Among the many April happenings at the renovation site has been the arrival of new steel for the additions at the south end of the middle school building. After arrival, the new steel was installed creating the structure for the art and band classrooms. Once installed, the steel appeared to be untouched during the squaring-up process. Dr. Marrone, Director of Administrative Services explains that even though the steel goes up quickly, it can appear that work stops in that area of construction. However, each day the steel structure is adjusted to secure and be sure it is level and “square” before the walls and floors are constructed to bear the weight of the completed addition. The foundation for the new auditorium is being completed. Once finished, the steel will rise on that addition and the squaring-up process will begin again.
In the mean time, the photos of renovation progress for April 13-23 show that work continues in other areas of the building: Cabinets a.k.a “casework” has arrived for top floor classrooms, the foundation has been laid for the loading dock area; the wall for the windows in the wellness center has been installed; the elevator shaft has been established; new floors for the locker rooms has been poured; and the brick has been cleaned on the 1925 portion of the building.
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