In this episode of Off the Gravel Road, we bring trades, kids, and community together to highlight the renovation at Barnstead Elementary School. Sixth-grader and co-host Amity Authier sits down with Brett Hupfer (Job Superintendent) and Matt Beaulieu (Project Manager) from Milestone Engineering & Construction to ask the questions every student is curious about: What exactly is being built? How long will it take? What’s the biggest machine on site?
Brett and Matt walk us through the gymnasium addition, new science labs, classrooms, and even a brand-new kitchen, all while explaining the behind-the-scenes work it takes to keep the project on track and safe for students. Along the way, Amity gets a first-hand look at how math, teamwork, and the trades come together to build the future of her school.
This is the first episode in our special series on the BES renovation — a project that blends construction, community, and the student voice.
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