Gilbane Building Company Selected to Build New Elementary School in Groton, Massachusetts
Designed by Studio G, with Leftfield serving as owner’s project manager, the facility will feature a variety of energy-conserving elements to bring the school close to Net Zero energy consumption.
The new Florence Roche Elementary School will accommodate 645 students in grades kindergarten through grade four and offer a solution to address growing concerns regarding the state of the existing facility, originally constructed in the 1950s and beyond a state of repair.
The new facility will be organized into grade-level learning neighborhoods and feature shared learning spaces such as a media center, an outdoor learning lab (OLL), a STEM lab with outdoor patio for student projects, and music and art classrooms.
“We’re incredibly excited to be a part of the Groton project team. Having worked with Leftfield in the past on similar successful projects, we’re confident that our ‘student and community first’ mindset empowers us to deliver a new elementary school that the district can be proud of,” said Mike O’Brien, senior vice president and MA business unit leader for Gilbane.
Florence Roche Elementary School is set for completion in 2024.
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations worldwide.