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Verkler will celebrate it's 75th anniversary in 2010.

 

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Floyd Central High School Project Overview

 

Site Work

 We will begin removal of the lay down area during the month of May and should be complete by the end of May.  Contractors have started removing items no longer needed and some of the empty storage units have been removed.  Will complete the remaining light poles and finish the site work.  The remaining Progress Meetings after May 25th will be held in the Distant Learning Room until completion of the project.

 

 New 2-story Classroom Addition – Administration Area

The terrazzo in the Rotunda is complete.


Partial Upper Unit C / Unit A (Band / Orchestra Addition)

The painting of the Upper East Side of the Gym has been completed; the rest of the Gym will be painted and the Gym floor will be refinished during the summer break. Installation of the new baseball nets, divider curtains and relocation of the basketball goals has begun.

 

Commons Area

The ceramic tile is being completed outside the Cafeteria; the punch list has been issued and should be completed prior to Graduation.

 

Mechanical Pipe Routes

The pipe routes are complete throughout the building with the exception of some old piping in the hallway by the Two Story Addition that needs to be demo’d during the summer break.

 

New Kitchen & Cafeteria

The bar stool tops have been installed in the Cafeteria.


New Science Rooms

The casework modifications have been completed and the punch list is being issued.  The additional work for the gas shut off valves has been approved and the work will be completed during the summer break.

 

New Media Center

The display cabinets have been completed.

 

Unit B – Auditorium

The refinishing of the Stage flooring and painting will be done during the summer break.  The renovation of the old Black Box Theater has been completed.

 

Skylights and Light Monitors

All of the light monitors are complete and the skylights will be installed during the summer break.

 

Partial Phase 3A

The framing and masonry are complete.  The drywall is 75% complete.  The ceiling grid and painting have begun and the last of the student restrooms are 30% complete.

 

Old Media Center

This area is 100% complete, with the exception of the corridors.  (Please refer to Corridors section below).

 

Main Gym

The painting and the motorized basketball goals are complete.  The refinishing of the Gym floor will be completed over the summer break.

 

Corridors

The School’s “A” Hallway and partial “B” Hallway, skylights, ceilings, bulkhead and the flooring will be completed during the summer break.  The remaining lockers are scheduled to be installed May 22nd.  All other corridors will be complete with the exception of some flooring where the temporary lockers are in use, the flooring in these areas will be completed during the summer break.



New Tile Flooring in Commons Area at Entrance to Cafeteria


New Distance Learning Room


Rotunda Terrazzo Logo


Student Restrooms in Phase 3A

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

 

Site Work

 The site work at the new Band Storage Area is complete.  Partial Punch List has been issued and will be completed in spring/early summer.  There is a small amount of site work at the lay down area which is scheduled to be completed early summer.

 

New 2-story Classroom Addition – Administration Area

 The terrazzo design and colors are being selected.  The terrazzo at the Main Rotunda is scheduled to be completed in June.

 

Partial Upper Unit C / Unit A (Band / Orchestra Addition)

 Will continue working on the flooring, casework and display cabinets in front of the Auditorium.

 

 Pool/Pool Storage Rooms

 The Pool is complete, including the HVAC unit.

 

 Commons Area

The ceramic tile is 60% complete.  Will continue working on the flooring.  The display cabinets are ready to be installed.

 

 Mechanical Pipe Routes

 The mechanical room work will continue throughout the project.

 

New Kitchen & Cafeteria

Will continue working on installing the casework (barstool tops) in the cafeteria.

 

 New Science Rooms

The Owner moved into these rooms prior to Christmas Break.  Casework modifications will continue on second shift.

 

 New Media Center

The Owner moved into this area in November.  Work will continue on the display cabinets and on the punch list.

 

 Unit B – Auditorium

The refinishing of the Stage flooring will be scheduled for a later time.  Renovation of the old Black Box Theater has begun.

 

Skylights and Light Monitors

Several light monitors are complete.  Will continue working on the rest of them, including the skylights, throughout the school year.

 

Partial Phase 3A

The demolition is complete on 30% of this phase.  Framing is nearly complete for this portion.  Underground plumbing and electric have begun and will continue.  Drywall has been hung on Corridor walls and some new lockers have been installed.  This phase is scheduled to be complete the beginning of March; then will begin work on the remaining portion.

 

Old Media Center

The demolition and framing are complete, drywall hanging and finishing is 60% complete.  Ceilings, casework, and flooring will begin.  The CAD Room drywall is nearly completed.  These areas are scheduled to be completed February 28th.  The Owner has moved into one room already.


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General Comments

The Owner has moved into the auxiliary gym locker rooms, Bookstore area, Planetarium, Radio and TV area, and the Black Box Theater.  They should move into the new Media Center in the next two weeks.

 

Site Work

The outdoor dining area is complete.  We have started some site work around the new storage addition.

 

New 2-story Classroom Addition – Administration Area

We will complete the terrazzo flooring next summer.
Partial Upper Unit C / Unit A (Band / Orchestra Addition)

Unit C:  Training Room and Concession Stands are complete.  The ceramic tile work being performed between the gyms should be finished next week.

