1. Fun Facts: James M. Bennett High School
The New school is approx. 228,000 sf (excluding the Auditorium) . That’s almost 5.5 acres.
Final Capacity will be 1496 FTE
600 geothermal wells at 240’ deep = 75 Miles of Geo-Thermal Piping .
Almost 275 miles of electrical wiring was used. ( about the distance to JFK Airport)
1000 tons of Steel (2,000,000 lbs)
100,000 cubic feet of concrete was used in the building?
440 Doors are in the project
27,000 sq.ft. of Glass ( about 3.25 acres)
CO2 Reduction: 430,709 lbs

2. High Performance Building
Is one that is healthy and productive, cost effective and sustainable and supports a school’s mission by delivering at least 7 key benefits:
Better student performance
Increased average daily attendance
Increased teacher satisfaction and retention
Reduced operating costs
Reduced liability exposure
A positive influence of the environment
Increased opportunities for using the building as a learning tool.

3. Design Features Structure Mechanical Technology: Safety & Security:
Masonry Bearing and Steel Frame (2 stories)
Mechanical
Geothermal HVAC / Sprinkler System
Technology:
Wireless / Fiber-Optic WAN Connection
Enhanced AV Classroom projection system
Safety & Security:
Integrated Fire Alarm System
Integrated Security System w/ CCTV
Integrated Access Control System
Emergency PA call stations
Emergency Generator
Sustainable Features:
Integrated SWM and Field Irrigation
Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures
Automated Lighting Control System
Energy Efficient Glass & Glazing
Interior & Exterior Shading Devices
Concrete Flooring

4. Sustainable Features:
Geothermal Mechanical Plant (Energy Efficiency)
Integrated SWM and Field Irrigation (Water Conservation)
Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures (Low Flow Fixtures)
Automated Lighting Control System (Daylight Harvesting)
Energy Efficient Glass & Glazing (Energy Efficiency)
Interior & Exterior Shading Devices (Energy Efficiency)
Enhanced Building Envelope (Insulation)
Double Door Vestibules (Security / Energy Efficiency)
Concrete Flooring (Low VOC / Material / Recycle)

5. Existing Site Existing James M. Bennett High School
Existing Bennett Middle School
Existing Shared Auditorium

6. Site (Phase 2 – Before Demolition of JMB)
New JMB
College Avenue Upgrades
Phase 2
Renovate Auditorium
Demolish JMB
Phase 3
Relocate BMS
Finish Fields
Site (Phase 2 – Before Demolition of JMB)

7. Finished Site (Phase 3 Complete)
New JMB
College Avenue Upgrades
Phase 2
Renovate Auditorium
Demolish JMB
Phase 3
Relocate BMS
Finish Fields
Finished Site (Phase 3 Complete)

8. Student Dining
Interior Spaces
Media Center 13

9. Facing East
Main Street
Facing West 14

10. Our Team – Thank You!
Architect / Civil Engineer - Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
Structural Engineer - Morabito Consultants, Inc.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer - Gipe Associates, Inc.
Traffic Engineer Traffic Group, Inc.
Security Consultants - Standing Stone Consulting, Inc.
Constructability Consultant - Construction Consultants Assoc., Inc.
Construction Manager – Whiting / Turner Contracting Company
Wicomico County Board of Education - Facility Services Department
School Building Commission