Happy New Year!

Wow, who would have imagined we'd get this far with the project by the end of 2010?!  Check it out!



South view, 10-8-2010



South view, 11-9-2010

 

South view, 12-30-2010



North view, 9-29-2010

  


North View, 11-3-2010

North View, 12-30-2010



North view (closer in), 12-30-2010

View from Existing Parking Lot, 9-28-2010

View from Existing Parking Lot, 11-3-2010

View from Existing Parking Lot, 12-30-2010

New Entrance, 11-3-2010

New Entrance, 12-30-2010

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays everyone!

View from the South End

 

Construction of the Northwest side of the roof



Workers shingle the roof above the front entrance

 


Same view, a little further away

 

A view from the old parking lot

A look down the hallway, client rooms to the right and left

Inside the lobby area looking North



Good Weather Keeps us Moving Right Along

Concrete for the last section of the interior floor is being poured this week, a big “check mark” on the to-do list! Underground work continues for water, sewer, plumbing, electrical, and the like. The boardwalks along the nature trail over the wetlands came out beautifully last week, and crews continue to work on that and other campus amenities in tandem with the building construction. The fishing pond has been carved out and this week multiple deliveries of clay arrive which will line the bottom. Infrastructure for the lighting along the new drive off Hannan Road has also begun. Looks like good weather – good news for the team!



View from South End (Week 7)



Boardwalk over wetlands in nature trail




Boardwalk over wetlands in nature trail




Path near pond areas



Drive off of Hannan Road to new entrance for campus.

Snow? No problem!

Wow! This week we saw our first real snow, not to mention a dip in the temperature. We have to hand it to the Douglas construction team, for they persevered despite weather. Plumbing and electrical work continues. We've also started to see the roof take shape, even as far as the shingles on one section. Getting the roof up will obviously be an important milestone as the winter weather worsens. Meanwhile, the IT staff are busy mapping out network and internet connections. The new building will include a Family and Visitor Business Center with wireless access.

Keep warm :)



A snowy view from the South End (Week 12)

 

View from inside the hallway



First look at the new PT gym



Windows are going in!

Windows and interior walls are starting to make it all seem so real! Very exciting to get the windows installed and framing begun on the "inside" of the building. Excavators are working to install a water main in what will be the new staff parking lot; what a big project. The parking lots are taking shape as well as curbs are being installed.

Our construction hard hats are also off to our clients and therapy staff. What a great job you've done keeping your sense of humor while work is being done around the therapy area. Thanks for being such good sports!

An early view of the new entrance

Curb Installation



Water Main work in the new staff parking area



One wing of the new building taking shape

Raise the Roof

This week we saw a giant crane come through to set our roof trusses in place. Now we're busy constructing the roof. Plumbers and electricians are continuing work underground. Masons have begun prep work for the walls which will house the oxygen panels. The new building will include advanced in-wall respiratory hook-ups in 27 rooms. Great work everyone.

View from the South End (Week 10).

Trusses are set in place.

Workers begin to construct the roof.

Happy Thanksgiving

Despite the holiday, the construction didn't suffer from the tryptophan effect. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Nature Trail is paved by our hardworking crew.

Eastern view of the Nature Trail.

Another great shot of the trail.

Taking Shape

Things are taking shape! Work has begun on framing interior walls and masonry work is being done to prepare for constructing the entrance. Things are coming along for the nature trail, we're laying stone in preparation of pavement.  



One of the three wings.

 

The Nature Trail's base is set with stone in preparation of pavement.

 

A view from the North End (Week 8).



We Have Walls!!

It’s been about a month since our groundbreaking on 9/29 and the official kick-off of the NeuroCare Campus Expansion project. It’s hard to believe how much has been happening in that time. Nearly all of the underground work has been completed such as plumbing, electrical, foundation and concrete work. They will be digging a large pit on the north side of Chase in front of Heavlin to allow the boring machine to bore under the road. The contractors and the Special Tree facilities maintenance team are taking every precaution to make sure this is barricaded and remains safe for anyone who may come across this. Barricade fence was installed around the hole by the contractor, but Special Tree’s maintenance team, led by Mark Blevins, are adding another small section for extra protection. Thanks, Mark and crew! The Douglas Team continues to frame the nature trail bridges and they also began framing WALLS this week near the existing building’s therapy area. With all the work that has been done so far, it just feels extra exciting to see walls going up!

From the South End (Week 2)

From the South End (Week 6)



From the North End (Week 1)



From the North End (Week 6)



View from old parking lot (Week 1)



 

View from old parking lot (Week 6)



Boring to go under Chase Road

Overview from the North



View of what will be the entrance area to new building
(looking East, existing therapy wing in background)





Bird's Eye View (looking North)




Bird's Eye View (Looking West, Heavlin in Background)