 

Unit A:  The display cabinets should be completed within the next two weeks.

 

Pool/Pool Storage Rooms

Pool:  The pool liner and the resinous flooring are complete.  We are working on getting the HVAC under control to begin using the pool within the next week or two.

 

Commons Area Steel

The finishes are 99% complete.  Work continues on the lighting, wood trim, display cabinets, and flooring.  The acoustical clouds are complete.

 

Mechanical Pipe Routes

The mechanical room work will continue throughout the project.

 

Aux Gym Locker Rooms

All locker rooms are complete.

 

New Kitchen & Cafeteria

The new storefronts/doors leading to the Commons and hallways are complete.  The ceiling at the rotunda within the cafeteria is complete.  The casework (barstool tops) around the perimeter should be complete by the end of the month.

 

New Science Rooms

Metal stud framing and drywall are continuing, masonry is 50% complete and the mechanical, electrical, fire and plumbing rough-ins are about 50% complete.  Drywall will be finished and painted and the flooring will be installed prior to the science casework arriving on October 26th.

 

New Media Center

Metal stud framing is complete, drywall has been installed, masonry is complete, and the mechanical, electrical, fire and plumbing rough-ins are complete.  Flooring has started and Media Center furniture has been delivered.

 

We have encountered a water problem that will impact the schedule for turning over the new media center.  We are working promptly to resolve the issue.

 

 

Unit B – Auditorium

New pit wall is complete.  The pit covers have been installed.  The stage floor refinishing will be scheduled at a later time.

 

 

Skylights and Light Monitors

Work is underway on the skylights and light monitors.  Three of the skylights already have the existing roof deck removed and are open to the space below.  The rest of them will be cut out in the coming weeks.  We will begin installing finish surfaces along with the glazing.



New Cafeteria Glass


Radio/TV Classroom Area


Ceramic Tile Flooring Between Gyms


New Bookstore Area

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General Comments

 

None

 

 

Site Work

 

All sidewalks, seeding and paving have been completed with the exception of the rear of the building.  Masonry on Storage Room (B170) and work on the exterior patio off of the Cafeteria have started.  The curbs, sidewalks and seeding at the rear of the building should be complete this week.  The installation of the exterior light poles has started and we will complete the installation of the flag pole this week.

 

 

New 2-story Classroom Addition – Administration Area

 

We have completed the resealing of the block within the corridors.  The Main Rotunda and doorways to the Office Area are complete with the exception of the terrazzo flooring, which will be completed next summer.

 

 

Partial Upper Unit C / Unit A (Band / Orchestra Addition)

 

Unit C:  All ceilings and Health Rooms are complete.  Training Room and Concession Stand is nearly complete.

 

Unit A:  Rotunda is complete including the flooring.  The display cabinets should be completed within the next month.

 

 

Pool/Pool Storage Rooms

 

Pool:  The pool liner is nearly complete and we will begin resinous flooring on August 17th.

 

Pool Storage Rooms:  These rooms are complete and have been turned over for the Owner’s use.

 

 

Commons Area Steel

 

All steel and glass are complete.  The finishes are 90% complete.  We will continue on the lighting and will start the work on the wood trim and display cabinets.  We will schedule the acoustical clouds and flooring throughout the school year.

 

 

Mechanical Pipe Routes

 

The mechanical room work will continue throughout the project.

 

 

Aux Gym Locker Rooms

 

East locker rooms are complete and are turned over for the Owner’s use.

 

The Middle and West Locker Rooms masonry work and locker benches are complete.  The painting and ceiling grid work have started.  The lockers have been delivered and installation will begin soon.  The doors have been installed.

 

 

New Kitchen & Cafeteria

 

All work in the Kitchen, including the equipment, is complete and in working order.  The Cafeteria is complete with the exception of the new storefronts/doors leading to the Commons and hallways.  The ceiling at the rotunda within the cafeteria will be continuing.  The casework on the North wall that joins the Commons will be completed this week.

 

 

New Special Ed Area – FACS Lab

 

Area is complete and ready for Punch List.

 

 

Four Classrooms at West End

 

Area is complete and ready for Punch List.

 

 

New Science Rooms

 

Metal stud framing and drywall are complete, masonry is 30% complete and the mechanical, electrical, fire and plumbing rough-ins are about 50% complete.

 

 

New Media Center

 

Metal stud framing is 90% complete, drywall has been installed on the corridor walls, masonry has started and the mechanical, electrical, fire and plumbing rough-ins are continuing.

 

 

Unit B – Auditorium

 

New pit wall is nearly complete.  All flooring, seating, Dressing Rooms and Restrooms are complete.  The stage floor refinishing will be scheduled at a later time.


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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview


General Comments
The Owner moved into the New Administration Area and the Band/Orchestra Rooms in early May.


Site Work
All underground utilities are complete at the West Parking Lot including curbs, light pole bases and sidewalks.  Asphalt base has started.  Seeding has been done in front of the new Two Story Addition and light poles have been set.  We will begin the new sidewalks at the main entry after demo has been completed in the Commons.  Rough grade around the New Band Addition has started, and the new walk to the Band Addition has started, as well as the setting of the new light poles.  Demo behind the Auditorium has started for the new Storage Area.


