Alderwood Elementary School

Client: Bellingham School District
Location: Bellingham, WA
Industry: Commercial Building Construction

Project Description

Alderwood Elementary is a stunning two-story, 59,000-square-foot facility featuring a gym, cafeteria, music room, stage, library, playground, and soccer field. Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply chain delays and rising costs, RAM’s proactive problem-solving ensured the project was completed on time, overcoming unprecedented market disruptions and safety concerns with resilience and efficiency.

Architect

Dykeman Architects

Project Wins

RAM anticipated significant cost impacts to lumber early in the project. By identifying the risk and strategically releasing the lumber package ahead of time, the project achieved substantial cost savings on lumber alone, showcasing proactive planning and effective risk management.