Project Location
Vancouver,
WA
Client
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools
Market Sector
Project Type
- K12 & Higher Education
Services Provided
Project Highlights
- A new 7,500 sq. ft. Advanced Manufacturing Center will be constructed at Fort Vancouver High School, fully funded by a private donor.
- Phase 1 includes a master planning and siting study, while Phase 2 covers full civil design, permitting, and construction administration.
- The project emphasizes cost-effective, replicable design and is scheduled to open before the 2025–2026 school year.
Project Description
The Fort Vancouver High School Advanced Manufacturing Center is a two-phase capital project developed by The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools to enhance career and technical education opportunities. Funded entirely by a private donor, the project will deliver a 7,500 sq. ft. pre-engineered metal facility dedicated to welding and machining instruction. Phase 1 focuses on site master planning to determine the optimal placement of the building, considering construction cost, safety, access, utility connections, and long-term campus development.
Phase 2 will include complete civil design, surveying, geotechnical analysis, landscape planning, permitting, and construction administration. The design will incorporate approximately 1,750 sq. ft. of outdoor learning space and basic site improvements, aligning with a value-based approach to maximize student impact within a fixed budget. The facility is expected to be completed and operational before the 2025–2026 school year begins.