Cadet Construction Update - Week of April 23, 2012

The erection of precast wall panels at the pool structure began today. There are fourteen panels being erected, each weighing approximately 16,000 pounds each.

Later this week the shoring towers will be disassembled and the panels will be washed and caulked.  This will allow the roofing to be repaired and the interior face of the panels to be painted.  

Next week you will see additional steel supports added to the north and south elevations to stiffen the existing steel columns.     

First Panel being hoisted off of the truck.

Crane erecting first panel of the day into place.

Close up of thin brick finish on the precast panels.

 

Iron worker installing shims under the panel.

Progress as the erectors work from the south elevation to the north.

Cadet Construction Update - Week of April 16, 2012

Welcome to the Saint Thomas Academy construction progress blog! We are excited about our first post. You can expect progressive updates throughout the pool restoration and student activities center projects.  We will include pictures, descriptions of the work occurring, fun facts, and answers to your questions.

The pool restoration project includes the removal of aging structural members within the east wall of the pool building. The east wall will be replaced with 12" insulated precast panels.  These panels will have a "thin brick" and limestone finish to match the adjacent buildings on campus.  The north and south elevations will have steel supports added to improve stability and the existing brick will be repaired and tuck-pointed.

In addition to the structural improvements several other changes will be made.  These include:

• New light fixtures in the pool area.
• New benches for swimming events along the east wall.
• Improvements to the heating and ventilation system.
• Added views into the space by removing the concession room. 


Crews are currently working on the removal of the east wall of the pool building.  The new 12" thick insulated precast panels will be installed in place this week.   

Images taken the week of April 9th: 

Demolition started the week of April 9th

Demolition progress last week

View from inside pool facility