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Schuyler Public Schools

New Schuyler Kindergarten through Third Grade
Additions to High School Schuyler Public Schools
Schuyler, Nebraska

The new K-3 elementary included 57,775 square feet of new classrooms, offices, assembly area, media center, commons, lunch area, restrooms and new playground and parking. Additions and alterations to the high school included 8,600 square feet of additional classrooms, commons and restrooms.

Bid Cost: $ 6,787,430
SF: 66,375

Design-Bid-Build
Joseph R. Hewgley/Ryan Stearns/Mike Hinde

Shelton Public Schools

Additions / Alterations to Shelton Public Schools
Shelton, Nebraska

The 17,973 square foot Shelton Schools project includes additions and alterations to a new competition gymnasium, two new cross courts for extra practice, new commons and concessions, men and women’s restrooms, and much needed storage space. The renovations includes central office and work areas. Construction started in March of 2014.

Bond Cost: $3,400,000
SF: 17,973

Design-Construction Management
Joseph R. Hewgley/ Mike Hinde

North Platte Senior High School

New North Platte Senior High School
North Platte, Nebraska

The new senior high school project was one of the 28 separate projects Joseph R. Hewgley & Associates has provided for the North Platte Schools. In association with another firm, Joseph R. Hewgley & Associates was involved with all architectural services from pre-bond to construction to construction administration. The new 280,00 square foot high school was constructed for $30,325,000 and included three full-sized gymnasiums, 48 classrooms, science labs, computer resource, technology, performance auditorium and student classroom areas.

Cost: $30,325,000.00
SF: 280,00

Design-Bid-Build
Joseph R. Hewgley / Ryan Stearns

Ponca Public Schools

Additions / Alterations to Ponca Public Schools
Ponca, Nebraska

Additions and Alterations to Ponca Public Schools in Ponca, Nebraska. The new 71,725 square foot additions and alterations includes additional much needed classroom space, new library, media center, computer labs, teacher work areas, offices, conference, kitchen prep and serving area, large gathering space for commons and cafeteria, locker room, and gymnasium.

Bid Cost: $ 10,000,000

SF: 71,725
Design-Bid-Build
Joseph R. Hewgley/Ryan Stearns Mike Hinde

Bridgeport Public Schools

Additions / Alterations School
Bridgeport, Nebraska

With the recent passage of the bond for Bridgeport Public Schools, the proposed additions and remodel will include a new kindergarten, preschool, and additional 1st thru 6th grade classrooms.  Also included will be a new theatre, new gymnasium, locker rooms, concessions, new entry and commons, wrestling deck, storage, and remodeled office and work areas.

Estimate Cost: $ 9,500,000
SF: 67,407

Design-Construction Management
Joseph R. Hewgley / Ryan Stearns

Gering Lincoln Elementary School

Gering, Nebraska
LEED GOLD Certified

Because of it’s design, the Lincoln Elementary School uses about half the energy that its sister elementary school currently uses. This LEED Gold certified school was contains 49,804 square foot of sustainable construction and use of recycled materials, indoor air quality management and efficient water, energy and natural lighting. The total finished construction cost was $7,075,129.00 which is only $142.00 per square foot.

Cost: $7,075,129.00 ($142/SF)
SF: 49,804

Design-Bid-Build
Joseph R. Hewgley / Ryan Stearns

Ryan D. Stearns, AIA Associate , LEED AP


Project Manager , Designer and Construction Administration

Education/Professional: Vocational Degree in Architecture Mid Plains Community College LEED Accredited Professional

Ryan is responsible for all phases of construction documents including working drawings, architectural specification writing, shop drawing reviews, and construction administration. His experience includes schools, municipal projects, commercial designs, churches, community centers, and housing.  He has a working background with HUD funded projects as well as for CDBG, and Weatherization Programs. Ryan has been certified as a LEED Accredited Professional.

Ryan’s experience includes facility audit assessments and life cycle cost analysis. His most recent experience includes work with the new Gering Lincoln Elementary School, which is Leed Certified, along with Ponca Public Schools, Schuyler Schools, and Bridgeport Schools.

Joseph R, Hewgley, AIA


Education/Professional: Bachelor of Architecture 1973 University of Nebraska

Registered: Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Illinois, Idaho, and Utah

AIA Western Chapter Past President Board Certified NCARBAs the founding principal of Joseph R. Hewgley and Associates, Mr. Hewgley has over 30 years of experience in the design and construction industry. Joseph’s professional architectural design experience includes educational facilities, churches, clinics, state, local, and federal government facilities, public and private housing, commercial design, and financial institutions.

Joe takes a very aggressive, hands on approach to each and every project. From initial client contact and interview, through the working drawings, construction administration and the final acceptance by the owner. Joe works closely and acts as the coordinator for the JRH staff and his consultants. He is also an experienced liaison between the owner and contractor to see that each and every project proceeds as smoothly as possible.

Conscious Design

Because our goal is not just to create a building that fills a present need but a facility that can serve the community for years in the future, Joseph R. Hewgley & Associates is committed to providing design services to sustain the environment. Our LEED certified green designs deliver immediate energy savings while ensuring that we’re doing what we can to protect the futures of the next generation. Our goal is to transform the way buildings are designed, built and operated for an environmentally responsible, healthy and prosperous quality of life. We are a proud member of the U.S. Green Building Council and team members Ryan Stearns and Megan Hayward are LEED AP certified.

Our Process

At Joseph R. Hewgley & Associates our goal is to successfully realize our client’s ambitions within the scope of their needs and budget. We do the ground work to ensure that every project fulfills your needs through the implementation of  thoughtful, practical design.  To that end, we work diligently to exceed client expectations in all services provided, from initial concepts through finished construction. We believe educational facilities should be an example of a community’s unique personality as well as a catalyst for improving the quality of life for the entire community.  At the same time, educational facilities need to meet the needs of current students as well as anticipate the future needs of the next generation of students.

We will work closely with your board, the superintendent, building committee, staff and the community as a whole to create options that fit your priorities, needs, and preferences. We realize that community buy-in is crucial to the process and strive to create the kind of facilities that everyone can be proud of.