I apologize for not keeping more frequent blogs concerning the construction, but the truth is that there hasn’t been anything to write about. However, have no fear – good news is here in this recent blog entry! Also, have a great Thanksgiving!
So, from last time I wrote, I mentioned that Bovis has started working on the site. They have cleared the shrubs and preserved some of the trees (see photos below). A few other things have passed that should be brought to attention. Firstly, a permit was acquired last Monday (11/13), which gave BLL the green light on official construction. Secondly, 8 video cameras with night time infrared sensors were donated along with 2 DVR’s to record the activity of the site! I will let you know when they are set up. And finally, all primary building materials were ordered and we expect initial construction to move smoothly. The timeframe is at the beginning of next week, the basement will be dug up and the foundation will be installed. More updates will follow.
Members on site (from left to right: Kareem Lee, Tim Gu, Mark Gu, and Jordan Woodson).
Example of Tree Protection on site.
View of construction site.
Because of future heavy equipment and activity on the site, safety is a big concern. Wavers handed out in the Mid-Semester Presentation will be used for going to the site. If you are interested in visiting, you must be cleared through a safety orientation led by Ray Pruitt, superintendent of the site. It is important to remember that the site is Bovis’s until construction is finished, so we must follow their rules.
Safety orientation in Trailer by Ray Pruitt.
The first Safety orientation occurred yesterday (11/17) and 6 people were certified including myself to access the site. Future dates for those interested will be set up. In learning about site safety, proper attire such as leather-upper boots, long sleeves, and a hard hat are required on site. Bovis has been kind enough to lend visitors with hard hats and possibly goggles. After you fill out some paperwork and listen to Ray’s overview, you will be given a card with the number for the site as well as a sticker that acts as a form of clearance for the site. Check out my official Smart Home sticker below.
ID Sticker for Safety Orientation
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