Monday, February 18, 2008

Progress Report: February 15, 2008

This Week’s Activities
  • Completed wiring for low voltage lighting for lower right patio.
  • Installed 12” drain pipe around entire lower right patio.
  • Installed catch basins.
  • Completed south wall installation on lower right patio.
  • Graded dirt against south wall of lower right patio.
  • Removed bluestone from upper patio.

Next Week’s Planned Activities

  • No work planned Saturday or Sunday.
  • Continue blocking up fireplace on lower right patio.
  • Install grill and doors for kitchens in lower right patio.
  • Start base installation for lower right patio.

Current Safety Concerns

None.

Material Deliveries Scheduled

Gray block and cast veneer stone on Monday

Comments

We hope for a good work week coming up.

Friday, February 15, 2008

Progress Report: February 12, 2008

Today’s Activities

  • Finished modifications to manhole cover under south wall of lower right patio.
  • Completed installation of south wall of lower right patio.
  • Cut grooves for lighting installation on lower right patio walls.
  • Removed significant dirt and debris from site.

Tomorrow’s Planned Activities

  • No work planned Wednesday. Bad weather coming. Resume work Thursday.
  • Continue blocking up fireplace on lower right patio.
  • Start work on wing walls for lower right patio access.
  • Begin lighting installation on lower right patio walls.

Current Safety Concerns

None

Material Deliveries Scheduled

None

Comments

  • No work planned Wednesday. Bad weather coming. Resume work Thursday.
  • Hand railing design approved today. We will install it as soon as we get it.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Progress Report: February 8, 2008

Today’s Activities
  • Completed installation of outdoor kitchens on lower right patio.
  • Continued with south side wall installation on lower right patio.
Tomorrow’s Planned Activities
  • Complete south side wall installation on lower right patio.
  • Begin blocking up fireplace on lower right patio.
Current Safety Concerns

None.

Material Deliveries Scheduled

Possible trucks in and out all day removing dirt.

Comments
  • No work on Saturday or Sunday.
  • Next scheduled work day will be Monday.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Progress Report: February 7, 2008

Today’s Activities
  • Began installing outdoor kitchens on lower right patio.
  • Continued installing south wall.
Tomorrow’s Planned Activities
  • Continue kitchen installation, which should be completed by noon.
  • Continue with south side wall installation.
Current Safety Concerns

None.

Material Deliveries Scheduled

Possible trucks in and out all day removing dirt.

Comments

Ramp between patios remains closed pending installation of railing and sidewalk above lower right patio remains closed until excavation filled in.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Progress Report: February 6, 2008

Today’s Activities
  • Completed north wall of lower right patio.
  • Dug footer dug on south wall of lower right patio.
  • Completed excavation for entire patio area.
  • Excellent progress today.
Tomorrow’s Planned Activities
  • Begin installing two outdoor kitchens on lower right patio.
  • Continue installing base for south wall of lower right patio.
  • Continue installing south wall.
Safety Concerns

None

Material Deliveries Scheduled

Possible trucks in and out all day removing dirt.

Comments
  • Many thanks to Don Chory for expediting resolution of difficult construction issues on lower right patio.
  • We are in need of donations for trucking for dirt removal.
  • If anyone has any leads, please contact Ken Cook. Thanks.

Progress Report: February 5, 2008

Today’s Activities

  • Footer dug and poured for the fireplace for lower right patio.
  • Footer dug for north side wall on lower right patio.

Tomorrow’s Planned Activities

  • Block up fireplace for lower right patio.
  • Lay footer course for north side wall for lower right patio.

Current Safety Concerns

  • Moving equipment, material, and the drop from sidewalk to our excavation (5’ or more) for the lower right patio: that is, the sidewalk from the center of the Courtyard to the Playground area.
  • We cannot open the ramp until the safety of pedestrians can be assured.
    As lower right patio progresses, and the equipment and materials clear the area, we will review this issue
  • We want the ramp open for the residents as soon as possible, but not with safety risks.

Material Deliveries Scheduled

None

Comments

This is a team effort with two teams playing the same game, and we are appreciate the cooperation and advice of our WRAMC team. Thanks.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Progress Report: February 2, 2008

Today’s Activities
  • Put finishing touches on ramps.
  • Planned temporary railing on ramps.
  • Excavated for walls for lower right patio
Tomorrow’s Planned Activities
  • Tamp ramps.
  • Seek approval of temporary railings for ramps.
  • Continue excavation for walls in lower right patio.

Current Safety Concerns

None.

Material Deliveries Scheduled

  • We expect regular deliveries of stone and pavers on Monday.
  • We expect deliveries of gas pipes by mid-week.

Comments

  • Thanks to Don Graham, ISO, for the suggestion of installing temporary ramps.
  • Short work day, but good day. No work tomorrow. Expect good upcoming week.
  • We have completed the structure of the ramps, but we need to tamp down the pavers.

Friday, February 1, 2008

Progress Report: February 1, 2008

Today’s Activities
  • Finished laying pavers on entire ramp area.
  • Installed channel drains.
  • Installed lighting on ramp walls.
  • Capped ramp wall.
  • Cleaned up area.
Tomorrow’s Planned Activities
  • No plans to work tomorrow.
  • Heavy storms coming.
  • Plan to work Saturday.
Current Safety Concerns

None.

Material Deliveries Scheduled
  • No deliveries tomorrow or Saturday.
  • We expect regular deliveries of stone and pavers on Monday.

Comments

  • Great work day. No work tomorrow.
  • We have completed the structure of the ramps, but we need to tamp down the pavers.
  • The rain will help settle the pavers. We can open the ramps by Tuesday or Wednesday if we can get permission to do so before the installation of the railing.
  • We plan on working Saturday.