For Oceanside High School, Bowman Constructors was brought on to build a new addition to the existing school.  The addition included a new cafeteria and state-of-the-art kitchen.  We also made renovations to the existing locker rooms and bathrooms.

The challenge for our Oceanside build was the schedule.  We were tasked with a quick turnaround to have the school inhabitable by the new school year.

Bowman staff, Superintendents and Project Managers worked diligently on schedule to expidite paperwork and approvals.

New program space includes a gymnasium, cafeteria, and a library that doubles as the town’s public library. Sustainable features include a biomass boiler, daylighting and views, and a solar hot water system.

As one of the state’s first “high performance schools”, emphasis was placed on the energy-efficient design of the building’s shell. Structural, insulated panels accelerated the pace of construction and provided a highly efficient building envelope.

Type of Structure: Steel, Concrete

The schedule dictated an October start for the concrete. Ashland is in Northern Maine where winter comes early.

Bowman Constructors self-performed the concrete construction, tented and heated the work as it progressed.

Type of Structure: Steel, Concrete

This project was an 60,000sf addition on an occupied school site which presented a challenge.

Bowman worked with the owner on plan for the school access to be an independent area outside of the construction area which allowed for efficient access and egress during the project.

Type of Structure: Steel, concrete, masonry and wood trussed roof

The classroom area was framed with a wood truss system that was unusually large in scale.

Bowman assigned highly skilled wood framing superintendent to oversee this specific build. The truss system was assembled, built on the ground and flown into place.

Downeast Institute (DEI) is the easternmost marine research laboratory and education center in the US. It is Maine’s first and only public shellfish hatchery.

Type of Structure: Steel, concrete and wood.

The main challenge on this project was a very tight project (remote) site with only one access point.  We had to incorporate the owners exsiting lab systems into the new lab addition.

Our Superentendent worked with the owners representaive on a daily basis to coordinate deliveries and step by step on making sure that the delicate habitat of the lab and land was not disturbed.

” Kevin Bowman, who was our Project Manager, was exceedingly patient and thoughtful during the whole process. Rick Clukey,  the Project Superintendent., somehow knew every detail of every aspect of the project at a moment’s notice. The resulting  structures speak to their skill and effectiveness. It is a great testament to Bowman’s team that our beautiful facility which met our wildly high expectations, and will  support discovery, innovation and education for all of Maine, was delivered well under budget. “
– Dianne Tilton Executive Director – Downeast Institute

Type of Structure: Wood frame, Glue-lam roof structure

The main challenge for this project was the schedule. Bowman Constructors was awarded the project with a start date in March. The owner had students scheduled to occupy the building in August of the same year.

Bowman worked with the architect and owner to expedite critical decisions on design and construction. We engaged necessary, available subcontractors to facilitate critical path items.

Type of Structure: Wood

The biggest challenge on this project was schedule. Bowman Constructors was awarded the project in March for the students to occupy in August of the same year.

Bowman assigned key personnel to the project and expidited construction documents.

Type of Structure: Brick and block

Due to the historical features of the building, ceiling height for MEP’s became a challenge.

Bowman worked with engineers and architect to make the necessary accomodations.