Permanent Pier and Beam Education Solutions by Ramtech Building Systems

Private Elementary School

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:30:06 +0000

This small private school required a new elementary classroom complex to meet their growing student enrollment. Ramtech worked with their general contractor to provide a 9,094 square foot pier and beam permanent modular building that consists of eight classrooms, an art room, front office and three private offices, a conference room, boys and girls restrooms, break/work room, and a resource area. The exterior of the facility features R-Panel metal siding, a storm-resistant standing seam metal roof, storefront exterior windows, and aluminum entries and canopies. The interior features VCG on all walls, a combination of VCT and carpet tile flooring, and a lay-in tile ceiling. The heating and cooling of the building is accommodated using multiple high efficiency HVAC split systems.

Building & Construction Details: Pier & Beam Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 9,094 sq ft

Construction: Type V-b

Contract Type: Negotiated

Facility Use: Elementary school

Description: Eight classroom building with offices

Completion: 120 days

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UT Dallas – Bio Lab Expansion

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:15:09 +0000

The university purchased the two 8,736 square foot facilities for use as teaching labs in the University’s Bio and Mechanical Engineering Departments. The modular school buildings each have a slightly different interior configuration, with the Bio Engineering facility using a five classroom layout while the Mechanical Engineering building incorporates one large classroom, three standard size classrooms, and restrooms that serve the faculty and students from both buildings. Both buildings have sprinkler systems to meet the required fire safety code, and their DX split mechanical systems were integrated into the University’s existing AAON HVAC equipment. The modular buildings are installed on a semi-recessed grade beam foundation and utilize a corrugated metal finish exterior painted using an UltraCrete textured coating.

Building & Construction Details: Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 17,472 sq ft

Construction Type: V-b

Contract Type: BuyBoard

Facility Use: Classrooms and Research Labs Description Traditional permanent modular construction with site constructed concrete steps, decks, and ramps

Completion: 75 days

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First Baptist Church Carrollton

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:12:41 +0000

When the Church relocated they required new education space for their adult and youth ministries. The pier and beam permanent modular construction project required a 10,624 square foot facility with seven classrooms for adults and a 16,000 square foot building with two large worship areas and six classrooms for junior and high school students. Ramtech worked with the church’s general contractor to develop the building pads for a grade beam foundation system with drilled and belled peers. The buildings incorporate parapet walls with full masonry exteriors to match the main structure. The interior finishes include VCG walls and a combination of carpet tile, vinyl composition tile, and sheet vinyl flooring. Heating and cooling are accommodated with zoned split system HVAC units.

Project Size: 26,624 sq ft

Construction: Type Vb

Contract Type: Negotiated

Facility Use: Adult and student education

Description: Two worship areas, 13 classrooms, and lounge

Completion: About 160 days

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Arlington Classics – Bowen Rd. Campus

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:10:59 +0000

This 9,856 square foot 10-classroom wing addition for Arlington Classics Academy was built using Ramtech’s traditional permanent modular construction approach in order to maximize the cost savings and provide for a faster construction timeline. The modular school building accommodates additional 7th and 8th grade students at the Charter School’s middle school campus.

The requirements for the new facility called for full site development including permits, geotechnical and civil design, as well as landscaping, extension of the utilities, and integrating the fire alarm system with the existing structure. The interior has vinyl covered gypsum wall covering and carpet in each of the nine classrooms and computer lab, while the exterior incorporated a combination of Luxbrick thin brick veneer and UltraCrete textured coating to meet the city’s masonry requirements and to blend in with the school’s existing structures.

Building and Construction Details:

Project Size 9,856 sq ft
Construction Type V-b
Contract Type Buy
Board Facility Use Middle School
Description Classroom addition with nine classrooms and computer lab
Completion 120 days

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Melissa ISD – Melissa, TX

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:40:17 +0000

This 9,018 square foot eight-classroom building was built for the Melissa ISD using Ramtech’s traditional permanent modular construction approach to accommodate additional middle school student enrollment at the district’s combined campus. The parapet wall design incorporates a full masonry exterior which complements the look of the school’s existing buildings while also providing screening of the roof mounted HVAC units. Ramtech constructed the building with a grade level appearance which allowed for sidewalks and a covered walkway leading to the adjacent structure. The interior of the facility includes commercial grade carpeting throughout the building, and each classroom incorporates a black painted accent wall for featuring student work and achievements. Ramtech was also responsible for all of the site work on the project including the extension and connection of the utilities.

