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Remodeling Project Supports Elementary-Level Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Program

BRILLION, Wisconsin – IEI General Contractors, Inc., of De Pere launched a $1 million remodeling project for the Brillion School District today (Monday, April 11) that will create a dedicated facility for its elementary school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) program.

The project calls for remodeling an existing multi-purpose room in Brillion Elementary School into the STEM learning lab. The facility will be ready in time for the 2016 fall semester.

Brillion Public Schools, which already has a national reputation for STEM curricular integration at the high school level, is developing a hands-on program that features an Idea Lab for young learners in grades K-5.

IEI’s Role in the Project

IEI General Contractors is serving as general contractor, and its teams will complete all work aside from mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and electrical.

The renovated space will include themed rooms that make it easy for young students to navigate. Environmental Graphic Design features the use of bright colors, STEM-related graphics, exhibit components, innovative technology and sustainable materials to create a stimulating learning environment.

The IEI-led project will culminate in an what Brillion educators see as an introductory program for the Ariens Technology and Engineering Education Center at Brillion High School. The primary goal of STEM curriculum is to increase the supply of qualified high-tech workers in the community.

STEM curriculum features seven skill sets for educating students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics: learn and apply content; integrate content; interpret and communicate information; engage in inquiry; engage in logical reasoning; collaborate as a team; and apply technology appropriately.

About IEI General Contractors, Inc.

IEI General Contractors is a member of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin and has more than 25 years in construction service. Safety is of the utmost priority, and all IEI foremen and superintendents hold certifications in OSHA 30, first aid, CPR, scaffold competency and excavation safety. Field employees participate in weekly safety toolbox talks, and the company relies on third-party safety professionals for onsite inspections, training, consultations and reporting.

IEI has a history of making the construction process a pleasant and low-stress experience for stakeholders in any industry. As a premier construction project management firm, IEI General Contractors, Inc. is a proven expert in industrial construction and renovation in Northeast Wisconsin. For more information about IEI General Contractors, go to https://ieigc.com/ or call 920-337-2111.