Construction Updates

What to expect over the months of November/December 2000:

Exterior
  • Exterior grading and site lighting will continue with some landscaping being completed in 2000. The balance of the landscaping will occur in the 1st quarter of 2001.
  • Exterior walk ways will continue to be installed as area are graded off.
  • The retaining wall for the West plaza will be built once the mason staging has been removed.
  • Damproofing and SRAB (Air Barrier) will continue to be installed over the concrete masonry block and dense glass prior to the installation of the face brick.
  • The exterior face brick installation will continue until mid - November finishing up on the North end of the building by the loading dock.
  • Exterior caulking of the windows and curtainwalls will continue.
  • Plywood roof sheathing and slate will be applied to the two Octagons during the month.
  • The skylight above stair #2 will be installed.
Interior
  • Stair #2 installation will begin in November.
  • Ductwork and Mechanical piping (including steel and copper lines) will continue on all floors with testing and insulation being performed as area permit.
  • The Roof Top Air Handling units will be brought on line to provide temporary heat in the building to facilitate finishes
  • Interior painting will begin on all floors with ceiling grid and lights following
  • Ceramic tile will be installed in the Kitchen and Servery
  • Interior studwork for drywall partitions will continue over the next few months
  • Soffit and drywall ceiling framing will continue thru the month
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