Town Creek Elementary
MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT
Integrated planning leads to schools that reflect the character, values, and vision of your district. W. M. Jordan Company brings the insight and experience needed to help your teams turn educational goals into safe, inspiring places for students and teachers. We understand that your priorities go well beyond budgets and schedules. Today’s learners expect modern, engaging spaces equipped with the right technology to support evolving curriculum needs. Families and communities also place high value on sustainable design and its long-term impact on student well-being and the environment.
By partnering with top designers, W. M. Jordan Company helps you create future -ready learning environments that elevate teaching, support student success, and help districts attract and retain outstanding educators.
CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
We leverage the latest advancements in Virtual Construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and modern construction technology to enhance every aspect of our project delivery. As builders first, our team helps districts make informed decisions about sustainability, constructability, life - cycle costs, and overall value - ensuring your vision moves efficiently from concept to reality.
W. M. Jordan Company supports the diverse needs of public and private K–12 learning environments. Balancing budget requirements with the scheduling demands of the academic year requires a partner with proven experience working in active school settings. We understand the importance of minimizing disruptions to students and staff, and we prioritize safety and security on every project to protect the school community.
SERVICES
• Construction Management
• Design Build
• Real Estate Development
• Public Private Partnerships
• Virtual Construction
• Sustainability and Green Construction
• Preconstruction Services
QUALITY THAT LASTS
We must build school facilities to stand the test of time, supporting students, teachers, and communities for decades. W. M. Jordan Company’s experienced team helps districts navigate the many systems and material options available, guiding you toward the best combination to meet both your budget and long-term operational needs. We provide detailed constructability analysis with a focus on value-added choices, sustainability, safety, and durability - key factors for K–12 environments. Our team can also develop Facilities Management Building Information Models (BIM) that give your operations and maintenance staff the tools they need to work efficiently now and well into the future.
TOWN
CREEK MIDDLE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION
W. M. Jordan Company delivered Town Creek Middle School, a 91,000 square foot facility built to support a growing student population. The main building houses administrative offices, a cafeteria and kitchen, music and art rooms, and a media center, all connected to a two-story classroom wing with 42 classrooms and a capacity for 800 students. Interior features include built-in casework, ceramic tile, wood and carpet flooring, VCT, fully equipped science labs, an elevator in the classroom wing, and a wheelchair lift. The completed campus includes three parking lots, separate bus and parent drop-off loops, and upgraded electrical, water, and sanitary services. W. M. Jordan Company also delivered a six-classroom addition at Town Creek Elementary School while the campus remained fully operational, seamlessly integrating new systems and minimizing disruption. The team constructed both projects on a unique 23-acre site, 19.4 acres of which had previously been undisturbed land adjacent to the elementary school.
RENAISSANCE ACADEMY
The Renaissance Academy is a modern 290,000 square foot, two-story facility serving 1,600 students in grades 6–12, as well as Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ alternative education programs, including the Central Academy, Center for Effective Learning, Princess Anne Center for Pregnant Teens, Open Campus Center, and SECEP. Sustainable features include geothermal HVAC, greywater collection, solar panels on a reflective roof, and a 16,000 square foot living green roof that boosts insulation, reduces noise, and limits stormwater runoff. Solar collectors also provide hot water for the cafeteria.
Inside, the Academy offers advanced instructional spaces with interactive whiteboards, built-in projection systems, full connectivity, and specialized areas such as a culinary arts commercial kitchen. Its H-shaped design provides shared spaces while keeping middle and high school academic areas distinct. The facility also includes a museum exhibit honoring the historic Union Kempsville School.
ROLAND-GRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS
Roland-Grise Middle School, one of New Hanover County Schools’ oldest campuses, underwent extensive renovations to its 108,750 square foot facility. Interior spaces were reconfigured with minimal demolition, paired with site upgrades that improved circulation and enhanced stormwater management.
Renovations to the two-story Academic Building included new BARD AC units in every classroom, new bathrooms, full curtainwall replacement, upgraded lighting, and 30 Smartboard equipped classrooms. The Administrative Building was also expanded and modernized.
Additional site work, required code updates, and targeted redesigns improved campus functionality and traffic flow. To keep learning uninterrupted, W. M. Jordan Company provided four temporary modular classroom units, ensuring fully operational spaces throughout construction.
$12.6 million in 2026 dollars • Construction Management at Risk • Becker Morgan Group
CONSOLIDATED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO
The Consolidated Elementary School is a new 129,577 square foot, two-story facility at Quantico designed for 750 Pre-K through 5th-grade students. It features three classroom wings, a full and auxiliary gymnasium, ADA-accessible classrooms, administrative offices, an auditorium, a cafeteria, restrooms, and mechanical support spaces. Sustainability was central to the design, with solar panels, a geothermal system, heat-recovery equipment, solar water heating, radiant slab insulation, and a rainwater harvesting system. Additional learning features include a green room garden and a functional windmill for hands-on instruction.
