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Kwame Building Group Completes Work on Six Schools

Solar Preparatory School for Girls

Solar Preparatory School for Girls

Solar Preparatory School for Girls
ST. LOUIS, MO — Construction is complete on major new construction and renovation projects at six schools in the Dallas Independent School District (ISD). As a member of the Dikita
Vanir joint venture team, Kwame Building Group’s role is to augment the construction staff and provide project management services. This is the first time that this district has awarded program management services to a minority-led team.
Completed Dallas ISD Projects

Texas Contractor ProjectsVanir joint venture team, Kwame Building Group’s role is to augment the construction staff and provide project management services. This is the first time that this district has awarded program management services to a minority-led team.
Completed Dallas ISD Projects
- Solar Preparatory School for Girls
A vacant building was repurposed as a new transformation school for pre-kindergarten through fifth graders. A new wing was added to include 15 classrooms, administrative spaces, a storm shelter cafetorium and four music and art learning spaces. An outdoor learning area also was added. The $15.4-million school opened this fall. The architect was Boynton Williams & Associates. - Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
Maceo Smith High School was renovated to become Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, an academy school with an emphasis on technology and project-based learning for up to 400 students. The renovation included improvements to the auditorium, 31 classrooms, two computer labs, 10 conference rooms, gymnasiums, locker rooms and a student dining area. - Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School
The renovation of Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School included improvements to the roof, HVAC systems, plumbing and exterior facade. - San Jacinto Elementary School
Renovation of San Jacinto Elementary School included improvements to the library, roof, HVAC system, windows, exterior doors, plumbing and exterior facade. - Grady Spruce High School
A 13-classroom addition was constructed at Grady Spruce High School. Other renovations included an expanded career and technology education program, bus loop with fire lane, as well as new HVAC units and roof. - Edna Row Elementary School
As part of the renovation project, 12 classrooms were added.
