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SCHRADERGROUP Places in Two Building Design + Construction Top Architecture Firm Rankings
Building Design + Construction (BD+C) released their 2024 Giants 400 Rankings for K-12 School and University Building Architecture Firms. In the K-12 School ranking, SCHRADERGROUP (SG) placed 52 out of 160, and in the University Building ranking, SG placed 161 out of 180. We are honored to earn this recognition knowing we are in great company amongst other esteemed firms across the nation.
The Giants 400 Rankings Report celebrates architectural firms across the country every year, recognizing design and construction firms in multiple sectors.
BD+C is a media platform dedicated to sharing the latest news about design and construction processes in the commercial, institutional, industrial, and multifamily building industries across all design and construction professions.
Learn more about SG’s projects here.
To view BD+C’s Giants 400 Top K-12 School Architecture Firms of 2024, click here and for the Top University Building Architecture Firms of 2024, click here.
Cover Story: Community College of Philadelphia Career and Advanced Technology Center Recognized by Learning by Design Magazine
In collaboration with Lavallee Brensinger Architects, SCHRADERGROUP (SG) is proud to announce that Learning by Design magazine has recognized our project, the Community College of Philadelphia’s Career and Advanced Technology Center (CATC) with a Citation of Excellence and has elected to feature the project on the cover of the Fall 2024 issue. We are thrilled to have another project recognized for its innovative approach to next-generation learning space design and planning.
Learning By Design is a prestigious publication highlighting exemplary educational design and construction projects. Facilities are evaluated based on innovation, responsiveness to community needs, interior design, sustainability, functionality, and support for next-generation learning. Published three times a year, the magazine features outstanding K-12 and higher education projects and the architecture firms behind them.
The CATC project was designed to provide students with high-quality academic, career, and technical programs tailored to support individuals entering the region’s workforce. Our primary objective was to create a dynamic, identity-driven center that offers an ideal environment for mastering the latest technologies in rapidly evolving industries such as healthcare and technical trades. This three-story, 75,000-square-foot facility houses state-of-the-art adaptive technologies for instructional spaces, study areas, and laboratory service bays for automobiles, large vehicles, and stationary/small engine equipment.
You can explore the Fall 2024 issue of Learning by Design here, with the CCP CATC project featured on the cover and page 158.
For more information on the Community College of Philadelphia – Career and Advanced Technology Center project, click here.
SCHRADERGROUP Recognized as EPiC Firm by AIA Pennsylvania for the Third Year!
SCHRADERGROUP (SG) is thrilled to announce that the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has recognized our firm as we continue our commitment to the growth and development of emerging professionals in 2024. The AIA Pennsylvania Emerging Professionals Committee (EPiC) was created to enhance emerging professionals’ network, role, and influence throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This year marks SG’s third distinction, acknowledging our consistent support of emerging professionals and our dedication to advancing the careers of Pennsylvania’s future architects.
We are grateful to AIA Pennsylvania for this continued recognition. SG remains dedicated to supporting emerging talent and committed to creating next-generation facilities that make a difference.
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SCHRADERGROUP Welcomes Our Newest Project Manager, John Evans
With nearly two decades in the industry, John Evans brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a Project Manager. His central responsibilities at SG include overseeing complex projects through every phase, from planning and development to construction documentation. John is directly involved in SG’s K-12 and Higher Education Market, focusing on the academic and spatial needs of students and staff. When it comes to leading multi-disciplinary teams, John coordinates them skillfully and efficiently, building a sense of community and collaboration. John also helps advance SG’s business development and interface with clients and consultants. He excels at fostering relationships and ensures a seamless, successful product while fulfilling the client’s goals. John maintains clear communication at each step of the process to establish trust and satisfaction.
Before joining SG, John learned and refined his work at other design firms by collaborating with clients and consultants, working alongside general contractors throughout pre-construction and construction, and ultimately managing numerous successful on-time and on-schedule projects from inception to completion. In addition, John has previously served as the Project Manager for a wide range of commercial and residential projects. John earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Drexel University and has worked on projects across thirteen different states.
Welcome to the team, John! All of us at SG are excited to have you on board.
SCHRADERGROUP Welcomes the Newest Member of Our Mission Critical Team, Craig Schulz
We welcome Craig Schulz to SCHRADERGROUP (SG) as the newest member of our Mission Critical Facility team. He has thirty years of experience in the Public Safety market with expertise in critical infrastructure design, disaster recovery planning, and continuity-of-operations management.
