Arlington Names Construction Manager For New High School

ARLINGTON, MA — The town has named Consigli Construction Co., Inc. its construction manager for the new Arlington High School. Consigli was unanimously chosen by the Arlington High School Building Committee for its background in building K-12 educational buildings, as well as the firm's plan to maximize the project budget.

"Consigli is well-versed in the complexities of occupied school and active on-site construction, which is how Arlington’s new high school will have to be built," Arlington Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine said in a statement. "Beyond the tactical challenges of construction, we are confident that Consigli will turn Arlington’s vision for a modern, sustainable, and long-lasting academic institution into a reality."

Construction of the new 410,000-square-foot school is expected to start in the summer of 2020,
with the first building available for students in 2022. Construction completion is targeted for 2024, followed by a year of site work. The new school will be built for 1,755 students in grades 9-12.

The new school is designed to bring educational spaces in line with 21st century education standards, address enrollment growth and be fossil fuel-free. It will be built on the site of the existing high school.

"Academic building is more than just outfitting classrooms, we are partnering with communities to create centers of learning that will meet the needs of evolving educational models and the need for flexible and adaptive spaces," Todd McCabe, project executive at Consigli Construction, said in a statement. "The new school will encourage collaboration and be built with the highest quality sustainable materials to reduce future energy costs."

Consigli has worked on similar local school projects near occupied school buildings and residential neighborhoods. Its portfolio includes work at Winchester High School, Methuen High School, Stoughton High School and Holbrook's Pre-K-12 School, as well as current assignments at Attleboro High School and Framingham's Fuller Middle School.