Something other than coffee was being poured early this morning on our expansion

This morning we finally were able to have the slab poured for the connector and the chapel floor and platform. In order to make this possible, several things needed to come together. Not least of these was the weather – today is a perfect day to pour concrete! But also, some inspections had to take […]

Sharpies In Hand

This afternoon the staff got a chance to visit the construction site. We were warmly welcomed by Zak Hamlett, the construction supervisor, who rolled out the red carpet for us to get across the mud and step into the building! We admired the office space and took some time to write scriptures and prayers on […]

Construction Moving Indoors Soon

Another couple of steps on our critical path have been accomplished. We have most of the blocking done, including at the top of the lower parapet and around the window openings. In addition, the plumbing that needs to go under the connector and chapel slab has been completed and inspected. Next step there will be […]

Productive and Busy

This week, we had a couple of sunny days, which helped the ground dry out enough to dig the last remaining footers and pour them. This is a critical path item, and sets us up to prepare the slab for the connector and the chapel and pour it – in the next two weeks, weather […]

Curing the Draft In Our New Building

Today, the exterior membrane (insulation, vapor barrier, etc.) began to be installed. When you next see the building, it will not be see-through – it will begin to have much more definition in its walls and shape. Late last week, the framing for the interior of the lower level was started. It’s an odd thing, […]

Framed!

With the rainy weather the past couple of weeks, we have been limited in what we could do. However, the most visible impact has been the exterior wall studs being framed. At this point you can clearly see where windows and doorways will be in the lower part of the building, and soon – next […]