Construction Update January 28 2013

Construction crews are back up to speed after the cold weather snap. Brickwork is in progress on the west side of the academic wing. Concrete on the second level of the academic wing was poured on one side today. The steel beams above the media center continue to be placed. HVAC duct work, plumbing and electrical continue on the main level in the academic wing and office area. Preparations for the gym area continue. Media furniture and lockers will be determined this week and staff will be meeting with a vendor to discuss office and classroom furniture.

A two rotor concrete finishing machine floats across the top of the concrete to level and smooth the floor. Video of the machine will be on the you tube page.

Most of the steel beams for the roof support are in place above the media center.

Brick work has begun on the west side of the academic wing.

A spray foam insulation was sprayed on the block and there is a visible gap of around 4 inches for the brickwork to float. Hooks cemented between the bricks latch onto eyelets cemented between the block to create space and allow movement.

Construction Update January 21 2013

Extreme cold temperatures this week of 0 with a wind chill of -22 will push construction of the gym frame to next week. Small crews are working on the exterior of the building to prep for block work later in the week. Electrical, HVAC and plumbing continues on the first floor in areas B and C (academic wing and office area). The building is on schedule as planned.

View of the construction yard from the second level.

Second floor academic wing.

First look at the media center.

Another view of the media center.

View of the future gymnasium.

Construction Update January 14th 2013

Daily progress of interior and exterior construction continues to be amazing. The second story walls for the library, just above the office area, are under construction. The concrete flooring is complete on the first floor academic wing and in the office area. HVAC duct work, plumbing, and electrical installation continues in the academic wing and will begin in the office area. Check the you tube page for continued updates with video tours.

HVAC Duct work being installed in the academic wing classrooms.

Entrance door to the office.

Plumbing for first floor bathrooms.

View from Viola Street looking at the front corner of the school.