New 2-story Classroom Addition
Cleaning and resealing of the block walls has begun.  Continuing with completion of punch list items.


Administration Area
We will complete all the new doorways including the Office Area and Main Rotunda prior to the beginning of School.


Partial Upper Unit C / Unit A (Band / Orchestra Addition)
Unit C:  Completed the demo of the HVAC unit in the Mechanical Room behind the new Dance Room, and we have started renovation of the Aux. Gym Locker Rooms.  All ceilings have been removed in hallways between the Gym and Auditorium.  We have started demo of the New Health Rooms.

Unit A:  Doorways at entrance to student parking are complete, canopy ceiling is nearly complete, and installation of flooring has begun in both the North and South Corridors.  Will complete sound system and punch list before school starts.


Pool/Pool Storage Rooms
Pool:  Begin painting pool, will start floor prep after painting is complete and schedule Pool Contractor to install pool liner after flooring is complete.


Pool Storage Rooms:  These rooms are complete and have been turned over for the Owner’s use.


Commons Area Steel:
Commons Area Steel:  Demo of the old kitchen area, bookstore, computer labs, and temporary walls between the new kitchen are complete.  The footings for the Southern half of steel are poured and steel erection has begun.  Metal stud framing will follow the steel, including new windows and roofing.  The Northern half of the lower steel has been removed and metal stud framing has started for the Common Area walls.  The wall for the new Planetarium Area has been removed and the old office area demo is complete.  Framing and masonry will start for the walls in the Corridors.


Mechanical Pipe Routes:
The mechanical room work will continue throughout the project.


Restrooms between Gyms:
 
These rooms are complete and we are working on the punch list.


Partial of Ms. Hampton’s Area:
These rooms are complete except for the new sound system which will be completed by the beginning of School.

New Kitchen & Cafeteria:
 
Kitchen Area masonry is complete.  The ceiling grid, painting, floor tile, kitchen equipment and freezer/cooler have all started.  At the completion of the masonry wall between Commons and Cafeteria, we will start the ceiling grid.  Fiber optic line has been moved so the last window and wall can be completed now.


New Special Ed Area

Masonry and framing are complete, and hanging of drywall has begun.  Underground plumbing is nearly complete.  Windows are being installed after the brick is completed and will apply drywall finishes.

Four Classrooms at West End: 
  
Exterior brick is nearly complete.  Windows will be installed after brick is completed.

New Science Rooms:
 
Owner has moved out and the demo has started.


New Media Center:
 
Owner has moved out and demo is nearly completed.


Unit B – Auditorium:
 
Demo is complete.  Foundations and slabs for orchestra pit are almost complete.  Underground plumbing for new dressing rooms is complete.  Demo is nearly complete for old band and orchestra areas.  The masonry, metal studs and drywall have started, and painting in the hallways for new grid are to start soon, as well as grid.


Main Spine of Building Removing Existing Roof Structure


Main Entrance Rotunda


New Parking Lot at Old Football Lot


New Kitchen Area

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

 
General Comments

-29 classrooms in the two-story addition were turned over during Spring Break.

 -The Administration Area and the Restrooms between the Gyms will be turned over to the Owner on May 1st.

 

 Site Work

 We are continuing work on the West Parking Lot (Old Football Field).  The storm lines have been installed at the West Lot.  We are setting light poles and installing topsoil in front of the new two story addition.  We have started to clean around the new Band/Orchestra Addition.

 

 New 2-story Classroom Addition

 We turned over 29 classrooms during Spring Break.  The owner moved into a few rooms during spring break and the rest the week afterwards.  The remaining 1 classroom, a storage room, and the elevator will be turned over May 1st.

 

 Administration Area

 We are currently painting, installing ceiling grid, and installing woodwork.  We will begin installation of casework and carpet, and continue work in the rotunda.  This area will be turned over on May 1st.

 

 Partial Upper Unit C / Unit A (Band / Orchestra Addition)

 Unit C:  The flooring has been installed in the weight room and cardio room.  We are in the process of getting the elevator inspected for access to the second floor of the Band area.

 

Unit A:  We are continuing brick work.  We have begun drywall finishes, installation of sound doors, and setting of windows.  We will begin painting and ceiling grid work.  The stairs and rails within the orchestra and band rooms have been set and treads are poured.  The lockers and aluminum entrances in the corridor have been installed.

 

 Pool/Pool Storage Rooms

 Pool:  The column repair work has been completed.  We have begun painting.  The pool liner will be installed after the painting, and the flooring will follow.

 Pool Storage Rooms:  These rooms are complete and have been turned over for the Owner’s use.

 

 Commons Area Steel:

 Commons Area Steel:  The ceilings have been removed throughout the main spine of the building during Spring Break, with the exception of the kitchen area.  This allowed us to relocate utilities during Spring Break as well.  We installed the new foundations for some of the new steel columns to be installed this summer.  The entire existing roof (Lower roof) will be removed in the Summer of 2009.

