August 25:

REJOICE!!  Structural steel arrived at 9:00 a.m. Monday morning, August 23

We thank the Lord for the very visible progress this week since the steel was delivered Monday morning! And as of Thursday morning, the foreman on the erection crew told me that they should have all of the structural steel in place by the end of this week. Then starting Monday, they will commence work on the sheet metal roofing and related structures. They are still looking at the complete erection of the building in two weeks from today. Weather is always a factor, but we are grateful that that has not been a factor thus far. Meanwhile, please pray for these men who are working very hard on our site in extremely hot weather while manipulating very heavy materials: Larry, Justin, Miguel and Ismael. Ask for their protection as they work on our behalf.

29100 Update:

• A contract has been agree upon for erection of the steel strucure. The subcontracor will be responsible for scheduling delivery and unloading of the steel components from the fabrication facility and for erection of the entire Opn-air Worship Center structure. This includes the heavy steel columns and beams, roofing and trim. Tentative delivery and start date for this activity is the week of August 23rd.

May 6, 2010:

• With the completion of the main slab and foundation for the open-air
  worship center (including setting of anchor bolts), erection of the large steel
  structure is the next priority of construction activity. Steel fabrication has
  been completed, paid in full, and the structure components are now being
  stored in the fab yard until delivery is requested. Construction activities will
  proceed when contributions have been received for current tasks and for
  erection services (cranes, labor) for the structure.

April 22, 2010:

• The BSMT and Construction Sub-Team last met on April 14 to review all
  completed work and costs and to update the strategy for the next project
  tasks..
• Erection of the large steel structure of the worship center is the next priority
  of construction activity. Steel fabrication has been completed and paid in
  full, but funds for erection (cranes, labor, etc) on the recently completed
  foundation are not yet available. Therefore, delivery of the steel components
  has been deferred until contributions are received for this expense.
  Quotations for erection are being updated, but based on data received in late
  2009, it is expected that approximately $25,000 is required for this task.
  Otherwise, continued storage at the fabrication yard is being requested, but
  will most likely require additional storage fees.

April 8, 2010:

• With recent payments for the remaining cost for the steel structure,
  engineering/planning fees, dirt work, and a major portion of the parking area,
  the 29100 Fund needs continued contributions to maintain construction pace.
• Delivery of the steel structure components has been deferred until May as:
  - the main foundation/slab was being poured (delayed by wet weather);
  - funds are not yet available for erection services to be performed (and to
  therefore minimize handling and onsite storage)..
• Remaining major expenses for the project may be categorized into:
  - Steel erection services for the main structure (cranes, labor);
  - Restrooms (foundation, walls, roof structure, plumbing, electrical);
  - Utility tie-ins (water, electrical, sewage);
  - Landscaping and miscellaneous finishing.

As of Thursday AM (Mar 25, 2010):

• With the completion of a large portion of the concrete parking area last week, construction activity is now focusing on digging and setting forms for the main foundation and slab of the open-air worship center structure.
• The remainder of the parking area near the Quinn Rd entrance will be poured at a later date to avoid damage from heavy construction traffic still associated with remaining site construction activities.
• With payment this week for the remaining cost for the steel structure and the major stage of the parking area and with previously completed dirt work and engineering/planning fees, the 29100 Fund needs continued contributions to maintain construction pace.

As of Friday Noon (Mar 19, 2010):

• Final grade work for the entire site was completed this past week, including the parking areas, the two rainfall detention basins, and the pad areas for the foundation slab of the main worship center structure and for the restroom building.
• By mid-week, construction of forms and steel re-bar mats for reinforcement of approx ¾ of the western end of the parking area was underway.  After inspection approval, pouring of concrete for these areas began early Friday morning as 38 mixer trucks of concrete were scheduled to be delivered throughout the day.  The remainder of the parking area at the eastern entrance from Quinn Rd will be formed and poured at a later date.
• Fabrication of the main steel structure is nearing completion at the manufacturer’s facility and delivery dates to the construction site are under discussion

As of Thursday (Mar 11, 2010):

• Ground conditions have been dry enough over the past week for additional dirt and grade work to continue. Based on progress, construction of forms for the parking area may soon begin. Electrical and plumbing designs for the main structure and restrooms are proceeding and will be reviewed soon by the Construction Sub-team.
• Electrical and plumbing designs for the main structure and restrooms have been reviewed by the Construction Sub-team and drawings are being updated for proposals from subcontractors.

