Update 12.29.09

The structural steel frame of the building started going up yesterday as they started to install the columns in the gym area. It's moving fast thanks to this enormous crane that was brought in.

Update 12.23.09

As things slow down for the Christmas holiday, there is much to be thankful for on our building project. Despite the huge amounts of rain that we are experiencing this year, lots of progress has been made and we are on the verge of seeing big changes. This past week has been one of getting all of the electrical conduit that goes under the floor slab installed - it's a spider's web of conduit out there now. We intentionally asked for more conduit than we thought we needed so that we had room to be flexible in how we use the building in the future. The building crew will take a break for Christmas but this coming Monday will see quite a lot of activity as the structural steel (columns, beams, etc.) will begin going up.

Update 12.17.09

When we have dry weather, things move fast. Structural steel started arriving today and the plan now is to start putting that up on the Monday after Christmas. Once that starts going up, things will really look different out back. They've also been able to make significant progress in getting the site ready for the floor slab. Very close to being ready to take that to the next step.

Update 12.16.09

Sunshine! Yes, it's still wet but it hasn't rained since Sunday and things are moving fast. Go vertical! We received the approval from York County yesterday to go vertical and we are. As I write this, lots of things are happening outside. The masons are on site building the block walls around the stage area of the gymnasium. The electricians are on site too and laying out the conduit that goes underneath the floor slab that will house things like lighting and sound cables. The heating and cooling guys are here too working on the new cooling tower location and getting the piping ready for that. The superintendent of the construction company now tells me that he is expecting the structual steel to be delivered later this week and they are expecting to start erecting that early next week. Inside my office we are also working on things like choosing the gym floor and researching things like door lock systems. Lots of progress and lots to give thanks for! e321 - '...to him be glory in the church...'

Update 12.8.09

And more rain....yet progress. Seems like we are getting rain every couple of days which is just enough to hinder progress. The contractor has been able to keep moving in some areas despite the lingering moisture and constant rain. The footings have been finished now and the foundation wall masonry is getting close to completion. We just need dry weather to dry out the building pad so that the floor slab can be poured. Structural steel is scheduled to be delivered next week and if things go well with York County this week, we will be erecting the steel next week as well. Continue to pray for dry weather!