 

 Mechanical Pipe Routes

 The mechanical room work will continue throughout the project.

 

 Restrooms between Gyms:

 We have completed the demolition.  Painting in complete and ceiling grid has been installed.  The plumbing fixtures are being installed.  Ceramic tile will start after the completion of the fixtures.  This area is to be turned over on May 1st.

 

 Partial of Ms. Hampton’s Area:

 The demolition has been completed.  Painting has started.  Ceiling grid work will start after the painting is complete.

 


New Kitchen & Cafeteria:

 

 We have completed the demolition.  We are continuing the underground plumbing and electrical rough-ins.  We have started preparations for pouring the new concrete floor within the new Kitchen area.  Once that is complete we will start metal stud framing and masonry work.

 
New Special Ed Area:

 We installed the temporary wall during Spring Break.  We have begun the interior demolition, as well as the removal of the exterior brick.  The new brick installation has begun.  We will continue rough-ins and demolition as areas are turned over to us.



Orchestra Room


Administration Area Corridor


Main Entrance Rotunda


New Kitchen Area

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

General Comments
Ice and snow storm has slowed exterior work.

Site Work
Sidewalks were installed at the Band Addition for egress of students (tunnel has been removed).  Sidewalks at the Industrial Tech area are complete.  The new Main Entrance off of Old Vincennes Road is open.

New 2-story Classroom Addition
Foam roofing is completed; brick veneer continues; continue the installation of windows behind brickwork; completed the temporary enclosures; will start the brickwork at the rotunda in the near future; the middle and West stairs are complete; continuing the drywall and finishes; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire rough-ins are continuing;  elevator installation is complete; ceiling grid work has begun; casework will begin soon; and the temporary wall has started to be removed and lockers are being relocated.

New Art Rooms Addition
We will move the CAD Teacher to the middle Art Room and work on completing Punch List items.

Partial Upper Unit C / Unit A (Band / Orchestra Addition)
Unit C:  The roof top units have been set; ductwork will be completed after February 21st; masonry wall is complete in the Weight Room; will begin to paint weight room and install light fixtures; will set up installation of flooring in Weight Room, Cardio, and Dance rooms.

Unit A:  Tunnel entrance has been removed and student egress has moved to the North and South.  Steel detailing is complete; begin metal stud framing; resume brick work behind framing; install foam roof (weather dependant); continue mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection rough-ins; begin to install steps; and nearly complete with interior masonry.

Pool/Pool Storage Rooms
Pool:  The new pool equipment is nearly complete; rooftop unit is set and ductwork is nearly complete; will start painting in near future.

Pool Storage Rooms:  Installation of flooring is nearly complete; will perform punch list and turn over to Owner.

Commons Area Steel
Commons Area Steel:  Windows are complete; continue with relocation of utilities.  Lower roof to be removed in the Summer of 2009.

Mechanical Pipe Routes
The mechanical room work will continue throughout the project.

Existing Art Rooms (Industrial Tech)
Painting is complete; installing extra data and electrical outlets; flooring is nearly complete; doors and hardware are complete; punch list will be issued very soon and Owner will move in.


Main Rotunda


ITE Classroom


Painting of Walls in New Classroom in Two-Story Addition


Ceilings in New Classroom in Two-Story Addition


Windows in Classroom Looking Over Administration Area


Corridor Wall in New Classroom

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

General Comments
None

Site Work
Installing storm lines at new parking area; completed demo; begin installation of base course; install parking lot lights; complete new entrance from Old Vincennes; install curbs and walks at Southwest corner by new ITE Labs; install walks at Band Addition for egress to student parking lot.

New 2-story Classroom Addition
Foam roofing is nearly complete; brick veneer continues; begin installation of windows behind brickwork; continue with temporary enclosures; begin drywall and finishes as areas are enclosed; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire rough-ins are continuing; will start elevator installation.

New Art Rooms Addition
We will move the CAD Teacher to the middle Art Room and work on completing Punch List items.

Partial Upper Unit C/Unit A
Unit C: Owner will move in upstairs Gym except for Weight Room. Need to complete masonry in Weight Room and paint. Lights in elevator are complete and restrooms in front of auditorium are complete.

Unit A: Brick veneer on North and South sides are complete, all second floor concrete is complete, masonry is nearly complete, tunnel entrance will be blocked off and egress moved to the North and South until Rotunda Area is complete.

ROTC/Cross Cut Hallway/Gym Locker Rooms
ROTC: Owner has moved in and Punch List has been issued.

Cross Cut Hallway: Complete except for flooring and Punch List being issued.

Gym Locker Rooms: Owner has moved in.

Pool/Pool Storage Rooms
Pool: Demolition of pool equipment is complete. Began installation of new pool equipment and will continue with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire rough-ins. Will start painting Pool Room and begin patching and coating the pool.

Pool Storage Rooms: The floor is installed. Will begin painting, installation of doors and hardware, and installation of temporary doors to pool and open pool hallway.

Commons Area Steel:
Commons Area Steel: Metal panels and windows are nearly complete. Will continue with relocation of utilities. Lower roof to be removed in the Summer of 2009.

