Willmeng Completes Renovation at Burton Elementary in Utah

Willmeng Construction and the Davis School District officially celebrated the completion of the Burton Elementary School expansion and renovation project with a community ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the start of the school year. The project, which broke ground in January 2026, delivered critical safety enhancements and modern learning environments to the Kaysville campus.

The 7,820-square-foot project features a new administrative office suite, a redesigned secure vestibule, and a clearly identifiable main entrance aimed at improving accessibility and security. Infrastructure improvements were also a priority, including seismic roof upgrades, aging HVAC unit replacements, and a modernized fire alarm system.

"This addition and remodel isn’t just new square footage. It’s a new opportunity for every student who walks through these doors," said Monica Hurst, Willmeng Project Manager. "These new spaces are where students will learn, discover what they’re good at, build friendships, and make memories that will stay with them long after they leave these halls."

A standout feature of the project is the newly redone courtyard and outdoor classroom. This scope of work was in the original project plans, but needed to be removed in order for the project to stay on budget. Willmeng Vice President Nick Slye called the courtyard and outdoor classroom, “the missing piece that needed to be here, and it was a must-have for us the whole time,” so Willmeng donated the necessary funds to ensure the feature was completed.

“I was bummed that the courtyard didn't make it into the budget, and I am so excited that Willmeng made it happen," Principal Jennifer Malan said. “It has been a long summer and The Willmeng team worked 15 to 20-hour days to get us to a point where we can open up school. I’m so proud of the work that Willmeng has done.”

The project team, which included MHTN Architects, navigated significant challenges, including working within an occupied building and managing the school’s seventh addition. The most challenging scope of work came with the re-roof with seismic upgrades and new mechanical systems. This scope had to be completed over the summer break with multiple crews strategically sequenced in order to hit the accelerated time frame. Willmeng worked closely with the Davis School District to make sure that portables were in place and ready for students' first day of school to provide a solution to any displaced classrooms.

“I want to thank the community for voting for the bond. This allows our school to have the funds necessary to keep our school safe and functional,” said Julie Powell, a member of the Davis School District Board. “I want to thank Willmeng for their work and our district construction team for putting up with a lot, including the flooding and unexpected issues.”