Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Dallas
Construction estimates for the renovation and new addition to the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts proved to be higher than those established in the early design phase, requiring the construction manager-at-risk, Thos. S. Byrne Ltd., to offer considerable value engineering options.
The preconstruction team prepared a list of more than 70 cost-saving ideas totaling $4.9 million; 95% of which were accepted. The construction manager also suggested releasing the project in additional phases to facilitate the start of construction. Seven guaranteed maximum price submittals were eventually released and original funding by the school district was increased to accommodate the programming requirements.