Chávez Elementary School Reconstruction Status

Mike Huffman Report for the Weeks of June 3 - 7 and 10 - 14

Site Visit Monday 6/3
Job Progress Meeting/Site Visit Thursday 6/6
Job Progress Meeting/Site Visit Thursday 6/13

Weekly Notes:

Monday (6/3) morning I inspected the site between 6:30 and 7:30am. Heavy rain began on this morning at approximately 6:00am and continued throughout my site visit. I took a number of digital photos of the work progress.

Evidence of water leaks were not apparent based on my visual inspection of each room within the re-construction area of the building (note: I was informed that a leak was discovered on the following day in the area of a dryer vent located on the roof above room 126. This minor leak was limited to an open floor area of room 126. No ceiling or wall materials were damaged.).
Proper care had been taken to store construction materials in a manner to avoid contact with water.
Doors and windows were appropriately closed and the building's mechanical system was operational, removing humidity from the building air.

Thursday (6/6) afternoon I inspected the site and attended the Job Progress Meeting. I took a number of digital photos of the work progress.

Temporary filters installed at return air grilles were replaced with new filters on 6/5.
The district has requested that main supply air duct runs be insulated with rigid insulation. These ducts are currently insulated with flexible insulation.
A fire alarm circuit on the second floor has failed. Work is underway to restore this circuit.
Based on my site visits to date it is my opinion that work by all trades is progressing in a quality manner and that plans and specifications are being followed except where directed otherwise by the school district.

Thursday (6/13) afternoon I inspected the site and attended the Job Progress Meeting. I took a number of digital photos of the work progress.

Walls have been painted on the first floor and rubber base installation is 75% complete.
Drywall installation has been completed on the second floor. This drywall has been installed in a quality manner and has been finished properly to receive paint.
Acoustical caulk has been applied at penetrations in drywall partitions, at the first floor, per the requirements of the Project Manual (dated May 9, 2000).
On this day building temperature and humidity readings were recorded at 70-73 degrees and 50-54% RH respectively.
As there is a desire by the school district to occupy rooms as they become available (construction complete) I have suggested that a formal acceptance procedure be established for each room/area.
Gary Brown Roofing will investigate, and address if appropriate, the roof leak above room 126. Ceiling tile installation in this room should be deferred until such a repair is accomplished.
It was noted that the buildings ventilation system (units serving the reconstruction zone) should be balanced at the conclusion of this reconstruction project.
In general, the project schedule issued on May 14, 2002 is being adhered to.

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