Craig’s background makes him an ideal liaison and interface between SG and both our Owner/Clients and the specialty consulting firms with whom we work. Moreover, his knowledge of, and experience with, the grant processes is a valuable resource to stakeholders as they seek project funding sources.
In his role here at SG, Craig will manage Mission Critical projects from inception through planning, oversee construction document production, and have an integral role in the construction administration process. More specifically to the construction process, Craig will be the coordinator for technology integration into these new facilities.
Craig is based in our Raleigh, NC office, and will support our Mission Critical Facility endeavors nationwide. He is a true asset to SG; we are thrilled to have him on our team and for the opportunity to offer his vast resume to our current and future clientele.
SCHRADERGROUP Attends Stuckeman Career Day at Penn State University
Each year, SCHRADERGROUP (SG) supports students by fostering relationships and offering mentorship opportunities at Pennsylvania State University’s (PSU) Stuckeman School Career Day. This event caters specifically to the architecture, engineering, and design community at PSU. The career fair provides a platform for students and professionals to connect through internship programs and alumni speaking engagements.
SG team members and PSU alumni, Eric Weiss, Jillian Kreglow, and Paige Faria informed hundreds of curious students about our projects, internship opportunities, and all things architecture, engineering, and design. The SG team always finds fulfillment in connecting with the next generation of young professionals.
Additionally, Paige Faria lectured on “Ten Steps to Get a Job,” and outlined tips and tricks for a successful career day and how our mentorship program benefits participating students.
We at SG are always grateful for the opportunity to interact with and inspire students and others in the architecture, engineering, and design community.
Photography provided by Magill Mae Williams
SCHRADERGROUP Attends the 2023 A4LE LearningSCAPES Conference
From October 12th to 15th, SCHRADERGROUP (SG) attended the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) LearningSCAPES conference in Chicago, Illinois. Our SG team members at this event included David Schrader, Paige Faria, Chris Farmer, and Thomas Wippenbeck. Our team members had the chance to connect with experienced professionals in fields related to the education sector.
This year’s conference theme revolved around the art and science of transforming learning environments. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from and inspire one another on key values when it comes to designing and building these facilities. The combination of art and science allows for a wide exploration of ideas on how to build a brighter future for the next generation.
A4LE is a non-profit association with the sole mission of improving the places where children learn. It is an interdisciplinary association of professionals working at the intersection of learning and place to drive the evolution of learning environments.
To see more K-12 projects by SG, please click here.
SCHRADERGROUP will be Attending the 2023 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
From October 14th-17th, taking place in San Diego, CA, is the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference.
The IACP Annual Conference stands as the premier law enforcement gathering, attracting over 16,000 public safety professionals each year. It serves as a crucial platform for attendees to acquire new techniques, enhance their knowledge, further their careers, and equip their departments for sustained success. The conference is structured around three essential pillars: training, networking, and exposition hall education. With over 175 workshops covering a wide range of topics pertinent to the profession, it offers an invaluable opportunity for law enforcement professionals to grow and excel in their roles.
SG will be there, October 14th –16th, with Partner Harry Pettoni, Principal Matt Wittemann, and Project Manager Doug Perry at booth #2628. We are genuinely thrilled to have the chance to chat with you about your law enforcement facility projects. So, make sure to swing by our booth, and let’s chat!
Before you join us in San Diego, check out some of SG’s public safety projects here.
School District of Springfield Township’s Enfield K-2 Early Learning Center Recognized as an Outstanding Project in Learning By Design’s Fall 2021 Issue
SCHRADERGROUP (SG) is happy to announce that our School District of Springfield Township’s Enfield K-2 Early Learning Center project has received an Outstanding Project Award from Learning By Design Magazine for their Fall 2021 Architectural and Interior Design Awards of Excellence Showcase.
Each year, Learning By Design showcases the very best in the educational design and construction market. The award-winning magazine is published three times a year and regularly recognizes the nation’s top K-12 and higher education projects and architecture firms.
“This early elementary school is warm and welcoming, with a great exterior design to draw children in. Transparency to the outdoors as well as between spaces adds more life and interaction. The overall vibe of the interiors is one of cool and clean simplicity with subtlety rich detailing of naturally hued materials,” said one of the jurors for the panel about Enfield K-2 Early Learning Center.
SG is proud to have another project featured in this prestigious magazine. We would like to thank the School District of Springfield Township (SDST) and all our collaborators and consultants for their help in making this project a reality. We are thrilled to have this great facility featured in this showcase.
