WINNER - FLATWORK MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS (RECONSTRUCTION)

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH

Location: 16825 24 Mile Road, Macomb, MI
Concrete Contractor: Metropolitan Concrete Corporation
Concrete Supplier: Daytona Redi Mix
Design Engineer: Mason Brown Associates
QA/QC: SME
Project Owner: Lutheran High School Association

Lutheran High School North, commonly referred to as Lutheran North, is a private, coeducational high school located in Macomb, Michigan, approximately 25 miles north of Detroit. It is one of three schools under the Lutheran High School Association and holds accreditation from both the National Lutheran School Accreditation and the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools.

This project involved a complete reconstruction of the school’s existing asphalt parking lot, which included partial replacement of the storm drainage system. Additionally, a new parking lot and access road were constructed, encompassing all necessary earthwork and storm drainage installations. While the initial plan called for an all-asphalt surface, Metropolitan Concrete collaborated closely with the design team and the school’s administration to evaluate the benefits of concrete versus asphalt. Ultimately, the 200,000-square-foot project was converted entirely to concrete.

Metropolitan Concrete, in partnership with Daytona Redi Mix, developed a custom parking lot paving mix that delivered exceptional test results. Combined with meticulous finishing and outstanding workmanship, the project was designed to ensure durability for decades to come. The construction schedule was tight, limited to just 2½ months, and faced significant weather challenges, including rain, flooding, and extreme heat. Despite these conditions, the project was completed ahead of schedule. Metropolitan’s unwavering commitment to excellence and their tireless efforts—from pumping water during floods to managing early-morning pours and late-night wet curing—ensured the project’s success and perfection.