Site activity over the past few weeks has been focused on completion of the timber framing, continuing the stick framing, and starting the exterior wall sheathing and SIPS roof panels. There is a big push to install the exterior sheathing and SIPS panels so that the interior work, which is weather sensitive, can begin this fall.
The pedestrian bridge is substantially complete.
Geothermal wells are complete and most of the piping from the well field to the building is installed. The next step is to set the vault and run the piping into the building.
Stick framing continues with the focus on bearing walls and exterior walls. As the exterior walls are installed the plywood sheathing is also installed. All the stick framing and plywood sheathing on the project is FSC certified material.
SIPS panels are being installed on the roof. These panels provide both the roof structure and the roof insulation. The code requires and R-value of R-20 for roofs however these SIPS panels will provide an R-44 value. This extra insulation significantly reduces the amount of energy needed to condition the interior space.
Structural steel is being installed at the stair towers. Steel is a building material that typically consists of a very high recycled content rate.
The South access road and parking area work is substantially complete. The road and parking surface is 100% reclaimed asphalt which has been pulled up from other road demolition projects. The surface is permeable which helps return rainwater to the watertable instead of sheet draining off to a stormwater drainage system.
Concrete masonry units are being installed as a starter course around the courtyard perimeter walls.
FSC certified stamps
The work seems to be in full flow and the pics of the roofing and the other construction in process just shows the level of expertise and the engineering has been involved. It would be interesting to take a look at how the place would look like on the completion of the work.
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