Derry, NH – The final beam was hoisted into place in a topping-off ceremony on April 1 for the Pinkerton Academy building project in Derry.
Eckman Construction is providing construction management services for the new 32,000sf academic facility, and Project Manager Alex Flanders is an alumnus of Pinkerton Academy’s class of 2009. “Having attended Pinkerton Academy as a student, it is very exciting to be back and to have the opportunity to help shape the campus and leave a lasting mark,” said Flanders. “The beam raising represents an important project milestone coming out of the winter; with structural steel wrapping up, our team can now begin to make the building watertight.”
The new building will be three stories and house classrooms and other spaces for the ACT and NECC programs as well as the Social Studies department. The project will also include site upgrades, modified parking areas, and better traffic flow to enhance student and pedestrian safety. Leading up to the beam raising, representatives from the Pinkerton community, including members of the board of trustees, management team, alumni association, faculty and student body, signed the beam.
“The placement of the final beam is a key milestone in this important project. Having members of our board, staff, alumni, and student body sign the beam underscores the broad and lasting impact the project will have on our campus community,” said Head of School Dr. Timothy Powers. “We are eager for the completion of the building and the opportunities it will provide to support our students and staff with the resources they need to succeed.”
