High School UUU
PROJECT DETAILS
The southern region of Hillsborough County in Florida has experienced massive growth in recent years and a new high school was needed to accommodate approximately 3,400 students in the Wimauma area. Located on 99 acres, this $176M new build was a unique structural opportunity to complete.
Location:
Wimauma, Florida
Year:
2024
Customer:
Hillsborough County School Board
Owner:
Hillsborough County School Board
Architects:
Harvard Jolly PBK
Engineers:
Master Consulting Engineers, Inc.
General Contractor:
The Beck Group/Envision
Steel fabricators:
Industrial Steel LLC
CSC Products Used in Completing this Project
SQUARES OF DECK
SQUARES OF B36 VENTED 20 GAGE G90 ROOF DECK
SQUARES OF BA36 20 GAGE G90 ACOUSTIC ROOF DECK
SQUARES OF LF2 20 GAGE G90 COMPOSITE FLOOR DECK
SQUARES OF NS24 20 GAGE G90 ROOF DECK
TONS OF SHORT, MID, AND DEEP LONGSPAN JOISTS; UP TO 104” DEEP AND 168’ LONG
THE TOTAL PROJECT FOOTPRINT OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY’S NEW HIGH SCHOOL COVERS ~359,000 GROSS SQUARE FEET WHICH INCLUDES 12 STRUCTURES AND ACADEMIC BUILDINGS REACHING 3 STORIES HIGH.
From a structural standpoint, this project was unique with its use of obtuse and acute angles and curved elements which is not typically found in a concrete tilt-wall project.
With these challenges, the elevations of each embed and the length of each joist are entirely atypical. To achieve a harmonious installation, the project utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) to meticulously model each tilt-wall panel, structural steel element, and architectural element, as well as all MEPF systems. This process allowed the project to identify issues early in the production process, reducing rework and minimizing cost and time impacts on the school district.
During construction, Florida weather patterns impacted construction activities with summer rain and high winds. However, steel joist erection was quick because the lightweight joist design allowed multiple joists to be rigged with one crane pick, reducing overall erection time. Open-web steel joists were specifically used because they allow for additional space to coordinate an above-ceiling rough-in with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that would have otherwise required a dropped ceiling in certain locations.
This new school will be the largest in the Hillsborough County Public Schools system, symbolizing the remarkable growth in southern Hillsborough County. CSC is honored to contribute to a project that not only reflects this expansion but also makes a significant impact on the local community.