We saw lots of progress on both the long term care (LTC) building and the south service building (SSB).  Today, workers are completing the installation of the LTC roof.  With the installation of windows last week and temporary doors, the building will be virtually weather proof by the end of the week.  Last week Russell Construction provided a "mock-up" of a double room, allowing staff to inspect the location of outlets, television brackets, overbed lights and bathroom fixtures.  Several minor changes were made based upon these observations.

Installation of the metal studs has progressed well, giving a good layout of the future floor plan.  Work will move even faster now with a controlled climate. Installation of plumbing in the SSB is nearly complete beneath the future first floor.  The concrete floor will be poured next week.  The exterior wallboard will be completed next week, allowing for temporary heat for the concrete pour.  The second floor concrete will be poured next week as well.  Plastic visqueen...

Last week was great on several fronts- the weather allowed for significant work and also made for a successful celebration of our Foundation.  Most notable on the construction front was the completion of the concrete south of the future loading dock.  This will allow more of the construction vehicles to relocate to this space, freeing up more parking for staff and visitors.  Precast concrete was delivered and installed over the tunnel that is beneath the two-story walkway that will eventually hook up with our existing two-story walkway to the north.  Metal decking is being installed in the south service building which will accomodate the concrete-poured floors.  The long term care building continues to take shape with rooms outlined in metal studs.  The roof comes next for that building.

On Sunday we held our annual Foundation recognition event with a wonderful turnout- over 200 people went through the brunch line.  The highlight of the day was an opportunity for all donors to sign the final I-beam before...

We have been blessed with great weather over the past six weeks.  This has allowed us to make substantial progress on the project.  The building to the south and east of the hospital is the new long term care facility.  The metal skeleton of the building is virtually completed.  Concrete floors have been poured, and work has begun on the exterior.

The south service building is the part of the project sporting the large structural steel.  This building will house our support services on the first floor and the new rehab facility on the second floor.  The steel beams are nearly complete.  Masonry work may start as early as the first of December.

The new endoscopy suite is quickly taking shape in the space previously occupied by Dr. Atwell and Dr. Leno.  We could have the space nearly completed within another month.  Once the state health department approves occupancy, we can begin the construction of our third operating room.  More on the features of that new room later!

Brad

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