Build Quality Education Facilities with Ramtech's Pier and Beam Solutions

Private Elementary School

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:30:06 +0000

This small private school required a new elementary classroom complex to meet their growing student enrollment. Ramtech worked with their general contractor to provide a 9,094 square foot pier and beam permanent modular building that consists of eight classrooms, an art room, front office and three private offices, a conference room, boys and girls restrooms, break/work room, and a resource area. The exterior of the facility features R-Panel metal siding, a storm-resistant standing seam metal roof, storefront exterior windows, and aluminum entries and canopies. The interior features VCG on all walls, a combination of VCT and carpet tile flooring, and a lay-in tile ceiling. The heating and cooling of the building is accommodated using multiple high efficiency HVAC split systems.

Building & Construction Details: Pier & Beam Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 9,094 sq ft

Construction: Type V-b

Contract Type: Negotiated

Facility Use: Elementary school

Description: Eight classroom building with offices

Completion: 120 days

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UT Dallas – Bio Lab Expansion

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:15:09 +0000

The university purchased the two 8,736 square foot facilities for use as teaching labs in the University’s Bio and Mechanical Engineering Departments. The modular school buildings each have a slightly different interior configuration, with the Bio Engineering facility using a five classroom layout while the Mechanical Engineering building incorporates one large classroom, three standard size classrooms, and restrooms that serve the faculty and students from both buildings. Both buildings have sprinkler systems to meet the required fire safety code, and their DX split mechanical systems were integrated into the University’s existing AAON HVAC equipment. The modular buildings are installed on a semi-recessed grade beam foundation and utilize a corrugated metal finish exterior painted using an UltraCrete textured coating.

Building & Construction Details: Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 17,472 sq ft

Construction Type: V-b

Contract Type: BuyBoard

Facility Use: Classrooms and Research Labs Description Traditional permanent modular construction with site constructed concrete steps, decks, and ramps

Completion: 75 days

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Arlington Classics – Bowen Rd. Campus

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:10:59 +0000

This 9,856 square foot 10-classroom wing addition for Arlington Classics Academy was built using Ramtech’s traditional permanent modular construction approach in order to maximize the cost savings and provide for a faster construction timeline. The modular school building accommodates additional 7th and 8th grade students at the Charter School’s middle school campus.

The requirements for the new facility called for full site development including permits, geotechnical and civil design, as well as landscaping, extension of the utilities, and integrating the fire alarm system with the existing structure. The interior has vinyl covered gypsum wall covering and carpet in each of the nine classrooms and computer lab, while the exterior incorporated a combination of Luxbrick thin brick veneer and UltraCrete textured coating to meet the city’s masonry requirements and to blend in with the school’s existing structures.

Building and Construction Details:

Project Size 9,856 sq ft
Construction Type V-b
Contract Type Buy
Board Facility Use Middle School
Description Classroom addition with nine classrooms and computer lab
Completion 120 days

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Melissa ISD – Melissa, TX

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:40:17 +0000

This 9,018 square foot eight-classroom building was built for the Melissa ISD using Ramtech’s traditional permanent modular construction approach to accommodate additional middle school student enrollment at the district’s combined campus. The parapet wall design incorporates a full masonry exterior which complements the look of the school’s existing buildings while also providing screening of the roof mounted HVAC units. Ramtech constructed the building with a grade level appearance which allowed for sidewalks and a covered walkway leading to the adjacent structure. The interior of the facility includes commercial grade carpeting throughout the building, and each classroom incorporates a black painted accent wall for featuring student work and achievements. Ramtech was also responsible for all of the site work on the project including the extension and connection of the utilities.

Building & Construction Details: Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 9,018 sq ft

Construction: Type V-b

Contract Type: Design-build

Facility Use: Middle school classrooms

Description: Free-standing eight classroom building

Completion: 120 days

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Blue Ridge United Methodist Church

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:30:33 +0000

An expanding congregation required the First United Methodist Church of Blue Ridge, Texas to move to a new location. Ramtech built a 10,250 square foot L-shaped traditional modular facility on part of a 20-acre site that provides space for a worship center, three offices, eight classrooms, and a daycare center. The worship area, which also serves as the church’s fellowship hall, incorporates a vaulted ceiling with exposed architectural ductwork painted flat black. HardiePanel embossed stucco siding with an elastomeric paint finish was used for the exterior, while the interior was finished with vinyl covered gypsum wall coverings, commercial grade carpet and vinyl composition tile flooring. Ramtech managed all of the site preparation, including the extension and connection of utilities and the installation of a pad-on-grade foundation.

Project Size: 10,250 sq ft

Construction UBC Type: V-b

Contract Type: Negotiated

Facility Use: Church facility

Description: Worship area, classrooms, and offices

Completion: 90 days

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Arlington ISD – Classroom Buildings

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:25:09 +0000

When the Arlington, TX, Independent School District made the decision to move from half-day kindergarten classes to a full-day kindergarten curriculum, they faced an immediate need for double their existing kindergarten classroom space. Ramtech provided 117 permanent modular classrooms across 38 separate campus locations in less than 15 months, with the total project costs coming in under budget for the district. Each building was designed to integrate with the existing architecture, including grade level entries with covered walkways to the main structure.

Building & Construction Details: Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 138,432 sq ft 117 buildings across 38 campuses

Construction: UBC Type V UBC Type II

Contract Type: Design-build cost plus with guaranteed maximum price

Facility Use: Kindergarten classrooms

Description: Permanent modular Grade level entries Child-height restrooms and cabinetry Exteriors match existing school finishes

Completion: 15 months

Education and School Building Construction

For more than 30 years, Ramtech Building Systems has built a successful record in constructing permanent and relocatable modular school buildings for a variety of education building needs of public and private schools schools, universities and colleges, and vocational schools throughout the Southwest. By combining the offsite manufacturing process with the on-site application of the interior and exterior finishes, we’re able to produce relocatable and permanent modular school buildings faster and with lower design and construction costs.

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Leggett ISD – High School

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 08:55:26 +0000

This 21,891 square foot educational facility facility was completed in 9 ½ months. It features 10 classrooms, science lab, kitchen, cafeteria, and administration office.

Building & Construction Details: Permanent Modular Construction Slab-on-Grade

Project Size: 21,891 sq ft

Construction: Type V-b

Contract Type: Design-build

Facility Use: High school classrooms, science lab, kitchen, cafeteria, admin office

Description: Permanent slab-on-grade educational facility featuring 10 classrooms, science lab, kitchen, cafeteria, and administration office.

Completion: 9.5 months

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US Navy – Childcare Facility

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 08:42:09 +0000

Designed as a Child Development Center accommodating infants to grade school age children, this permanent modular facility replaced several dilapidated buildings and brought the Navy into compliance with federal work rules mandating childcare for civilian base employees.

Located at the China Lake Naval Air Station in China Lake, CA and encompassing over 25,000 square feet, the Center features all-steel construction, an EIFS stucco exterior, non-loaded corridors throughout the building, and a specially designed mist cooling system to handle the extreme heat in the courtyards and play areas.

Building & Construction Details: Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 25,000 sq ft

Construction: UBC Type V

Protected Contract Type: Design-build with stipulated sun

Facility Use: Child Development Center

Description: Permanent modular Full steel construction Stucco exterior, mist cooling systems in courtyards and play areas

Completion: 175 Days

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