ADDITION:

• Construct six additional classrooms to expand student capacity, equally placed between Tom McCall and Elton Gregory

RENOVATION/UPGRADES:

• Renovate building entrance for safety and security
• New security access control system
• Install additional security cameras
• Install additional intercom speakers
• Reseal and weatherproof exterior concrete walls

CURRENT ACTIVITIES
During the first parts of January, the focus has been finishing the pre-production framing of roof sections for the addition. The structural wood beams, structural steel columns and roof sections were all lifted into place via crane during the first half of the month. Griffin then shifted their focus on framing out the soffits, skylight and mechanical space. The completion of the framing allowed the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors to begin to continue their rough-in process by running conduits and boxes, setting equipment and anything else needed before drywall starts to get hung.

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
The month of February will be focused on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors completing their initial installation. Griffin will be working to complete all framing of the skylight, soffit, and mechanical mezzanine. On the exterior of the addition, weather barriers and water proofing will be placed in preparation for exterior windows and skylights. Once all these envelope items are installed, the building will be what is called “dried-in”, which is when the outside weather should no longer affect the work.

HIGHLIGHTS, CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS
Highlights: All trades have started to install the basic equipment for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.

ADDITION:

• Construct six additional classrooms to expand student capacity, equally placed between Tom McCall and Elton Gregory

RENOVATION/UPGRADES:

• Renovate building entrance for safety and security
• New security access control system
• Install additional security cameras
• Expand intercom system

CURRENT ACTIVITIES
During the first parts of January, the focus has been finishing the pre-production framing of roof sections for the addition. The structural wood beams, structural steel columns and roof sections were all lifted into place via crane during the first half of the month. Griffin then shifted their focus on framing out the soffits, skylight and mechanical space. The completion of the framing allowed the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors to begin to continue their rough-in process by running conduits and boxes, setting equipment and anything else needed before drywall starts to get hung.

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
The month of February will be focused on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors completing their initial installation. Griffin will be working to complete all framing of the skylight, soffit, and mechanical mezzanine. On the exterior of the addition, weather barriers and water proofing will be placed in preparation for exterior windows and skylights. Once all these envelope items are installed, the building will be what is called “dried-in”, which is when the outside weather should no longer affect the work.

HIGHLIGHTS, CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS
Highlights: All trades have started to install the basic equipment for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.

• Relocate front office to improve circulation, safety, and security
• Remodel entrances for safety and security
  • Install access control system
  • Install remote locks on east/west exterior doors
• Reconfigure vacated areas/classrooms
• ADA Upgrades:
  • Remodeling of restrooms
  • ADA access from north parking lot to playground
  • ADA access from school to football field
  • Upgrade exterior doors to meet ADA requirements
  • Repair sidewalks for safety
• Upgrade sewer system to meet current standards
• Upgrade fire protection system
• Replace water heater for efficiency
• Remove breezeway
• Replace all wire glass
  • This is a minor remodel project with an alternate for major HVAC renovation project

CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Griffin Construction continues to coordinate with subcontractors and engineers to push Obsidian Middle School towards completion. A final punch list has been created for DDC controls and HVAC Commissioning which, when finished, will finalize this project.

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
The month of February will be spent finishing any final details for closeout.

HIGHTLIGHTS
All controls work will be completed in February.

CHALLENGES
Controls closeout has proven to be a long process.

ADDITION:

• Construct six (6) additional classrooms with Activity Space and Cafeteria to expand student capacity

RENOVATION/UPGRADES:

• Replace communication and security camera systems
• Add secure fencing outside portable
• Regrade site to drain away from building

CURRENT ACTIVITIES
The month of January saw the start of the installation of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment with all the connections and tie-ins to the existing school being prepared for when the contractor makes the final connection later this Spring. Griffin is set to have all mezzanine and exterior framework completed by the end of the month. Griffin has also completed the physical building connection of the existing school to the new addition as we head toward the point where the addition is fully driedin and interior finishes can commence.

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
February will be focused on making the addition a dried-out space. Griffin will do so by installing weather barrier and water proofing products to the exterior walls of the addition so that windows can be installed. The roof of the addition will also have the vapor barrier fully installed so that insulation and shingles can be completed. Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors will continue to finish installations with anticipation to have inspections for all three trades before the end of the month.

HIGHLIGHTS, CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS
Highlights: All trades have started to install the basic equipment for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.

• Install access control system
• Replace front entry for ADA upgrades
• Add camera system (6 total)
• Add kitchen
• Install additional intercom speakers
• Replace exterior windows

• Replace HVAC system & DDC (direct digital controls)
• Reroute fire sprinkler line locations and gable ends
• Install new intercom paging
• Repair sidewalks

CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Kellcon Inc. is working to prepare a procurement log for the project to ensure that there aren’t any delays when the time comes to start construction. HMK Co and Kellcon Inc. have started weekly preconstruction meetings to help provide thorough planning over the coming months.

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
February will be spent continuing preparation for the start of the project. Kellcon Inc. will issue bid packages to bring in subcontractors for the project. An emphasis on ensuring that all needed materials can be ordered and received before project start will also be critical.

• Secure entry
• Add door position sensors to all exterior doors
• Add exterior and interior cameras/system
• New Intercom Head-in Paging
• Add fire sprinkler piping to Main Office
• Install additional fire alarm horns/strobes
• Renovate HVAC system (asbestos piping)
• Replace JACE Controller
• Remove old/Replace balance of roof
• Improve ventilation to Science rooms
• Abate asbestos

CURRENT ACTIVITIES
HMK Co has begun the process of evaluating the extent of asbestos abatement that will be required for the 2023 HVAC upgrade. Environmental consulting firm, G2 Consultants took samples of the roof and mechanical mezzanines of the high school to better help the CMGC, Kellcon Inc., understand the abatement scope of work that will be required to start the project in Summer.
Kellcon Inc. is working to prepare a procurement log for the project to ensure that there aren’t any delays when the time comes to start construction. HMK Co and Kellcon Inc. have started weekly preconstruction meetings to help provide thorough planning over the coming months.

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR NEXT PERIOD
February will be spent continuing preparation for the start of the project. Kellcon Inc. will issue bid packages to establish the Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) and have subcontractors ready for the time school releases for the summer. An emphasis on ensuring that all needed materials can be ordered and received before project start will also be critical.

• Secure entry
• Install access control system
• Install additional intercom speakers
• Add door position sensors to all exterior doors

• Install access control system
• Install key card access to main entrance
• Install additional intercom speakers

• Secure entry
• Install access control system
• Install additional intercom speakers

• Secure entry
• Install access control system
• Add security camera system
• HVAC renovation to Gym and Office areas
• Add fire sprinkler system/upgrade panel
• Upgrade restrooms to ADA
• Replace door hardware with ADA
• Abate asbestos VCT (vinyl composition tile)
• Domestic water lines freeze protection
• New permanent AC for classrooms
• Upgrade all restroom ventilation
• Remove all wire glass

• Replace roof
• Install new intercom paging
• Upgrade interior door hardware to ADA
• Upgrade restrooms to ADA