2018_11-09 - Phase 2 Concrete Work Continues

Work continues at the KLA.  The structure is now very easily seen from the streets surrounding the school.  The first elevated slab has been cast, cured and shoring removed.  Columns and shear walls that will support the second elevated slab are being formed for a concrete pour.  Planning is underway for the start of the clay block infill walls and other items requiring early coordination.

The site has had groups of visitors curious about the construction including the science classes.  The Project Office and the KLA have coordinated tours to enhance the students understanding of scientific principles.  It also gets the students excited to see where their new home will be very soon!

 

KLA science class on site 

 KLA science class on site learning about reinforcing steel

 North Wing

 East Facade

 Core - Public toilet rooms, grand stair and elevator lobby

 South Wing

 Construction crew preparing the elevated slab

 South Wing - East Facade

South Wing - South and West Facade

2018_10-12 - Phase 2 - Elevated Slabs

Construction continues as fall begins to set in.  Warm days and cool nights are the norm for this area of the world.  Many compare it to living in Columbus,Ohio.  The moderate weather will allow the team to continue working far into the fall and if we are fortunate even into the start of winter!

Work over the last month included completion of the ground level slabs and utilities, form work for the first elevated slab and even the pouring of sections of the slab.

 Foundation waterproofing at the elevator pit

 In-slab utilities ready to be covered

 First run of stairs poured

 Form work for first elevated slab

 First elevated slab being prepared for a concrete pour

 

 The first graduating class of the KLA leaving their mark on the KLA

 Panoramic view of the busy construction site.

We are hopeful to raise the final $300,000 needed to release the contractor to build-out the ground level, first level and exterior wall finishing.  If these funds can be in place by the end of December we believe 18 classrooms could be on line near the beginning of the 2019 school year!

2018_09-20 - Phase 2 - Foundations

Over the past several months the contractor for Phase 2 of the KLA project has been busy excavating and prepare the site for the building's construction.  In August the foundations began to be formed and poured.  Although no one will ever see this part of the building it is often considered the most important activity of construction.  Without solid well-constructed foundations there could be problems constructing the part everyone sees!

 Foundations are poured - back-fill taking place

 Initial back-fill in place

Concrete pour on first section of Phase 2

 Columns formed and ready for concrete pour on first section of Phase 2

 Concrete slab poured on second section of Phase 2

Columns formed and ready for concrete pour on second section of Phase 2

2018_06-05 - Phase 2 - Ready to Begin!

Construction of Phase 2 will be beginning soon!  Through generous donations we have the ability to sign a contract to construct the exterior shell of the multi-story classroom building.  We are hoping and praying additional funds will be available to immediately finish the interior of the building's ground level and 1 level providing learning spaces for 18 classrooms.
Stay tuned for more updates as construction progresses

Phase 2 Site (rear of Phase 1)

Meeting with the KLA/Global Neighbors Team and the Phase 2 contractor

Phase 1 of KLA Opens

July was a busy month at the KLA.  The contractor was completing construction on Phase 1 with the July 30th grand opening quickly approaching.   Phase 1 was dedicated and opened at a ceremony that included local and national dignitaries, supporters, Global Neighbors representatives, the KLA school board and the families of Mitrovica.  The school's director and staff welcomed everyone as they walked through what will be their new home when school starts in August.

The next step is to complete fund raising for phase two.  A little over $1million is still needed to begin phase two which will includes the shell of the three-story classroom wing and completely building out the ground floor and second level.  Depending on when construction begins this phase could be completed in as little as 10 months.  A final finishing phase would then follow completing the build out of the top floor of the classroom wing and the construction of athletic fields on the KLA campus.

We want to thank everyone who was a part of reaching the completion of Phase 1 including supporters, the teachers and administrators, Global Neighbors, the school's board, the local and national government leaders in Kosovo, the contractor and many others.  So many gave so much to make this dream become a reality.  To God be the glory for what is happening through this school.

 KLA - Front

 Lobby

 

 Reception & Administration

 Gymnasium

 Math Classroom

 Main Hall

 Guests waiting for the grand opening

 

 KLA's student body president thanks everyone

 

 Director Nadine opening the KLA!

 Guest eagerly waiting to tour the school

 Guest enjoying refreshments in the Multipurpose Room

 

 Kids trying the climbing wall in the lobby

(a few adults tried this out too)

 

 The KLA Team

There's room for more!

 

KLA - Phase 1 is open and ready for students!

It's time to prepare for Phase 2!

2016_06-12 - KLA Construction Progress

Construction on Phase 1 continues to move towards a July completion.  There are many small details that are being completed in preparation of the teachers moving into the building.  The KLA team will use Phase 1 with some temporary partitions for the 2016-2017 school year.  We hope to begin construction on Phase 2 in 2017 once the necessary funds have been provided.

Building Front - sidewalk and service drive being installed

 Building Entrance - landscape and lawn area

 Gymnasium - ready for flooring

Multi-purpose room - ready for flooring and finishing touches

2016_04-07 - 2016_05-06 - KLA Construction Progress

The work continues at the KLA construction site.  The contractors are busy plastering, painting, tiling, wiring, HVAC installation and many other things as they move towards the completion of Phase 1 by June 30th.  We are about 80% of the way to completion and there is still a lot of finishing work to be done.  Just begin to imagine the gym full of students playing sports together or the multipurpose room filled with classes of kids working on their lessons.

 Gymnasium being prepared for flooring

 Entrance Lobby

 Multi-Purpose Room

 Gymnasium Exterior - Front

  Gymnasium Exterior -Rear

Locker Room tiling