Iolani School Lower School

Delivered as a design-build project, Allied Builders constructed a new two-story classroom building within an existing courtyard, surrounded by occupied classrooms and offices. Tight access and active campus circulation required strategic barricading, detailed logistics planning, and close coordination with Iolani to protect students and keep daily operations moving. A key schedule milestone was having the structure, access, and lift zone fully prepared for critical overhead lifting during winter break, reducing risk and avoiding disruption to campus operations. Work included four first floor classrooms, specialty skylights, new administration and counseling spaces, a new elevator, and fire alarm upgrades. The project also delivered a new second floor courtyard with a stage and large shade canopy system. As promised, the team successfully turned over the project for the school’s Fall 2023 session.