Science Labs Project Updates

October 2025
LOHS Status Summary:
- Two remaining punchlist items to complete
Project Manager’s Notes:
- O&Ms and as-builts have been delivered to Arcadis Architects for final review
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction is complete, with a few punch list items being completed
- O&Ms & as-builts have been returned by Paradigm with corrections and are in final review by project consultants
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Final payment application has been submitted, and retention payment application is pending O&M & as-built approvals and final punch list approval
LHS Phase 2 Status Summary:
- Punch list items have been completed
- MEP training occurred the last week of September with Systems West and LOSD Facilities
Project Manager’s Notes:
- The general contractor is reviewing the completed phase 2 punch list items
- First Cascade is compiling and formatting O&Ms and as-built drawings
September 2025
LOHS Status Summary:
- A new AHU (air handling unit) has been installed, programmed, and balanced
- Punch list items have been completed
- MEP training occurred the last week of September with Systems West and LOSD Facilities
Project Manager’s Notes:
- The general contractor is reviewing completed punch list items
- First Cascade Construction is compiling and formatting O&Ms and as-builts
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction is complete, with a few punch list items being completed
- O&M’s & as-builts have been reviewed by the consultants and returned to Paradigm for corrections
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Final building inspections and approvals are complete
- Fire Marshal's final inspection is approved
- Final payment application and retention invoices are pending O&M & as-built approvals and final punch list approval
LHS Phase 2 Status Summary:
- Punch list items have been completed
- MEP training occurred the last week of September with Systems West and LOSD Facilities
Project Manager’s Notes:
- The general contractor is reviewing completed phase 2 punch list items
- First Cascade is compiling and formatting O&Ms and as-built drawings

August 2025
LOHS Status Summary:
- Substantial completion occurred on August 29, 2025. All of the science classrooms and the science common areas are available to staff and students
- A punch list was completed by the design team, which included Arcadis Architects and PAE Engineers
- Systems West Engineers completed commissioning services the last week of August
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Punch list items are being reviewed by the general contractor and scheduled around student and staff occupancy
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction is complete, with a few punch list items being completed
- O&M’s & as-builts have been reviewed by the consultants and returned to Paradigm for corrections
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Final building inspections and approvals are complete
- Fire Marshal's final inspection is approved
- Final payment application and retention invoices are pending O&M & as-built approvals and final punch list approval
LHS Phase 2 Status Summary:
- Substantial completion occurred on August 29, 2025. All of the science classrooms and the science common areas are available for staff and students
- A punch list was completed by the design team, which included Arcadis Architects and PAE Engineers
- Systems West Engineers completed commissioning services the last week of August
Project Manager’s Notes:
- The general contractor is reviewing phase 2 punch list items, and work will be scheduled around student and staff occupancy
July 2025
LOHS Status Summary:
- The new air handling unit has arrived
- The contractor is installing casework in all classrooms
- Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing work is in progress throughout
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Project is on schedule
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction is complete, with a few punchlist items being completed
- O&M’s & as-builts have been reviewed by the consultants and returned to Paradigm for corrections
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Final building inspections and approvals are pending the LHS building Fire Marshall's final inspection
- Final payment application and retention invoices are pending O&M & as-built approvals and final punch list approval
LHS Phase 2 Status Summary:
- Drywall, taping, texture, and painting are ongoing
- Base cabinets are being installed
- Above-ground plumbing is 100% complete, and an inspection was approved
- MEP is ongoing throughout
- Exhaust Fans and roof patch have been completed
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Project team meetings are scheduled every week on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
June 2025
LOHS Status Summary:
- Phase 2 construction started on June 16, 2025, and will encompass the remaining classrooms and common areas, as well as a new AHU (air handling unit). The AHU has been ordered with an expected delivery in July 2025
- The contractor is installing casework in all classrooms
- Demolition is complete
- MEP work is in progress throughout the project
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Phase 1 punch list items are complete
- Phase 2 submittals for this summer's construction are complete
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction is complete, with a few punchlist items being completed
- O&M’s & as-builts have been reviewed by the consultants and returned to Paradigm for corrections