Mechanical Pipe Routes
The mechanical room work will continue throughout the project.

Existing Art Rooms (Industrial Tech):
Demolition complete, framing complete, masonry complete, drywall and insulation complete, drywall finishes nearly complete, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire rough-ins nearly complete, painting and acoustical panels will begin.


New ROTC Area


New Main Entrance


Old Football Field


Steel at the Band/Orchestra Addition


New Crosscut Corrider


Classroom Two-Story Addition at the Rotunda

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

General Comments
None

Site Work
The installation of the storm line, curb, and sidewalk from Edwardsville-Galena Road up to the existing Football Field is completed.  Seeding and straw have been completed outside the fence.  We will begin demolition on the existing Football Field and start constructing the Parking Lot after the last Football Game.

New 2-story Classroom Addition
All structural steel has been set and steel detailing is nearly completed.  Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection rough-ins are continuing along with the framing.  We will begin foam roofing, continue the brick work, and the elevator has been delivered.

New Art Rooms Addition
The punch list has been issued and is being completed.  The new furniture has been delivered and installed.  The certificate of occupancy was issued and the Owner has occupied the Art Rooms since the beginning of October.

North End of the Upper Level in the Auxiliary Gymnasium
Painting has been completed in the Wrestling, Dance, and Cardio Rooms.  All of the new lights have been installed.  The temporary walls have been removed and the new doors have been installed.  Stair #17 has been set and the steps will be poured very soon.  The elevator has been delivered and the installation has started.  Ceramic tile in Restrooms C147 & C148 has been completed.  Plumbing fixtures have been set and installation of the toilet partitions and accessories will begin.

New Band/Orchestra Addition
Several of the masonry walls were damaged in the wind storm and have been cleaned up and rebuilt.  Masonry is currently 60% complete.  Structural Steel components are being set.  The 2nd floor slabs have started to be poured.  The schedule is approximately 4 weeks behind, due to the wind storm on September 14, 2008.

ROTC/Cross Cut Hallway/Gym Locker Rooms
ROTC:  Painting, acoustical ceilings, ceramic tile, plumbing fixtures, and lockers are completed.  Flooring has started and doors & hardware will be done as the flooring is completed.  Stair #20 to the Commons Area is being set and poured.  The Owner move in is schedule for this week.

Cross Cut Hallway:  Painting and wood trim is completed.  Acoustical ceiling is nearly completed.  Floor will be leveled and installation of flooring will begin.  The Owner will move-in prior to the flooring being completed.  The Owner move-in is scheduled for this week.

Gym Locker Rooms:  The lockers and acoustical ceilings are completed.  The ceramic tile has started and installation of plumbing fixtures, toilet partitions, toilet accessories, and doors and hardware will begin.  The Owner move-in is scheduled for this week.

Pool/Pool Storage Rooms
Pool:  Demolition of the old pool equipment has completed.  We have started installing the new pool equipment and will continue with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire rough-ins.  We will start painting the Pool Room and begin patching and coating the Pool.

Pool Storage Rooms:  We will begin final painting this week.

Commons Area Steel/Commons Restrooms
Commons Area Steel:  The installations of the metal panels and windows have started.  We will continue with the foam roofing.

Commons Restroom:  The restrooms have been completed and are open for use.

Mechanical Pipe Routes
The mechanical room work will continue throughout the project.

Existing Art Rooms (Industrial Tech):
The temporary wall has been constructed and demolition is nearly completed.  The framing and rough-ins have started.  We will begin replacing the exterior brick and a temporary fence has been installed to separate students from workers at this location.


Art Room


Started demolition in the Existing Art Rooms

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Floyd Central High School Project Overview

General Comments
The students and staff are back in the building.  Everything went smooth with them entering back into the building.

Prior to opening the new Art Rooms the Temporary Entrance will have to be relocated.  We reviewed our plan with Mr. Wiseheart and Mr. Jensen.  This relocation work is underway.

Site Work
The loading dock is nearly complete.  The sidewalks in front of the Art Rooms are complete and the fence has been removed.  The seed and straw will be completed in the areas outside the fence.  The fence has been installed at the Bus/Band Parking Lot, temporary parking lot has been installed for Student Parking, and the striping at the temporary/bus parking lot is completed.

New 2-story Classroom Addition
The 2nd floor bearing walls have started and the 1st & 2nd floor slabs have been poured.  Metal stud framing has started and the M/E/P/F Rough-ins will be continuing.  The elevator shaft is completed.

New Art Rooms Addition
The brick and windows are complete.  The painting, ceiling grid, and casework have started.  The M/E/P/F Rough-ins are complete and will begin installing light fixtures.  The Owner Furnished furniture is scheduled for delivery on September 15th.

Partial Upper Unit C/Unit A
Unit C:  The M/E Rough-ins are nearly complete and the painting continues.  Stair #17 will be set.

Unit A:  The foundations and the 1st floor slab are complete.  The structural steel has been delivered and will start being set.  The masonry work is 30% complete and the egress tunnel and temporary walk have been completed.

