Chávez Elementary School Reconstruction Status

Mike Huffman Report for the Weeks of May 20 - 24 and 27 - 31

Job Progress Meeting/Site Visit Thursday 5/23, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Job Progress Meeting/Site Visit Thursday 5/30, 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Thursday (5/23) morning I inspected the site and attended the initial Job Progress Meeting. I took a number of digital photos of the work progress.

Plans and specifications are being adhered to with the exception of the use of the following materials:
- All drywall installed by Bachmann has been and will be Moisture Resistant gypsum board rather than Abuse Resistant (Fiber Rock) as specified. This material is being substituted due to its moisture resistance properties and to clearly delineate the work of Bachmann vs. that of previous contractors.
- Durarock (cement board) is being installed in areas where only the bottom 2" of drywall was previously removed. This product is being installed due to its ability to maintain form when cut into narrow strips and secured to metal studs. Additionally, this material will not have a tendency to wick water from a spill on the floor.
- Moisture Resistant gypsum board is being installed at areas to receive ceramic tile. I understand that the tile installer (Sergennians) has approved this as a tile base.
- Flexible copper piping is being replaced with hard copper piping at radiant ceiling panels.
Building environmental conditions are being maintained via the buildings permanent system, which has been protected from construction dust.
Back boxes and conduits for electrical devices are being re-installed securely to metal studs.
It was noted that data and fire alarm systems will have to be re-tested.
Long lead items such as AHU cooling coil and locker repair parts have been ordered
Paint to be applied to walls will not have mold resistant additives due to high VOC content.

Thursday (5/30) afternoon I inspected the site and attended the Job Progress Meeting.

Drywall installation has been completed on the first floor. This drywall has been installed in a quality manner and has been finished properly to receive paint.
All walls requiring acoustical insulation on the first floor have received such.
Moisture tests have been conducted on concrete floors at grade and it has been determined that VCT installation (patching) may proceed.
Electrical devices have been properly installed in ceiling tiles at the first floor.
An installer that is certified by the skylight manufacturer will repair the skylights located in rooms 208 and 222.
Cabinets previously removed and stored in containers on site are being evaluated for damage due to moisture and general moving abuse.
The project schedule issued on May 14 is presently being adhered to.
It was determined that the plumbing contractor will replace P-traps at sinks to be re-installed rather than salvaging existing.