It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update on our construction project. Here’s the latest:

Our progress has been slowed down somewhat due to the weather, which has been abysmal since January. We are currently about 19-20 days behind schedule, which is not that bad, considering how much snow, freezing rain, and high winds we’ve had to put with. Through it all, I’ve been consistently amazed at the stamina of the steelworkers, who will not miss a day unless it is absolutely impossible to be outside.

Now that the weather is comparatively milder, we hope to make up on some lost time. The workers are finishing up the final welding of all the steel griders and bolting metal decking on the floors of the structure. They’ve made literally thousands of welds to ensure the structural integrity of the building frame.

Next week workers will spot-drill holes in the steel where wiring and plumbing will eventually be installed, after which they will begin pouring the concrete for the floors. (If the weather is too cold, they will have to enclose the entire structure with tarps and heat the concrete with propane burners). By the end of the month, we hope to see our roof and walls in place.

The picture below gives you a good view of the arch for the main entry of the building, which will eventually be clad in Jerusalem stone.

We are still on track for LEED certification, and continue to aim for Gold level status. Stay tuned for more news on that front…