ROTC/Cross Cut Hallway/Gym Locker Rooms
ROTC:  The painting is around 85% complete.  The acoustical ceilings, ceramic tile, flooring, and the locker installations have started.  The Owner Furnished furniture is scheduled for delivery on September 15th.

Cross Cut Hallway:  The hallway framing is complete, the ceiling and flooring will start as soon as the gym lockers have been installed.

Gym Locker Rooms:  The framing and masonry is completed.  The painting, ceramic tile and the locker installations have started.

Pool/Pool Storage Rooms
The Pool sandblasting is completed.  The M/E/P/F Rough-ins are continuing and the pool equipment will start being installed.

Pool Storage Rooms:  The temporary classroom will be completed.

Commons Area Steel/Commons Restrooms

Commons Area Steel:  The steel is completed. The acoustical deck, foam roof, and metal framing are 70% complete.  The metal clad panels and windows will start in the near future.

Commons Restroom:  The restrooms are open for use.

Mechanical Pipe Routes
The mechanical room work will continue throughout the project.

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Band/orchestra addition - exterior walls being installed

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Commons area restroom

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Two story addition - 2nd floor (looking west)

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Two-story addition - 1st floor (looking west)

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Main entrance at rotunda and art room addition

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Loading dock

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

General Comments
None

Site Work
The curbs have been completed in the front and at the student Parking Lot.  Asphalt base is also complete.  The sidewalks have been poured outside the Construction Areas.  Temporary fence is being relocated and temporary walks for the Main Entrance will be completed prior to July 31st.  Striping of the Parking Lot and Signage will be installed for traffic direction in the near future.  The work at the Loading Dock will begin very soon.

New 2-story Classroom Addition
The 1st Floor masonry bearing walls and the 2nd Floor steel bar joists are completed.  The 2nd Floor decking and the concrete decking will be starting soon.  Setting of steel is nearly complete.

New Art Rooms Addition
The framing and masonry are complete.  The drywall work is continuing.  The mechanical, electrical, fire, and plumbing rough-ins are nearly complete.  Field measurements of the windows and casework are completed.  The temporary entrance through E107 is nearly complete.  The brick work has started.

Partial Upper Unit C/Unit A
Unit C:  The elevator shaft and metal stud framing are completed.  The drywall and mechanical, electrical, fire, and plumbing rough-ins are nearly complete.  Painting is continuing.  The masonry Stair #17 is nearly complete and we will begin setting the steel for Stair #17.

Unit A:  The foundation work continues and the underground plumbing is nearly complete.  The construction of the egress tunnel and temporary sidewalk for student parking will start prior to July 31st.

ROTC/Cross Cut Hallway/Gym Locker Rooms
ROTC:  The mechanical, electrical, fire, and plumbing rough-ins are complete.  Painting is nearly complete.  The acoustical ceiling has started and the flooring and ceramic tile will begin soon.

Cross Cut Hallway is nearly complete.

Gym Locker Rooms:  The mechanical, electrical, fire, and plumbing rough-ins and the masonry are nearly complete.  The metal stud framing has started.

Pool/Pool Storage Rooms
The Pool demolition is complete.  Demolition of Pool Equipment and sandblasting of Pool Tank will begin in the near future (prior to the start of school).  The mechanical, electrical, fire and plumbing rough-ins will continue.

Pool Storage Rooms:  The masonry is completed.  The temporary electrical and data for the temporary classroom is nearly complete.  Painting has started.

Commons Area Steel/Commons Restrooms
The steel detailing is nearly complete.  The acoustical roof deck has been set and the foam roofing and metal stud framing have started.  The masonry and metal stud framing for the restrooms has started.  The foundations have been poured and the steps for the ROTC have started.  The plumbing fixtures have been delivered and the toilet partitions and access panels have been ordered.  Clean-up of the Commons Area will be complete this week.

Mechanical Pipe Routes
The mechanical room work and electrical work are completed, including the new emergency generator.  The HVAC will be back up and running by July 25th and the HVAC piping will continue through the School year for the additions.

Schedule

New 2-Story Classroom Addition January 14, 2008 to March 20, 2009
New Art Rooms Addition March 3, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Main Gym Locker Rooms/Basement (Existing ROTC Location)/New Hallway March 4, 2008 to October 10, 2008
Storage Rooms in Pool Area April 28, 2008 to October 6, 2008
Mechanical/Electrical/Ductwork Routing February 18, 2008 to January 1, 2009

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

General Comments
None

Site Work
The site demolition of the parking lots and drives is nearly complete.  The Site Utilities are being relocated and new storm lines are being installed.  Site fence at the new 2-story addition has been removed and re-installed to make room for the new curbs and asphalt base to be installed this summer.

Site demolition of the Tennis Courts behind Galena is complete and the installation of the storm utilities is continuing.  The curbs, sidewalks, and asphalt base will follow this summer.

New 2-story Classroom Addition
The masonry bearing walls will start in the near future.  Structural steel erection is continuing.  Underground plumbing is complete.

New Art Rooms Addition
The colored concrete slab has been poured.  Metal stud framing has begun.  Foamed roof is to be installed this week.  MEP/FP rough-ins are continuing.

