Client: Ministry of Education, Cayman Island Government

Delivery Methodology: General contractor, Works, 1 C1


Building Type: Hurricane rated classrooms, library, sports facilities, kitchens, landscaping, access road and parking.


Project Overview:  Provision of a 300 student primary school which also functions as a hurricane shelter for 800+ people when required. The project was constructed on a greenfield site, requiring 45,000 cubic yards of imported fill. The buildind sits on strip footings and its own 10,000 gallon fresh water cistern. Built of concrete block, with cast concrete roofs and backup power, water and cooling facilities the school is compleyely self contained during any storms. Sports facilities included a full size astro turf soccer pitch and baseball court.

Challenges / Issues: The contract required the works to be completed the for the start of the school year, which demanded an agressive construction schedule. Additionally the building contained elaborate life-safety systems in order to perform its duel role.


Contract Value: US$10.2 m


Initial Completion Date: 48 week construction schedule. The project was opened on schedule for the 2004-2005 academic year.

Estimate Methodology: Negotiated with the Cayman Islands Government.

Package Strategy: The majority of the works were carried out by high quality local sub-contractors with materials procurred both locally and through Miami.