Alten Construction finalizes work on Morello Park Elementary School
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MARTINEZ, Calif. - Californer -- Alten Construction (https://www.altenconstruction.com/), a full-service San Francisco Bay Area commercial construction company, is finalizing work on Morello Park Elementary School (https://mpe.martinezusd.net/), a public school part of the Martinez Unified School District (https://martinezusd.net/).

The commercial construction company broke ground on the $18 million project in June 2024. Over the course of summer, the project was completed in three increments.

The first increment included the demolition of site structures and construction of a new parking lot, drop-off, site lighting and sidewalks. The second increment included a kitchen addition to the existing multi-purpose building, a new kindergarten and administration building, new walkway canopies, various site improvements and a new kindergarten playground. The final increment consisted of the modernization of existing classrooms and buildings, as well as existing administration, kindergarten and library buildings.

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Additionally, new fire life safety systems were installed on new and existing buildings throughout the campus.

On Monday, Oct. 28, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on campus to celebrate.

Located at 1200 Morello Park Drive in Martinez, the elementary school is dedicated to providing a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience that challenges and nurtures the intellect of every student.

Alten Construction has completed projects for dozens of K-12 and higher educational facilities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and is proud to provide communities with quality learning environments to teach the next generation.

About Alten Construction

Founded in 1995, Alten Construction not only offers a full range of commercial construction services but is also a licensed builder, with its own shop, carpenters and construction laborers. Over the past 29 years, Alten Construction has grown from a small public works company and now serves public and private clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with a personal touch. From schools and fire stations to historic buildings and tenant improvements, the company's team has extensive experience and completes superior and high-quality projects with leadership demonstrated at all stages of a project.

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Alten Construction is committed to green building practices, and the firm has LEED Accredited Professionals on staff. Dedicated to the community, Alten Construction partners with small, local businesses and develops construction professionals through its internship opportunities and in-house training. The commercial construction firm is also affiliated with the Construction Employers' Association, Bay Area Builders Exchange, Marin Builders Association and the North Coast Builders Exchange. For more information, visit www.AltenConstruction.com or call 510-234-4200.