As of Thursday (Mar 4, 2010):

• Our excavation and foundation subcontractors estimate that if no additional rain occurs in the next several days, they expect ground conditions to be dry enough to proceed with additional dirt and grade work so that foundation and parking form construction may begin.  This will include some additional surveying work to verify elevations and reference points.
• Electrical and plumbing designs for the main structure and restrooms are proceeding and will be reviewed soon by the Construction Sub-team.
• A workday was organized by the Men’s Ministry Team on Saturday, Feb 27.  Approx 20 men and women cleared the fence-row along SH-249 (the future main entrance) and pruned approx 50 live oaks that had been previously donated and were temporarily planted in this location.  Many of these trees will be transplanted to the Open-Air Worship Center area, when completed, as part of the landscaping plan required by the City.

As of Thursday, (Feb.28, 2010)

• Our excavation and foundation subcontractors continue checking the site for dry ground conditions and monitoring weather forecasts for windows of opportunity to return with heavy equipment.
• Re-bar mats and angle pieces (steel reinforcement for concrete) have been prepared and are stacked on location for placement in foundations and concrete parking areas after forms have been constructed.

As of Thursday, (Feb.18, 2010)

• Excavation and dirt work at the construction area continues to be delayed due to the existing wet conditions. Our subcontractors are continually checking the site and monitoring weather forecasts for windows of opportunity to move heavy equipment back onto the site with expectation that the ground is firm enough to work and that progess made will not be washed out requiring repeated efforts.
• Re-bar mats and angle pieces (steel reinforcement for concrete) have been prepared and are stacked on location for placement after grade work has been completed and forms have been constructed for pouring the concrete foundations and parking areas.
• Fabrication of the steel structure continues at the manufacturer’s facility.

As of Thursday, (Feb.18, 2010)

• Excavation and dirt work at the construction area continues to be delayed due to the existing wet conditions. Our subcontractors are continually checking the site and monitoring weather forecasts for windows of opportunity to move heavy equipment back onto the site with expectation that the ground is firm enough to work and that progess made will not be washed out requiring repeated efforts.
• Re-bar mats and angle pieces (steel reinforcement for concrete) have been prepared and are stacked on location for placement after grade work has been completed and forms have been constructed for pouring the concrete foundations and parking areas.

As of Thursday, (Feb.11, 2010)

• Excavation work continues to be delayed due to rain and the very muddy conditions in the construction area.
• Fabrication of the steel structure is proceeding at the manufacture's facility.
• Engineering drawings for the main structure slab and for the restroom facilities have been received and are under review by the Construction Sub-Team. Also, the steeple design will be planned as a stand-alone unit adjacent to the main structure and incorporated into final landscaping and exterior finishing of the project.

As of Thursday, (Feb. 4, 2010)

• Excavation work continues to be delayed due to rain and the very muddy conditions in the construction area. Some additional grade work was performed to deepen previous trenches for natural drainage of the area.
• Fabrication of the steel structure is proceeding at the manufacture's facility.
• Engineering drawings for the main structure slab and for the restroom facilities have been received and are under review by the Construction Sub-Team.

As of Thursday, (Jan. 28, 2010)

• Excavation progress have been slow during the past two weeks due to the very muddy conditions causing equipment to become stuck. Drainage culverts from both required detenion areas have been installed and tied into the existing underground drainage system along Quinn Rd. Open trenches have been dug throughout the construction area to assist gravity drainage into the culvert system and improve drying of the area.
• Based on recent acceptance of engineering drawings for the structure, fabrication of the steel has begun.