Faced with a growing population and following studies of potential options, SDST elected to create a new Early Learning Center for grades K-2 for the district. SCHRADERGROUP worked with the District and community to create this 105,000 SF facility nestled into a sloping site with a courtyard in the center. The learning resource center and STEAM program is located at the core of the facility and the evening public-use spaces are to the front. The academic clusters radiate from the learning resource center around the courtyard. Creative configuration of the classroom clusters allows the building to climb the hillside of the site while including a quiet contemplative courtyard nestled into the classroom clusters. The courtyard is designed to enhance outdoor learning opportunities.
The exterior material and building masses are residential in character to work with the surrounding neighborhood. Colors, building heights and masses, and rooflines are all carefully calibrated to reduce the scale of the facility from all street views.
You can view the Fall 2021 Architectural and Interior Design Awards of Excellence issue of Learning By Design here.
Learn more about the Enfield K-2 Early Learning Center here.
SG is proud to have partnered with Springfield Township School District on this and other great projects. Learn more about this wonderful school district here.
SCHRADERGROUP Construction Progress – Summer 2021
As we move into the middle of summer, many of our construction projects are now really starting to take shape. A few of the construction projects underway include the new Upper Merion Area High School, additions and renovations to Anne Frank Elementary School for the School District of Philadelphia, the new Career and Advanced Technology Center for the Community College of Philadelphia, the masonry restoration of the Paul L. Dunbar School in Philadelphia, the demolition of the existing Springfield High School, and the PennDOT District 6.0 Regional Traffic Management Center, among others.
Upper Merion Area School District – Upper Merion Area High School, New Facility
Construction on the new Upper Merion Area High School continues into the heat of the summer. Infrastructure is being installed and is on pace for a September 2022 completion, just in time for Upper Merion Area School District high school students to start their new school year. Upon completion of and move into the new facility, demolition of the existing facility will begin. Once that demolition is complete, new playing fields will be constructed in its place.
This month, large Glulam Beams continue to be erected in the common areas. In the theater wing, the steel is in place for the stage as the auditorium takes shape.
School District of Philadelphia – Anne Frank Elementary School, Additions and Renovations
Work on the Anne Frank Elementary School continues in Northeast Philadelphia. Metal panels have been installed on 75% of the new construction areas while the glass and glazing installation is 50% complete.
Acoustic ceiling tile and vinyl composite tile installation continues while the walls are being painted. Ceramic tile flooring has started in the toilet rooms as well. A new feature this month are the railings being installed in the new stairways.
Community College of Philadelphia – Career and Advanced Technology Center, New Facility
The Community College of Philadelphia’s new Career and Advanced Technology Center (CATC) is progressing in West Philadelphia. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing rough-ins continue at the interior wall and ceiling level and fire protection systems will follow.
Masonry work continues as well as exterior and interior metal framing. The building enclosure systems are expected to be completed by end of summer or early fall.
Recently, the on-grade concrete slabs were completed on the first floor. This project is scheduled for a February 2022 completion.
School District of Philadelphia – Paul L. Dunbar School, Restoration
Another School District of Philadelphia school project that is wrapping up is the restoration to the Paul L. Dunbar School. The outdated building exterior was in poor shape, with deteriorated masonry around the parapet of the building.
The restoration includes the installation of galvanized steel inlets to replace the rusted ungalvanized ones, the rebuilding of masonry, and the repointing of mortar joints. The project is a restoration of a beautiful WPA funded school. Substantial completion is expected by end of summer.
Springfield School District – Springfield High School, Existing High School Demolition and Visitor Side Bleacher Construction
In Springfield, PA, the new Springfield High School has just been completed. Demolition of the existing High School has begun and is on schedule for completion at the end of the summer.
The Visitor Side Bleacher building footing and foundations have recently been completed. Next up are the masonry walls and door frames as well as site work grading for the athletic fields and tennis courts.
Department of General Services – PennDOT District 6.0 Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) and Parking Structure, New Facilities
The new PennDOT Regional Traffic Management Center in King of Prussia is progressing nicely, with the continued forming of concrete footings and foundation walls. SG serves as the design component of the Heim Construction Design-Build team for this project. At the accompanying parking garage, work has been completed.
It is always exciting to watch our design work become reality! We would like to thank our clients, consultants, contractors, and all other team members for your dedication and support of the on-going efforts for these projects!
Learn more about these and other exciting SCHRADERGROUP projects here!