W.A. Meacham Middle School

This Project is Under Construction

Key Information

Scope of Work:
This project includes a combination of new construction, building renovations, and site improvements.

Program Initiatives Addressed:

  • Building Addition(s)
  • Classrooms and Science Labs
  • Media Center
  • Cafeteria/Cafetorium
  • Collaboration Space(s)
  • Interior Corridors
  • Secured Front-Entry Vestibule
  • Security and Life Safety Upgrades
  • MEP (Building Utilities)
  • Accessibility and Site Improvements
  • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
  • Technology and Digital Upgrades
  • Removal of Portable Building(s)
Design Process
Construction Process
3600 Weber St, Fort Worth, TX 76106, USA
Budget
$51,443,509
New Construction
34,143 SF
Renovations
86,810 SF
Construction Start
February 10, 2025
Anticipated Opening
Continued Use
Construction End
Q2 2027

Project Team

Headshot of Cale Wilkinson.
Cale Wilkinson
Owner’s Representative
Pete Valdez
Senior Construction Manager
Contractor
JS Waltz + PDQ (JV)
KAI Architect logo.
Architect
KAI

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08/27/2026
W.A. Meacham Middle School:
Cafeteria/Gym Addition

Revise the photo album text to align to the length of other projects, “The Admin Wing renovations and Fine Arts Addition are complete and in use. Construction continues on the Cafeteria/Gym Addition, with framing, rough-ins, drywall, exterior sheathing, and enclosure work underway.

07/22/2026
W.A. Meacham Middle School:
Fine Arts Addition

Acoustical wall panel installations and overhead rough-ins continue inside the Fine Arts Addition. Home to the new Band, Choir and Orchestra/Mariachi Halls, this dual-purpose building is designed to also function as a storm shelter during severe weather.

06/22/2026
W.A. Meacham Middle School:
Phase 5

Phase 5 interior renovations continue with framing of the new administration and science classrooms. Exterior work also advances with storefront installation and completion of brickwork at the Fine Arts Addition.

05/20/2026
W.A. Meacham Middle School:
Kitchen/Cafeteria Steel Erection

Structural steel erection is nearing completion in the Kitchen/Cafeteria Addition, to be followed by decking. Framing is complete at the Fine Arts Addition, drywall is staged for installation. Masonry vaneer installation at the Courtyard is in progress.

04/29/2026
W.A. Meacham Middle School:
Admin Wing & Fine Arts Addition

Renovations in the existing admin wing remain actively under construction, with wall finishes and room build-outs nearing completion. The Fine Arts Addition continues to rapidly advance.

03/24/2026
W.A. Meacham Middle School:
Concurrent Progress

Work is underway across multiple areas, including locker room renovations and interior improvements in the Athletic Wing. Structural work is progressing in the Cafeteria/Gym Addition. The Fine Arts Addition continues advancing toward upcoming inspections. 

02/26/2026
W.A. Meacham Middle School
Cafeteria/Gym Foundation

Slab supports, rebar placement, and MEP sleeve installation were completed, enabling the concrete slab pour for the new Kitchen/Cafeteria foundation.

01/27/2026
W.A. Meacham Middle School:
Phase 4 Cafeteria/Gym Addition

Underground installation work is underway with slab supports, rebar placement, and MEP sleeves. The concrete pour is planned for the end of month. In Phase 1A Storm Shelter addition, work is beginning by marking locations and preparing to set the louvers at the ring beam level.

12/18/2025
W.A. Meacham Middle School:
Phase 4 & Phase 1A Storm Shelter Progress

Phase 4 pier drilling currently in progress and the courtyard MEP underground work, including irrigation and drains, is nearing completion. Retaining walls are currently being backfilled and pouring of the slab will follow for the storm shelter.

11/26/2025
W.A. Meacham Middle School:
Phase 4 and Storm Shelter Work Advancing

Construction is progressing on the Phase 4 addition and the Phase 1A storm shelter. Foundation work is underway and crews continue to advance site preparations as the project moves into its next stages.