The campus also provides new recreational areas with playgrounds, athletic fields, and site lighting, creating a safe and engaging outdoor environment. Together, these elements form a modern, efficient, and secure school that supports students, teachers, and the surrounding community.
$72.9 million in 2026
HAMPTON ROADS ACADEMY (HRA)
Hampton Roads Academy is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving nearly 600 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Over more than three decades, the campus has continued to grow through a series of targeted additions and renovations that support its expanding programs and student needs.
The team completed these projects while the school remained open and fully operational, ensuring uninterrupted learning throughout each phase of construction.
$27.6 million in 2026 dollars • Design Build • James River Architects, P.C. | Waller, Todd and Sadler Architects
HRA LOWER SCHOOL AND DINING FACILITY
HRA marked its largest expansion in 60 years with a new Lower School wing and a state-of-the-art dining facility. A professional kitchen supports the 400-seat dining hall, bringing the school community together.
The new wing features twelve bright classrooms and a flexible Innovation Lab/Makerspace for modern, hands-on learning. Connecting the two areas is a 1,000 square foot hydroponics lab that grows fresh greens for the dining hall and provides students with practical lessons in sustainability and service through donations to local food banks.
HRA ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
HRA’s earlier expansion introduced a new road and 110-space parking lot, a 20,000 square foot gymnasium, and 15,000 square feet of additional classroom space.
The project team delivered a seamless upgrade to campus circulation, athletics, and academic facilities, supporting it with comprehensive construction management services from preconstruction and estimating through value engineering.
HRA 2013 ADDITION
HRA’s 2013 addition transformed the campus with a 20,000 square foot expansion that introduced new classrooms, science labs, and a welcoming entrance and commons area.
A 100-car parking lot improved accessibility, while renovations to the original 1959 building - including a new roof, HVAC upgrades, and refreshed classrooms - modernized the facility while preserving its historic character.
NEW KENT HIGH SCHOOL
New Kent High School is a 241,000 square foot facility designed for New Kent County Public Schools. Organized into four grade-level houses of about 350 students each, the school creates smaller learning communities within the 1,400-student campus, reducing class-to-class travel and strengthening student and faculty connections. A main corridor connects central administration, the guidance suite, a 1,500-seat gym, 750-seat cafeteria, 700-seat auditorium, and a state-of-the-art media center. Daylighting monitors bring natural light into key areas, supported by sustainable features such as light-colored roofing and occupancy sensors to reduce energy use.
Campus upgrades include new parking areas, baseball and softball practice fields, and a two-story building with concessions, announcer spaces, and restrooms - enhancing overall site functionality.
GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEIGHT ROOMS
The School District of Greenville County replaced weight room facilities at 13 high schools through a three-year phased turnover process. Each campus received a new 5,000 square foot, stand-alone building positioned near its athletics area, providing dedicated and easily accessible space to support training and conditioning programs.
The project used a prototypical design adapted for each site, with modifications to existing campus plans and selective retrofitting where needed. This approach ensured consistent quality while allowing each facility to integrate seamlessly into its surrounding environment.
$31.1 million in 2026 dollars • Design Build • Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc.
PROJECTS INCLUDE:
▶ Berea High School
▶ Blue Ridge High School
▶ Carolina High School
▶ Eastside High School
▶ Greenville High School
▶ Hillcrest High School
▶ J. L. Mann Academy
▶ Mauldin High School
▶ Riverside High School
▶ Southside High School
▶ Travelers Rest High School
▶ Wade Hampton High School
▶ Woodmont High School
Wade Hampton High School
Riverside High School
Riverside High School
POWHATAN HIGH SCHOOL
Powhatan High School is a 243,500 square foot facility designed for 1,500 students in Powhatan County Public Schools. A central “main street” connects eight structures into one cohesive building. The two-story academic wing houses classrooms, labs, and computer learning centers, while shared spaces include an 800-seat auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, greenhouse, and a naturally lit library/media center.
The 60-acre campus also features a fully fenced athletic complex with a football stadium, ticket booth, concessions, a field house locker room, and a synthetic-surface track with areas for long jump, triple jump, and pole vault. Additional facilities include four baseball and softball fields, two fields for soccer and field hockey, six fenced tennis courts, scoreboards at major venues, and Musco stadium lighting throughout.
