Friday, December 31, 2010

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



Thursday, December 23, 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





Monday, December 20, 2010

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.

Friday, December 17, 2010

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



Friday, December 10, 2010

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


Friday, December 3, 2010

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.