North Half of Commons Area
The roof demolition for the new columns is complete.  Demo of restrooms by ROTC steps has begun.  They will start setting new columns very soon.

North End of the Upper Level in the Auxiliary Gymnasium
The mechanical, electrical, and fire protection rough-ins are continuing.  The East elevator and the Stair #17 demolition are nearly completed.  Masonry is complete at the old racquetball courts.  We will begin setting steel and will follow with 2nd floor concrete pour.

New Band/Orchestra Addition
The construction of the new building pad is nearly complete.  The foundations and underground work will start immediately after the pad is completed.

Main Gym Locker Rooms / Basement (Existing ROTC location) / New Hallway
Main Gym Locker Room – Demolition is complete.  Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire rough-ins are continuing.  Masonry walls are continuing.

ROTC – MEP/FP rough-ins are continuing.

Storage Rooms in Pool Area
Door frames have been set.  Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection rough-ins are continuing.  Masonry work is also continuing.

Mechanical/Electrical Pipe Routes
Demolition of the old mechanical room is complete.  The continuations of the new pipe routes to the additions are on-going.  Demo for new electrical closet near Special Education room has started.  The electrical power shutdown work to install new transformer should be complete this week.

New 2-story Classroom Addition January 14, 2008 to March 20, 2009
New Art Rooms Addition March 3, 2008 to August 7, 2008
North Half Commons Area March 24, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Upper Level of Aux. Gym February 18, 2008 to January 3, 2009
Existing Art Rooms June 2, 2008 to September 22, 2008
Main Gym Locker Rooms/Basement (Existing ROTC Location)/New Hallway March 4, 2008 to October 10, 2008
Storage Rooms in Pool Area April 28, 2008 to October 6, 2008
Mechanical/Electrical/Ductwork Routing February 18, 2008 to January 2, 2009

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

General Comments
None

Site Work
The site demolition at the new 2-story addition for the Band/Orchestra area is nearly complete except for entrance.

The relocation of the storm utilities at the rear of the school is nearly complete.  Site demolition for partial Tennis Courts behind Galena, will complete demolition and install parking lot this summer.

New 2-story Classroom Addition
All footings and foundations are nearly complete; masonry bearing walls have been started.  Structural steel is being delivered and erection has begun.  Underground plumbing is nearly completed.  The slab on grade work will start in the near future. 

New Art Rooms Addition
The installation of underground plumbing and electrical is complete.  The foundations are also complete.  The structural steel erection is nearly complete.  MEP/FP Rough-ins have started.  Metal stud framing on Roof has started.  The slab on grade work has started this week.

North End of the Upper Level in the Auxiliary Gymnasium
The walls have been erected along with the new door and window frames.  The mechanical, electrical, and fire protection rough-ins are continuing.  Drywall is currently being installed.  Demolition is continuing at the racquetball courts.  These areas will become the new wrestling room, weight lifting room, cardio room, and dance room.  The East elevator and the SW Stair demolition are nearly completed.

Main Gym Locker Rooms / Basement (Existing ROTC location) / New Hallway
Main Gym Locker Room – Demolition is complete.  Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire rough-ins are continuing.  Masonry walls are continuing.

ROTC – Demolition and metal stud framing are complete, drywall is nearly complete.  MEP/FP rough-ins are continuing.

Storage Rooms in Pool Area
The pool has been drained.  The new construction of the Temporary Classrooms in the pool has started.  Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire rough-ins have started.  Demolition of new door openings has been completed in the Storage Room’s from Hallway.

Construction Dates:

New 2-story Classroom Addition     January 14, 2008 to March 20, 2009
New Art Rooms Addition     March 3, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Main Gym Locker Rooms/Basement (Existing ROTC location)/New Hallway March 4, 2008 to October 10, 2008
Storage Rooms in Pool Area     April 28, 2008 to October 6, 2008
Mechanical/Electrical/Ductwork Routing    February 18, 2008 to January 1, 2009

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

General Comments
None

Site Work
The site demolition at the new 2-story addition for the Band/Orchestra area has started.

The relocation of the storm utilities at the rear of the school have also started.

New 2-story Classroom Addition
The existing concrete slab has been removed.  The preparation of the building pad is nearly complete.  The main underground storm and water line utilities have been installed across the main entrance of the building.  We are continuing with the rest of the underground plumbing and electrical work.  We are also continuing with the installation of the foundations.

New Art Rooms Addition
The site demolition has been completed.  The interior demolition has been completed.  The existing structure (building) has been removed.  The building pad has been created and approved.  The installation of underground plumbing and electrical is nearly complete.  The foundations are also nearly complete.  The structural steel erection has started.

North End of the Upper Level in the Auxiliary Gymnasium
The walls have been erected along with the new door and window frames.  The mechanical, electrical, and fire protection rough-ins are continuing.  Drywall is currently being installed.  Demolition is continuing at the racquetball courts.  These areas will become the new wrestling room, weight lifting room, cardio room, and dance room.

