Murrieta, CA (September 3, 2024) – On Sept. 4, Erickson-Hall Construction Co., in partnership with Murrieta Valley Unified School District, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a significant classroom expansion project at Murrieta Elementary School. The ceremony convened school leaders, community members and Erickson-Hall representatives.
“We are thrilled to complete the Murrieta Elementary School new building. These new classrooms provide an exceptional learning environment for all,” said Dr. Ward Andrus, Superintendent of Murrieta Valley Unified School District. “We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Erickson-Hall Construction Co. on this project and appreciate their commitment to building remarkable educational facilities. We are especially appreciative of Erickson-Hall’s efforts to help us preserve our district’s history by safely transferring and installing the original school bell from 1885 in the new building. Together, we are part of Murrieta’s academic legacy.”
With its deep portfolio of innovative K-12 projects, Erickson-Hall was selected by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District to lead this undertaking, breaking ground in February 2023. The campus expansion involved multiple phases, including the construction of the two-story classroom building as well as a new parking lot and playground, elevating the school’s infrastructure to better serve the community.
The expansion has created an array of modern, light-filled classrooms along with new recreational spaces that invite students to play and thrive. Erickson-Hall’s comprehensive approach ensured a seamless execution of the project, completing it in a timely manner that allowed students to start the new academic year on a high note. The project was 85% funded by Measure BB and the remainder by District Facilities funds.
“We are proud to see this project come to fruition and are already witnessing its positive impact on the Murrieta Elementary School community,” said Mat Gates, President of Erickson-Hall. “We are grateful for our partnership with the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and hope we can continue to enhance educational opportunities for the Murrieta community.”
About Erickson-Hall Construction Co.
Celebrating 25 years of excellence in the construction industry, Erickson-Hall is a recognized industry leader completing over $3.5 billion in successful construction projects, of which $3 billion has been for K-12 and higher education developments. The employee-owned company has been serving the Southern California markets of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, South Los Angeles and Riverside Counties since 1998. Services include preconstruction, general contracting, construction management, design-build, design assist-build, lease-leaseback and program management for educational, fire, essential services, civic, parks, recreation, faith-based, office and healthcare facilities. The company has an award-winning portfolio of completed projects and has received numerous awards for safety. For more information, visit www.ericksonhall.com. Find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.