Conejo Valley Unified School District Modernization and New Construction Program
Thousand Oaks, CA
Successful Long-Term Client Relationship
In 1997, the Conejo Valley Unified School District selected Vanir to provide
construction management services on two 400-seat performing arts centers that were
designed by separate architects. These projects were constructed using the cm/trade
contracting method. Based on Vanir's performance on the two centers (both completed
with less than 2% change orders), Vanir was chosen to manage the modernization and
new construction program for the district, which began in 1999 after the voter
approval of a $80 million local bond issue.
For the modernization and new construction program, Vanir provided program master
scheduling, budgeting and construction management for 31 campuses. The projects
included a high school swimming pool, two high school performing arts center, four
middle school gymnasiums and two elementary schools. Both Lang Ranch Elementary School
and Sycamore Elementary School accommodate approximately 635 K-5 students. The
projects were delivered using both single-prime and multiple-prime project delivery
methods.
Exceptional Scheduling and Plan Reviews
Vanir's value engineering, change order negotiation and schedule analysis for the
entire program kept the program running smoothly and meeting all project objectives.
"Vanir helped keep projects on track and budget with
scheduling and constructability review services. They
have done a great job at protecting the district's interests
and maintaining our bottom line."
-Jack Wilson, District Project Manager, Conejo Valley USD