Chicago Public
Schools (CPS):
With its 1888, 1913, and 1938 renovations, to add the technology, design, building code and construction sequencing issues had to be addressed and overcome successfully. Technology infrastructure, network, and Audio Visual design, bid support and constriction management were accomplished. Difficulties ranged from budgetary deadline issues to 'in place materials' challenges, but were worked though with the Bureau of Architecture.
The
project caught the interest of CPS School Board Members due the projects on time
and on budget performance, and the facilities adaptive use to train the parents
of students on Personal Computer use in this economically challenged
neighborhood. This successful first implementation site was later turned into
the technical training center for the Chicago Public Schools. Subsequent
Master Technology Standards for all 610 Chicago Public schools were derived from
this project. We served the Bureau of Architecture, Board of Education of
the City of