Thomas Edison Elementary School (c. 1925)

Thomas Edison Elementary (c. 1925) began as an HVAC retrofit including 30 new fan coil units with electric heat installed in individual classrooms and other areas and accompanied by new chilled water piping and pumps. The existing chiller remained. Demolition of existing fan coil units, chilled water piping, steam piping and antique radiators was included. The additional electrical load of the new electric heat required new electrical main distribution panel and multiple subpanels throughout campus. Coordination with the local power company was required for installation of new service transformer. The project later grew to include new carpeting in multiple classrooms, asbestos abatement, lead paint abatement, restoration of existing plaster walls throughout, ceiling replacement, new casework and an entirely new fire sprinkler system in the original 1925 buildings. Additionally, we installed new acoustical ceilings, new plumbing and casework in the teacher breakroom. Allstate finished by replacing the HVAC system and lighting in the 350-seat auditorium along with new paint for a fresh look. All work, with exception to the auditorium, was performed during the summer break.