April 9, 2008

The Houndstooth continues to make good progress. The initial layer of asphalt has been completed in the back parking lot. At our meeting, we reviewed change orders that involve a protective bollard fence on the back of the property, canopy and roof drainage systems, an emergency roof drain and electrical wiring for the pool hall. It appears that all of these items will be implemented, though some of them are not necessarily required. They are all in the best interest of the building and property for the long run. The pictures below begin outside the front of the building. You can see that the block has been completed up to its total height. Studs and drywall will complete the walls to the top of the steel frame, and, of course, brick will be on the outside.

This crane is laying steel on top of the block wall after concrete has been pumped into the cavities of the block.

You can see a shot of the crane truck as well as the concrete pump truck arm coming over the building from the back.

This is the right front entrance that will lead to the patio.

You can see the arm of the concrete pump truck that is being used to pump concreted into the cavities of the block wall. This will provide support and insulation.

This is an inside shot of the bar area.

Another inside shot.