Built by CTA Construction
Waltham, MA – CTA Construction announced recently that the Francis T. Bresnahan School was honored by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS).
CHPS, a nonprofit dedicated to making schools better places to learn, named the Newburyport elementary school a “Verified Leader” — an honor reserved for schools that meet a high level of environmental and social responsibility and that successfully balance environmental benefits with student health and performance.
Among the environmental factors CHPS weighs are indoor air quality standards, energy and water efficiency, renewable technologies, site selection, and materials and innovation.
CTA Construction completed the $28 million Newburyport elementary school in 2014. The school features efficient lighting, windows, heating, and ventilation. It also has water-saving faucets and automated lighting that reduces energy consumption. The Bresnahan School features classrooms, art and music spaces, a gymnasium, media center, cafeteria/kitchen, and administrative offices and health offices.
“CTA was pleased to partner with the city of Newburyport, HMFH Architects, and the owner’s project manager, Heery International, on this tremendous project, and the end result is an elementary school that has become an ideal place for young students to learn and excel,” said Jeffrey Hazelwood, project executive at CTA Construction. “The Bresnahan School has a variety of green sustainable features that make it a model for other cities and towns. Our firm is honored that this project has been recognized with such a prestigious award.”