Site and Earthwork:
The storm water infiltration basin and sediment forebays were cut and filled. The infiltration basin’s overflow was piped to the manhole on Butler Ave and loose laid stone was placed on the embankment at the southeast property line. The new retaining wall at the southwest property line was backfilled and rough graded. The new electric service duct bank was excavated and back filled. The tight tank pit was excavated, the tank placed, and is partially back filled. Site lighting bases were installed.
Masonry/Cast-in-Place Concrete:
The northeast vestibule and water service room slabs are placed, the CMU walls constructed, and door frames installed. The retaining wall at the southwest, was formed and placed.
Demolition:
The remaining roof shingles, eaves and rake trim were removed.
Metals:
Lintels at vestibule and water service room doorway were installed.
Roofing:
Metal drip edge was installed at the eaves and rakes. Underlayment, Ice and Water was installed on the roof. Metal valleys are complete. Shingles were installed on the northside apparatus bay and existing Fire Station. Installation of vapor barrier for the flat roof is ongoing.
Insulation:
Foamed-in-place insulation was installed in the attic of the southside addition. Fiberglass batt insulation and a vapor barrier were installed at all addition exterior walls. Sound attenuation batt insulation was installed at interior walls of the addition.
Carpentry:
Sheathing installation for the exterior walls and roof are complete. The flat roof was constructed at the northeast addition. The exterior CMU walls received the sheathing, vinyl siding, and trim. Trim was installed at the eave and gable end of northside of the building. The cupola and the weathervane were installed.
Fire Protection:
Sprinkler piping at the southside addition is complete. The fire protection water main and backflow were installed. Piping is ongoing in the apparatus bay.
Electrical:
Wiring is ongoing in the southside addition. The raceways are being installed in apparatus bay. The main service duct bank conduits from the new pole to the building were installed. Site lighting conduit was installed to the light bases.
Plumbing:
Domestic hot and cold water piping was insulated in the new addition. The floor drain piping was connected to the tight tank. One shower stall was installed. Rough plumbing is ongoing in the apparatus bay.
HVAC:
The attic ductwork is complete. Work on the drops is ongoing. The exhaust ducts for the bath and kitchen ventilation are complete. The rigid ductwork is ongoing. Ductwork insulation is ongoing.
Doors and Windows:
The rear apparatus bay overhead doors were installed.
Finishes:
Gypsum board at the southside addition is installed and being taped, abuse resistant gypsum board is being installed in bathroom, locker room and turnout gear room.
Special Construction:
Gutter mockup was installed and approved by S&A.
Schedule:
P&P is on schedule based on comparison of the preliminary project schedule and updated schedule. Several items are ahead, and others are behind, but the critical path remains on schedule.
Concerns/Issues:
- The roofing work has been completed out of sequence. OPM, GC and Committee working to find a viable solution with Warranty. Certainteed came out and inspected it and approved with letter.
- A hydraulic hose ruptured on a piece of equipment, spraying oil on the south side addition wall. The wall is stained, and materials should be replaced.
Are we on time: Yes. The Project is currently projected to be complete in July of 2021.
Are we on budget: Yes
Next Steps: Work will begin on the occupied section of the building. The Committee will bring an article to the Special Town Meeting to secure funds from the Stablization account. Securing these funds from this account rather than bonding them will save the town thousands in bonding fees and interest.