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Final building inspections and approvals are pending the LHS building Fire Marshall's final inspection
- Final payment application and retention invoices are pending O&M & as-built approvals and final punch list approval
LHS Phase 2 Status Summary:
- Construction Phase 2 started on June 16, 2025, and will include the remaining four classrooms and common areas
- First Cascade is providing submittals for the purchase of materials and equipment
- The city permit has been issued
- Underground piping has been scoped and jetted for cleaning
- Concrete floor saw cutting and demo removal is complete
- Underground plumbing is 50% complete, and an inspection was approved
- MEP is ongoing throughout the project
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Project team meetings are scheduled every two weeks, on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
May 2025
LOHS Status Summary:
- Phase 2 construction start date is June 16, 2025, and will consist of the remainder of the classrooms and the common areas, and will include a new AHU(air handling unit). The AHU has been ordered with an expected delivery in July 2025
- The contractor has completed a portion of the cabinet work over spring break
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Phase 1 punch list items are complete
- Phase 2 submittals for this summer's construction are complete
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction is complete
- O&M’s are pending review by consultants
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Final building inspections and approvals are pending the LHS building Fire Marshall's final inspection
- Final payment application and retention invoices are pending O&M’s approval
LHS Phase 2 Status Summary:
- Construction Phase 2 start date will be June 16, 2025, and will include the remaining four classrooms and common areas
- First Cascade is providing submittals for the purchase of materials and equipment
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Project team meetings are scheduled every two weeks, on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
- The bond team is working with the science department staff on preparing for summer construction
April 2025
LOHS Status Summary:
- Phase 2 construction start date is June 16, 2025, and will consist of the remainder of the classrooms and the common areas, and will include a new AHU(air handling unit). The AHU has been ordered with an expected delivery in July 2025
- The contractor has completed a portion of the cabinet work over spring break
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Phase 1 punch list items are complete
- Phase 2 submittals for this summer's construction are complete
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction is complete
- O&M’s are pending review by consultants
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Final building inspections and approvals are pending the LHS building Fire Marshall's final inspection
- Final payment application and retention invoices are pending O&M’s approval
LHS Phase 2 Status Summary:
- Construction Phase 2 start date will be June 16, 2025, and will include the remaining four classrooms and common areas
- First Cascade is providing submittals for the purchase of materials and equipment
- The city permit has been paid for and issued
Project Manager’s Notes:
- Project team meetings are scheduled every two weeks, on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
March 2025
LOHS Status Summary:
- Renovation Construction Phase 2 start date is June 16, 2025
- Construction Phase 2 will include a new AHU(air handling unit), the remaining classrooms, and common areas. The AHU has been ordered with an expected delivery in July 2025
- The contractor will perform some of the cabinet work over spring break
- Project Manager’s Notes:
- The contractor is working on Phase 1 punch list items and submittals for Phase 2
- New exhaust fans have been installed on the roof
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction complete
- Project Manager’s Notes:
- The contractor is working on the final punch list items
- Air balancing is being adjusted during spring break
- Overhead electrical outlet connections are completed in two classroom lab areas
- New exhaust fans have been installed on the roof
- New AHU-11 has been installed and is operational
LHS Phase 2 Status Summary:
- Construction Phase 2 start date will be June 16, 2025
- First Cascade is providing submittals for approval to place advance orders
- First Cascade will be working during spring break on plumbing pipe scoping and jetting
- Project Manager’s Notes:
- OAC meetings are scheduled every two weeks, on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
February 2025

LOHS Status Summary:
- Renovation Construction Phase 2 start date is June 16, 2025
- Construction Phase 2 will include a new AHU(air handling unit), the remaining classrooms, and common areas. The AHU has been ordered with expected delivery in July 2025
- The contractor will perform some of the cabinet work over spring break
- Project Manager’s Notes:
- The contractor is working on Phase 1 punch list items and submittals for Phase 2
- New exhaust fans have been installed on the roof
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction complete
- Project Manager’s Notes:
- The contractor is working on the final punch list items
- New metal lab tables with phenolic countertops and electrical outlets are installed in two classrooms
- Construction Phase 2 start date will be June 16, 2025
- First Cascade is providing submittals for approval to place advance orders
- Project Manager’s Notes:
- OAC meetings are scheduled every two weeks, Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.
