Just what we needed as we rush to the finish line: a hurricane! We're working with our contractors to make sure that the new roof and our windows are secure & water-tight in advance of the storm. Both the architect and the Project Manager will be here this weekend to assess the situation. Let's keep our fingers crossed that we sustain little or no damage from wind or water. Let's also say a prayer that Irene won't be as bad as the news has been predicting so that people stay safe and homes and businesses are spared.
As for the progress on our building project: The good news is that we're in the final stages of readying our Science & Technology Corridor. The cabinetry, hoods, and lab tables have been assembled and installed. Plumbing and electrical tie-ins are being completed. The mechanical systems (HVAC, etc.) are being tested and tweaked. Ceilings and floors are done. The industrial ceiling fans have been installed in the gym. Room 6 in the Mansion, the ancient & venerable Earth Science lab, has had its lab benches and gas and water lines removed, new tiles installed and a much needed paint job to turn it into a large, general classroom. Finally, repairs are under way to areas of the main building that sustained water damage when the roof leaked during recent storms. (Why did this summer have to be the rainiest one in the past decade!?)
Next week we'll have a walk-through with our architect to develop our detailed "punch list" of items that still need to be addressed by the Construction Manager. It's so exciting to sneak a peek at the labs and see how wonderful they look even before they are completely finished. I can't wait to be able to show them to our faculty, staff and students.
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