As we all know, this winter has been challenging to say the least. Four 50+ degree swings so far this year. Despite that we’ve muddled along and made some progress at the Sand Hill Farm site. Most of the work has been underground, but as of last Friday, wall panels have begun to stand up on the building pad. We;re now in 3D! The erection crew worked over the weekend and about half the first floor is framed. At this rate they will make quick work of things and we’ll be weathered in before we know it.
In the picture you can see that the first three panels at the Southwest corner are in place. The panels are 2×6 framing with OSB exterior sheathing. The 2×6 framing allows for additional insulation. The 2×6 studs are on 24″ centers to reduce the areas of heat transfer for energy efficiency. California Corners (Green That Saves Green 101) were used to increase insulation as well. The window and door openings are pre-framed, so once the panels are up and the house wrap is installed, the fenestrations (our big word of the day) will be filled quickly too.
Note the fire hydrant in the lower right of the picture. The main water lines are in place as well. We have a fire hydrant waiting on the Town to bring water to it. My understanding is that the street and utilities project should go out for bid within 2 weeks with bids due in around 6 weeks. We’ll be needing that soon! They’ve promised installation by the 1st of June.
The building will be sprinkled, so we already have the riser in place in the maintenance room for fire protection. Rough-in for that will begin once framing is complete so we can get things placed prior to drywall installation.
It’s great to see things coming together after some of the earlier struggles.
Need the Culver Business Park as proposed by Jay Bletzinger. Projects is still being promoted. Needs funding. Contact Jay at 1-.574-842-2313 for details.
Jay,
I’m open to it. That section of land will be initially held for commercial/industrial development when the PUD goes through. I can’t build it as a spec building, but would love to do it build-to-suit with an anchor tenant or two…
Kevin
My youngest son, Dr Josh, has a friend who is in large commercial real estate projects in the Chicago area. I’ve asked him to present the project to them again. In addition, my attorneys in Plymouth, Lukenbill, know of businesses who were interested in that spec building that just sold on Pioneer Road. I will put out the word again for interested tenants in smaller space w/ common shipping like I need.
Thanks, Jay
Jay,
Very cool. I would be interested in doing something if there were sufficient pre-leases. My commitment to the housing right now means that it would have to be self-sufficient from the beginning in order to obtain the necessary financing. I know both Adam and Ken Lukenbill, so feel free to let them know it’s my property you’re discussing and I would be happy to talk to either of them. When I get the chance, I’ll put the drawings that MarY Ellen did up on the site to see if that generates any interest. I’ll try and remember and tag you when I have done so.
Kevin
The drawings would really help for my meeting w/ all soon.
Jay
Jay,
The drawings and links to the projections you did are on the Easterday Construction site here: http://easterdayconstruction.com/2012/08/01/culver-business-park/
Kevin