Setting Trusses

Trusses were set and braced

While we had the crane we took down the old steeple. The new steeple is on its way

Roof framing continues with the 16" I joists

6" pipe bollards set at dumpster pad

Framing continues

The weather looks good this week!

The walls were blocked and braced in preparation for setting trusses tomorrow. The existing shingles had to be removed to allow for the tie in walls and over build.

Framing is underway!!!

Backfilling curbs

                                   

Framing should begin tomorrow and there is no rain in sight!

Slab, curbs and lumber!

The slab is now poured!

The lumber was delivered today along with the roof trusses.

The curbs at the new parking lot were poured.

Building slab prep and steel reinforcing

The termite treatment was applied, 10 mil plastic installed, and #4 rebar at 18" centers each way tied in preparation for tomorrows pour. 

Prep for parking lot and building slab

There is a 50% chance of rain on Sunday. Luckily all grade beams have been poured.

The parking lot has been graveled and compacted and is ready for curbs which are coming Monday.

The building pad has been leveled and compacted. Forming and gravel has begun. 

Grade Beams

We were able to pour about a third of the grade beams on Saturday. It rained all day on Sunday and has left us with quite a mess to clean up. We intend on pouring the rest of the grade beams this week and getting the slab ready to pour by next week.

I will bring you up to date:

I will bring you up to date:

The official start date was May 10th. This is what the building looked like when we arrived after being told in the Pre-Construction meeting that the local Church members were interested in the vinyl siding.

The major site work consists of the building pad, new parking lot, detention basin, future building pad and future parking lot. 95% of these are are to their final grade.

There are a considerable amount of site utilities to install. The fire line and upgraded gas meter have been completed. The storm and roof drains are 95% complete. The electric service will be upgraded and the sanitary sewer  will be installed within the next 30 days.

 

Micropiles have been installed. This was a major part of the project. The entire foundation of the addition is essentially up on 'stilts' being supported by 61 micropiles that extend 10' into the bedrock. You can watch a video of this installation by clicking here. Micropiles were installed due to the entire existing site being built up on shot rock. This was a part of the job that demanded a considerable amount of time and energy but didn't produce much for the passerby's to look at. With this behind us we can now focus on pouring the slab and begin framing. 

The addition will have grade beams as opposed to footings which will be supported by the micropiles. The grade beams are 98% complete and will be poured either this Saturday or next Monday.

Much work has taken place in the interior of the existing building. The font is dug and is being prepped for concrete. Walls have been demolished to allow for the hallways to the addition. Carpet has been pulled up. Bathroom has been demolished and is being prepped for its new finishes. Chair rail has been removed. Ceiling tile has been removed. Plugs and switches have been replaced. Cabinets have been demolished. Low voltage has been installed in the existing in preparation for the alarm system.

Attention World

In an attempt to keep all interested parties up to date on this construction project I will keep this blog and update it once a week documenting the progress from the week. The project of which I speak is the Charlestown Indiana LDS Church Addition. 

When I visited the City Hall I was given this pin and was told of a chant that they have here in Charlestown. It goes something like this..."We are Charlestown, yes we are!"

One other tid bit of information about this town, they have a world famous "Mashed Potato Pizza" that can be purchased at the 'square' downtown! Highly recommended!

I work with McClure Design and Build, out of Acworth, GA, who specializes in LDS Church construction. You can visit our website by clicking here. My name is Nathan Hinckley and am the Site Superintendent of this project. I look forward to keeping a clean and safe job site and in completing the project on time and on budget. I will take pride in our work and insure that this building is built to the specifications that the Church requires.