$82 million in 2026 dollars • Design Bid Build • Quinn Evans Architects
NORTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
North Brunswick High School received 20,709 square feet of additions and renovations that were carefully coordinated to maintain full school operations during construction. The project included a 12-classroom addition, expanded Career & Technical Education (CTE) areas, a JROTC addition, and a cafeteria expansion to support the school’s growing student population.
Specialized learning environments were a major component of the project, including a fully equipped Food Lab with ovens, stoves, and refrigerators; a Health Science Lab outfitted with hospital beds and medical headwalls; and dedicated labs for drafting, Adobe, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Business education. These enhancements strengthened North Brunswick High School’s hands-on learning opportunities and expanded its career-focused programming.
$10.7 million in 2026 dollars • Construction Management at Risk • Becker Morgan Group
WEST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
West Brunswick High School received 26,030 square feet of additions and renovations, including new classrooms, a cafeteria expansion, updated instructional spaces, and a JROTC addition. The team completed all work while the school remained fully operational, supported by close coordination with campus staff to minimize disruption.
The project also enhanced Career & Technical Education offerings with a new “Project Lead the Way” lab designed to support programs in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. These upgrades expanded hands-on learning opportunities and modernized the school’s instructional environments.
$10.1 million in 2026 dollars • Construction Management at Risk • Becker Morgan Group
GRASSFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Grassfield Area High School is a 347,549 square foot facility designed for Chesapeake Public Schools, serving 2,200 students across four grade-level houses. A circular main corridor connects central administration, a 2,070-seat gymnasium, 800-seat cafeteria, 1,000-seat auditorium, and media center. A central courtyard brings natural light into the building and provides a secure outdoor space used for dining, art instruction, and student gatherings.
The 100-acre campus includes an 8,000-seat football and soccer stadium with a walking track for PE and community use. Additional athletic amenities include a separate competition-level synthetic track, baseball and softball fields, field hockey and soccer fields, tennis courts, and multiple practice fields. Near the main entrance, a flexible multi-use space called the SCHOLA supports large group instruction, meetings, and community events.
$111.9 million in 2026 dollars • Design Bid Build • Waller, Todd and Sadler Architects
BROOKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Brooks Elementary School included a 74,200 square foot, two-story new classroom building along with 15,900 square feet of renovations to the existing one-story facility. The project involved partial demolition and new construction to create updated classrooms, student support spaces, administration areas, a media center, cafeteria, multi-purpose room, and associated support spaces. Renovations also addressed exterior fascia, fire and security systems, new finishes, and updated interior and exterior improvements. Site enhancements expanded and upgraded play equipment and athletic fields, along with new staff and parent parking areas, plus redesigned bus and car loops to improve traffic flow and campus safety. Together, these upgrades modernized the instructional environment and strengthened the school’s overall functionality.
$32.1 million in 2026 dollars • Construction Management
POQUOSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Poquoson Elementary School is an 84,300 square foot, two-story facility organized into three instructional pods, each containing a breakout room and ten classrooms for grades 3-5. The building also includes resource rooms and a full-size gymnasium that supports both student programs and community use. The gym, cafeteria, and media center - with its spacious outdoor terrace - are located together on one end of the building and can be secured for independent after-hours use.
The interior features light, natural materials, wood beams, and soft pastel colors inspired by the region’s waterways and wetlands. The school incorporates environmentally conscious systems, including a geothermal heat pump for heating and cooling and a rainwater harvesting system used for toilets and other building functions. These elements create a bright, efficient, and community-focused learning environment.
$35.1 million in 2026 dollars • Construction Management at Risk • VMDO Architects, P.C
NEW HANOVER HS BROGDEN GYM FLOOR REPLACEMENT
The New Hanover High School Brogden Gymnasium underwent a full renovation of its 10,000 square foot space, beginning with the removal of the original floor and structural system. The gym received a completely new foundation supported by micropiles and pile caps, along with a steel-framed structure and composite elevated concrete slab engineered for long-term durability and safety.
Inside, the space was revitalized with a high-performance athletic floor, modern bleachers, and protective wall pads. Updated wall and stage finishes created a cohesive, refreshed environment suited for athletics, school events, and community use. The result is a dynamic, resilient gymnasium that strengthens school spirit and enhances student and community experiences.
$3 million in 2026 dollars • Construction Management at Risk • Becker Morgan Group
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH WILMINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
This multi-facility renovation spanned 61,000 square feet across Grace Baptist Church and Wilmington Christian Academy, beginning with the full interior upfit of the church’s two-story sanctuary and extending to major upgrades throughout the Meshaw Buildings on the active school campus. The team sequenced the work to allow daily church activities and school operations to continue safely and without disruption. Renovations included repairs to standing-seam metal roofing, restoration of the brick veneer façade, waterproofing and window repairs, and replacement or restoration of hollow metal and wood doors. Additional work involved targeted roof repairs at the gym, upgraded locker rooms with new partitions, flooring, and updated MEP systems, and broad interior improvements such as drywall replacement, fresh paint, custom millwork, new LVT flooring in the sanctuary, full auditorium carpet replacement, and removal of the original popcorn ceiling in favor of a smooth, modern finish that enhances acoustics.