Main Gym Locker Rooms / Basement (Existing ROTC location) / New Hallway
The demolition is continuing in the locker rooms of the ROTC area.  The metal stud walls have been installed.  The plumbing and electrical items are being installed into the walls.  Door frames have been received and installed in the New ROTC area.

Storage Rooms in Pool Area
The pool has been drained.  The new construction of the Temporary Classrooms in the pool will start in the near future.

Construction Dates Currently Under Construction:

New 2-story Classroom Addition January 14, 2008 to March 20, 2009
New Art Rooms Addition March 3, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Main Gym Locker Rooms/Basement (Existing ROTC location)/ New Hallway March 4, 2008 to October 10, 2008
Storage Rooms in Pool Area April 28, 2008 to October 6, 2008
Mechanical/Electrical/Ductwork Routing February 18, 2008 to January 1, 2009

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Underground storm sewer at new 2-story addition area

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Demolition of main gym locker rooms

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Exterior foundation wall at the new art room addition

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Metal stud walls and electrical rough-ins at the new ROTC area

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Posted by Jamie Hergott

Floyd Central High School Project Overview

General Comments
The appearance of the main entrance will be changing during Spring Break.  There will be signs up directing visitors how to enter the building.

New 2-story Classroom Addition
The temporary fence has been installed.  The existing structure, where the new addition will be placed, has been removed.  We are presently removing the concrete slab, in order, to start preparing for the building pad, the installation of the foundations, and the installation of the underground plumbing and electrical.

New Art Rooms Addition
The temporary fence has been installed around this area as well.  The site demolition has started by removing some obstructions around the existing building.  The demolition inside the existing building is nearly complete.  The existing building demolition will start in the near future.  The main entrance, between these two additions, will be relocated to the South for the removal of the existing canopy during Spring Break.

North End of the Upper Level in the Auxiliary Gymnasium
The walls have been erected along with the new door and window frames.  The mechanical, electrical, and fire protection rough-ins have started.  Drywall is being installed.  This area will become the new wrestling room.

Main Gym Locker Rooms / Basement (Existing ROTC location) / New Hallway
The ROTC has been relocated to a temporary classroom.  Demolition has started in these areas.

Construction Dates Currently Under Construction:

New 2-story Classroom Addition January 14, 2008 to March 20, 2009
New Art Rooms Addition     March 3, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Main Gym Locker Rooms/Basement (existing ROTC location)/New Hallway March 4, 2008 to October 10, 2008
Mechanical/Electrical February 18, 2008 to January 1, 2009

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Temporary fencing at new 2-story addition area

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Existing structure removed at new 2-story addition area

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Interior demolition nearly  complete at new art rooms addition

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Existing structure to be removed at the new art room addition

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Posted by Jamie Hergott
Floyd Central High School Project Overview

 The General Trades Contractor has built the temporary wall dividing the existing building from the addition area. They have relocated lockers and will soon start relocating all the lockers in the common area.  They have completed the demolition within the portion of the building that will be removed.  They have removed the cage in the Aux. Gym.  They will start the demolition of the ROTC area once they are relocated from the basement as well as the Main Gym Locker rooms.  The lay down area and fencing is nearly complete.  The fencing at the front of the school is also nearly complete.  They have also just started the structural demolition.  They will relocate the main doors back about 30’-0” to start the demo of the main entrance (tentatively scheduled for Spring Break).

 The Drywall Contractor has started the metal stud framing on the 2nd floor of Unit “C”.  This area will become the new wrestling area.

 The Mechanical Contractor has continued the demolition and capping of lines.  They have also started the above ceiling coordination process.

 The Fire Sprinkler Contractor has continued the demolition and capping of lines.  They have also started the above ceiling coordination process.

 The Electrical/Technology Contractor has continued the demolition and terminating the existing electrical lines from the demolition area.  They have also started the above ceiling coordination process.  They have also nearly completed the temporary data and outlet drops in the temporary rooms.  They have connected the power to Verkler’s Trailer.

 Work planned to be performed in the next several months:

1. Demoltion of the two-story building in front of school
2. Relocate the front doors back about 30'-0'
3. Relocating site utilities
4. Begin foundations on the two-story addition in front of school
5. Begin dirt work in front of school and at Music Area Unit 'A'

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Temporary wall for structural removal to start

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Framing of new wrestling area on 2nd floor of Unit 'C'

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Floyd Central High School Project Overview

The General Trades Contractor is building temporary partitions for temporary classrooms and will soon be building the temporary wall dividing the existing building from the addition area.

The Mechanical Contractor has been investigating where to cut piping and cap lines.

The Fire Sprinkler Contractor has been investigating where to cut piping and cap lines.

The Electrical/Technology Contractor has been investigating where to cut power feeding the front section of the building in order for demolition to start

Work planned to be performed in the next several months:

1. Install temporary fencing and lay down area
2. Demolition of the two-story building in front of school
3. Relocating site utilities
4. Begin foundations on the two-story addition in front of school and the two-story addition for the new band area.

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Temporary partition at commons area in front of radio and TV rooms

 

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Temporary partitions at commons area in front of radio and TV rooms

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