Summer Surge

C Block:

The garage level slab is now complete. This will allow crews to continue forming the ground level deck towards the NW corner of the building. As well, the second floor podium is now being formed and supported by scaffolding beneath. Expect to see concrete columns and the formation of the second floor deck continue for the next couple of weeks.

B Block:

Lagging and support tie-backs continue on B Block as excavation continues down to sub-grade. Expect to see excavation ongoing through-out May with concrete scheduled to start early June.

A Block:

Excavation to sub-grade continues on block A. Wooden lagging has now been installed down to the first tier of support tie-backs, which are currently being drilled. Expect to see earthwork continue through May and concrete to start early June.

Site Utilities -

Night shift utility crews will be working from 7:00 pm to 5:00 am on Monday 4/14/2012. They will be working on abandonment lines between 7th and 8th street on the North side of Monroe St. (West bound lane). Expect one lane of traffic to be shut down on Monday night. Also, please be aware two speed-bumps have been installed on 7th street at the intersections of Monroe and Lawrence. These allow for water to service both A and B Block from neighboring fire hydrants. Please use caution when driving over these temporary speed-bumps.

Late April Update

C Block:

Brookland Works is now off of the ground! The first section of the ground floor deck was poured last week on 4/20. The deck construction continues as steel and form crews work their way clockwise around the building.

B Block:

Wooden Lagging continues around B as excavation is ongoing. You may notice the second tier of support tie backs beging installed as crews work to drill, grout, and test the excavation support system. Expect excavation work to continue for some time with concrete to begin in about one month.

A Block:

The first five feet of wooden lagging has now been installed on Block A. Excavation and support will be ongoing as crews continue to work to sub-grade. We have also begun installing dry utilities which are located on A Block’s North side.

Site Utilities

Monroe and 8th St :

Crews will begin setting new sewer and storm water manholes on 8th street tomorrow (4/12/12). Expect 8th St. to be closed daily for the next 2-3 weeks. We will begin work at 9:30 AM and make every effort to re-open the road at 3:30 PM. Except to see traffic control at the intersection of 8th and Monroe.

Also, night shifts, from 6:30 PM to 6:00 AM, will begin next week on Monroe and 8th street. Expect Monroe St. to be reduced to two (2) lanes with traffic controllers guiding the flow of traffic during this time.

Block – A

Piles are now being driven around the perimeter of Block A. Roughly 40 of the total 140 piles have been driven. Expect excavation work and piles to be ongoing for some time on Block A

Spring Forward!

C Block:

Concrete foundation walls, footings, and column pours continue as scheduled on C Block. Underground drainage systems and drain tiles are also being placed and back-filled as crews prep for the garage slab, which will be poured in the next week. 

B Block:

Excavation of B Block continues with lagging support followed by the first level of Tie Backs to begin next week. Expect excavation and earth work to continue on B Block for some time as it is the deepest on the project.

A Block:

Construction entrances have been set up on Monroe St. and 7th St as initial excavation of A Block begins. Piles are scheduled to be set early next week. Look for ongoing site work around the perimeter of Block A to continue for a few weeks.

Monroe Street:

Site utility work will move to the SW corner of Monroe and 8th Street. Crews will be installing water lines beginning next week. Expect to see traffic control operators at the intersection of Monroe and 8th street as work continues.

B Block Begins

B Block:

Excavation has begun on B Block this week. Digging and earthwork will be ongoing followed by initial excavation support.

C Block:

Concrete is ongoing. Look for columns and foundation walls rising up from the ground as concrete pours continue over the next few weeks.

Monroe Street:

Site utility work has begun outside of C block heading west towards 7th street. The right westbound lane will be closed from 9:30-3:00 for the next two weeks as work progresses.

Concrete Begins!

Block C:
You may have seen that a crane has been erected on site and concrete is being poured.  This will continue for a few weeks.

Block B:
Excavation of the block will start next week – look for a sizable hole to start forming.

Block A1:
Clearing of the debris on the site will be ongoing for some time.

Early 2012 Update

It’s a new year and a site with a new look taking shape!

Block C:
Most of the piles for the support of the excavation are placed and digging continues on the south and eastern portions of the site.  The tower crane base is in place and you should see a crane going up over the Lot soon!

Block B:
Rough grading of the Block is complete – look for the installation of support piles to be installed shortly.

Block A1:
Surface demolition continues on this Block.  Currently, it is being used to stockpile excavated material from Block C.