25
Sep
Client
- US Virgin Islands, Department of Education
Challenge
- In 2017, two powerful hurricanes Irma and Maria severely damaged infrastructure including all of the schools in the US Virgin Islands. During reconstruction efforts, a fast track, code compliant replacement building was needed immediately so that the children of the Virgin Islands could attend school.
Solution
- After carefully examining a wide variety of building alternatives the Virgin Islands Department of Education and FEMA selected Sprung structures as the product of choice for the schools large clearspan gymnasium needs.
- Within weeks, Sprung mobilized, shipped and erected over 7 gymnasiums and 2 kitchens. Sprung structures rust free aluminum substructure combined with a highly tensioned membrane exterior, and energy efficient fiberglass insulation package provide superior performance in a highly corrosive island environment. Sprung shield, a protective hard wall system was added to the exterior for added protection.
Results
- 30’ wide x 60’ long Guy Benjamin Elementary School ( St. John, USVI)
- 60’ wide x 90’ long Arthur A. Richards Junior High School (St. Croix, USVI)
- 60’ wide x 90’ long Gladys A. Abraham Elementary School ( St. Thomas, USVI)
- 70’ wide x 120’ long Arthur A. Richards Junior High School ( St. Croix, USVI)
- 70’ wide x 120’ long Addelita Cancryn Junior High School (St. Thomas, USVI)
- 70’ wide x 120’ long John H. Woodson Junior High School ( St. Croix, USVI)
- 90’ wide x 120’ long Central High School ( St. Croix, USVI)
- 30’ wide x 60’ long Addelita Cancryn Junior High School – Kitchen (St Thomas, USVI)
- 30’ wide x 60’ long Arthur A. Richards Junior High School – Kitchen (St. Croix, USVI)
