WINNER - FLATWORK INTERIOR

GEorge & Mary turek hall of science: Stem addition

Location: 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, MI
Concrete Contractor: Albanelli Cement Contractors 
Concrete Supplier: Superior Materials
Prime Contractor: AJ. S. Vig Construction Co
Design Engineer: Hobbs & Black Associates, Inc.
Project Owner: Detroit Catholic Central High School

Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi has completed its $61 million STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Center addition, the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science. The 57,000-square-foot learning space is a one-of-a-kind facility in southeast Michigan, which prepares students for future STEM careers from aviation to manufacturing, sustainability, and more.

The sitework and flatwork was completed by Albanelli Cement Contractors, with over 32,000 square feet of interior flatwork for the new addition. The striking addition features a new robotics arena with a Blue Angel jet hanging from the roof structure, a telescope observation tower, a flight simulator, with eight science labs, an engineering lab, a machine shop, a greenhouse, and a 270-degree immersion lecture hall that seats 100 students.

This addition also hosts a complete aviation flight school, capable of turning students into FAA-certified commercial pilots upon graduation from Detroit Catholic Central.