water systems scheduled for this month. (See the information in red below.) Also, there will continue to be heavy construction traffic going in and out of the site, with both concrete and structural steel being delivered on a daily basis.  

We are pleased to have welcomed many student visitors to the site over the past few weeks, and hope to see more NVHS students (as well as students from other schools) in the weeks/months to come. Visiting students have learned about the various trades, walked the actual construction site, and asked questions of both the general contractor (A&P) and the various subcontractors. It is a unique opportunity for students to learn about the construction industry firsthand and we are thrilled to host them whenever possible!

Read more about the December project update here

November 2023

The New Vista High School building project is moving forward at a rapid clip!  With the weather being fairly cooperative overall, the various trades have been able to both access the site and complete many major tasks either on time or even ahead of schedule in some instances. The foundation is over 90% complete with the elevator shaft also completed (It is the most prominent feature on the site right now along with the enormous walls that will support the new auditorium.) Work will continue in earnest over the coming weeks to take advantage of the excellent construction conditions, with plenty of equipment entering and exiting the site.  

Note:  Please be aware there will be traffic disruptions on both 20th street (west side of current NVHS building and Baseline (south side by the construction entrance in the coming weeks. We will keep you posted on specifics when plans are finalized, but both streets will be narrowed to one lane (20th street will be impacted first, then Baseline) as sanitation tie-ins are completed).  We apologize ahead of time for the inconvenience this may cause you as you access the current NVHS site.

As always, we thank you for your patience and continued support during this very busy time of construction. Though the opening of the new school is just over a year away, it is exciting to see the progress being made on a daily basis! Please see below for highlights of the work taking place this month:

• Complete pours of foundation walls at south side of building

• Complete waterproofing of foundation walls throughout the site

• Install exterior foundation drains

• Begin work on installation of underground systems throughout the foundation

• Prep and pour curbs and sidewalks in the new front entry driveway loop area

• Grade, prep and install first level of asphalt for front entry driveway loop

• Begin installation of crane pads in anticipation of support steel installation in the latter part of November

Read more about the November project update here

October 2023

This has been an exciting month for the construction project as the new building has started to come out of the ground! Concrete—LOTS of concrete—has been delivered, then poured, as the construction of the foundation continues in earnest each day. Forms can be seen emerging from these foundations as the work progresses towards the installation of the building structure. With all of this activity taking place around the site, we commend A&P Construction for their attention to detail that has minimized any impact on the existing school and the students and staff. 

Thank you for your patience and continued support during this very busy time of construction. Though the opening of the new school is months away, it is exciting to see the progress being made on a daily basis! 

Read more about the October project update here

September 2023

Literally tons of dirt have been moved on the east side of the existing New Vista High School building—a visible indication of the progress being made on the site currently. This month we will start to see the new building come out of the ground as the foundation is constructed and the building starts to go vertical. This is an exciting time for the project! Beginning around Sept. 20, concrete trucks will be coming and going to the site on a regular basis to pour the foundation walls which will continue for several weeks. Thank you for your patience and continued support during this very busy time.

Read more about the September project update here

August 2023

The area where the new building will be located, just east of the existing building, has been cleared and leveled over the past few weeks. Rough grading is complete and the work of drilling the 739 support piers has begun. Yet to come this month will be the start of stormwater infrastructure installation and rough-in for underground electrical systems. The weather has been favorable for most of this work and the number of workers on the site will continue to increase in the weeks ahead.

Read more about the August project update here

July 2023

The construction trailers are set, perimeter fencing has been put in place, and as of July 5, shovels are in the ground as Adolfson and Peterson Construction begins its work on the new building for New Vista High School! The design and planning for this project, several years in the making, has been a collaboration of many stakeholders, and we are excited for the completion of the new building in the fall of 2024. 

MOA Architects, along with general contractor Adolfson & Peterson (A&P) Construction, will be leading the project for BVSD. A&P has extensive experience in working in the schools/education sector, and has completed a number of successful projects for BVSD. Funding for the construction of the new school is being provided through the Bond ballot measure that was approved by voters in November 2022, along with funding from the 2014 Bond program.

Extra planning and strict safety protocols have been put in place and are monitored daily and reassessed on a weekly basis with BVSD, MOA Architects and all outside vendors. As we will be doing each month, this update is intended to keep the NVHS community apprised of the upcoming work scheduled to be completed in the month ahead. Below are the highlights of the work taking place this month:

• Clearing of the site and demo of existing structures (tennis courts, basketball court, small walkway and surrounding landscape)

• Completion of temporary drive/entrance to the existing parking lot off of 20th street.  

• Note: Entrance to the south parking lot off of Baseline Road is closed to public access and will be for the duration of the project

• Site survey and rough grading of the entire footprint of the new campus

• Begin to layout the building foundation 

• Begin work on exterior storm water pond construction on site

Read more about the July project update here

June 2023

This month, Adolfson & Peterson Construction (A&P) will mobilize to the site with equipment and materials. 

• Mobilize for construction trailer delivery and installation

• Rework parking entrance:  Eliminating east entrance and establishing a WEST entrance to the staff/student parking area.

• Temporary fencing installed around the construction site.  Note that, until its completion, this construction area will be closed to the public, including on the weekends. This includes most of the property EAST of the current school building (excluding parking areas).

• Site survey completed

• Major site equipment deliveries completed by July 1, 2023

Read more about the June project update here

The construction contract was awarded to Adolfson & Peterson Construction. Construction will begin over the summer with the contractor molizing to the site in July. The contractor is developing the detailed construction schedule, which plans for approximately 15 months to construct the new building and a mid-year move-in during the 2024-25 school year. Planning is underway for a groundbreaking celebration in August. Check back for information. 

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