January 2024 Update

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Recently Completed Construction

We achieved one of our major milestones in January - We topped out our concrete structure! This kicks off the next phase of work which involve installing our CMU masonry towers for stairs and elevators prior to wood framing commencing. Since our last update, we had 5 elevated deck pours which is a very high rate of production in roughly 3.5 weeks. Once we completed the groundwork, concrete proceeded switfly! You will also notice that Stair S2 CMU tower nearest South Dakota Avenue topped out in late January.

Ongoing and Upcoming Work

CMU towers at the north side of the site started and should top out by mid-February at the latest. We’re setting our steel beams and embeds in place within the stair and elevator shafts to facilitate future stair and elevator installation. We also mobilized the self-erecting crane for the wood framing operations and have begun layout for wood framing on the concrete deck.

Wood framing is the next critical activity that is starting in 1 week. Layout has commenced and wood deliveries are arriving early February. This will be ongoing for the next 2 months or so. Within the next few weeks, we’ll move the east side silt fence and backfill against the building (after waterproofing) to facilitate access for sheathing and Tyvek from the building perimeter.

We’ll also start installing our below podium steel angles and metal stud framing which will allow us to being rough-ins for below podium work on level 1 and the garage. Plumbing will go first, then HVAC. Once the building is dried in approximately in March, we will begin electrical wiring and insulation activities in a big push to commence drywall.

We plan to install the remaining utilities along Riggs Road this spring once wood framing is complete and before masonry starts on the west facade.

In the Event of Inclement Weather:

We had (2) snow storms the week of 01/15/2024. DAVIS diligently cleared the public sidewalks in front of our trailer and jobsite first to ensure pedestrian and worker safety. Afterwards, the DAVIS team cleared off select portions of the concrete deck to allow masonry to commence work and to provide safe walking paths on the concrete deck for workers. We utilized blankets to cover portions where work was upcoming so clearing was easy and work could continue with minimal delays. If inclement weather occurs, DAVIS will continue to implement similar measures to ensure pedestrian access/safety is secured first and then perform clearing as needed to minimize downtown for productive work on site. We want to do everything in our power to maintain schedule.