Overview of the STEM Innovation Center Renovation
The STEM Innovation Center Renovation at Lancaster Catholic High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania marked the initial construction phase within the school’s overall renovation master plan. The project took place within Reilly Hall, a three-story structure totaling 168,000 square feet. Warfel’s general construction services managed demolition and reconstruction activities within the existing building while maintaining alignment with the broader renovation effort. The work transformed second-floor areas into updated educational spaces dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction.
Interior Demolition and Reconstruction
Within the STEM Innovation Center Renovation, crews completed a full demolition and rebuild of the second floor within Reilly Hall. The work renovation prepared existing classrooms, bathrooms, and support rooms for reconstruction activities throughout the space. Reconstruction activities reorganized the second-floor layout to incorporate updated classrooms and educational spaces throughout the renovated area. This process connected demolition and rebuilding activities throughout the renovation while maintaining continuity across the floor plan.
Educational Spaces in the STEM Innovation Center Renovation
The renovation established a dedicated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics innovation center within Reilly Hall. The updated second floor incorporates reconstructed classrooms, renovated bathroom areas, and updated instructional spaces throughout the layout. At the same time, the redesigned floor plan connected educational areas within a cohesive environment while integrating the updated innovation center throughout the renovated space.
Construction Timeline and Project Completion
Warfel’s general construction services managed demolition, reconstruction, and renovation activities throughout the thirteen-week construction duration. From the outset, the team sequenced work throughout the second floor while maintaining progress within the active school environment. The accelerated construction schedule required consistent progress throughout each phase of the renovation process while maintaining alignment between demolition, rebuilding, and final interior work. The project team completed the renovation and obtained a certificate of occupancy from Manheim Township ahead of the original schedule.
