Sardis Secondary School

Project Strategy

Chilliwack School District 33, wanted to freshen up a number of schools and make the first change at Sardis Secondary School to due to age and the increased cost of maintenance. The District wanted to create a bright environment as well as give the students pride in their school. We began the process by focusing on colors but I wanted to give the school an identity and something that created a "brand" recognition in the form of a logo. The logo became the focal point of the conversation and I decided to bring our local Tarkett Representative - Tammy Diniz into the conversation. Tammy used the Tarkett visualizer and their resources to create drawings that eventually came to life.

Unique Installation Challenge Strategy

As is typically the case - we received approval to proceed at the last minute. Although the school was closed for the summer - we had to navigate manufacturing timelines, delivery and strategic workflow as well as scheduling labor. With over 2 dozen classrooms, common areas and corridors, this project required us to build hoarding, protect all millwork and remove "two" layers of 30+ year old material. The sub-floor required significant preparation and moisture remediation and we brought in our local ARDEX representative to consult on remediation and to ensure the proper blend of products was used. Now that the hard part was done, the installation sequence and layout became a the main focus of the install. with only 3 weeks to start and complete the project - Aleshia Biason (Beatty Floors Account Manager) and our Operations Manager - Steve Podgornik ensured that every step was executed with flawless perfection.

Single Source Interior Contractor Award Strategy

Aleshia Biason - Beatty Floors Ltd, Account Manger has been working with School District 33 over the past 1.5 years to repair and refresh several of their schools that have been in dyer need of upgrade. With the regions growth, Aleshia took the opportunity to strategically offer an audit of several school floors and advise on priority investments. The District saw the benefit and value in working directly with a full service Commercial Contractor. We focused on Beatty Floors 95 years of experience and the unquestioned experience with commercial flooring manufacturers. Cleaning and wearability was top of mind and the Aleshia took everything into consideration before choosing to pull in Tarkett as the lead product. Tarkett has a long standing tried-tested and true product that we can lean on and support when Specifying Discretional prjects.