On Location_October 2019_FPCF

Construction Update Newsletter

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ON LOCATION First Presbyterian Church of Flint

October 2019

MEET YOUR TEAM

Curt Hielke Project Manager

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Brian Marion Field Manager

Layna O’Connor Assistant Project Manager

We are excited to introduce “On Location,” a monthly newsletter to keep you informed and up-to-date on the FCPC 3RD Floor Children’s Ministry renovation progress! This newsletter will introduce team members, share tips for working safely on a construction site, provide a recap of recent events and highlight upcoming milestones. We hope this newsletter keeps everyone engaged in the project, even if you are not able to see our work in person.

The steel industry is the 2nd largest industry in the world at an estimated $900B turnover, this is only after oil and gas. The US is the third leading producer of steel behind Japan and China.

Now that construction has begun, what has taken place? Steel beam supports were added above the ceiling of 2ND floor classrooms prior to ceilings being put back together. This steel will support the new play structure seen in the photo above. 13’ long steel beams were brought into the building through a window that was temporarily removed.

Steel and iron expand when heated – in fact the Eiffel Tower is about 6 inches taller in the summer than it is during winter.

Removal of the vinyl tile floor started at the beginning of September and is now complete.

Demolition of the 7,850-SF 3RD floor and 1,550-SF mezzanine is well underway. All ceilings, walls, piping, plumbing, lights and insulation have been removed. All material is being taken out of the building by using two 3RD floor window openings. Demolition of the mezzanine steel and concrete deck is currently taking place.

Jeremy Brandsen Project Coordinator

FUN FACT

Curt Hielke, Project Manager CurtH@elzinga-volkers.com

69% of steel is recycled each year in North America – that’s equates to >80 million tons! Recycling a single steel can saves enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 4 years and Americans are recycling more than 600 steel cans per second on average.

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On Location - Construction Update Newsletter First Presbyterian Church of Flint - October, 2019

LOOKING AHEAD

SAFETY MATTERS WHAT IS PPE?

Brian Marion, Field Manager brianm@elzinga-volkers.com | 616.633.8868 We are currently wrapping up the third floor demolition, removing the mezzanine concrete and structural steel in the next few weeks. From there, we can start with the new wall framing, rough in electrical, plumbing, updated fire protection system, HVAC ductwork and heating and cooling. Soon, the old wood floor basketball gymnasium will be getting a new drywall look, with paint and flooring to match. Another metamorphosis, for the grand old building. Stay tuned for more details and to follow this generational change.

A term you might hear on our site, but may not be familiar with is PPE, which stands for Personal Protective Equipment. Examples of PPE include items such as gloves, high visibility clothing, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices and hard hats. Some of these items, like hard hats and eye protection, are required 100% of the time onsite, while others, like gloves, are required only when performing certain tasks. Elzinga & Volkers exceeds MiOSHA standards when it comes to PPE to ensure that all of our workers return home safe every day.

TEAM SPOTLIGHT Who’s Who On Site

FLOORING DEMOLITION

& CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS

With demolition being a critical part of this project, Blue Star Demo wanted to make a great first impression, and they have. Within one weeks’ time, Art, and his crew of 6 guys, tore down and removed 30 plus dumpsters of metal lath, plaster, lumber, conduit, F.P. pipe and anything else in their way, and it all went out a 3RD floor - 4’x5’ arched window! I have been totally impressed by the professionalism, safety and overall attitude during the last 12 days of work. I look forward to our continued time, until their demo work is completed. 5 stars to BLUE STAR DEMO, my star of the month.

CEILING DEMOLITION

WALL & CEILING DEMOLITION COMPLETE

TRACK THE PROJECT’S PROGRESS AS THE VIEW TAKES SHAPE!

9/3/19

MILESTONE: Project Complete

10/15/19 10/14/19

12/20/19 12/20/19

2/28/20 3/27/20

2/28/20

Demolition & 2ND Floor Steel

Framing & Rough-Ins

Finishes, Play Structure & Technology

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