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Caliber 1 Construction partnered with O2B Kids to deliver a new single-story early learning academy in Huntsville, Alabama. The 10,910 SF facility provides a safe, engaging, and flexible environment that supports infants through school-age children, advancing O2B’s mission of building bright futures through enriched education.

  • Owner: 814 Services, LLC.
  • Architect: Form Surfaces Design Group
  • Occupancy: Group E (Educational)
  • Completion: 4/8/24 -1/24/25

Scope of Work

  • Ground-up construction of a single-story slab-on-grade facility.
  • Age-specific classrooms for infants, toddlers, preschool, and afterschool programs.
  • Indoor multi-purpose activity areas, including art and creative learning spaces.
  • Administrative suite with a secure entry vestibule, offices, and staff lounge.
  • Outdoor playgrounds and learning yards, fenced for safety, with direct classroom exits.
  • Child-scaled restrooms, ADA accessible, distributed throughout.
  • Full life safety systems: NFPA-13 sprinklers, fire alarm, and emergency egress compliance.

Design & Finishes

  • Durable, child-friendly interiors with luxury vinyl plank flooring, ceramic tile in wet areas, and washable paint finishes.
  • Bright, welcoming design to promote creativity and provide intuitive wayfinding.
  • Energy-efficient lighting and windows to maximize daylighting while reducing operational costs.
  • Sound attenuation measures to minimize noise transfer between classrooms.

Challenges & Solutions

  • Educational Code Requirements: Ensured compliance with state licensing, egress, and fixture counts for childcare facilities.
  • Safety First: Integrated secure-entry vestibule and direct outdoor access for all classrooms.
  • Adaptability: Designed activity spaces to serve multiple age ranges with flexible layouts.

Safe, Engaging, And Adaptable Environments For Bright Futures

As the premier educational facility contractor in the southeastern United States, Caliber 1 Construction brings unmatched expertise to projects like this. We specialize in creating innovative, high-quality learning environments tailored to the unique needs of educational institutions. Our team’s ability to navigate complex educational codes, integrate advanced safety measures, and deliver adaptable, future-ready spaces sets us apart.

This project exemplifies our commitment to excellence, innovation, and reliability. We are honored to have played a role in advancing O2B Kids’ mission and take pride in delivering a facility that will inspire and support the next generation of learners. At Caliber 1 Construction, we don’t just build buildings—we create spaces where futures are shaped.