The GRACE Innovation Center is a landmark project built to support the nation’s first PreK–12 Career & Technical Education (CTE) program. Backed by over $4.5 million in community-raised funds, the facility includes two fully equipped shop areas, a state-of-the-art Makerspace, and adaptable classroom spaces—all designed for hands-on, future-focused learning. Located adjacent to St. George School,…
The work involved with the construction of the new 115,000 sf Caribou Community School consisted of the following.
The renovation project for the two schools began shortly after the pandemic shut down the state of Maine. Our Bowman team was able to devise a safety plan that would keep the students, faculty, and workers in a safe and healthy environment as we conducted electrical upgrades, created a new athletic field complex, and many…
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…
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 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.
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…
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…
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.