Case Study
Education & Institutional
Strong Start Daycare – Wilton, Connecticut
Owner
Newark Board of Education
Architect
FVHD Architects
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Sector
K-12 Educational
Delivery Method
Construction Manager (CM)
Duration
18 months
Size
85,000 SF
Completed
2024
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Overview
Project Scope
Newark High School of Architecture and Interior Design – Phase 2 reflects a continued investment in educational infrastructure, creating spaces that support learning, creativity, and collaboration. Designed to meet the needs of students and educators, the project emphasizes the importance of functional, thoughtfully planned environments that encourage innovation and hands-on learning. Hughes & Hughes General Contracting brings a coordinated approach to institutional construction, with a focus on detailed planning, trade coordination, scheduling, safety, and quality control. Through careful project execution and collaboration among stakeholders, the team works to align construction with the project's design intent and functional requirements, helping create an environment that serves the school community for years to come.
The Challenge
Educational construction projects require careful coordination, detailed scheduling, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Delivering specialized learning spaces also requires close attention to design intent, building requirements, and the needs of the school community.
Our Solution
Hughes & Hughes approached the project with an emphasis on organized project management, trade coordination, and consistent quality control. Through communication with project stakeholders and careful oversight of construction activities, the team worked to align execution with the project's design and functional requirements.
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