Address: 4949 Silver Star Road, Orlando, FL 32818
Work: KENPAT installed interior drywall, light gauge framing, insulation, and acoustical systems across nine buildings, including support structures for the football and baseball fields.
GC: Williams Company/ACY Contractors
Architect: Schenkel Shultz
Dates: January 2011 – October 2011
Awards:
• 2013 ABC Central Florida Excellence in Construction Eagle Award
Evans High School
Situation
The original Evans High School, built in 1958, was demolished in 2010 to allow for a new campus. Led by general contractor Williams Company, KENPAT’s scope included drywall, framing, insulation, and acoustical systems across multiple buildings, requiring precision and efficiency to meet the aggressive timeline.
Task
Williams Company selected KENPAT to execute key interior finishes, including drywall, framing, and acoustical treatments, across the campus.
Action
Installing more than 500,000 linear feet of metal studs, 700,000 square feet of wallboard, 13,000 square feet of acoustical metal wall panels, 50,000 square feet of acoustical ceilings, and thermal insulation within a nine-month period required expert planning, precise management, and flawless execution.
At the front of the campus, facing the main entrance, stands the marquee structure of Evans High School — the state-of-the-art auditorium. It is covered with acoustical wall panels that are lined in harmony along the walls. Floating above the grand room are 61 convex-curved sound-diffusing panels, a new design concept for Orange County Public Schools. Due to their weight and size, the panels required on-site radius forming and careful MEP coordination for safe suspension using aircraft cables.
Given that the convex-curved panels measured 12 feet long and weighed up to 300 pounds, extensive scaffolding was required to ensure a safe and successful installation.
KENPAT installed acoustical treatments throughout the campus, including fabric-covered panels in the auditorium, reflective barrels, and metal wall panels in the gymnasium, totaling over 13,000 square feet. Additional acoustical ceilings covered 50,000 square feet across multiple buildings.
Result
Managing a large team of skilled craftsmen while maintaining quality and safety within a ten-month timeframe was a complex challenge. KENPAT takes pride in contributing to a school that holds deep significance for its community. The team successfully met all design requirements and earned the 2013 ABC Central Florida Excellence in Construction Eagle Award.
