July 2003

Ran: San Diego Daily Transcript - Monday, July 21 ,2003

Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc. is slated to break ground next year on a new $1534 million elementary school for San Diego Unified School District.

The new design/build Herbert Ibarra Elementary School, currently under design by Barnhart design partner Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke, will measure 56,000 square feet in six buildings.

The project will include construction of a multi-purpose room, administration area, library and classrooms. Construction is planned to begin in January with a final completion slated for March 2005. The 8.5-acre campus is in the City Heights area and will accommodate 650 students.

Representing the San Diego Unified Facilities Management Division are Chief Operating Officer Lou Smith, construction supervisor Steve Bovee and project manager Linda Clark. Joe Calderon is representing the architect. Barnhart team members include Brian Cahill, Jeff Bingham and Stan Streit.

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