The fine arts auditorium shall be dried-in this week and the balcony is poured. The space is truly impressive. The school maintenance staff started bi-weekly tours with the mechanical and electrical sub-contractors. These tours are part of the inclusive design/construction process SP Design promotes to help future operations of the facility. Brick masonry has begun…
With additional masonry crews now on site the concrete block masonry has accelerated. The classroom wings masonry construction is 99% complete. Two of the classroom wings are roofed. The HVAC duct system is scheduled for preliminary air pressure test this week (8, May 2017). The fine arts balcony steel structure is in place ready for…
It is an exciting time for Pierce County students and staff as the design for the new Pierce county high school progresses. The Board of Education was updated on the project Thursday, April 13th. Dara Bennett ,high school principal, helped explain the programming process and the inclusion of students and teachers in the programming/planning process.…
The front classroom wing is the first area to be roofed. The rear classroom wing is scheduled to be roofed next. 95% of all concrete slabs are complete. The concrete quality and installation remains very good. The brick has been selected and ordered for the entire job. All structural steel is on site and approximately…
Construction continues to progress on schedule for the new Vidalia High School. Approximately 80% of floor slabs are installed . The masonry walls are making good progress. The first bar joist was installed March 2. 2017. Site work is 85% complete. A new “small” concrete finisher shown in the photos left his mark on the…
The first Concrete Slab was poured on December 15th in the front classroom wing. The project experienced some rain delays this month, with approximately 4 days of rain. Footings are 80% complete. Masonry above finish floor is beginning. DOT permit has been issued “finally”. Be sure to review the following link for photographic updates, including…
Construction is in full swing now: The site work and utility construction continue at a good pace The building construction is making good progress with 60% of footing in place and foundation walls also at 60% complete As shown in the photo electrical and plumbing installation below slab is also in progress. The compaction test…
Demolition of existing structures are complete. The crushing of existing concrete is complete. The crushed concrete will be reused as aggregate base under new paved areas. This sustainable design practice will save a substantial amount for the owner. Site work has been bid and awarded to the low bidder, McClendon Construction Company of Vidalia, GA.…
Demolition of the “Oxford” Manufacturing Building continues with 75% completed. Early clearing and grubbing is underway. TQ Constructors advertised for all local businesses that are interested in participating in the construction of the New Vidalia High School to attend a local participation meeting. The meeting was held in the lunchroom of the existing high…