$3.3 million in 2026 dollars • Construction Management at Risk • Hostetler Architects, PLLC
ABOUT W. M. JORDAN COMPANY
W. M. Jordan Company provides construction and real estate development services in Virginia and the Carolinas. Founded on the values of integrity and respect and powered by a culture of continuous learning and improvement, we focus on developing leaders, advancing innovation, and building our communities. While we integrate the latest and most advanced technologies in the business, our people carry out our mission: The relentless pursuit of excellence.
ANNUAL REVENUE
2025 $720+ million
2024 $720+ million
2023 $520+ million
W. M. Jordan Company is a leader in providing professional construction and real estate development services. The firm focuses its efforts regionally, yet consistently ranks in the Top 400 Contractors nationally according to Engineering News Record, a leading industry publication, and isrankedamongtheGiants300byBuildingDesign + Construction magazine. The firm is a privately ownedS-CorporationheadedbyRonaldJ.Lauster, Jr, President. Our bonding company is Travelers CasualtyandSuretyCompanyofAmerica.Travelers is an A+ (Superior) A.M. Best rated insurance company(FinancialSizeCategory,XV($2billionor more.)W.M.JordanCompanyisnationallyranked, regionallybased,andlocallycommittedtoeachand every customer.
OUR HISTORY
In 1958, William M. Jordan and Robert T. Lawson founded W. M. Jordan Company, Inc. with a commitment to excellence: to strive for quality in every job, regardless of the size of the project, the budget or the time frame. Fueled by this commitment, under the leadership of John R. Lawson, II since 1986, the company grew into an organizationprovidingabroadrangeofservicesto a diverse clientele across Virginia, North Carolina
RANKINGS
Engineering News Record
• Top 400 Contractors: #180
• Top 100 Green Contractors: #99
• Top East Contractors: #37
• Top Texas & Southeast Contractors: #95
BD+C Giants 400: #77
WHERE WE WORK
• Newport News, VA
• Richmond, VA
• Wilmington, NC
• Raleigh, NC
• Greenville, SC
• Charleston, SC
and South Carolina. After 32 years at the helm, John Lawson passed the reigns to Ronald J. Lauster, Jr. to continue the legacy of excellence. The corporate headquarters is in Newport News, Virginia. Regional and satellite offices allow us to best serve our clients across the region.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Skilled in multiple delivery methods: Construction Management at Risk, Design Build, Design/Bid/Build
• Real Estate Development and Public-Private Partnerships
• Virtual Design and Construction
• Pre-Construction Services
• Sustainability and Green Construction
• Lean Construction Techniques
• Skilled in new construction, complex renovations, and historical adaptive reuse
OUR DIFFERENTIATORS
• Nationally Ranked. Regionally Based. Locally Committed. ENR Top 400 Contractor | four regional offices and three satellite offices in VA, NC and SC
• Financially sound organization with annual revenues exceeding $720+ million
• Substantial bonding capacity through Traveler’s Casualty and Surety Company of America, an A+ (Superior) rated firm
• In-house expertise in Preconstruction Services, Virtual Design and Construction, Building Systems and Lean Construction
• Extensive relationships with trade partners and suppliers
• Safety is a core value. W. M. Jordan Company is the first construction company to achieve Level 3 of the Virginia Building Excellence in Safety, Health and Training (VA voluntary compliance program), and we carry these best practices to all regions. Additionally, W. M. Jordan has achieved the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certification through the NC Department of Labor (NCDOL). All staff are OSHA-10 certified and all field personnel are OSHA-30 certified.
• History of strategic joint venture and mentor-protege alliances
• All projects are within a 2-hour radius of a regional office for customer and project team support.
Coastal Virginia
Erica Viola, Senior Business Development Manager eviola@wmjordan.com 757.708.2290
Central Virginia
Glenn A. Thompson, Vice President of Business Development gthompson@wmjordan.com 804.400.0708
Western Virginia
Ryan Stinnett, Senior Business Development Manager rstinnett@wmjordan.com 804.380.0388
North Carolina
John Cheshire, Senior Business Development Manager, Carolinas jcheshire@wmjordan.com 910.409.3680
Raleigh, North Carolina
Sholes Homewood, Business Development Manager shomewood@wmjordan.com 919.696.0103
South Carolina
Chris Dill, Business Development Manager cdill@wmjordan.com 864.419.3349