CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PICTURES  (7/1/08 - ???)

Due to favorable weather conditions, construction began on March 31, 2008.  Groundbreaking ceremonies took place on April 7 & 11.  Construction will continue throughout the summer, and while originally targeted for completion by the time classes resume at the end of August, due to a very rainy first part of the summer is now targeted for early- to mid- September.

Scroll down to follow our progress throughout the spring & summer!  In addition, a weekly progress report from our on-sight foreman, Dan Abts with A.C.E. Construction, may be viewed by clicking here


     
7/2  The old Band & Choir rooms had NO windows.  We're cutting some in as these rooms are remodeled for Art facilities.  Lots of natural light in this project!
     
7/8  HVAC equipment is delivered.
    
     
7/9  Inside view of remodeling occuring in old Band & Choir rooms as they become Art facilities.
     
7/14  View to the west from second floor stairway as new parking lot work begins.
    
     
7/15  A new parking lot is created at the west end of the building to replace the parking lot lost where the Music Center will be.
     
7/22  Madson Tile & Excavating working on the new parking lot.  Campus drainage issues also being addressed here.
    
     
7/23  Walls are framed up in the HVAC Control and storage area above the new addition.
     
7/24  The second floor hallway floor and celing tile is being replaced as part of this project, with funds from our annual Sunday Showcase silent auction event.
    
     
7/30  The new parking lot to the southwest is curbed, graded & compacted.
     
8/6  Federally-required drainage pipe for stormwater run-off from the parking lot and roofs is laid.
    
     
8/11  The remodeled art room (ie. the old band & choir rooms) take shape.  Windows & ceiling grids installed.
     
8/12  The new SW parking lot is blacktopped.
    
     
8/13  Exterior walkways are laid.
     
8/14  Finish grading of the excavation site is completed prior to final landscaping.  The softball diamond is also being relocated in the background.
    
     
8/15  The west parking lots not replaced are crack-filled and refinished.
     
8/19  The exterior portions of the cream-colored 1981 addition are re-painted a rust color to better tie in with the rest of the building.
    
     
8/20  Students, faculty & alumni were on hand to unload semi-trailers of furniture and cabinetry.
     
8/20  Students, faculty & alumni move pieces of storage cabinetry & lockers.
    
     
8/21  The music storage cabinets are installed.  We are blessed with a tremendous library of music!
     
8/22  The administrative offices also received a face-lift this summer, with new paint, carpet, & counter tops.
    
     
8/25  Ceiling grid is installed in the choir room prior to accoustic panels & lighting.  Note the tall windows next to the lift.
     
8/27  Ceramic tile is installed in the main corridor of the new addition, for both appearance as well as lower ongoing maintenance costs.
    
     
8/28  Instrument storage lockers are installed.
     
8/29  Landscaping is provided by Jerry Haupt of Lakeland Landscaping, Manitowoc.
    
     
9/2  A view to the West of the re-painted exterior, while final drainage tile work is completed.
     
9-8  View of the choir room toward West windows.  Accoustic panels being hung; ceiling complete; floor still waiting.
    
     
9-10  View to SW from roof of new addition.  Parking lot complete and lawn seeded, but storm sewer laterals from 1966 failed and require excavation & replacement.
     
9-18  Remodeled art room (ie. old music rooms) cabinetry & countertops near completion.
    
     
9-23  Fire Doors are hung.
     

9-30  Kaeden Services of Manitowoc is finally able to install VCT tile in band & choir room after moisture is finally dealt with.

    
     
10-1  Bathrooms near completion
     
10-2  View of choir room with floor tile laid and accoustic panels hung.
    
     
10-6  Furniture in offices and practice rooms is assembled.
     
10-6  Music lockers and ceramic flooring in main corridor complete; lots of moving of furniture & equipment begins.
    



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