Monday, September 8, 2008
Back in the Office!
(As you can see in the picture below, NACD Western Issues Specialist Ralph Thier is thrilled about the fresh paint, new carpet and double-pane windows in his office!)
Sunday, September 7, 2008
More Heavy Lifting
At the end of the day, they were exhausted and had tired backs but were eager to be back in the office with the rest of the staff and to find a new sense of normal again! There are remaining issues that will have to be taken care of during the next couple of weeks as we settle back in.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Moving in, Come Hell or High Water!
The company unloaded 3 of 11 trucks in pouring rain and ankle deep water. The storm drain in front of the building could not handle the amount of water coming during the hard down pours, resulting in a plea for help from Krysta to keep the basement from flooding. Water was standing in front of the building and coming over the sides of the walk during hard down pours. Jeremy Peters and his wife Emily came to the rescue, bringing 600 pounds of sand.
Krysta, Jeremy, Nicole and Emily worked hard to fill and stack sandbags to prevent water from spilling down the stairway and flooding the office’s lower level.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Finishing Up
The renovation team is pictured below on the new spiral staircase with Krysta. Members of the group include Christian Reinke, HITT Construction project manager, Willie Harling, HITT Construction site superintendent and Dan Curry, 3DG Architect and Design Group.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The renovation is moving right along...
Things are really taking shape! As of today, the spiral staircase is complete and in place. The staircase connects the bottom floor of the building to the main level and gives the bottom level a second exit (an important safety concern in case of emergency). Previously, the four staff members who worked in the bottom level had to physically exit the building, rain or shine, to access the main and upper levels. This change has solved a major safety and logistic issue.
Friday, August 29, 2008
One week away from completion!
The pole for the spiral staircase between the lower and main levels is in place and the stairs will be added today, along with the railing. The HVAC is in and ceiling tiles will be installed over the weekend. Next week will bring the final stages: painting, carpeting, hanging new doors, installation of the new bathroom fixtures, replacement of the outside windows, etc.
Without an unforeseen complication the final inspection will be next Thursday with final touches and clean up on Friday. The move in will then take place next Saturday.
Thanks to all of you who have been so patient with this process. It has been trying at times but well worth the time, effort and expense.
We'll have more details next week.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
What a difference a day can make
The double pane windows could not be installed today because of the rain and tomorrow seems unlikely, too. As a result, the window installation has been rescheduled for Tuesday. On a better note, the duct work is finished, so the ceiling tiles will be installed over the next few days, and we should have a new heating and cooling system by next Tuesday!I will be visiting the site in the morning and should have more details to share as well as pictures. The best news is that we are still on schedule for completion next Friday! Keep your fingers crossed that our luck holds!