July 15, 2013

One thing I'm learning from this construction project is to be flexible and expect the unexpected.

When I got into work today, our head custodian informed me that a tree had fallen on the playcourt.  She said it had just happened this morning as the workers were getting ready for the day.  They heard a loud crack and then saw the tree falling.  We went to take a look, and I was grateful that no one was in the area when it happened.  The jacaranda tree was felled by termites, and now, we need to inspect all of the trees in that area.  We certainly don't want anything to happen while we're constructing our new building! Fortunately, the arborist and tree trimmers are scheduled to come on Wednesday.

There was a lot happening with the project today!  Here are a few photos.

Workers poured cement into the trenches.  Next
step is backfilling the trenches.

I was hoping to get a photo of the workers moving the storage bin onto the trailer, but I was too late!  They had already moved it to the other side of campus.

Getting the storage bin into position.  It's amazing how quickly they got the job done!

 

The black tarp is up by A-building!
Bob Purdie from DOE Facilities provided the following information :  

The black tarp is a barrier, but more importantly it is a dust fence to fend off fugitive dust from construction operations from entering/disturbing the school.

The dust fence is used in concert with other dust control measures to maintain a pleasant and healthy air quality.  Not saying that you won't experience some dusts from time to time, because that is the nature of the work; but, dust should be minimized..

The portables have been lifted onto the trailers.  The plan is to move them to their new location on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Concrete was poured into the trenches for the electrical and water lines.  Tomorrow, they will fill the trenches with dirt.  

The whole area in front of F-building is now blocked off by orange fencing.  Classes will have to allow more time to get to the cafeteria for lunch or assemblies until the water valve is relocated.