ULAB CONSTRUCTION UPDATES FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

Construction Site Livestream

During March 2022, University Prep broke ground on the construction of a new academic building, the ULab, which will open in fall 2023.

We created this section of our website to share up-to-date construction timeline, plans, and details with our neighbors. As construction progresses, we will refresh the website with important updates and frequently asked questions.

If you have questions that aren’t answered on the website, please feel free to email neighbors@universityprep.org.

Upcoming Construction Activities

Concrete/Backfilling – March/April 2023

Work continues with the cast-in-place concrete for site footings and retaining walls on-grade.
Backfilling will continue on the west side of the building from the 24th Ave side.
NO PARKING signs to be posted on the west side of 24th Ave from March 24 through March 31 for in-street excavation of storm water tie-in.

Exterior/Interior Build Out – March/April 2023

Steel around the building will continue to be erected from the side. Fabricated steel will be delivered to the site through the entrance on 25th Ave E and 80th.
Exterior framing and sheathing will continue around the building.
Waterproofing and brick will start in April.
Roofing, framing of interior walls, interior plumbing, ductwork, and electrical rough-in continues.

Sidewalk/Crosswalk Improvement – June/July 2023

Work to start on sidewalks and pedestrian crosswalks at 24^th & 80^th and 25^th & 80^th
Adding school zone signage to Ravenna and 24th and improving signage on 25th

ULab opens – Fall 2023

Standard Work Hours

Construction Team

University Prep is partnering with Skanska, a world leading project development and construction group to build the new ULab. The Skanska team members who will be on site working on our project are:

Zach Wasielewski, Skanska Project Manager
zach.wasielewsi@skanska.com
Mobile: 206.498.5882

Ken Harling, Skanska Project Superintendent
ken.harling@skanska.com
Mobile: 206.510.2541

They can be contacted for inquiries about the construction during the work week, or emergency calls during or outside of the work week.

Additional Project Team Members

Construction Management Plan

Construction Site Plan

To assist our neighbors with navigating the ULab construction site, the map below indicates the gates and sidewalk closures.

Construction gates:

Main Gate #1 – 25th Avenue NE
Exit Gate #2 – NE 80th Street
Access Gate #3 – 24th Avenue NE

Sidewalk closures:

Sidewalk in front of the construction entrance (25^th Avenue NE)
Sidewalk on the east side of 24^th Avenue NE
Sidewalk on the south side of NE 80^th Street

About The Ulab

The ULab will be a 39,000 square-foot, three-story building across from our existing campus. Building highlights will include:

Ten modular classrooms with moveable walls that support interdisciplinary learning and seminar-style teaching
Wellness space for PE classes, athletic practices, and dance and yoga classes
A large gathering area and meeting spaces that support student collaboration and foster community building
A state-of-the-art 1,123 square-foot Makerspace where students make their ideas come to life
Expanded offices for College Counseling, Global and Outdoor Education, and Launchpad (UPrep's signature senior project)
A rooftop deck with seating for student and community programming

The ULab's universal design prioritizes accessibility for all. This includes counter, drinking fountain, and sink heights, and wayfinding signs with provisions for the visually impaired.