Across Spring ISD, progress is not just happening, it’s rising, taking shape, and becoming something students, staff and community members will soon walk into with pride. From major construction sites to campus upgrades, 2022 Bond projects are moving forward with purpose, all focused on creating better spaces for learning, growth and opportunity.
EPIC Facility Advances Toward Structural Completion
At the Education Performance and Instruction Center (EPIC), the vision is becoming more real by the day with significant progress on the building’s structural framework.
A major milestone was achieved with the installation of the final long-span joist spanning the arena, completing the primary roof support system across the full width of the structure. Each joist measures nearly 185 feet in length and is interconnected at more than 40 points, forming a unified framework designed to provide strength and stability throughout the facility.
Construction is now shifting into the next phase. Crews are pouring sections of the rooftop mechanical deck, which will support equipment serving both the arena and performance spaces. Efforts to fully enclose the building are also underway, with more than 35,000 square feet of exterior wall framing and sheathing installed.
“I can’t think of another building like it,” said Chris Bolian, superintendent for Durotech Construction. “It includes a full-service performing arts hall, a large arena for sporting events, and a multipurpose pavilion that can host concerts and other activities.”
Currently, concrete work continues across the site, supporting both structural development and site circulation. The interior buildout is progressing simultaneously, along main corridor areas where mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are being installed overhead.
New Spring High School Construction Moves Forward
Work at the new campus for Spring High School continues to advance across multiple areas of the site, with steady progress in both foundation and vertical construction. Crews recently completed a concrete slab pour for Area 21, which will house the dance program and associated locker rooms.
Structural steel is continuing to take shape across several sections, forming the building’s overall framework. At the same time, masonry work continues in the Ninth Grade Center gymnasium areas, where crews are installing CMU block walls to define interior athletic spaces. All these efforts are being carefully coordinated to maintain momentum as the project moves into its next phases.
For the project team, the true impact of the work goes beyond construction milestones, it’s about the moment students first experience the space.
“When you see students walk through those doors—the excitement in their eyes, the smiles, the laughter—that’s when you know it was all worth it,” said Eman Hindic, project manager with Stewart Builders.
That same sense of purpose is shared across the team, with a focus on the pride students will feel as they begin to make the campus their own.
“The sense of pride that the entire team is going to feel, especially to see the kids come out of that first class and look down the hallway,” said Hector Valdez Jr., senior general superintendent with Stewart Builders. “It’s going to be amazing for them to come out and use a facility and everything it has to offer for them.”
Westfield High School Athletic Improvements Continue
Progress continues at Westfield High School with ongoing upgrades to athletic facilities.
At the athletic complex, new lighting has been installed at the campus monument sign, improving visibility and campus identification along nearby roadways.
Work is complete at the baseball locker room, including HVAC upgrades, new flooring, paint, and upgraded plumbing.
The tennis courts project is now complete, highlighted by the installation of new windscreens along the perimeter fencing. These additions help reduce wind interference during play while giving the facility a clean, finished look. The project also included resurfaced courts, along with updated nets and poles, creating an improved experience for players.
Renovations and Parking Improvements at the Gordon M. Anderson Leadership Center
Big improvements are taking place at the parking lot of the Spring ISD Gordon M. Anderson Leadership Center, making the space safer, easier to use, and more welcoming for everyone. Updates like new metal canopies and improved landscaping are helping create a better experience for staff and visitors.
“The new design will make access to the parking lot safer and more convenient, while also giving the Gordon M. Anderson building a clear and welcoming front entrance for first-time visitors,” said Joanis Riebl, Project Manager for Spring ISD.
The project was developed in close collaboration with an administration committee to ensure the new layout meets the needs of both staff and visitors, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and ease of navigation.
Much of the major work, including new curbs and large sections of concrete, is now complete. Traffic control is still in place as crews finish paving and allow time for the new surfaces to fully set before reopening the area. These changes will help cars move smoothly, reduce flooding during rain, and make it easier for people to get in and out of the site.
While weather has caused minor delays, the parking lot is expected to reopen by the end of April.
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