Newsletter for Educational Professionals
Lakewood Construction
JUNE 2007

CONTENTS
Bond Issues - Series 5 of 5
Caledonia Comm. Schools
More Schools Going Green
Construction Update


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School Bond Program
This is the culmination of our five part series regarding “It All Starts With the Correct Bond Program” using the Construction Management Project Delivery System.

This phase of the program, the “Construction Services” phase, is often the phase that is most in the public eye. People within the district will now begin to see the culmination of months, sometimes years of planning and orchestrating, begin to rise from the earth and slowly but surely take the shape of a new educational facility.

read more about bonding for educational facilities

Lakewood Construction Lands Project
$30 Million Bond Slated for 2008 Construction
Lakewood is pleased to announce their selection as Construction Manager for Caledonia Community Schools upcoming $30.5 million bond issue. The May 8, 2007 bond issue was overwhelmingly approved by community voters, and includes the addition of a new elementary school, renovations and additions to 3 other elementary buildings, along with mechanical, electrical, and security upgrades at many other district facilities.

read more about Caledonia

Caledonia Community Schools

Benefits of Going Green
Aim to Lower Energy Costs, Raise Awareness
This article, written by Dorie Turner of the Associated Press, discusses the "green school" movement that is growing in popularity nationwide, with schools making use of solar panels, living roofs, and wetlands. School districts say the environmentally friendly properties reduce energy costs while educating students about the world around them.

read complete article featured in The Boston Globe

Construction Update, Facility Improvements
Lakewood Construction is currently wrapping up several educational construction projects. Click on the below link to read about:
• Ottawa Area Center Lowers Maintenance Costs
• Marion Public Schools Stretches Budget
Updating Tradition — Hope College Voorhees’ Hall

get updates on these three construction projects

Contact us for more information. We have offices in Holland (616.392.6923) and Traverse City (231.946.7200).

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