PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Marion Oaks Middle School project consists of all new construction on a currently wooded 43 acre site located in the Marion Oaks Development southwest of Ocala, Florida.
The project consists of 3 two story classroom buildings, and a single story building containing a library, gymnasium, cafetorium, and administration offices. Building 1 is designated a Hurricane Shelter by the EHPA. The surrounding site includes 3 drainage retention areas, staff parking, bus drop off, ball field, track, green house, and a covered play area. All classroom/ administration buildings are of masonry & concrete tie beam construction with brick veneer. The second level of the two story buildings is constructed of steel beams supporting a metal deck with concrete decking. Total square footage is approximately 177,358. Roofing is constructed of metal deck, and lightweight concrete, with a modified bituminous roofing system, supported by steel joists below.

“From your partnership during construction to your work with Horizon after its completion, you and your staff have demonstrated service a mentality that is hard to find in today’s world.  Questions have been promptly answered and the few concerns raised, quickly handled.  Your staff has continued this partnership and our school is enriched because of it.”
- Juan Cordova, Principal of Horizon Academy at Marion Oaks