Sep 16 2015
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it has been selected by the Garland Independent School District (ISD) in Texas to provide construction program management services for the District’s $455 million Bond Program.
Under the five-year contract with Garland ISD, Jacobs is supporting district-wide security and life safety upgrades; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades to restrooms and classrooms; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire sprinkler improvements; window replacements; the addition of lighting, restrooms and concession stands at baseball/softball facilities; the expansion of band, choir and orchestra accommodations; and the construction of a new Career and Technical Education center and a natatorium.
Garland ISD is located in the northeast corner of Dallas County, servicing the suburban cities of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse. The district currently has 71 elementary, middle and high school campuses, supporting a student enrollment of approximately 57,500.
In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Tom McDuffie stated, “Jacobs is pleased to have been selected by Garland ISD to assist in defining capital needs for its students’ educational experience. We will share with the District our extensive knowledge of working with Texas schools and our national best practices.”
Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services.
Source: http://www.jacobs.com/