ALAMEDA, Calif. - s4story -- Alten Construction (https://www.altenconstruction.com/), a full-service San Francisco Bay Area commercial construction company, recently announced it was awarded the contract for Encinal Junior and Senior High School (https://encinal.alamedaunified.org/), part of the Alameda Unified School District.

The $15 million design-build project will include construction of a new 11,000-square-foot gymnasium, multi-sport striping, limited bleachers, weight room and lobby.

Currently, the project is in the design development phase, with construction expected to start in June 2026. It is expected to take 18 months to complete.

Located at 210 Central Ave. in Alameda, Encinal is a progressive public junior and senior high school. Built in the 1950s on approximately 17 acres of land, the facility recently completed a renovation in the spring of 2021.

Alten Construction has completed more than 400 K-12 and higher educational projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy, Marin Catholic High School, Castro Valley High School, Elmer Cove Language Academy, Independence High School and Bahia Vista Elementary School, among others.

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About Alten Construction

Founded in 1995, Alten Construction not only offers a full range of commercial construction services but is also a licensed builder, with its own shop, carpenters and construction laborers. Over the past 29 years, Alten Construction has grown from a small public works company and now serves public and private clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area with a personal touch. From schools and fire stations to historic buildings and tenant improvements, the company's team has extensive experience and completes superior and high-quality projects with leadership demonstrated at all stages of a project.

Alten Construction is committed to green building practices, and the firm has LEED Accredited Professionals on staff. Dedicated to the community, Alten Construction partners with small, local businesses and develops construction professionals through its internship opportunities and in-house training. The commercial construction firm is also affiliated with the Construction Employers' Association, Bay Area Builders Exchange, Marin Builders Association and the North Coast Builders Exchange. For more information, visit www.AltenConstruction.com or call 510-234-4200.