January 2025
LOHS Status Summary:
- Renovation Construction Phase 2 start date is June 16, 2025
- Construction Phase 2 will include a new AHU(air handling unit), the remaining classrooms, and common areas. The AHU has been ordered with expected delivery in July 2025
LHS Status Summary:
- Phase 1 construction complete
- Construction Phase 2 start date will be June 16, 2025
- Project submittals are ongoing
September 2024

LOHS Status Summary:
- Construction Phase 1 start date was June 17, 2024, and included renovation of 4 science classrooms and the common areas
- MEP rough-in and new terminal units are completed
- Ceilings are re-installed
- Wood ceiling at elevator lobby nearing completion. LO logo is installed with a backlight
- New flooring is installed in four classrooms and the main corridor
- New base cabinets with new countertops, sinks, and faucets installed
- Construction Phase 2 will be the summer of 2025 and will consist of a new AHU (air handling unit) and the remaining classroom renovations
LHS Status Summary:
- Construction Phase 1 start date was June 17, 2024, and consisted of renovation to 4 Science classrooms, restrooms, and staff prep areas
- MEP rough-in and new AHU (air handling unit) have been installed
- Ceilings are re-installed with new light fixtures
- Entry stairs to the Science Department have wood paneling on the walls and new wood slat ceilings
- Restroom areas have been redesigned with new fixtures, toilet accessories, and tile floors and walls
- New flooring is installed in four classrooms and staff prep areas
- New base and upper cabinets with new countertops, sinks, and faucets are installed
- A Life Skills area has been created near the counseling area; this area consists of a kitchen, washer & dryer, and ADA restroom
- Construction Phase 2 will take place during the summer of 2025 and will consist of renovation of the four remaining science classrooms
December 2023
Project Status:
- Meetings with LOSD administration, LHS science teachers, Bond Department, and Arcadis Architects are ongoing. More meetings are being scheduled to define design direction and scope
- A two-part phasing plan is being discussed and reviewed. Phase 1: remodel and upgrades to existing classrooms
Phase 2: STEM hub and extended learning spaces
November 2023
Project Status:
- Meetings with LOSD administration, LHS science teachers, Bond Department, and Arcadis Architects are ongoing. More meetings are being scheduled to define design direction and scope
- The renovation projects at both high schools are planned to bid to GCs in the early spring of 2024; construction scheduled for summer of 2024
- A two-part phasing plan is being discussed and reviewed. Phase 1 will consist of a remodel and upgrades to existing classrooms. Phase 2 will consist of STEM hub and extended learning spaces
October 2023
Project Status:
- Meetings with LOSD administration, LOHS science teachers, Bond Department, and Arcadis Architects are ongoing. More meetings are being scheduled to define design direction and scope
September 2023
Project Status:
- Meetings with LOSD administration, Bond Department, and ArcadisĀ IBI Group are ongong. More meetings are being scheduled to define design direction and scope
- The renovation projects at both high schools are planned to bid to GCs in the early spring of 2024; construction scheduled for summer of 2024
- A two-part phasing plan is being discussed and reviewed. Phase 1 will consist of a remodel and upgrades to existing classrooms. Phase 2 will consist of extended learning spaces and additional upgrades
August 2023
Project Status:
- There have been two meetings with LOSD administration, Bond Department, and ArcadisĀ IBI Group. More meetings are being scheduled to define design direction and scope
- The renovation projects at both high schools are planned to bid to GCs in the early spring of 2024; construction scheduled for summer of 2024
- A possible phasing may take place with work scheduled for completion over two summers