Building & Construction Details: Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 9,018 sq ft

Construction: Type V-b

Contract Type: Design-build

Facility Use: Middle school classrooms

Description: Free-standing eight classroom building

Completion: 120 days

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University of North Texas – Counseling Offices

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:30:33 +0000

One of three buildings manufactured and installed for the Scoular and Stovall Halls Occupant Relocation Project located on UNT’s main campus, part of a 37,778 square foot project developed to make way for a new $130 million university union. Purchased through the Texas Buyboard cooperative, this facility is home to the nationally recognized Center for Play Therapy and provides administrative and faculty office space as well as customized patient counseling rooms for the University’s Department of Counseling and Higher Education Program. Ramtech provided design assistance to The Jacobs Engineering Group, and worked closely with The Beck Group, the construction manager on the project. The building was installed on a poured foundation and incorporates a HardiePanel stucco embossed exterior painted to match the surrounding area.

Building & Construction Details: Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 14,000 sq ft

Construction: UBC Type V-b

Facility Use: Administrative Offices Counseling Rooms

Description: HardiePanel Stucco exterior designed to match existing area buildings Poured slab foundation One of three buildings in campus expansion project

Completion: 65 days

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UT Tyler – Classroom Building

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:25:11 +0000

This 6,480 square foot facility provides skilled nursing training and classroom space for UT Tyler’s degreed nursing program at the University’s Palestine campus. Built using traditional permanent modular construction, the building has a brick veneer over the parapet wall construction on the two visible elevations which blends in with the exterior of the adjacent multi-story campus facility. The wood framed structure has 480/277 volt electrical service and uses split system HVAC units for heating and cooling. The interior utilizes vinyl covered gypsum wall coverings throughout the facility along with VCT tile flooring in the hallways and training areas and carpet tiles in each of classrooms.

Building & Construction Details: Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 6,480 sq ft

Construction: IBC Type V-b

Contract Type: IBC Type V-b

Facility Use: Skilled nursing education

Description: Classrooms and skilled nursing training facility

Completion: 90 days

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Sweetwater ISD Head Start

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:50:46 +0000

Built using pier and beam permanent modular construction, the 15,232 square foot L-shaped facility provides space for the program’s regular and Early Head Start children. Started in 2001, Sweetwater’s Head Start program was originally run in the district’s oldest building which became too expensive and costly to maintain. The new facility provides 15 classrooms with a full administration area with three offices, reception area, and conference room. Ramtech utilized R-Panel metal siding in a parapet wall design for the exterior, while the interior was finished with vinyl covered gypsum wall coverings, commercial grade carpet and vinyl composition tile flooring. Heating and cooling of the building is accommodated by multiple split systems zoned to provide maximum efficiency.

Building & Construction Details: Pier & Beam Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 15,232 sq ft

Construction: Type V-b

Contract Type: Purchasing Co-op

Facility Use: Infant to Pre-K childcare

Description: 15 classrooms, office space, admin and reception areas, conference room

Completion: 100 days

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First Progressive Baptist Church

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:35:01 +0000

With a facility built in the 1950’s that didn’t provide for any expansion options, First Progressive Baptist contracted with Ramtech to provide them a new permanent modular building to serve as a new sanctuary with pastoral offices, a large fellowship and dining area, and classrooms. This allowed for the existing structure to be used to serve their growing youth group and other ministry activities. The 4,684 square foot facility sits on a CMU pad on grade foundation and has a Hi-Rib steel siding and roof, along with wall hung HVAC units. The interior floor coverings are a combination of VCT and commercial grade carpet, with VCG for the walls. Ramtech’s scope of work called for providing the plumbing manifold and a MDP to allow for a single point of connection for the utilities.

Building & Construction Details: Pier & Beam Permanent Modular Construction

Project Size: 4,684 sq ft

Construction: Type V-b

Contract Type: Negotiated

Facility Use: Church facility

Description: Worship center, dining area, office, and classrooms

Completion: 90 days

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Blue Ridge United Methodist Church

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:30:33 +0000

An expanding congregation required the First United Methodist Church of Blue Ridge, Texas to move to a new location. Ramtech built a 10,250 square foot L-shaped traditional modular facility on part of a 20-acre site that provides space for a worship center, three offices, eight classrooms, and a daycare center. The worship area, which also serves as the church’s fellowship hall, incorporates a vaulted ceiling with exposed architectural ductwork painted flat black. HardiePanel embossed stucco siding with an elastomeric paint finish was used for the exterior, while the interior was finished with vinyl covered gypsum wall coverings, commercial grade carpet and vinyl composition tile flooring. Ramtech managed all of the site preparation, including the extension and connection of utilities and the installation of a pad-on-grade foundation.

Project Size: 10,250 sq ft

Construction UBC Type: V-b

Contract Type: Negotiated

Facility Use: Church facility

Description: Worship area, classrooms, and offices

Completion: 90 days

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